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Welcome
7 great reasons to choose ABE
ABE progression route
What happens to our alumni?
Our qualifications
Business Management
Where can you study?
Human Resource Management
Marketing Management
Travel, Tourism and Hospitality Management
ABE jobs
Business Start-up and Entrepreneurship
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Welcome
Gareth
Robinson
CEO
I am delighted you are interested in finding out more about ABE and the qualifications we offer. We specialise in providing
business qualifications for people who want careers in management, finance, entrepreneurship, HR, marketing and travel
& tourism.
Whether you are taking your first steps to higher learning or you are already established as a successful learner, our
qualifications will help you reach your next goal. Many of our learners want to go on to university, others want to find their
first job but many more already have established careers and an ABE qualification is their next step on their professional
development journey.
Whatever your profile, I am confident that an ABE qualification will enhance your skills, stretch your knowledge and
ultimately give you the confidence to succeed. We are very proud to be part of our learners’ success and we hope that
you choose to study an ABE qualification.
CEO
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7 Great Reasons
to Choose ABE
Professional
Proven
Our qualifications give learners the skills they need to
succeed and make a difference in the workplace.
Our alumni speak for themselves. They are working in
a diverse range of industries and organisations. Many
go on to get the top jobs or run their own successful
enterprises.
Affordable
Our objective is to ensure learners are not
disadvantaged because of high prices. Our fast
track routes to degree programmes are much more
affordable than traditional routes.
Recognised
Our qualifications are recognised by colleges, universities,
employers and governments around the world.
Quality assured
ABE is recognised and accredited by Ofqual, the UK
government’s qualifications regulator. We have similar
recognition by other regulatory authorities around the world.
Flexible
Learners can study full time or part time and they can
attend a college or self-study. All our programmes
share common units to allow learners to explore
several areas of business management before they
decide what to specialise in.
Progression to university
ABE’s qualifications are accepted by over 80 universities. Learners with Levels 5, 6 & 7 can fast track onto
a degree course, meaning the cost their education is
dramatically reduced.
ABE progression route
ABE
progression ROUTE
route
ABE PROGRESSION
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Level 4 is equivalent to
the first year of a degree
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Get a Great Job
Level 5 is equivalent to
the second year of a degree
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Level 7 is equivalent to
a Masters degree or an MBA
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Level 6 is equivalent to
a final year degree
Our programmes are designed to fit in around
you. You can start at Level 4 and work your
way up to Level 7 (equivalent to a Masters
degree), or use your ABE qualification to top
up to the next level at one of our partner
colleges or universities.
We advise Level 4 learners that they should
have attained GCSE or equivalent in
mathematics and be competent in writing the
English Language. Entry guidelines for levels
5 and 6 are more stringent to ensure learners
are suited to the course and will have the
best chance of gaining the qualification.
Please refer to www.abeuk.com for more
information.
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What happens to
our Alumni?
ABE is very proud of its Alumni who are working in all fields of business.
Many go on to become successful entrepreneurs. Others choose to dedicate
their professional lives to Civil Service or leading charities so they are well
funded and can serve the needs of their benefactors.
Our Alumni are working in healthcare, engineering, finance, hospitality,
not-for-profit and marketing. Whatever field of business you choose, your
ABE qualification will help you succeed.
Our Qualifications
Our Qualifications
All ABE programmes are accredited by the Office of Qualifications and
Examinations Regulation (Ofqual) in the UK as well as equivalent bodies worldwide.
ABE programmes are management focused and they all blend common units with
more specialist subject areas to allow greater flexibility.
Business Management
Human Resource Management
Marketing Management
Business Start-up and Entrepreneurship
Travel, Tourism and Hospitality Management
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Business
Management
Why study the Business Management (BM) programme?
The BM programme is a comprehensive and detailed programme which covers the knowledge and skills
required in modern business practice. The programme provides you with an appreciation of the theoretical
issues involved in the study of business whilst also helping you to develop a range of practical skills which will
enhance your value to employers. Major topics covered in the BM programme include management, marketing,
economics and accounting.
