The Postgraduate Diploma in Business Management from the
Association of Business Executives (ABE) has been developed
with career progression and recognition by professional
bodies in mind. Accredited by the Qualifications and
Curriculum Authority (QCA), the programme is equivalent to
level 7 on the National Qualification Framework (NQF). The
qualification provides a route for students to gain advanced
entry to a Masters degree at UK universities
The ABE Postgraduate Diploma in Business Management has been
developed by a senior university professor, 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/management
- have a related 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
At a time when global economies are in difficulties, the
Postgraduate Diploma in Business Management represents an
excellent, cost-effective opportunity to demonstrate talent
and ability.
Programme Outline (Core Units)
The Postgraduate Diploma is QCA accredited at level 7 and
comprises five units:
- Strategic Business Management and Planning
- Organisational Resource Management
- Management of Financial Resources and Performance
- Leadership and Change Management
- Corporate Management in Action (integrative case study
assessment)
The programme does not carry study manuals. This is because
students at level 7 are expected to be capable of carrying
out their own research and reading, which is the practice at
Masters level
Registration and Examination Entry
All students studying on this program are required to
register with ABE. Registration can take place at any time.
However, if you wish to sit for a specific examination
session, the following deadlines apply:
For the June Examinations
Register by the first Friday in March
For the December Examinations
Register by the first Friday in September
Students should be aware of the closing dates for
registration and examinations as these are strictly adhered
to
Students will need to complete an examination entry form and
submit it to the ABE office before the closing dates for
examination entry
(For closing dates, examination timetables and more
information please visit www.abeuk.com)
Assessment/ Examination
Each unit requires two pieces of assessed work:
- an examination (marked externally by ABE); and
- an assignment (marked internally by the college and
scrutinised by ABE)
To pass the unit requires a pass mark of 40% or above in
both pieces of assessed work.
For example, achieving a mark of 70% in one piece of work
and 35% in the other will not qualify for a pass.The
examination scripts are marked externally by ABE. The
assignment is marked by the college using marking criteria
provided by ABE. Assignments will be marked and submitted by
West End College London.
Entry Requirements :
A student must fulfill at least one of the following
criteria to be allowed entry to the programme:
- Possession of the ABE’s Advanced Diploma in Business
Management or Business Administration (note that a student
may progress to the Postgraduate Diploma if he/she has one
unit of the Advanced Diploma yet to be passed, but cannot be
awarded the Postgraduate Diploma until subsequently passing
the remaining Advanced Diploma unit)
- Possession of an ABE Advanced Diploma in another subject
(subject to further study requirements, contact education@abeuk.com)
- Possession of an honours degree in a related subject
(contact education@abeuk.com for consideration of your
previous qualifications)
- Possession of a level 6 qualification from another
internationally recognised awarding body (contact education@abeuk.com
for consideration of your previous qualifications)
Five years senior management experience (students must check
with ABE regarding this experience prior to registering for
the course
English Requirement:
The student must have passed a UKBA approved English language test, and has achieved at least CEFR level B2 in all
four components (reading, writing, speaking and listening). Click here for a new list of approved English language tests.
Progression route to Bachelor and MBA degrees
Fees (International): £4,750
Fees (Home): £3,000
Duration: One year /part of full-time study.
Intake: January & June
Progression: MBA Programme |
