Sales & Marketing Diploma in Marketing 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.
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Academic Level QCF Level 4 – 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.***
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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 Marketing Introduction to Quantitative Methods Introduction to Business Communication Higher Diploma Level 5 Marketing Policy, Planning and Communication The Business Environment Organisational Behaviour Managing the Customer Relationship Principles of Marketing Marketing Information Systems Plus Two optional units from: Principles of Business Law Quantitative Methods for Business Management Sales Management Economics for Business Graduate Diploma Level 6 International Marketing Contemporary Issues in Marketing Integrated Marketing Communications Strategic Marketing Management Plus One Optional Unit from: Corporate Strategy and Planning Project Management
Duration: 2 years 6 months Extended Diploma in Marketing Management (QCF Level 6) Marketing Policy, Planning and Communication The Business Environment Organisational Behaviour Managing the Customer Relationship Principles of Marketing Marketing Information Systems International Marketing Contemporary Issues in Marketing Integrated Marketing Communications Strategic Marketing Management Plus Two Optional Units from Group A: Principles of Business Law Quantitative Methods for Business Management Sales Management Economics for Business Plus One Optional Unit from Group B: Corporate Strategy and Planning Project Management
Duration: 2 years
Progression Route:
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ABE Certificate (QCF/NQF Level 3)
Year One Relevant 3 Yrs Degree Programme
Course Summary Course Commencement: January and September
Assessment: 3 hours written examinations
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.
Graduate Diploma in Marketing 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 this programme: The minimum age for registration is 17 and applicants should possess one of the following: The ICM Business Studies Group Certificate 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 21 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 two years. 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/ professional-courses/ marketing-diploma-advanceddiploma-graduate-diploma-associate-degree/
English Requirements Please refer to the English language requirements.
Course Structure Diploma Part 1 International Business Communications Marketing Advertising Public Relations Quantitative Methods for Managers Advanced Diploma Part 2 Marketing Management Customer Service (New) Buyer Behaviour & Consumerism Management Theory & Practice IT for Marketing Management Graduate Diploma Part 3 Managing Computer Systems Hardware & Operating Systems Networks Feasibility Study
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
Course Summary Duration: 2 years
Course Commencement: January, May and September
Assessment: 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
3 hours written examinations Please note the costs of ICM registration and examination entry are NOT included in MABM tuition fees.
Graduate Diploma in Sales & Marketing Management London Centre of Marketing (LCM)
English Requirements Please refer to the English language requirements.
Course Structure
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 Sales and Marketing, and need to obtain a recognised qualification.
Academic Level QCF Level 4 – 6
Entry Requirements Applicants must have obtained: Marketing or Business qualification (or other related subject) at level 3 or higher. For direct entry to Higher Diploma, applicants must have obtained: Diploma in Sales & Marketing Management or equivalent. For direct entry to Professional Diploma, applicants must have obtained: Higher Diploma in Sales & Marketing Management or equivalent. For direct entry to Graduate Diploma, applicants must have obtained: Professional Diploma in Sales & Marketing Management or equivalent
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Candidates must attempt a minimum of four modules per level. Three modules are mandatory, and the candidate must complete at least one of the two optional modules successfully before the Award can be issued.
Qualification Structures Higher Diploma Three Mandatory Subjects: Social Marketing Integrated Marketing Communications Brands & Branding Plus One from: Financial Management Tourism Management Professional Diploma Three Mandatory Subjects: Business Law Services Marketing Marketing Research Plus One from: Public Relations Principles of Economics Graduate Diploma Three Mandatory Subjects: Strategic Marketing Management Business-to-Business Marketing Entrepreneurship Plus One from: International Marketing Internet Marketing
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Course Summary Duration: 2 years 6 months or less time if applicant gains direct access onto Higher Diploma, Professional Diploma or Graduate Diploma stages
Course Commencement: January, May and September
Assessment: 3 hours written examinations Please note the costs of LCM examination entry are NOT included in MABM tuition fees.
Progression Route
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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.