Diploma in Business Administration

Overview:

The Business Administration programme provides a professional qualification that may be used to prepare directly for a career in business, or to gain advanced entry onto a range of professional qualifications and university degrees in the UK and other countries. The programme provides students with an appreciation of the theoretical issues currently involved in the study of business and a range of practical skills which will enhance their value to potential employers. Major themes running throughout the programme include Management, Finance and Accounting, Marketing and IT.

Course Structure:

Part 1
The four compulsory papers are:
1. Economics
2. Organisational Behaviour
3. Accounting
4. Business Communication

Part 2
1. Marketing
2. Quantitative Methods
3. Human Resource Management
4. Managerial Accounting
Students must also pass one of the
following options:
5. Principles of Business Law
6. Systems Analysis

• Diploma Part 1 and 2 papers are set and marked to the level of the first year of a UK Business Studies degree programme.
• Upon completion of Diploma Part 1, the successful student will be sent a scroll. Following passes in the nine requisite Diploma subjects above, the student will be awarded the Diploma in Business Administration.
• It is suggested that 120 study hours should be devoted to each subject.
• It is recommended that students sit the Diploma Part 1 examinations before attempting any subject in Diploma Part 2.
• Exemptions from Diploma subjects (up to a maximum of six subjects) may be granted to holders of qualifications of certain other professional bodies, provided that such qualifications have been obtained by external 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:

Applicants must have obtained one of the following:

• ABE Certificate
• Two 'A' Level passes plus four GCSE passes at Grade A, B, or C, two of which must be English or Maths
• Overseas qualifications which, following University of London guidelines, may be accepted by the Registrar as being equivalent to the above
• ABE also welcome applications from Diploma candidates without formal qualifications who have been in appropriate employment for at least two years. A reference letter from employer(s) must accompany such applications

Duration:

9 months each part

Qualification gain:

Diploma in Business Administration awarded by ABE

Prices:

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