Programme structure
The Business Management programme offers a range of optional units. Within this qualification, if you wish,
you can focus on Financial Management or Management of Information Systems. Each of the specialisations is
split into three levels: Level 4 Diploma, Level 5 Diploma and Level 6 Diploma.
Business Management Programme
Business Management
Level 4 Diploma
Units
- Introduction to Business
- Introduction to Quantitative Methods
- Introduction to Business Communication
- Introduction to Accounting
- Any ABE Level 4 Diploma or equivalent
- Any Level 3 qualification or equivalent
- 2 years’ relevant work experience
And you must be competent in English
(IELTS 5.0 minimum) and mathematics
Progression routes
Entry guidelines
Open entry, and you must be competent in
English (IELTS 5.0 minimum) and mathematics
To find out which university degree courses
you can enter with an ABE qualification, visit
www.abeuk.com
Level 5 Diploma
Level 6 Diploma
Compulsory units
- Quantitative Methods for Business Management
- The Business Environment
- Financial Accounting
- Marketing Policy, Planning and Communication
- Organisational Behaviour
- Human Resource Management
Compulsory units
- Corporate Strategy and Planning
- Managing in Organisations
- International Business Case Study
Optional units (choose two units)
- Principles of Business Law
- Managerial Accounting
- Economics for Business
- Managing the Customer Relationship
- Entrepreneurship and Business Development
Entry guidelines
One of the following:
Testimonial
Heerna Patel, Tanzania
Entering into the challenging world of business
management, ABE equips you with the knowledge
to compete with the best professionals in the
industry. It provides you with necessary tools for
a smooth understanding of the organisation as
a whole, which is what employers look for in a
successful candidate.
Optional units (choose two units)
- Strategic Marketing Management
- Strategic Human Resource Management
- Project Management
- Corporate Finance
Entry guidelines
One of the following:
- Any ABE Level 5 Diploma or equivalent qualification
- A degree or equivalent
And you must be competent in English
(IELTS 5.0 minimum) and mathematics
Due to the rapid change in the business
environment globally, ABE tailors its resources
and materials to be able to manage volatile
business environments effectively. Employers in
Tanzania feel more comfortable and confident
with candidates holding an ABE certificate.
Studying with ABE has given me a competitive
edge amongst colleagues in my department.
It has boosted my confidence, enhanced my
communication and listening skills and enabled
me to gain an understanding of various areas
in my workplace, increase efficiency and
moreover add value for my employers.
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Business Management Level 7 Diploma
- for advanced entry to Master degree programmes
Why study the Level 7 Diploma in Business Management (BM)?
The ABE Level 7 Diploma in Business Management is a postgraduate level qualification which offers students
enhanced career prospects as well as the opportunity to progress to Masters degree programmes at numerous
universities worldwide. This Level 7 qualification has been developed by senior university professors, utilising
current academic learning and research, as well as employer knowledge and practice. It is therefore an ideal
progression route for those who:
• are currently studying professional qualifications and wish to proceed to a Masters degree in business
and/or management
• have a related Honours degree but wish to proceed to a Masters level business/management qualification
• are in employment, at managerial level, and wish to achieve a Masters level qualification
Where can you study the Level 7 Diploma in BM?
Students may take the programme independently (private self-study), or through a college which has been
accredited by ABE to deliver the Level 7 Diploma in Business Management. The diagram on page 5
illustrates how progression through the ABE system and the achievement of an ABE Level 7 Diploma in BM,
can take you to advanced stages of Masters and MBA degree programmes.
Level 7 Diploma
Units
- Strategic Business Management and Planning
- Management of Financial Resources
and Performance
- Leadership, Change and People Performance
- Corporate Strategy, Governance and
Ethics in the Global Environment
- Research Methods and their Application
to Marketing
Assessment
The Strategic Business Management and
Planning unit is assessed by examination. The
other four units are assessed by assignment.
