Association Business Executives (ABE)

The ABE courses are designed to equip current and prospective managers with effective and efficient management skills which are needed in today's dynamic work environment.

Entry Requirements:

  • Certificate:
    • At least 16 years old
  • Diploma
    • At least 18 years old with 5 O' Levels and 2 A' Levels or
    • Completion of 3 subjects in ABE Certificate Level or
    • Persons over 21 with 2 or more years relevant working experience

Programme Content:

  • Certificate in Business Administration

9 months Semesters: May - December, October - June

  • Introduction to Business
  • Introduction to Accounting
  • Introduction to Quantitative Methods
  • Introduction to Business Communication

Diploma in Business Administration - Part 1

9 months Semesters: May - December, October - June

  • Economics
  • Organizational Behaviour
  • Business Communication
  • Accounting

Diploma in Business Administration - Part 2

9 months Semesters: May - December, October - June

Four compulsory subjects:

  • Marketing
  • Human Resource Management
  • Quantitative Methods
  • Managerial Accounting

Plus one optional subject from the following

  • Principles of Business Law
  • System Analysis

Advanced Diploma in Business Administration

6 months Semesters : January - June, July - December

  • Corporate Strategy
  • Management Organization
  • International Business (Case Study)
  • Strategic Marketing
  • Strategic Human Resource Management

Graduates of the Advanced Diploma are allowed direct access to the final year of the BA (Hons) Business Management from the University of Sunderland