The ICMS Difference

Industry-Focused Education That Sets You Apart

The International College of Management, Sydney (ICMS) is a higher education institution with campuses in Manly and Sydney’s CBD. Founded in 1996, we’re a leader in industry-focused, quality education. We offer undergraduate bachelor’s and postgraduate master’s degrees to Australian and international students.  ICMS degrees are at the same Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) level as university degrees – plus, they are recognised by various industry partners over the world.

The ICMS applied learning and teaching philosophy delivers a student experience that is both relevant and contemporary to the workplace. Our academic faculty has extensive industry experience, high-level qualifications and a passion for teaching. All ICMS courses allow flexibility to follow your individual strengths and passions.

Why choose ICMS?

A leader in graduate employment in Australia

100% of our 2023 graduates, 96% of our 2024 graduates and 92% of our 2025 graduates secured employment before graduation. That’s why we say our students are ‘Already Hired’! 

Professional placements (internships) are included in your degree

Every ICMS degree includes up to two trimesters of Work Integrated Learning (WIL), giving you practical experience in your chosen field. With access to 1,000+ industry partners across our core study areas, the opportunities are endless. In fact, 76% of ICMS graduates receive job offers from their WIL placement companies, proving that our students are in high demand even before they graduate.

Our degrees are designed with industry – and delivered by industry

Our courses are built with backward design, ensuring they are structured for real-world graduate employment. With 90% of our academic faculty actively working in the industry, students benefit from expert teaching, hands-on mentorship, and industry insights. This unique blend of academic excellence and practical knowledge sets ICMS apart. 

We offer a student experience like no other 

Students give ICMS a 92% recommendation satisfaction rate, which is above the national average of 76% reported by Universities Australia. We also rank higher than the Group of Eight Australian universities for student satisfaction in QILT and outperform all Australian public universities in learner engagement for Business and Management. At ICMS, ‘Big enough to connect you, small enough to connect with you’ isn’t just a tagline – it’s our reality. You’ll enjoy one of the best student experiences in a close-knit community, while building valuable leading industry connections that set you up for success.   

You can study at one of the most beautiful campuses in the world 

Beauty may be subjective, but ICMS offers a truly unmatched setting – a breathtaking blend of historic architecture, lush greenery, panoramic ocean views, and unparalleled access to world-class beaches. What other campus in the world boasts nine beaches on its doorstep? Our iconic castle campus in Manly provides an inspiring place to learn and grow, while our vibrant CBD campus places you in the heart of Sydney’s business district.   

In April 2025, we surveyed students at their graduation ceremony about the student experience – 100% agreed that ICMS’s Manly location makes it one of the most beautiful places to study in the world.

What else does ICMS offer?

Students consistently say that ICMS’s main strengths include:

• Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) and professional placements: This is frequently mentioned as a key advantage in student and graduate surveys. Students often say that their professional placement has been the best part of their course, even helping them secure a job.
• Industry professionals as lecturers: With 90% of ICMS’s academic faculty active in the industry they teach, many students say they value the real-life learnings gained from industry professionals.
• Small class sizes: By keeping classes small, ICMS fosters a supportive and engaging learning environment.
• Flexibility and choice: Students have the ability to tailor their studies, choosing electives that interest them and mixing on-campus with online learning.
• Building friendships and community: ICMS is an environment where students can easily make friends, get involved in campus life, and gain confidence academically, professionally and socially.
• Networking and opportunities: Site visits, group work, masterclasses and opportunities to talk to industry leaders are included in ICMS degrees to add as much value as possible for students preparing to start their careers.