ABE Level 6 Diplomas brochure

ABE LEVEL 6 DIPLOMAS Become a strategic business leader

Take your career to the next level in under 12 months.

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Gain in-depth strategic business knowledge.

Achieve your career goals.

At the same level as the final year of a Bachelors degree, an ABE Level 6 Diploma will develop and demonstrate your ability to work at a senior strategic level. Choose pure Business Management or combine it with HR or Marketing.

ABE Level 6 Diplomas is the ideal choice for: Senior managers & business leaders

Early-career professionals

Graduates in non-business disciplines

Strengthen your strategic thinking and lead change with confidence.

Build the skills and credibility to progress into management roles.

Complement your skillset with essential business knowledge & broaden your career opportunities.

Entrepreneurs & business owners

Organisations developing their people

Develop the strategic insight to grow and scale your organisation.

Equip employees with the skills needed to improve performance and drive results.

What you will be able to do: Lead and implement strategic change within your organisation Make confident, data-driven business decisions Evaluate and expand into international markets Apply ethical and sustainable practices in complex business environments Manage stakeholders and build high-performing professional relationships Contribute at a senior level with a strategic, commercial mindset Choose an ABE Level 6 Diploma for: Flexible study that fits around your career Study at your own pace with assessments designed for working professionals.

MBA progression Use your Level 6 Diploma to progress to postgraduate study, including MBA programmes.

Internationally recognised qualifications Regulated in the UK by Ofqual and valued by employers and universities around the world.

Practical, career-focused learning Apply what you learn immediately in your role through real-world assignments.

Future-ready skills development Build the leadership, analytical and strategic capabilities identified by the World Economic Forum.

Comprehensive support and resources Study guides, academic content and a dedicated student portal support your learning journey Gain professional memberships ABE Level 6 graduates can join The Institute of Leadership at the prestigious Member status and use MIoL postnominals as well as becoming a Member of ABE (MABE).

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Qualifications and units

Core units for all Diploma pathways Our core units provide a cornerstone of essential knowledge that underpins your management expertise.

Leading Strategic Change

Business-Strategy and Decision-Making

Plan and lead organisational change initiatives that align with strategy and deliver measurable business impact.

Analyse complex business challenges and make informed strategic decisions using data, models and scenario planning.

Developing International Markets

Business Ethics and Sustainability

Evaluate global opportunities and develop effective strategies for entering and growing in international markets.

Apply ethical principles and sustainable practices to support responsible decisionmaking and long-term business success.

ABE Level 6 Diploma in Business Management Qualification number: 603/1600/7 Guided learning hours: 300 Credits: 120 Number of units: 6 (four core units & plus two optional units) With our flagship Business Management programme you will gain the theoretical knowledge and strategic skillset needed to excel in a business management/leadership role.

Future skills developed: Analytical thinking > Flexibility and agility > Leadership > Self-awareness

Business Management optional units - select two Strategic Stakeholder Relationships

Corporate Finance

Identify, prioritise and manage stakeholder relationships to support strategic objectives and organisational performance.

Assess financial performance and make informed investment and funding decisions in complex business environments.

Advanced Project Management Lead complex projects using advanced tools and techniques to deliver successful outcomes on time and within scope.

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Qualifications and units

ABE Level 6 Diploma in Business Management & Human Resources Qualification number: 603/1601/9 Guided learning hours: 300 Credits: 120 Number of units: 6 (four core units & plus two optional units) Gain the theoretical knowledge and strategic skillset needed to excel in a business management/leadership role, along with a specialism in human resources.

Future skills developed: Analytical thinking > Flexibility and agility > Leadership > Self-awareness > Talent management

Business Management & Human Resources optional units - select two Strategic HRM Design and implement HR strategies that align people, performance and organisational goals.

Organisational Design, Development and Performance Shape organisational structures and capabilities to improve effectiveness, agility and overall performance.

Contemporary Developments in Global HRM Manage people across international contexts and build high-performing, culturally diverse teams.

Himeshi Abeysekara, Senior Data Analyst and Level 6 Award winner, Sri Lanka As a data analyst, I was able to utilise the skills in project management to successfully implement new reporting structures in my organisation. Understanding conflict resolution methodologies with ABE also helped me to improve my professional relationships when collaborating with new teams.

Studied at Braintree International

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Qualifications and units

ABE Level 6 Diploma in Business Management & Marketing Qualification number: 603/1602/0 Guided learning hours: 300 Credits: 120 Number of units: 6 (four core units & plus two optional units) Gain the theoretical knowledge and strategic skillset needed to excel in a business management/leadership role, along with a specialism that will help you develop as a senior marketer.

Future skills developed: Analytical thinking > Flexibility and agility > Leadership > Self-awareness > Service orientation

Business Management & Marketing optional units - select two Strategic Marketing

Strategic Marketing Relationships

Plan and deliver data-driven marketing strategies that drive growth and support strategic business objectives.

Develop customer engagement, acquisition and retention strategies to build long-term relationships and brand value.

Digital Marketing Strategy Evaluate and apply digital strategies that drive innovation, support transformation and enhance customer experience.

William Khondowe, Founder of Lowkey Solutions, Zambia With my ABE Level 6 Diploma in Business Management and Marketing, I was also able to have an amassed professional experience. This proved instrumental in landing a role within a prominent hospitality corporation. Since then, my career trajectory has consistently advanced at each stage, and I owe a significant debt of gratitude to ABE for empowering me with the knowledge and credentials that have been a cornerstone of my professional growth.

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ABE Level 6 Qualifications Framework Business Management & Professional Streams

ABE Level 6 Diplomas‌(120 credits)

Comprised of ‌six units in total‌, four core units PLUS two optional units.‌ Core units (all streams) Leading Strategic‌ Change (20 credits)

Business Strategy‌ Developing‌ Business Ethics and‌ and Decision-making International Markets Sustainability (20 credits) (20 credits) (20 credits)

PLUS two optional units (a further 40 credits) from a Specialist Stream Business Management

Business Management & Human Resources

Business Management & Marketing

Strategic Stakeholder Relationships (20 credits)

Strategic HRM (20 credits)

Strategic Marketing (20 credits)

Corporate Finance (20 credits)

Organisational Design, Development and Performance (20 credits)

Strategic Marketing Relationships (20 credits)

Advanced Project Management (20 credits)

Contemporary Developments in Global HRM (20 credits)

Digital Marketing Strategy (20 credits)

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