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BUSINESS PROGRAM (Business courses)

ABE

The Association of Business Executives (ABE) is a professional membership body and an examination board developing business and management qualifications at Certificate, Diploma, Advanced Diploma and Postgraduate Diploma level. These qualifications provide progression routes to degree and Masters programmes worldwide.

At LEA we are committed to offering Business qualifications that are relevant, recognised and respected. Our staff supports this commitment at all times.

PROFESSIONAL

All Business qualifications at LEA are developed in consultation with sector skills councils and employers and reflect the very latest industrial standards. ABE takes a practical approach to learning and aim to create the professionals of tomorrow.

REASSURING

ABE courses at LEA are recognised around the world - from the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA) in the UK to Ministries of Education and employers in other countries.

QUALIFICATIONS

LEA offers a range of progressive, flexible and affordable business and management qualifications.

Please click below to find out more about our programmes:

Business Management

Business Information Systems

Financial Management

Human Resource Management

Marketing

Travel, Tourism and Hospitality Management

LEA TUITION FEES

For Academic Year 2010,
LONDON EMPIRE ACADEMY LEA
TUITION	FEES	LENGTH	TERM	TERM
Certificate Business Management	£3500	1 year	31st May	27^th Sep
Diploma Business Management, part1, year1 (special offer)	£3950	1 year	31st May	27^th Sep
Advanced Diploma Business Management	£4000	1 year	31st May	27^th Sep
Certificate Business Information Systems	£3500	1 year	31st May	27^th Sep
Diploma Part 1 Business Information Systems	£4800	1Year	31st May	27^th Sep
Advanced Diploma Business Information Systems	£4800	1 Year	31st May	27^th Sep
Certificate Financial Management	£3500	1 year	31st May	27^th Sep
Diploma Part 1 Financial Management	£4500	1 year	31st May	27^th Sep
Advanced Diploma Financial Management	£4800	1 year	31st May	27^th Sep
Certificate Human Resource Management	£3500	1 year	31st May	27^th Sep
Diploma Human Resource Management	£4500	1 year	31st May	27^th Sep
Advanced Diploma Resource Management	£4800	1 year	31st May	27^th Sep
Certificate Marketing	£3500	1 Year	31st May	27^th Sep
Diploma Marketing	£4500	1 Year	31st May	27^th Sep
Advanced Diploma Marketing	£4800	1 year	31st May	27^th Sep
Certificate Travel, Tourism and Hospitality Management	£3500	1 year	31st May	27^th Sep
Diploma Travel, Tourism and Hospitality Management	£4500	1 Year	31st May	27^th Sep
Advanced Diploma Travel, Tourism and Hospitality Management	£4800	1 year	31st May	27^th Sep
Human Resources, Strategy and Management*	£7250	24 weeks	any	any
Intensive Leadership courses *	£16590	12 weeks	any	any

EXAMINATIONS

The three-hour written external examinations are held twice a year (usually the first week in June and December).

Students must register with ABE and pay an annual subscription fee and exam fees before being able to take an exam.

The week before each exam, time will be dedicated to revision and to exam preparation.

TERMS & CONDITION

ABE Fees 2009-2010 click here

REGISTRATION FEES - NEW MEMBERS

This fee is paid when you first register with ABE, and includes the first year's annual subscription.

Item	Amount
Certificate	£35 (£50 for Financial Management)
Diploma	£50 (£60 for Financial Management)
Advanced Diploma	£150

ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTIONS

To keep your membership valid during your time with us, you must renew your membership every year by paying an annual subscription fee.

