ECDL Advanced
Business Management - ABE (Association of Business Executives)
Duration : 6 months - 1 Year
Maximum Class Size : 8 Students
Abe covers travel, tourism, hospitality, business, computing, management, human resource,
marketing finance, analysis and many aspects through various courses and levels, students who
complete these levels can progress towards a BSc/Degree level education.
“The Association of Business Executives (ABE) is an International Examining Body and provider of business
and management qualifications, leading onto Degree and Masters routes. ABE has 'Awarding Body' status in
the United Kingdom and is also recognized in many other countries worldwide”*
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Intake: January – February, June – July, August – September every year
Great for your CV
Suitable for beginners and individuals seeking carrier progression
Maximum Class Size: 8 Students
This course is Classroom based & Tutor Supported Session
Course Duration – 3 Years (All 3 levels)
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
09:00 - 12:00
12:00 – 15:00
15:00 – 18:00
Level
Certificate
Diploma 1
Diploma 2
Advanced Diploma
Course Duration
6 Months
6 Months
1 Year
1 Year
Modules
4
4
5
5
Course Fee
£1200
£1200
£2400
£2400
ECDL Advanced
Programme Developed For
This course is aimed towards individuals seeking value added carrier focused prospects.
Level
Certificate
Diploma 1
Course Length
6 Months
6 Months
Diploma 2
Advanced Diploma
1 Year
1 Year
Modules Entry Requirements (See Page 4)
4
English IELTS* (minimum 5 points)
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- ABE Certificate or
- Advanced Level or
- 2 years work experience
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Diploma 1(see page 4)
5
Diploma 2 / Advanced Diplomas
Year 1 / Level 1
Certificate (All four subjects must be passed)
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Introduction to Business
Introduction to Business Communication
Introduction to Accounting
Introduction to Quantitative Methods
Diploma Part 1 (All four subjects must be passed)
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Organisational Behaviour
Financial Accounting
Economic Principles and their Application to Business
Quantitative Methods for Business and Management
Year 2 / Level 2
Diploma Part 2
Three Compulsory subjects
• Human Resource Management
• Marketing Policy , Planning and Communication
• Management in Action
Plus two from the following options:
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Systems Analysis and Design
Managerial Accounting
Principles of Business Law
Concepts and Principles of Islamic Economics
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IELTS is a prerequisite for International students
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See page 4 for entry requirements
ECDL Advanced
Year 3 / Level 3
Advanced Diploma
Three Compulsory subjects:
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Corporate Strategy and Planning
Managing in Organisations
International Business Case Study
Plus two from the following options:
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Strategic Marketing Management
Strategic Human Resource Management for Business Organisation
Corporate Finance
Managing the Information Resource
Islamic Finance
Exams
ABE exams are offered twice a year (in the first week of June and December) and students
must register with ABE and pay an annual subscription fee and exam fees. Exams are
organised by ABE externally at various locations in London.
*Registration Fees (only)
Certificate
Diploma
Advanced Diploma
£35 (£50 for Financial Management)
£50 (£60 for Financial Management)
£150
*Annual subscriptions
Certificate/Diploma Student
Advanced Diploma Student/Associate
Member
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£25 per year (£40 for Financial Management)
£30 per year
£40 per year
£50 per year
*Examination fees (for students sitting exams in the UK and the EU)
Certificate
Diploma
Advanced Diploma
Late Examination Fee
Examination transfer fee
Exemption fee (Diploma Only)
* Subject to change by ABE
£30 per subject
£35 per subject
£40 per subject
£10 per subject
£15 per session (with Medical)
£35 per subject
ECDL Advanced
Entry Requirements
Certificate
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
Registration Fee: £35 (GBP35) for all programmes except Financial Management
Registration Fee: £50 (GBP50) for Financial Management
Diploma
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 and Maths
• Overseas qualifications which may be accepted by the Registrar as being equivalent to the
above
• ABE also welcomes applications from 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
Registration Fee: £50 (GBP50) for all programmes except Financial Management
Registration Fee: £60 (GBP60) for Financial Management
Advanced Diploma
Applicants must have obtained one of the following:
• ABE Diploma
• A UK Honours Degree or Overseas equivalent
• Other recognised qualifications of approved Overseas Institutes of Higher Education
Registration Fee: £150 (GBP150) for all programmes, including Financial Management