The Advanced Diploma papers are set and marked to the level
of the second year of a UK Business Studies degree
programme. The examinations are set and marked externally.
All subjects will be assessed by a written external examination
of three hours duration.
ABE examinations are held twice a year in June and December.
The dates are published in the journal Business Executive which
is supplied free to all members four times a year. The ABE
has examination centres worldwide which are independent of
any Institutions running the ABE programmes.
All subjects will be assessed by an external written examination.
In most of the specialist IT subjects, practical exercises will
be set and marked by local tutors. The grade awarded in these
practical exercises will be indicative of progress but will not
count towards the final result. However, there will be at least
one examination question on each paper that will be closely related
to hands-on computer work. It is, therefore, essential for candidates
to attempt such practical work themselves as it will be a central
part of the learning process. Candidates will require access
to a PC with Windows 95/8 at home, work or college.
Only registered students of the Association may sit for the
examinations. Students should be aware of the closing dates
for registration and examinations. This information can be
obtained from the ABE office or from the College Examinations
Office.
Following passes in the requisite five subjects above, the
successful student will be awarded the Advanced Diploma in
Business Information Systems.
The Method of Assessment for all ABE subjects
is by written examination and the following Grades are awarded:
Grade A - 70%+ Distinction
Grade B - 55-69% Credit
Grade C - 40-54% Pass
Grade D - 30-39% Fail
Grade E - 29% and below Fail
Candidates will be notified individually of
their results normally about two months after the examinations.
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