Item	Amount
Certificate/Diploma Student	£25 per year (£40 for Financial Management)
Advanced Diploma Student/Associate (AMABE)	£30 per year
Member (MABE)	£40 per year
Fellow (FABE)	£50 per year

EXAMINATION FEES (FOR STUDENTS SITTING EXAMS IN THE UK AND THE EU)

Item	Amount
Certificate	£30 per subject
Diploma	£35 per subject
Advanced Diploma	£40 per subject
Late Examination Fee	£10 per subject

EXAMINATION FEES (FOR STUDENTS SITTING EXAMS OUTSIDE THE UK AND THE EU)

Item	Amount
Certificate	£20 per subject
Diploma	£25 per subject
Advanced Diploma	£30 per subject
Late Examination Fee	£10 per subject

EXAMINATION TRANSFER FEE

Item	Amount
Including medical transfers	£15 per session

EXEMPTION FEE

Item	Amount
Diploma only	£35 per subject

All fees in UK Pounds Sterling (GBP)

Why LEA?

There are many advantages to studying for a Business qualification. Key benefits include:

UNIVERSITY PROGRESSION

ABE qualifications give you entry to the second and final years of Bachelors degree programmes at universities around the world. With relevant work experience you can fast track to an MBA.

MAKING DEGREES AFFORDABLE

LEA is a low-cost route to a university degree and could save you a lot of pounds.

SAVING YOU TIME

Take the quicker route to a degree with ABE.

A PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION

Business qualifications give you the skills to make a real difference in the workplace, from finance and accounting to marketing and management.

GLOBAL RECOGNITION

Business qualifications are recognised by colleges, universities, employers and ministries around the world.

ASSURED QUALITY

All our Business courses (ABE qualifications) are recognised and accredited by QCA, the UK qualifications regulator.

EXEMPTIONS

We have exemption arrangements with other professional bodies including ACCA, CIMA and BCS to save you time and accredit your learning.

SUPPORT

Study materials for all programmes are available at LEA. some might be needed to be purchased.

VISA

Our Operations Department ensures that all relevant certificates and documents are issued to support students in obtaining student entry visas.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

Please refer to the following list of requirements and qualifications as a concise guide to establishing the level of entry onto the ABE programmes.

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 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

EXEMPTIONS

ABE courses offer recognised professional qualifications. They have agreements with other professional bodies who offer exemptions to holders of our qualifications.

ACCA

ABE students who graduate from 31st July 2007 will obtain the following exemptions:

ABE Qualifying Subjects:

Exemptions Awarded:

Introduction to Accounting (Certificate)
plus Financial Accounting (Diploma I)

PER: F3 CAT: Papers 1, 3 & 6

Introduction to Accounting (Certificate)
plus Organisational Behaviour (Diploma I)
plus Human Resource Management (Diploma II)

PER: F1 CAT: Paper 5

Managerial Accounting (Diploma II)

PER: F2 CAT: Papers 2, 4 & 7

BRITISH COMPUTER SOCIETY

ABE Qualifying Prerequisite:

Exemptions Awarded:

ABE Diploma in BIS

BCS Certificate modules

ABE Diploma and Advanced Diploma in BIS

BCS Certificate modules and Diploma excluding core module

CHARTERED INSURANCE INSTITUTE

ABE Qualifying Prerequisite:

Exemptions Awarded:

ABE Certificate holders

CII - The business environment

ABE Diploma holders

CII - The business environment
CII - Principles and practice of management in insurance and other financial services
CII - Marketing

ABE Advanced Diploma holders

CII - as above

CIMA

ABE Students who graduate from the December 2007 Business Management syllabus in the cohorts from December 2007 to June 2010 will obtain the following exemptions:

ABE Qualifying Subjects:

Exemptions Awarded:

Core: Introduction to Accounting (Certificate)
Option: Managerial Accounting (Diploma II)

C1 - Fundamentals of Management Accounting

Core: Introduction to Accounting (Certificate)
Financial Accounting (Diploma I)

C2 - Fundamentals of Financial Accounting

Core: Introduction to Quantitative Methods (Certificate)
Quantitative Methods for Business & Management (Diploma I)

C3 - Fundamentals of Business Mathematics

Core: Introduction to Business (Certificate)
Economic Principles and Their Application to Business (Diploma I)

C4 - Fundamentals of Business Economics

Core: Organisational Behaviour (Diploma I)
Marketing Policy, Planning and Communication (Diploma II)
Human Resource Management (Diploma II)
Managing in Organisations (Advanced Diploma)
Option: Systems Analysis and Design (Diploma II)
Strategic HRM for Business Organisations (Advanced Diploma)

P4 - Organisational Management & Info Systems

NB. Students cannot claim an exemption for a CIMA paper already attempted and failed.