Entry requirements
One of the following:
- Holders of any ABE Level 6 Diploma
- Degree holders in related subject areas
- Holders of other internationally recognised
relevant qualifications at level 6
- Five years relevant senior management
experience
- English at IELTS 6.0 (recommended)
Progression routes
To find out which Masters and MBA degree
courses you can enter with the ABE Level 7
Diploma in Business Management, visit
www.abeuk.com
Testimonial
My ABE qualification
set me on the road
to gain a UK degree
and now I have
my own business
After secondary school I didn’t know what I
wanted to pursue but I liked business and IT.
The only program that encapsulated both was
offered by ABE. The units allowed me to gain
knowledge from a vast selection of disciplines,
and to realise where my strengths lay.
My ABE Business Management qualification
was the catalyst for my decision to pursue a
degree. It laid the foundation because of the
different, relevant courses incorporated at
each level.
I went on to complete a Bachelor of Science
Degree with Honours in Computing and
Information Systems from the University of
Greenwich. In turn, this led me to start my
business a few years later.
Now I run my own communication
and business-support company called
‘Communicating & Organising Resources
Efficiently (C-ORE)’. It helps small businesses
improve their operations. Through proper
research and quality planning, I seek to develop
my clients’ stance in various relevant markets.
I utilise social media, specially tailored marketing
strategies and appropriate customer service
strategies. These help me to build more effective
transactions for my clients and increase their
customers’ satisfaction levels.
Additionally, I offer customised services, such as
project management and event coordination for
the private needs of my clients.
I also work for a law firm which provides land
acquisition services to various companies and
agencies within Trinidad and Tobago. At the law
firm, a lot of what I do is straightforward, so I
tend to complete my work in a timely fashion.
Due to this, I can switch focus to my business
operations when necessary. I am grateful that
I am in a somewhat relaxed organisation that
affords me that courtesy to further develop
myself and my business.
ABE is one of the most well rounded programmes
you can pursue and there are a lot of resources
offered to help guide you along your way.
Shelana Richardson
Trinidad and Tobago
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Business Management
(Financial Management Focus)
Level 4 Diploma
Units
- Introduction to Business
- Introduction to Quantitative Methods
- Introduction to Business Communication
- Accounting for Financial Managers
Entry requirements
Open entry but you must be competent in English
(IELTS 5.0 minimum) and mathematics
Level 5 Diploma
Units
- Quantitative Methods for Business Management
- The Business Environment
- Financial Accounting
- Marketing Policy, Planning and Communication
- Organisational Behaviour
- Human Resource Management
- Systems Management and Internal Financial
Controls
- Managerial Accounting
Entry requirements
One of the following:
- Any ABE Level 4 Diploma or equivalent
- Any Level 3 qualification or equivalent
- 2 years’ relevant work experience
And you must be competent in English
(IELTS 5.0 minimum) and mathematics
Level 6 Diploma
Units
- Corporate Srategy and Planning
- Managing in Organisations
- International Business Case Study
- Corporate Finance
- International Business Finance and Planning
Entry requirements
One of the following:
- Any ABE Level 5 Diploma or equivalent
qualification
- A degree or equivalent
And you must be competent in English
(IELTS 5.0 minimum) and mathematics
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Human Resource
Management
Why study the Human Resource Management (HRM) programme?
The effective management of an organisation’s human resources is recognised as a critical component in the
success of public and private enterprises. This recognition has led to a demand for trained and qualified HR
professionals and to the development of a career structure rising to the highest levels of the organisation.
The HRM programme introduces you to the academic disciplines that underlie the effective management of the
human resource, and explores the theory, practice and strategy of human resource management.
Programme structure
The Human Resource Management programme is divided into three levels: Level 4 Diploma, Level 5 Diploma
and Level 6 Diploma.
