Diploma 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:

Diploma Part 1

The three compulsory papers are:
1. Computer Applications in Business & Finance
2. Computer Fundamentals
3. Business Communication
Students must also pass one of the following subjects:
4. Organisational Behaviour (Management Pathway)
5. Accounting (Finance Pathway)

Diploma Part 2

The four compulsory papers are:
1. Networks and Distributed Systems
2. Principles of Programming
3. Quantitative Methods
4. Systems Analysis

Students must also pass one of the following subjects:
5. Human Resource Management (Management Pathway)
6. Managerial Accounting (Finance Pathway)

• 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 Information Systems.

• It is suggested that 120 study hours should be devoted to each subject.
• It is recommended that students should 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 Information  Systems awarded by ABE

Prices:

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