IMIS

ABE Qualifying Prerequisite:

Exemptions Awarded:

ABE Certificate in BIS

Exempted from IMIS Foundation Diploma

ABE Certificate and Diploma in BIS

IMIS Diploma & Higher Diploma modules exempted:
D22 Business Fundamentals
D23 Communications and Business Technology
D25 Business Information Systems
D26 Information Systems Building
H33 Contemporary IS Development
H34 Database Development

ABE Diploma and Advanced Diploma in BIS

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS SUPPORT

LEA welcomes international students and values the richness and cultural diversity they bring to our academic community. We are committed to supporting all students throughout their time with us.

Going abroad for studies often means living away from home for the first time, which can be both an exciting and daunting experience. We have a professional, experienced and approachable team to provide you with advice and support on different aspects of student life, including accommodation, financial guidance, part-time employment, plus much more. We want to make sure you feel happy, comfortable and safe.

AFTER ABE

Business qualifications at LEA offer students options. The option of going to the next ABE level, or university study in your own country or abroad, or a better job, or an MBA, or all of these.

FAST ROUTE TO A DEGREE

There are thousands of ABE students and members in over 70 countries worldwide. Each year many progress to the final year of a bachelor’s degree or on to a Masters degree.

If you hold an ABE qualification from LEA, you are likely to gain exemption from university study. You can pick from a range of popular study destinations such as the UK, Australia and the USA.

There are fast track agreements with over 30 universities.

LEA has a special agreement with different universities such as the University of Bedfordshire to allow our students to progress onto Bachelor’s Degree courses.

Business Management

Successful organisations, whether large or small, are well managed. The development of management skills within an organisation is an essential part of continued business growth.

Our new Business Management programme is a professional, QCA-accredited qualification to prepare you for a career in business, or to give you advanced entry onto professional qualifications and university degrees in the UK and other countries. The programme covers the theoretical issues of business and management and offers many practical skills useful to potential employers.

COURSE TITLE	CERTIFICATE IN MB
Course Description	This course provides a solid basis in business and management
Core Modules	Compulsory Modules Introduction to Business Introduction to Quantitative Methods Introduction to Accounting Introduction to Business Communication
Entry Requirements	-No previous qualification is required but students should be competent in English and Maths up to GCSE level -Minimum age – 21 years -Applicant must demonstrate competence in English Language
Assessment	External Examinations Conducted by ABE
Start Dates	January, March, June, and September
Study Mode	Full-time & part-time
Duration & Hours	36 weeks & 15 to 21 hours per week
Course Time	9 – 12 / 12 – 3 / 3 – 6
Progression	ABE Diploma or entrance to ABE BIS programme with credits for exams which are common to both programmes

