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Introduction

The Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing Management (PGDIP) by SLIM is a highly acclaimed qualification accredited by CMI (UK) and recognized across the corporate sector in Sri Lanka. This 18-month part-time program equips aspiring marketers and professionals with the knowledge to thrive in dynamic business environments.

  • The objective of the programme is to equip Marketers with sound theoretical and practical knowledge with exposure to applications in global and local business and Marketing contexts. Thus they should be able to consolidate, develop, and demonstrate core competencies which underpin effective Marketing skills at all levels of their career

  • A sound knowledge of concepts and applications of Marketing from operational level to synthesis level in an organization

  • The essential skills of communication, creativity, conceptualization, teamwork, and a professional approach to Business Management

  • The ability to plan and manage Marketing situations at operational, managerial, and strategic levels

  • The confidence to take initiatives and handle challenging situations in their career

  • Competencies in other areas in business functions for effective decision making

  • Students after A/L

  • Junior / Middle level executives

  • All age groups interested in higher education pertaining to Marketing

  • Candidate will understand the local market perfectly and apply those theories into practice

  • A pathway to the MBA

  • Local and Global Market Expertise – Master the ability to understand and apply marketing theories to real-world business situations.

  • Industry-Expert Lecturers – Learn from experienced professionals across diverse sectors.

  • Pathway to MBA – Gain your academic and professional growth with a direct route to an MBA.

  • Achieve dual qualification – PGDIPMM + CMI Level 7 in Strategic Management & Leadership Practice.

  • Prestigious Designators – Earn the PGDip(MktMgmt) and Foundation Chartered Manager (fCMgr) titles.

  • Your shortest pathway to becoming a Chartered Manager

  • Exclusive Membership Opportunities – Access SLIM and CMI memberships for unmatched networking and growth.

  • GCE A/L category : GCE A/L (local/London) 2 simple passes in new syllabus or 3 simple passes in old syllabus, excluding General English

  • Or GCE A/L category : GCE A/L – 1 simple pass (local/ London) excluding General English with 1 year work experience

  • Or GCE A/L category : Merit – Outstanding performance at GCE A/L 3As or 2As excluding General English

  • Or Experience category : 05 years experience in Executive / Management positions with GCE O/L

  • Or Graduate category : Graduate with Marketing Special Degree

  • Or Graduate category : Graduate of another discipline

  • Or MBA category : Executive MBA / MSc (Marketing) recognized university

  • Or MBA category : MBA specialized in Marketing from a recognized university

  • Or MBA category : General MBA from a recognized university

  • Or DBA / PhD category : Relevant completed qualification

  • Or Professional category : Relevant completed professional qualification

  • Or PCM : Distinction (A) grade in Preliminary

  • Or PCM : Ordinary Pass in Preliminary Certificate in Marketing with GCE O/L

  • Or Undergraduate : Self-study : – University students are eligible to enroll under the self-study category by providing their university identity card as proof. This will not be applicable to Strategic Marketing Planning (SMP) subject at the strategic level and Research for Strategic Decision (RSD) subject at the final stage. (Exemptions will be applicable ONLY at the first registration for completed subjects.)