Certificate in Business Information Systems

Overview:

There is an increasing need for highly computer literate business professionals who can develop business applications using spreadsheets, databases etc. and can work confidently with their IT colleagues. Holders of both the Diploma and Advanced Diploma in Business Information Systems will have had a firm grounding in the essential core IT and business skills and will be able to build bridges between technology and business practice.

Course Structure:

The four compulsory subjects are:

1. Introduction to Business
2. Introduction to the World of Computers
3. Introduction to Accounting
4. IT Applications and Skills

• The Certificate papers are set and marked to BTEC National Certificate standard.
• Following passes in the four subjects above, the successful student will be awarded the Certificate in Business Administration.
• It is suggested that 80 study hours should be devoted to each subject.
• No exemption is granted from any subject in the Certificate examination.
• The Method of Assessment for all ABE subjects is by written examination and the following Grades are awarded:

Grade A - 70%+ Distinction
Grade B - 55-69% Credit
Grade C - 40-54% Pass
Grade D - 30-39% Fail
Grade E - 29% and below Fail

Candidates will be notified individually of their results normally about two months after the examinations.

Pre-requisites:

No formal qualifications are required but applicants should demonstrate competence in English by the attainment of one of the following:

• British Council – Intermediate Certificate in English/Upper Advanced Certificate in English
• LCCI – English for Business (EFB) 1st or 2nd level
• Pitman/City and Guilds - English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)/English for Business and Communication

For Practitioners Programme in Human Resource Management, applicants should also be at least 20 years of age.

Duration:

One academic year (9 months)

Qualification gain:

Certificate in Business Information  Systems awarded by ABE

Prices:

The following price does not include examination fees and registration fee. Please contact us for more information