COURSE TITLE	DIPLOMA IN BM
Course Description	The Diploma course allows you to broaden your knowledge and begin to specialise.
Core Modules	Compulsory Modules Part 1 Economic Principles and their Application to Business Organisational Behaviour Financial Accounting Quantitative Methods for Business and Management Part 2 Marketing Policy. Planning and Communication Human Resource Management Management in Action Plus two units from: Management Accounting Principles of Business Law Systems Analysis and Design Concepts and Principles of Islamic Economics
Entry Requirements	-ABE certificate or two GCE A-Levels and four GCSEs at Grade C or above, or two years’ work experience -Minimum age – 21 years -Applicant must demonstrate competence in English Language
Assessment	External Examinations Conducted by ABE
Start Dates	January, March, June, and September
Study Mode	Full-time & part-time
Duration & Hours	36 weeks & 15 to 21 hours per week
Course Time	9 – 12 / 12 – 3 / 3 – 6
Progression	Diploma Holders can get exemptions from units of many Bachelors degree programmes
COURSE TITLE	ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN BM
Course Description	The Advanced Diploma course focuses on strategic areas of management.
Core Modules	Compulsory Modules Corporate Strategy and Planning Managing in Organisations International Business Case Study Plus two from: Strategic Marketing Management Corporate Finance Strategic Human Resource Management for Business Organisation Managing the information Resource · Islamic Finance.
Entry Requirements	-BA or BM Diploma or a first degree, -Minimum age – 21 years -Applicant must demonstrate competence in English Language
Assessment	External Examinations Conducted by ABE
Start Dates	January, March, June, and September
Study Mode	Full-time & part-time
Duration & Hours	36 weeks & 15 to 21 hours per week
Course Time	9 – 12 / 12 – 3 / 3 – 6
Progression	Advanced Diploma Holders with relevant work experience can fast track directly to a Masters degree at a selection of universities

Business Information Systems

Companies now seek business professionals who are comfortable using a range of IT applications, and can communicate confidently with their IT colleagues. Holders of our Business Information Systems qualifications have a firm grounding in key IT and business skills that enable them to build bridges between technology and business practice.

COURSE TITLE	CERTIFICATE IN BIS
Course Description	This course provides a solid introduction to business management and computing
Core Modules	Compulsory Modules Introduction to Business Introduction to Accounting Introduction to the world of Computers IT Applications and Skills
Entry Requirements	-No previous qualification is required but students should be competent in English and Maths up to GCSE level -Minimum age – 21 years -Applicant must demonstrate competence in English Language
Assessment	External Examinations Conducted by ABE
Start Dates	January, March, June, and September
Study Mode	Full-time & part-time
Duration & Hours	36 weeks & 15 to 21 hours per week
Course Time	9 – 12 / 12 – 3 / 3 – 6
Progression	ABE Diploma
COURSE TITLE	DIPLOMA IN BIS
Course Description	The Diploma course allows you to broaden your knowledge and start to specialise.
Core Modules	Compulsory Modules Part 1, 3 compulsory units Computer Fundamentals Computer Applications in Business and Finance Principles of Programming Plus one unit from: Organisational Behaviour Financial Accounting Part 2, 3 compulsory units Information Systems Project Management Computer Networking Systems Analysis and Design Plus two units from: Human Resource Management Managerial Accounting Marketing Policy, Planning and Communication Quantitative Methods for Business and Management
Entry Requirements	-ABE certificate, or two GCE A-Levels and four GCSEs at Grade C or above, or two years’ work experience -Minimum age – 21 years -Applicant must demonstrate competence in English Language
Assessment	External Examinations Conducted by ABE
Start Dates	January, March, June, and September
Study Mode	Full-time & part-time
Duration & Hours	36 weeks & 15 to 21 hours per week
Course Time	9 – 12 / 12 – 3 / 3 – 6
Progression	Diploma Holders can get exemptions from units of many Bachelors degree programmes
COURSE TITLE	ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN BIS
Course Description	The Advanced Diploma course focuses on strategic areas of BIS.
Core Modules	Compulsory Modules Contemporary Application Development Methods Information Systems, Strategic Management Relational Database Applications in Business Internet Systems Development Plus one unit from: Corporate Finance Strategic Human Resource Management for Business Organisation Managing in Organisations Strategic Marketing Management
Entry Requirements	-ABE BIS Diploma or a first degree -Minimum age – 21 years -Applicant must demonstrate competence in English Language
Assessment	External Examinations Conducted by ABE
Start Dates	January, March, June, and September
Study Mode	Full-time & part-time
Duration & Hours	36 weeks & 15 to 21 hours per week
Course Time	9 – 12 / 12 – 3 / 3 – 6
Progression	Fast track to the final year of many Bachelors degree programmes

Financial Management

Around the world financial best practice is increasingly regulated and the new Financial Management Certificate developed in partnership with 'IAB qualifications for business' provides students with the knowledge needed to communicate effectively in a business and financial context.

