Information Technology Diploma in Management of Information Systems (MIS) The Association of Business Executives (ABE) 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. 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.
Academic Level QCF Level 4 to 6
Entry Requirements Diploma 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.*** In addition ABE welcomes applications for student membership from intending Diploma candidates who, although not holding a formal
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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.
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Course Summary Duration: Diploma (Level 4 - 6) - 2 years 6 months GID (Level 6) - 2 years
Course Commencement: January and September
Assessment: 3 hours written examinations
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 MIS Higher Diploma Level 5 Financial Accounting Human Resource Management Marketing Policy, Planning and Communication Organisational Behaviour Quantitative Methods for Business and Management.
The Business Environment Information Systems Application for Business Information Systems Development Graduate Diploma Level 6 Corporate Strategy and Planning International Business Case Study Managing in Organisations Project Management Information Systems for Strategic Management
Graduate Integrated Diploma (GID)Level 6 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 Information Systems Application for Business Information Systems Development Project Management Information Systems for Strategic Management Graduate Integrated Diploma (GID) QCF Level 6 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 Information Systems Application for Business Information Systems Development Project Management Information Systems for Strategic Management
Progression Route
(Source: http://www.abeuk.com/afterabe/progression/)
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
Please note the costs of ABE registration and examination entry are NOT included in MABM tuition fees.
Advanced Diploma in Professional Computing & Information Processing 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 commercial management and business development staff working in the business and Industrial sector. 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 this programme: The ICM Business Studies Group Certificate One GCE A-level plus Three GCSEs (or equivalents) Any qualification equivalent to one of the above
Applicants over the age of 18 who do not hold one of the recommended entrance qualifications may also register for the programme providing they have been in full-time employment for a minimum of one year. Full information on the entry criteria, syllabus, equivalent entry qualifications, exemptions, examination and registration for each country on the ICM website at : www.icm.ac.uk/icm-qualifications/ professional-courses/ professional-computinginformation-processing-certificate-diplomaadvanced-diploma/
English Requirements Please refer to the English language requirements.
Course Structure Certificate Part 1 (QCF Level 4) Information Processing Programming General Purpose Software Numeracy & Statistics Diploma Part 2 (QCF Level 5) Number & Logic Systems Analysis Applications Programming Project Advanced Diploma in Professional Computing & Information Processing - Part 3 Managing Computer Systems Hardware & Operating Systems Networks Feasibility Study
Course Summary Duration: 3 years
Course Commencement: January, May and September
Assessment: 3 hours written examinations Please note the costs of ICM registration and examination entry are NOT included in MABM tuition fees.
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 Postgraduate Diploma (QCF/NQF Level 7)
Masters Programme inc. MBA