About the program
Accredited Degree Partnerships
Accredited Degree Partnerships allow students to:
Graduate with a degree plus a GMCI professional qualification.
Gain exemptions from GMCI’s core certifications, reducing assessments (e.g., instead of 3 exams, students may only need 1–2).
Gain exemptions from GMCI’s core certifications, reducing assessments (e.g., instead of 3 exams, students may only need 1–2).
Benefits
What’s Included
Joint degree + GMCI qualification on graduation
Module exemptions on GMCI certifications
Featured listing on the GMCI Accredited Universities Directory
Use of the GMCI Accredited Degree logo on university materials
Student eligibility to join the GMCI Student & Young Professionals Network
Criteria
Criteria for Accreditation
Foundation Degrees
Undergraduate Degrees
Postgraduate Degrees
Apprenticeship Degrees
Higher National Diplomas (HND)
📌 Degree programmes with ≥50% consulting-related content can be mapped to the GMCI Professional Diploma.
📌 Degree programmes with 33–49% consulting-related content can be mapped to the GMCI Certificate.
📌 Degree programmes with 33–49% consulting-related content can be mapped to the GMCI Certificate.
Partner with GMCI Today
Interested consulting firms can apply through GMCI and undergo the ACP assessment process.Upon approval, they are granted the right to use the ACP designation and access ACP branding materials.
About ACP
Recognised Degree Partnerships
For degrees with partial consulting or management content (but less than full accreditation criteria), GMCI offers Recognised Degree Partnerships.
This provides:
Additionalcredibility by aligning with GMCI’s professional standards
Opportunity for students to graduate with their degree + GMCI Foundation Certificate
Use of the GMCI Recognised Degree logo
Student access toGMCI resources and community
Application Process
Steps to follow before your exam starts.
1
Complete system check 24–48 hours before
2
Completethe programme mapping form (per degree)
3
GMCI reviews your programme at the next approval board
4
Upon approval:
• Accredited Degrees receive GMCI Accredited Degree status
• Recognised Degrees receive GMCI Recognised Degree status
• Universities pay a one-off mapping fee + annual licence fee
• Recognised Degrees receive GMCI Recognised Degree status
• Universities pay a one-off mapping fee + annual licence fee
Benefits
Benefits for Universities & Students
Global Recognition
Affiliationwith GMCI’s international standards
Dual Pathway
Academicdegree + professional qualification
Employability Boost
Stronger career outcomes for graduates
Prestige
University featured in GMCI’s global directory
Exemptions
Students fast-track GMCI certifications
Partner with GMCI Today
Interested consulting firms can apply through GMCI and undergo the ACP assessment process.Upon approval, they are granted the right to use the ACP designation and access ACP branding materials.