International College of Management Sydney (ICMS) is a leading educator in business and professional management. Students at ICMS can specialise in one of six areas including Hospitality Management, International Tourism, Event Management, Sports Management, Retail Services Management and Property Services Management. Housed in an historic, sandstone building overlooking beautiful Sydney Harbour, the college is positioned in one of Sydney's top locations, and offers residential accommodation at the heritage campus which is just a short walk to cosmopolitan Manly and its beaches.
Business degrees and diplomas in specialisations such as Hospitality, International Tourism and Event Management are offered in association with Macquaire University, to over 1,300 students from 65 countries.
Our programs are taught in association with César Ritz Colleges (one of the foremost hospitality training institutes in Switzerland). Students have the opportunity to attend their second year at a Ritz College in Switzerland, the USA and New Zealand.
ICMS is also an Authorised Training and Testing Centre for the International Air Transport Association (IATA) foundation Diploma – the internationally accepted status for travel professionals. Learning facilities and resources offer the latest in design and technology, while professional training areas are fully equipped to industry standard and include:
International hotel standard main production kitchen;
individual stove training kitchen and demonstration kitchens
Fully operational international front office and reception area
Practical demonstration bar
A formal dining room (200 seating capacity)
The Courtyard Café (340 seating capacity)
A grand ballroom (250 seating capacity).
Academic Excellence
ICMS delivers a high standard of academic learning combined with a fully paid Industry Training component. The faculty and management are highly qualified teachers as well as industry professionals.
The College Advisory Board advises on curriculum and program development including relevant changes in skill application, emerging trends and changes in relevant practices and standards. The Board is comprised of experts from professional and academic institutions; tourism and hospitality industry; commerce and business.
Recent awards include the 2006 and 2008 Premier's Export Award for Education, awarded for outstanding innovation and export achievement in the field of education and training services, expertise and curriculum, as well as the 2004/2005 Australian Tourism Award for Excellence in Tourism Education and Training.
Industry Training
The Industry Training component is an equally important part of the curriculum, allowing students to gain both the theoretical and practical skills and knowledge needed for these ever-growing international industries. The program is well structured; supervised and forms part of the course. For approximately nine months during the second year of study, students are placed in recognised organisations (such as Shangri-La Sydney, Starwood Sydney Hotels, Four Seasons Sydney etc.) for paid employment to accrue the 1,200 hours of industry training required for Diploma or Degree qualifications.
Students are paid at Australian award wage rates, typically earning between AU $20,000 - $30,000 during this period. Experience gained during the industry placement program in Australia is highly valued by the international students as they find it a great asset to successful employment upon graduation.
foundation Diploma – the internationally accepted status for travel professionals. Learning facilities and resources offer the latest in design and technology, while professional training areas are fully equipped to industry standard and include:
required for Diploma or Degree qualifications.