Students completing the programme will have the opportunity to progress to the final stage of a degree and will benefit from enhanced career prospects.

COURSE TITLE	CERTIFICATE IN FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
Course Description	This course provides a solid base in Financial Management
Core Modules	Compulsory Modules Introduction to Business Introduction to Business Communication Introduction to Financial Accounting Introduction to Cost and Management Accounting
Entry Requirements	-No previous qualification is required but students should be competent in English and Maths up to GCSE level -Minimum age – 21 years -Applicant must demonstrate competence in English Language
Assessment	External Examinations Conducted by ABE
Start Dates	January, March, June, and September
Study Mode	Full-time & part-time
Duration & Hours	36 weeks & 15 to 21 hours per week
Course Time	9 – 12 / 12 – 3 / 3 – 6
Progression	Holders of the Certificate in Financial Management will be given exemption from the IAB Member grade examination requirement, enabling students to apply immediately to become either an Associate (AIAB) or, subject to evidence of one year of appropriate practical book-keeping experience, Member MIAB and the designation -Registered Book-keeper- ABE Diploma in FM
COURSE TITLE	DIPLOMA IN FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
Course Description	The FM Diploma has been developed in partnership with the Institute of Financial Accountants (IFA), the largest professional body of its type in the world. The course will provide in-depth study for those who want to become financial accountants.
Core Modules	Compulsory Modules Part 1 Managerial Accounting Financial Accounting Organisational Behaviour The Business Environment Part 2 Financial Management Systems Management and Internal Financial Controls Financial and Business Planning in a Global Context (Synoptic) Project, Operations and Quality Management Plus one from: Marketing Policy, Planning and Communication Entrepreneurship Human Resource Management Concepts and Principle of Islamic Economics
Entry Requirements	-ABE certificate -Minimum age – 21 years -Applicant must demonstrate competence in English Language
Assessment	External Examinations Conducted by ABE
Start Dates	January, March, June, and September
Study Mode	Full-time & part-time
Duration & Hours	36 weeks & 15 to 21 hours per week
Course Time	9 – 12 / 12 – 3 / 3 – 6
Progression	Certificate and Diploma holders (part 1 and 2) gain a full exemption from the IFA Associate qualification

Human Resource Management

The effective management of an organisation's human resources is now recognised as a critical component in the success of public and private enterprises. Irrespective of size, the presence of well-trained and highly-motivated staff will enable organisations to meet the fresh challenges that come from the rapidly changing business environment.

Our new Human Resource Management programme is a professional QCA accredited qualification which reflects the growing importance that organisations attach to this function. At present demand for trained and qualified HR professionals is outstripping supply.

Students who complete our HRM programme will have the opportunity to advance to the final stages of a degree and will find their skills fit for a professional setting.

