Business and Management Diploma in Business Management The Association of Business Executives (ABE)
Academic Level Entry Requirements
The Association of Business Executives (ABE) is a professional membership body and an examination board. ABE qualifications provide progression routes to degree and Masters programmes worldwide.
Duration:
Diploma
Diploma (Level 4 - 6) - 2 years 6 months GID (Level 6) - 2 years
ABE was founded by a group of politicians, educators and businessmen in 1973 and since remain specialists in business qualifications and now have students and members in over 100 countries. ABE are committed to offering qualifications that are relevant, recognised and respected.
10 Oxford Road Wealdstone, Harrow Middlesex HA3 7RG
QCF Level 4 to 6
Applicants must have obtained one of the following: Two level 3 passes (‘A’ level standard) A level 3 qualification, or above, as notified on the NQF or QCF of the United Kingdom. Such qualifications should entail a similar number of learning hours to that of the ABE certificate. *** Overseas qualifications, as judged by UK NARIC, to be equivalent in standard to a level 3 qualification in the UK, and entailing a similar number of learning hours to that of the ABE certificate.***
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Course Summary
Course Commencement: January and September
Assessment:
3 hours written examinations
In addition ABE welcomes applications for student membership from intending Diploma candidates who, although not holding a formal entry qualification, have been in appropriate employment for at least two years. A signed reference letter from employers must accompany all such applications.
***ABE reserves the right to reject such qualifications if they are deemed to have insufficient subject relationship. Graduate Integrated & Extended Diplomas
Applicants must have attained one of the following qualifications:
Two GCE A levels or any Level 3 equivalent together with four GCSEs at Grade C or above, including English and Mathematics BTEC National Diploma Three passes at LCCI level 3 City & Guilds/Pitman qualifications – three passes at professional/NVQ Level 3 An ‘Access’ Certificate from a UK College of Further Education Any NVQ qualifications at Level 3
In addition, ABE welcomes applications for student membership from intending Diploma candidates who, although not holding a formal entry qualification, have been in appropriate employment for at least 2 years. A signed reference letter from employer(s) must accompany all such applications. Full information on the entry criteria, syllabus, equivalent entry qualifications, exemptions, examination and registration on the ABE website at: http://www.abeuk.com/registration/ entryrequirements/ For all other queries about the ABE, contact our Administration Team by Email: info@mabm.co.uk or course@mabm.co.uk Phone: +44 (0) 208 863 4624.
English Requirements Please refer to the English language requirements.
Course Structure Diploma Level 4 Introduction to Business Introduction to Business Communication Introduction to Quantitative Methods Introduction to Accounting Higher Diploma Level 5 Financial Accounting Human Resource Management Marketing Policy, Planning and Communication Organisational Behaviour Quantitative Methods for Business Management The Business Environment Plus Two Optional Units from:
Managing the Customer Relationship Economics for Business Principles of Business Law Graduate Diploma Level 6 Corporate Strategy and Planning International Business Case Study Managing in Organisations Plus Two Optional Units from:
Strategic Human Resource Management Strategic Marketing Management Project Management Corporate Finance
Graduate Integrated Diploma (GID) Level 6
Progression Route
Nine Compulsory Units:
(Source: http://www.abeuk.com/afterabe/progression/)
Quantitative Methods for Business Management The Business Environment Financial Accounting Marketing Policy, Planning and Communication Organisational Behaviour Human Resource Management Corporate Strategy and Planning Managing in Organisations International Business Case Study
ABE Certificate (QCF/NQF Level 3)
Year One Relevant 3 Yrs Degree Programme
ABE Diploma (QCF/NQF Level 5)
Year Two Relevant 3 Yrs Degree Programme
ABE Advanced Diploma (QCF/NQF Level 6)
Year Three Relevant 3 Yrs Degree Programme
ABE Post Graduate Diploma (QCF/NQF Level 7)
Masters Programme inc. MBA
Plus Two Optional Units from Group A:
Managing the Customer Relationship Economics for Business Principles of Business Law Managerial Accounting And Two Optional Units from Group B:
Strategic Human Resource Management Strategic Marketing Management Corporate Finance Project Management
Please note the costs of ABE registration and examination entry are NOT included in MABM tuition fees.
Advanced Diploma in Business Studies Institute of Commercial Management (ICM) The Institute is the leading professional body for Commercial and Business Development Managers. Supporting career and personal development as well as mobility, the Institute’s educational programmes and qualifying examinations provide recognised qualifications for persons to work in the commercial management business and industrial sectors. Membership is open to those who complete the relevant degree level qualifying examinations. The Institute is also a recognised international examining and awarding body for students undertaking general business and management studies and examines and certifies candidates to an internationally consistent standard.