Human Resource Management Programme
Level 4 Diploma
Compulsory units
- Introduction to Business
- Managing People
- Personnel Administration
- Introduction to Business Communication
Entry guidelines
Open entry, and you must be competent
in English (IELTS 5.0 minimum) and mathematics
Level 5 Diploma
Compulsory units
- The Business Environment
- Human Resource Management
- Organisational Behaviour
- Human Resource Development
- People Planning and Resourcing
- Employment Relations
Optional units (choose two)
- Principles of Business Law
- Quantitative Methods for Business Management
- Managing the Customer Relationship
- Personnel Information Systems
Entry guidelines
One of the following:
- Any ABE Level 4 Diploma or equivalent
- Any Level 3 qualification or equivalent
- 2 years’ relevant work experience
And you must be competent in English
(IELTS 5.0 minimum) and mathematics
Level 6 Diploma
Compulsory units
- Strategic Human Resource Management
- Managing Organisational Change & Development
- Performance Management and Reward
Optional units (choose two)
- Corporate Strategy and Planning
- Managing in Organisations
- Project Management
Entry guidelines
One of the following:
- Any ABE Level 5 Diploma or equivalent
qualification
- A degree or equivalent
And you must be competent in English
(IELTS 5.0 minimum) and mathematics.
Testimonial
Peter Byrne, Ireland
I had been looking around for a Human
Resources course as I felt that it was
an area where my company had not
progressed as well as in other areas. I
spotted an advertisement from a local
college in a newspaper. I made a few
enquiries and was happy to find that the
course was scheduled to run one
night a week, which suited my work
commitments.
After beginning the course, I found
myself utilising the membership
resources available on the ABE website.
I plan to use the knowledge that I have
gained from this qualification to improve
my organisation’s Human Resources
practices and policies and to make it an
even better place to work.
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Marketing Management
Why study the Marketing Management (MM) programme?
Marketing is an important function that brings companies and clients closer to each other.
The ABE Marketing Management programme introduces you to the crucial role that marketing plays in business
development. Holders of our Marketing Management qualifications will have a good knowledge and
understanding of the key principles of marketing and will be able to relate this to the workplace.
Programme structure
The Marketing Management programme is divided into three levels: Level 4 Diploma, Level 5 Diploma and
Level 6 Diploma.
Marketing Management Programme
Level 4 Diploma
Compulsory units
- Introduction to Business
- Introduction to Marketing
- Introduction to Quantitative Methods
- Introduction to Business Communication
Entry guidelines
Open entry, and you must be competent in
English (IELTS 5.0 minimum) and mathematics
Level 5 Diploma
Compulsory units
- Marketing Policy, Planning & Communication
- The Business Environment
- Organisational Behaviour
- Managing the Customer Relationship
- Principles of Marketing
- Marketing Information Systems
Optional units (choose two)
- Principles of Business Law
- Quantitative Methods for Business Management
- Sales Management
- Economics for Business
Testimonial
Michael Jason Alexander,
Trinidad and Tobago
Having made a decision to gain the theoretical
knowledge in marketing management to support
my career goals, ABE allowed the flexibility
necessary for a working student like me to
pursue a high quality tertiary education.
Entry guidelines
One of the following:
- Any ABE Level 4 Diploma or equivalent
- Any Level 3 qualification or equivalent
- 2 years’ relevant work experience
And you must be competent in English
(IELTS 5.0 minimum) and mathematics
Level 6 Diploma
Compulsory units
- International Marketing
- Contemporary Issues in Marketing
- Integrated Marketing Communications
- Strategic Marketing Management
Optional units (choose one)
- Corporate Strategy and Planning
- Project Management
Entry guidelines
One of the following:
- Any ABE Level 5 Diploma or equivalent
qualification
- A degree or equivalent
And you must be competent in English
(IELTS 5.0 minimum) and mathematics.
The public and employers identify ABE as a
viable alternative to the traditional forms of
education being offered by local universities.
Graduates from the programme are rapidly
gaining a reputation as being able to make
an immediate impact for their employers
and society. I’ve found the course material
is laid out by ABE in such a manner that
the practical applications of marketing
and marketing policies within the business
environment are highlighted.
