Introduction :

The Business Administration course provides a professional qualification that helps individuals to prepare for a career in business and enhance their practical skills. It develops academic and practical insights into the subject of management within an international and comparative context. Studying Business Administration with the Association of Business Executives (ABE) provides students with lots of theoretical as well as practical knowledge which will enhance their skills set and potential to work in an organization. Studying with ABE, students will gain knowledge of management with emphasis on political, cultural and institutional forces shaping modern business. ABE is a professional body well known throughout the UK and worldwide. Furthermore, the ABE course will lead students to a BA (Hons), BSc (Hons) and Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from a number of UK universities.

Course name :

ABE Certificate, Diploma and Advanced Diploma in Business Administration

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

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 the employer(s) must accompany such applications

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 :

All candidates must be members of the ABE. Once the students have enrolled at Scott's College London, they will be guided for registration.

Duration : 3 years.

Pass marks :

Successful candidates will be awarded a graded pass in each subject. Credits or Distinctions will be awarded where applicable. All result slips show alphabetical grades; it is not the policy of The Association to disclose marks obtained.

Candidates will be allowed to resit any subject which they have failed but not subjects that they have passed.

Examinations :

The three-hour written examinations are held twice a year (usually first week in June and December). There is no limit to the number of subjects candidates may enter for but it is recommended that you sit no more than five subjects at one session.

The candidates need to register separately for the examination. The registration fee is charged per paper. The closing date of registration is two months prior to the actual examination date. The closing date is always displayed on the website and on the examination entry form.

Intake : January - February, June - July, August - September every year.

Career progression : After completing ABE course students can obtain their bachelor's degree at a number of UK and overseas universities.