Diploma in Business Management

This qualification is globally recognised as a leading qualification for those seeking a professional career in business and management or wishing to proceed to university. It comprises a range of modules encompassing the best and most modern practices in the world of business. The wide range of modules allows students to combine skills such as marketing, accounting, human resources and law. The Diploma has two parts and both parts should be completed in order to be awarded the Diploma.

Course Structure
Semester 1 (Six months) – Part 1
Organisational Behaviour
Financial Accounting
Economic Principles and their Application in Business
Quantitative Methods for Business and Management

Semester 1 (Six months) – Part 2
Human Resources Management
Marketing Policy, Planning and Communication
Management in Action
Systems Analysis and Design
Managerial Accounting

Entry Requirements
You will normally need to have at least one of the following:
• Any ABE Certificate
• Two GCE A Levles together with four GCSEs at Grade C or above or a recognised equivalent.
and English Competency
• IELTS 5.0 or a recognised equivalent
Assessment/ Examination
The method of assessment for all modules is by written examination of three hours duration each. Exemptions may be granted to holders of qualifications of certain other professional bodies, provided that such qualifications have been obtained by external examination.

Start Dates
January, May and September

Fees
Tuition fee: £3,000
Awarding Body Registration fee: £50

Level of Qualification
This is an undergraduate level qualification, classed as a level 5 qualification under the UK National Qualifications Framework.

Progression
This qualification allows students to progress to the Advanced Diploma in Business Management, to university or into employment. ABE has articulation arrangements with many universities for direct entry into the second year of an honours degree following successful completion of the Diploma. LCPS also has similar articulation agreement with Middlesex University.

Awarding Body and Certification
ABE– On successful completion of the course, the final certificate will be awarded by The Association of Business Executives (ABE).
ABE is accredited by the UK Government’s education regulator and the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA). Their qualifications are becoming increasing recognised by UK Universities and employers.