Association of Business Executives (ABE) Diplomas in Business Administration

The ABE Business Administration programmes provide professional qualifications, which maybe used to prepare directly for a career in businesses, to gain advanced entry to study for further professional qualifications, or to obtain useful exemptions on a range of university business courses in the UK and elsewhere. The syllabuses are regularly updated to ensure that they continue to reflect the evolving needs of contemporary businesses and the rapidly changing conditions within which such businesses operate. Such regular review ensures that ABE graduates receive a relevant and up-to-date qualification as a foundation on which to build a successful career in their chosen specialisations.

The Diploma and the Advanced Diploma qualifications of the ABE are recognised for undergraduate degree final year (top-up) admissions in several universities in the UK and abroad.

Note: ABE courses at APS are currently for group learners only. For further information, please contact the college.

ABE Diploma in Business Administration

Part 1: Four Compulsory Subjects
· Economics
· Organisational Behaviour
· Accounting
· Business Communication and Presentation

Part 2: Four Compulsory Subjects
· Marketing
· Human Resource Management
· Quantitative Methods
· Managerial Accounting

Student must also pass one of the following options:
· Principles of Business Law
· Systems Analysis

Entry Requirement
Applicants must have obtained one of the following:
· ABE Certificate
· 2 A Level passes + 4 GCSE passes at Grade A, B, or C - 2 of which must be English or Maths
· Mature students in appropriate employment for at least 2 years
Duration: One year
Commencement: January & September

Note: Diploma Part 1 and 2 papers are set and marked to the level of the first year of the UK business studies degree programme.
Exemptions from Diploma subjects (up to a maximum of 6 subjects) may be granted to holders of qualifications of certain other professional bodies and must be approved by ABE.
For further information, please visit www.abeuk.com

ABE Advanced Diploma in Business Administration

Three Compulsory Subjects
· Corporate Strategy
· Management Organisation
· International Business (Case Study)

Students must also pass two of the following options:
· Strategic Marketing
· Corporate Finance
· Strategic Human Resource Management
· Managing the Information Resource

Entry Requirement
Applicant must have obtained one of the following:
· ABE Diploma
· A UK degree or recognised equivalent qualification
· Other recognised qualifications of approved overseas institutes of higher education

Duration: One year

Commencement: January & September