These are the categories of Individual Membership:

Ordinary Members
Persons who are owners / proprietors or hold positions at board / departmental / divisional / branch / executive levels with appropriate professional and/or academic qualifications as may be approved by the Governing Council may apply for membership as Ordinary Members.

Associate / Associate Silver Members
Persons who are actively engaged in industry, commerce or a public organisation and have completed a course approved by the Governing Council (whether on a part-time or full-time basis) or are suitably recommended for membership as determined by the Governing Council may apply for membership as Associate Members.

Persons who are at least 60 years of age, retired from full-time business activity and occupation and have been a member of the Institute for at least 10 years may apply for membership as Associate (Silver).

Fellows
Persons who have distinguished themselves in the field of management or made significant contributions to the growth and development of the Institute or hold general management responsibility at board or at chief executive level of such scope and duration as may be approved by the Governing Council may apply for membership as Fellows.