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Association of Business Executives (ABE)

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The ABE programme provides a professional qualification that may be used to prepare directly for a career in business, or to gain advanced entry onto a range of professional qualifications and university degrees. Major themes running throughout the programme include Management, Finance and Accounting. ABE courses are offered twice annually commencing in January or July for the June/December examinations respectively. ZCAS offers ABE in full-time, evening and online methods of study. The programme provides students with an appreciation of the theoretical issues currently involved in the study of business and a range of practical skills which will enhance their value to potential employers:

  • Expertise in business management – skills and knowledge required for you to work at a senior strategic level.
  • Entrepreneurialism – entrepreneurial skills are embedded throughout the programme. This is a great benefit as employers increasingly value staff who demonstrate entrepreneurial abilities.

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Programme Structure

ABE Level 4 Foundation Diploma in Business Management

This qualification gives you a thorough grounding in Business Management and is a great a springboard for progressing to higher levels of academic study. It is at the same level of difficulty as year one of a bachelor’s degree. The following modules are taken at this level:

  • Dynamic Business Environments
  • Enterprising Organizations
  • Employability and Self-Development
  • Finance for Managers

ABE Level 4 Diploma in Business Management

This qualification gives you a thorough grounding in Business Management and is a great a springboard for progressing to higher levels of academic study. It is at the same level of difficulty as year one of a bachelor’s degree. The following modules are taken at this level:

  • Introduction to Entrepreneurship
  • Introduction to Quantitative Methods
  • Project Management
  • Dynamic and Collaborative Teams

ABE Level 5 Diploma in Business Management

This qualification will develop a strategic understanding of business management principles and practical application. It is at the same level of difficulty as year two of a bachelor’s degree. The following modules are compulsory:

  • Managing Agile Organizations and People
  • Innovation and Business Performance
  • Effective Financial Management
  • International Business Economics and Markets

The following modules are optional:

  • Operations Management
  • Analytical Decision-Making
  • Managing Stakeholder Relationships

ABE Level 6 Diploma in Business Management

This qualification aims to develop the theoretical knowledge and strategic skillset you need to excel in a leadership role. It is at the same level of difficulty as the final year of a bachelor’s degree. The following modules are compulsory:

  • Leading Strategic Change
  • Business Strategy and Decision-Making
  • Developing International Markets
  • Business Ethics and Sustainability

The following modules are optional:

  • Strategic Stakeholder Relationships
  • Corporate Finance
  • Advanced Project Management

Entry Requirements

  • Minimum of 5 O’Level passes including English and Mathematics
  • Completion of a level or equivalent gives entry to the next higher level

Fees

Number of Subjects Mode of Study Fees
Per Subject Fulltime K2,462
Two Subjects Fulltime K4,012
Three Subjects Fulltime K5,914
Four Subjects Fulltime K6,929
Number of Subjects Mode of Study Fees
Per Subject Fulltime K3,184
Two Subjects Fulltime K5,658
Three Subjects Fulltime K7,628
Four Subjects Fulltime K8,794
Per Subject Parttime/Evening K2,677
Two Subjects Parttime/Evening K4,725
Three Subjects Parttime/Evening K6,206
Four Subjects Parttime/Evening K7,286
Number of Subjects Mode of Study Fees
Per Subject Fulltime K3,911
Two Subjects Fulltime K6,954
Three Subjects Fulltime K8,462
Four Subjects Fulltime K10,920
Five Subjects Fulltime K11,555
Per Subject Parttime/Evening K3,285
Two Subjects Parttime/Evening K5,342
Three Subjects Parttime/Evening K7,752
Four Subjects Parttime/Evening K8,748
Four Subjects Parttime/Evening K9,593

Click the following link to view the detailed ABE fees structure: ABE Fees Structure

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