COURSE TITLE	CERTIFICATE IN HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Course Description	This course provides a solid basis in personnel administration.
Core Modules	Compulsory Modules Introduction to Business Introduction to Business Communication Managing People Personnel Administration
Entry Requirements	-No previous qualification is required but students should be competent in English and Maths up to GCSE level -Minimum age – 21 years -Applicant must demonstrate competence in English Language
Assessment	External Examinations Conducted by ABE
Start Dates	January, March, June, and September
Study Mode	Full-time & part-time
Duration & Hours	36 weeks & 15 to 21 hours per week
Course Time	9 – 12 / 12 – 3 / 3 – 6
Progression	Credits if specialising in an additional programme such as Business Management ABE Diploma Part 1
COURSE TITLE	DIPLOMA IN HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Course Description	More in depth knowledge of HRM and start to specialise
Core Modules	Compulsory Modules Part 1 Organisational Behaviour Human Resource Development Human Resource Management Economic Principles and their Application to Business Part 2 Personnel information Systems People Planning and Resourcing Employment Relations Human Resource Management in Action Plus one from: Quantitative Methods for Business and Management Principles of Business Law
Entry Requirements	-ABE certificate or have two GCE A-Level and four GCSE's at Grade C or above. Students with at least two years' work experience can also apply -Minimum age – 21 years -Applicant must demonstrate competence in English Language
Assessment	External Examinations Conducted by ABE
Start Dates	January, March, June, and September
Study Mode	Full-time & part-time
Duration & Hours	36 weeks & 15 to 21 hours per week
Course Time	9 – 12 / 12 – 3 / 3 – 6
Progression	Diploma holders can get exemptions from units of many Bachelors' Degrees programmes
COURSE TITLE	ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN HRM
Course Description	This course focuses on strategic areas of HRM
Core Modules	Compulsory Modules Corporate Strategy and Planning Managing in Organisations Strategic Human Resource Management for Business Organisations Managing Organisational Change and Development Performance Management and Reward
Entry Requirements	-ABE HRM Diploma or a first degree -Minimum age – 21 years -Applicant must demonstrate competence in English Language
Assessment	External Examinations Conducted by ABE
Start Dates	January, March, June, and September
Study Mode	Full-time & part-time
Duration & Hours	36 weeks & 15 to 21 hours per week
Course Time	9 – 12 / 12 – 3 / 3 – 6
Progression	Work in HRM or fast track to further study programmes

Marketing

Marketing is an important function that brings companies and clients closer to each other. The programme introduces students to the crucial role that Marketing plays in business development. Holders of our Marketing qualifications will have a good knowledge and understanding of the key principles of Marketing and will be able to relate this to the workplace.

Our new Marketing programme allows you to specialise in a dynamic and creative area that can have a great impact on the bottom line of a company.

Students completing the programme will have the opportunity to progress to the final stages of a degree and will benefit from enhanced career prospects.

COURSE TITLE	CERTIFICATE IN MARKETING
Course Description	This course provides basics understanding of the principles of Marketing
Core Modules	Compulsory Modules Introduction to Business Introduction to Business Communication Introduction to Quantitative Methods Introduction to Marketing
Entry Requirements	-No previous qualification is required but students should be competent in English and Maths up to GCSE level -Minimum age – 21 years -Applicant must demonstrate competence in English Language
Assessment	External Examinations Conducted by ABE
Start Dates	January, March, June, and September
Study Mode	Full-time & part-time
Duration & Hours	36 weeks & 15 to 21 hours per week
Course Time	9 – 12 / 12 – 3 / 3 – 6
Progression	1st year of UK Degree ABE Diploma Part 1

COURSE TITLE		DIPLOMA IN MARKETING
Course Description		This course provides more in-depth knowledge of Marketing
Core Modules		Compulsory Modules Part 1, four compulsory units Economic Principles and their Application to Business Organisational Behaviour Quantitative Methods for Business and Management Principles of Marketing Part 2, three compulsory units Marketing Policy, Planning and Communication Marketing Information Systems Marketing in Action Plus two from: Principles of Business Law Human Resource Management Systems Analysis and Design
Entry Requirements		-ABE certificate or have two GCE A-Level and four GCSE's at Grade C or above. Students with at least two years' work experience can also apply -Minimum age – 21 years -Applicant must demonstrate competence in English Language
Assessment		External Examinations Conducted by ABE
Start Dates		January, March, June, and September
Study Mode		Full-time & part-time
Duration & Hours		36 weeks & 15 to 21 hours per week
Course Time		9 – 12 / 12 – 3 / 3 – 6
Progression		Diploma holders can get exemptions from units of many Bachelors' Degrees programmes
COURSE TITLE	ABE ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN MARKETING
Course 1Description	Strategic Marketing
Core Modules	Compulsory Modules Corporate Strategy and Planning Strategic Marketing Management International Marketing Strategy Case Study Strategic integrated Marketing Communications Contemporary issues in Marketing
Entry Requirements	-ABE Marketing Diploma or a first degree -Minimum age – 21 years -Applicant must demonstrate competence in English Language
Assessment	External Examinations Conducted by ABE
Start Dates	January, March, June, and September
Study Mode	Full-time & part-time
Duration & Hours	36 weeks & 15 to 21 hours per week
Course Time	9 – 12 / 12 – 3 / 3 – 6
Progression	Work in Marketing or fast track in other study programmes

Travel, Tourism and Hospitality Management

Tourism is the world's largest industry with revenues of over $500 billion. Our qualification links business principles with sector expertise. Students holding this qualification will be confident in applying key business and management concepts in this growing sector.

