Why ICMS Is Happily Different From a University - 

> ICMS Is Different From a University

ICMS is different from a university, in the traditional – large class, theory only focused sense. ICMS focuses on creating employable graduates rather than churning out graduates with little to no relevant work experience is one of the many career-focused attributes that set ICMS apart from what is commonly found in older, more traditional institutions like larger Australian universities.

The uncertain world today is even more focused on education that opens doors and makes graduates employable. As traditional universities try to come to grips with what industry wants, ICMS, a higher education institution continues to lead the way in career-focused education by offering a mix of practical and academic learning experiences that the likes of traditional universities struggle to do.

> Industry Training / Internships
ICMS is different from a university because universities try to offer industry placements however, with large student numbers, it is far too complicated to place every student. Whereas Industry Training is a key part to who we are and what we do at ICMS. Every one of our degree students graduate with industry training; we have a dedicated work integrated team who places our students in real, world internships. Industry training is a subject, it’s a core part of the degree.

> Personalised Approach
Small classes, whether virtual or face to face, are the norm at ICMS.  The ICMS approach to education is about mentorship and individual attention. Our classes are around 30 in a class whereas universities have hundreds of students in lecture halls. A smaller class size at our higher education institution is an environment for academic, personal and professional success. This personalised approach gives prospective students the chance to shine as individuals.

> Support
ICMS students have access to 24/7 online academic support and one-on-one support. The individual attention that students get at ICMS does not stop outside of the classroom. All ICMS students have access to the Student Success Centre (SSC) and help from Academic Learning Advisors who will assist students to develop academic skills and prepare them for the transition to tertiary student life.  Universities struggle to offer one on one support.

> Preparation for Career Success
ICMS students start working on their career success long before they graduate. The dedicated Work Integrated Learning team prepares students for their internship and graduate employment. From the very first year of study, ICMS students discover that ICMS is different from a university. These students are shown how to prepare a resume, practise interview techniques and gain the necessary knowledge and skills to secure the best possible placement to further their future ambitions.

> Select a University or ICMS – Is Bigger Better?
Bigger is not always better and that is what makes ICMS different from a university. In this case, when it comes to graduating with a degree that will be attractive to future employers because you already have work experience, smaller, personalised and career-focused, like the education offered at ICMS, is best.

The International College of Management, Sydney (ICMS) is an award-winning higher education institution located on the Northern Beaches and in the City of Sydney, NSW, Australia. Founded in 1996, ICMS is a leader in industry-focused, quality education.

• Ranked #1 in Australia for Hospitality, Skills Development.
• Ranked higher than the Go8 in student satisfaction with rankings of 79.6% (postgraduate) and 82.4% (undergraduate).
• Ranked #1 for Good Teaching in Postgraduate Management and Commerce.
• Ranked #1 for Event Management and Hospitality Management in Australia (based on graduate employability) .
• Ranked #1 for Bachelor of Event Management and Bachelor of Hospitality Management in Australia (based on longest continuous industry placement, student professionalism, work ready students and industry training customer care).
• Ahead of Go8 in skills development.
• Ranked 1st in NSW for Skills Development (First & Final Year, UG study area, Tourism, Hospitality, Personal Services, Sport and recreation).
• Ranked 1st in NSW for Student Support (First & Final Year, UG study area, Tourism, Hospitality, Personal Services, Sport and recreation).

Industry Recognition

• ICMS was one of five finalists, and the only private provider in Australia, selected in the Employability category of the Australian Financial Review Higher Education Awards 2023.
• In 2017, ICMS won the NSW Premiers Export Award for outstanding innovation and international success in the field of education and training services, expertise and curriculum.
• ICMS received the Australian Business Award in 2009 for International Trade. 
• In 2009, ICMS won the Australian Business Award for Marketing Excellence.
• ICMS received the Premier’s Export Award again in 2009 for the Education and Training Category.
• In 2008, ICMS won the Premier’s Export award under the Education and Training Category. 
• ICMS won the Green Business Award in 2006, for our Water use management..and many more

- 4 winners of the Minister’s Student Achiever Awards – Emily Walsh (2019), Lorenzo Merriman (2018), Chelsea McKay (2017) and Kylie Evans (2010).

Employment Rates

• 76% of ICMS graduates asked to stay on at their WIL placement company after internship.
• 1 in 3 ICMS Graduates Secure a Job at Their WIL Placement Company.
• 100% of March 2023 ICMS Graduates Already Have a Job.
• ICMS’ full time employment rate tops Australia’s best ranked Universities.
• Around 90% of our students graduate with a job in their field..
• ICMS is ahead of Go8 in the meaningful area of Skills Development.
• Top 10 for overall graduate employment in Australia. 
• Overall graduate employment rate higher than the Go8 universities.
• 100% of our degree students graduate with industry experience. 
• 100% of ICMS international graduates have a job, 100% of ICMS graduates have a job or had a job within six months of graduation, and 98% of ICMS graduates have a job.