Membership Categories

MEMBERSHIP GRADES

• ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP (AS.IMS)
• FULL MEMBER (M.IMS)
• FELLOW MEMBERSHIP (F.IMS)
• CORPORATE MEMBERSHIP (I.IMS)

Associate Membership AS.IMS

An applicant must possess a university Degree or HND obtained from recognized institution of higher learning plus a minimum of 3 years as a functional managers or ICT specialist..

Applicant should not be less than 25 years of age

The applicant must be an alumnus of Academy for Information and Management Sciences, Nigeria or possess a university degree or a professional qualification obtained from a recognized body from Nigeria or overseas. ,

Direct membership may be considered for a university gradeduate or equivalent who has THREE (3) years experience as a senior I.C.T or Management personnel in a blue chip company or who demonstrated innovation in entrepreneurship in above fields having been on his own for some period not less than three years.

Any other qualification as may be determined by the membership committee from time to time.. .

Full Membership M.IMS

An applicant must have been on Associate grade for at least three (3) years and hare satisfactorily participated in the annual mandatory professional development seminars during the period

Direct membership may be given to an applicant who has ten (10) years experience of I.C.T or management practices or specialist experience from a reputable organization with appropriate qualification as stipulated in the associate membership grade.

Mature membership may be given to a senior executive in private or public sector as determined by membership committee.

Fellow Membership F.IMS

This is the highest level of membership and eligibility is based strictly on prescribed criteria as stipulated by the association governing council.

An applicant must have a Full Membership grade of AIMS and has HND/BSc./Masters/Ph.D or equivalent professional qualifications with at least Ten (10) years of working experience as top management level in the private or public sector.

Direct membership may be given to an applicant who is qualified and eligibility is based strictly on prescribed criteria as stipulated by the governing council.

Corporate Membership I.IMS

Corporate membership is open to all interested registered companies and government establishments desirous of progress through the use of quality commercialisation and appropriate practical management methods.

Entrepreneurial firms with at least ten (10) employees may also be considered..

Direct membership may be given to an applicant who is qualified and eligibility is based strictly on prescribed criteria as stipulated by the governing Council.