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Introduction
There is an increasing need for a new kind of highly
computer literate business professional who can
take responsibility for developing many day to day
business applications using spreadsheets, databases
and other rapid application development packages.
They also need to be able to help specify new and
secure systems, to be able to work confidently with
their IT colleagues on a larger scale project, and
to understand the business potential for networking
and the Internet. Holders of both the Diploma and
the Advanced Diploma in Business Information Systems
will also have had a firm grounding in the essential
core business skills. ABE Business Information Systems
professionals will be people who can build bridges
between technology and business practice. We do
not see them as techies who spend long and lonely
hours programming computers, although programming
will certainly be one of the important skills in
their repertoire. They are more likely to be communicative
and articulate members of a team that brings a variety
of skills to bear in the development of new and
innovative business projects.
Extracted from
www.abeuk.com
The Program Structure
and its Pathways
The Business Information Systems program is divided
into Diploma Part 1 and 2 and the Advanced Diploma.
Students must decide whether to follow the Management
Pathway or the Finance Pathway and choose the appropriate
options.
Diploma in Business Information Systems
Syllabus
Part 1
The three compulsory papers are:
Computer Applications in Business & Finance
Computer Fundamentals
Business Communication
Students must also pass one of the following
subjects:
Organizational Behaviour (Management Pathway)
Accounting (Finance Pathway)
Part 2
The four compulsory papers are:
Networks and Distributed Systems
Principles of Programming
Quantitative Methods
Systems Analysis
Students must also pass one of the following
subjects:
Human Resource Management (Management Pathway)
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 program.
Diploma Part 1 and 2 papers are set and marked
to the level of the first year of a UK Business
Studies degree program.
Following passes in the nine requisite Diploma
subjects above, the student will be awarded
the Diploma in Business Information Systems.
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. The three-hour written
examinations are held twice a year (usually
the first week in June and December).
Candidates will be notified individually of
their results normally about two months after
the examinations.
Entry Requirements for 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
Course Fee: £2,500
Duration:1 year
Intake: January, April, June & September
Advanced Diploma in Business Information Systems
Syllabus
The four compulsory papers are:
Contemporary Application Development Methods
Internet Systems Development
Managing Systems Change
Relational Database Applications in Business
Students must pass one of the following options:
Strategic Human Resource Management (Management
Pathway)
Corporate Finance (Finance Pathway)
The Advanced Diploma papers are set and marked
to the level of the second year of a UK Business
Studies degree program.
Following passes in the requisite five subjects
above, the successful student will be awarded
the Advanced Diploma in Business Information
Systems.
No exemption is granted from any subject in
the Advanced Diploma Examination.
The Method of Assessment for all ABE subjects
is by written examination.
Candidates will be notified individually of
their results normally about two months after
the examinations.
The Advanced Diploma papers are set and marked
to the level of the second year of a UK Business
Studies degree program.
Following passes in the requisite five subjects
above, the successful student will be awarded
the Advanced Diploma in Business Administration.
No exemption is granted from any subject in
the Advanced Diploma Examination.
Entry Requirements for 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
Course Fee: £2,500
Duration:1 year
Intake: January, April, June & September
The Method of Assessment for all ABE subjects
is by written examination. The three-hour written
examinations are held twice a year (usually
the first week in June and December).
Candidates will be notified individually of
their results normally about two months after
the examinations.
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