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Travel, Tourism and
Hospitality Management
Why study the Travel, Tourism and Hospitality Management (TTHM)
programme?
Tourism is the world’s largest industry with revenues of over $500 billion. The TTHM programme links business
principles with sector expertise by introducing you to the principles and practice of modern tourism.
The programme goes further to explore issues such as ecotourism and sustainable development. Students
holding this qualification will be confident in applying key business and management concepts to this
growing sector.
Programme structure
The TTHM programme is divided into three levels: Level 4 Diploma, Level 5 Diploma and Level 6 Diploma.
Travel, Tourism and Hospitality Management Programme
Level 4 Diploma
Compulsory units
- Introduction to Business
- Introduction to Marketing
- Introduction to Travel, Tourism and Hospitality
- Introduction to Business Communication
Entry guidelines
Open entry, and you must be competent in
English (IELTS 5.0 minimum) and mathematics
Level 5 Diploma
Compulsory units
- The Business Environment
- Organisational Behaviour
- Travel, Tourism and Hospitality
- IT in Hospitality and Tourism Operations
- Managing the Customer Relationship
- Travel, Tourism and Hospitality Operations
Management
Optional units (choose two)
- Principles of Business Law
- Human Resource Management
- Marketing Policy, Planning and Communication
- Sales Management
Entry guidelines
One of the following:
- Any ABE Level 4 Diploma or equivalent
- Any Level 3 qualification or equivalent
- 2 years’ relevant work experience
And you must be competent in English
(IELTS 5.0 minimum) and mathematics
Level 6 Diploma
Compulsory units
- Strategic Hospitality Management
- International Travel, Tourism and Hospitality
- Sustainable Tourism Planning and Development
Optional units (choose two)
- Strategic Marketing Management
- Strategic Human Resource Management
- Project Management
Entry guidelines
One of the following:
- Any ABE Level 5 Diploma or equivalent qualification
- A degree or equivalent
And you must be competent in English
(IELTS 5.0 minimum) and mathematics.
Testimonial
Stephen Rhoades, Botswana.
I researched all my options and decided to
study with ABE as their qualification in this
area is very appealing. ABE is well known
- many employers and the public hold ABE
qualifications in high regard.
Once I have completed my qualification, my
plans are to pursue a career in hospitality.
The best thing about studying with ABE
is the amount of resources I have at my
disposal, such as past question papers,
suggested answers to past papers and the
professionalism in general of ABE. ABE helps
students find their potential and develop
the skills needed to understand and pass
examinations.
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ABE’s learners go on to a wide variety of jobs.
Here are the job titles of some of our graduates.
Business Start-up and Entrepreneurship
Business Start-up and
Entrepreneurship
Why study the Business Start-up (and Entrepreneurship) programmes?
New products and services are the lifeblood of business, but it can often take someone special, an entrepreneur, to
identify and develop such opportunities. If there is unfulfilled demand, an entrepreneur will want to set up a business to
cater for it.
New business start-ups can also be the means whereby people in countries where jobs are scarce can create employment for themselves and others. Many of the largest businesses in the world were started by someone with a good
idea, and the most famous business people are invariably entrepreneurs.
If you think you have a great business idea, but you are not sure what to do next, then the ABE Business Start-up and
Entrepreneurship programmes can help you. They provide an understanding of the main areas you need to know about
in order to run a successful business.
The ABE Business Start-up and Entrepreneurship programmes give you the skills and knowledge you will need if you
start your own business. They can also help you find a job or obtain a promotion, as all businesses benefit from employing someone with an entrepreneurial outlook.
Level 3 Certificate in Business Start-up
- Understanding a Business Start-up Idea
- Understanding the Functional Areas of a Business Start-up
- Managing Resources for a Business Start-up
- Preparing a Business Plan for a Business Start-up
Level 4 Diploma in Business-Start-up
and Entrepreneurship
- Understanding Entrepreneurship
- Introduction to Marketing
- Enterprise Start-up
- Business Plan for Enterprise Start-up
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