Academic Level QCF Level 4 – 6
Entry Requirements The Institute operates an ‘Open Entry’ policy in respect of many of its vocational programmes but prospective students should note that the following entrance qualifications are recommended for those wishing to undertake the Diploma and Advanced Diploma programmes: Diploma in Business Studies
The minimum age for registration for this programme is 17. The ICM Business Studies Group Certificate The ICM Certificate in Commercial Studies One GCE A-level plus Three GCSEs (or equivalents) Five GCSEs at grades A, B or C (or equivalents) A suitable BTEC National Award Any qualification equivalent to one of the above.
Applicants over the age of 19 who do not hold any one of the recommended entrance qualifications may also register for the programme providing they have been in full-time employment for a minimum of two years. Advanced Diploma in Business Studies
The minimum age for registration for this programme is 18. The ICM Diploma in Business Studies (or an equivalent level business studies qualification) A suitable BTEC National Award Any business studies qualification equivalent to one of the above.
Full information on the minimum entry criteria, syllabus, equivalent entry qualifications, exemptions, examination and registration for each country on the ICM website at: www.icm.ac.uk/icm-qualifications/professionalcourses/ business-studies-diploma-advanceddiploma-associate-degree/
English Requirements Please refer to the English language requirements.
Course Summary
Course Structure
Duration:
Certificate in Business Studies - Part 1 International Business Communications Business Management & Administration Numeracy & Statistics Marketing
2 years 6 months
Diploma in Business Studies - Part 2 Accounting Economics for Business Business Law Organisational Behaviour
3 hours written examinations
Advanced Diploma in Business Studies - Part 3 Strategic Management Marketing Management Human Resources Management Customer Service
Progression Route
(Source: http://www.icm.ac.uk/icm-qualifications progression-routes/) ICM Certificate (QCF/NQF Level 4)
Year One Relevant 3 Yrs Degree Programme
ICM Diploma (QCF/NQF Level 5)
Year Two Relevant 3 Yrs Degree Programme
ICM Advanced Diploma (QCF/NQF Level 6)
Year Three Relevant 3 Yrs Degree Programme
ICM Post Graduate Diploma (QCF/NQF Level 7)
Masters Programme inc. MBA
Please note the costs of ICM registration and examination entry are NOT included in MABM tuition fees.
Course Commencement: January, May and September
Assessment:
Graduate Diploma in Business Management & Marketing London Centre of Marketing (LCM)
Qualification Structures Higher Diploma
The London Centre of Marketing is an international awarding body providing high quality global education and training services, which raise performance standards for business, encourage lifetime learning and provide professional status for individuals. This course is designed for those who wish to embark on a career in Marketing and need to obtain a recognised qualification.
Academic Level: QCF Level 4 – 6 Applicants must have obtained: Business qualification (or other related subject) at level 3 or higher. For direct entry to Higher Diploma, applicants must have obtained: Diploma in Business Management & Marketing or equivalent. For direct entry to Professional Diploma, applicants must have obtained: Higher Diploma in Business Management & Marketing or equivalent. For direct entry to Graduate Diploma, applicants must have obtained: Professional Diploma in Business Management & Marketing or equivalent.
English Requirements Please refer to the English language requirements.
Course Structure Candidates must attempt a minimum of four modules per level. Three modules are compulsory, and the candidate must complete at least one of the two optional modules successfully before the Award can be issued.
10 Oxford Road Wealdstone, Harrow Middlesex HA3 7RG
Three Mandatory Subjects:
Duration:
Plus One from:
2 years or less time if applicant gains direct access onto Higher Diploma, Professional Diploma or Graduate Diploma stages
Social Marketing Integrated Marketing Communications Brands & Branding Financial Management Tourism Management
Professional Diploma
Three Mandatory Subjects: Public Relations Business Law Services Marketing
Plus One from:
Entry Requirements
Course Summary
Corporate Communication Principles of Economics
Graduate Diploma
Three Mandatory Subjects:
International Marketing Strategic Marketing Management Business-to-Business Marketing
Plus One from:
Entrepreneurship Internet Marketing
Progression Route
(Source: www.lcmuk.com) Once the candidate has completed a London Centre of Marketing Graduate Diploma, the candidate is eligible for Direct Entry onto a number of undergraduate and postgraduate degree programs at various Universities within the UK and abroad. Please note the costs of LCM examination entry are NOT included in MABM tuition fees
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Course Commencement: January, May and September
Assessment: 3 hours written examinations