COURSE TITLE	ABE DIPLOMA IN TRAVEL, TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY
Course Description	This course allows you to broaden your knowledge and start to specialise
Core Modules	Compulsory Modules Part 1 Economic Principles and their Application to Business Organisational Behaviour Financial Accounting Travel, Tourism and Hospitality Part 2 Marketing Policy, Planning and Communication Human Resource Management Travel Tourism and Hospitality Operations Management Plus two units from: Managerial Accounting Principles of Business Law IT in Hospitality and Tourism Customer Service Skills
Entry Requirements	-ABE certificate or have two GCE A-Level and four GCSE's at Grade C or above. Students with at least two years' work experience can also apply -Minimum age – 21 years -Applicant must demonstrate competence in English Language
Assessment	External Examinations Conducted by ABE
Start Dates	January, March, June, and September
Study Mode	Full-time & part-time
Duration & Hours	36 weeks & 15 to 21 hours per week
Course Time	9 – 12 / 12 – 3 / 3 – 6
Progression	Diploma holders can get exemptions from units of many Bachelors' Degrees programmes

COURSE TITLE	CERTIFICATE IN TRAVEL, TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY
Course Description	This course provides basics understanding of the Travel, Tourism and Hospitality
Core Modules	Compulsory Modules Introduction to Business Introduction to Accounting Introduction to Business Communication Introduction to Travel, Tourism and Hospitality
Entry Requirements	-No formal Education is required but students should be competent in English and Maths up to GCSE level -Minimum age – 21 years -Applicant must demonstrate competence in English Language
Assessment	External Examinations Conducted by ABE
Start Dates	January, March, June, and September
Study Mode	Full-time & part-time
Duration & Hours	36 weeks & 15 to 21 hours per week
Course Time	9 – 12 / 12 – 3 / 3 – 6
Progression	1st year of UK Degree ABE Diploma Part 1

COURSE TITLE	ABE ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN TRAVEL, TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY
Course Description	This course focuses on strategic areas of TTHM
Core Modules	Three Compulsory Modules International Travel, Tourism and hospitality Sustainable Tourism, Planning and Development Strategic Hospitality Management Plus two units from Managing in Organisations Strategic Marketing Management Strategic Human Resource Management for Business Organisation Managing the information Resource
Entry Requirements	-ABE TTHM Diploma or a first Degree -Minimum age – 21 years -Applicant must demonstrate competence in English Language
Assessment	External Examinations Conducted by ABE
Start Dates	January, March, June, and September
Study Mode	Full-time & part-time
Duration & Hours	36 weeks & 15 to 21 hours per week
Course Time	9 – 12 / 12 – 3 / 3 – 6
Progression	Fast track to the final year of many Bachelors degree programmes

GOOD REASONS TO STUDY WITH LEA FOR AN ABE QUALIFICATION:

University progression: ABE qualifications give you entry to the second and final years of Bachelors degree programmes at universities around the world. With relevant work experience students can fast track to an MBA.
Making degrees affordable: The ABE route allows you to obtain an internationally recognised degree at a very reasonable price.
A professional qualification: ABE qualifications give you the skills to make a real difference to your career, from finance and accounting to marketing and management.
Global recognition: ABE qualifications are recognised by colleges, universities, employers and ministries around the world.
Exemptions: We have exemption arrangements with other professional bodies including ACCA, CIMA, and BCS to save you time and recognise your previous qualification.

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