ABRS - ULH Level 2 Advanced Diploma in Business & Admin Management

Advanced Diploma
Business and Administrative Management
(IAM Syllabus - IAM, SBP & ICM UK Professional Qualifications)

Program Structure: (15 - 24 hours tutorial are scheduled for each subject)

3 Term: $5,900 per term for Three terms (covering two subjects per term, plus case study in second / third term, the fee is for reference and may be subject to change, confirmed fee schedule will be issued upon commencement/registration) Single subject enrolment at HK$2,900 per IAM module is available for candidates enrolling on per subject basis)

This program is a GUIDED LEARNING PROGRAM, which consists of self-learning, plus tutorial workshops delivered by ABRS. (Approximately 15-24 hours of support tutorial are scheduled for each module which will focus on case study, selected topics reviews, examination questions, open Q & A)

(The information contained here is for reference and is subject to change. Information about professional examination / recognition is current but may be subject to change of the appropriate institutes. Official fee and program schedule will be provided to each student upon / prior to program commencement or registration.

Current student membership is 38 pounds plus 13 pounds one time entry fee, and the examination fees are: 18 pounds for each paper, and 25 pounds for case study, plus appropriate examination centre administration fee to be set by local examination centre (Fee is subject to annual increment by IAM. Membership fee is payable separately upon course commencement, and examination fee is payable together with examination entry form prior to deadline specified by IAM.

Those who already passed some of the IAM Advanced Diploma, HKMA / Poly DMS, or other acceptable equivalent programs may apply for exemption. You will be eligible to partial course fee waiver upon acceptance of your exemption. If you wish to apply for IAM exemption, a separate fee will be charged by IAM.

Professional Award Admission Requirement: You should satisfy one of the following as a pre-requisite for external institute award:

a)	A recognized university degree or equivalent in ANY disciplines
b)	Higher Diploma or equivalent in business related fields (or in ANY fields plus 3 years work experience)
c)	An acceptable Diploma level training in business / management
d)	Managerial/Supervisory Experience Entry: Candidates aged over 28 and with over 5 years managerial / supervisory experience plus suitable education background may be admitted subject to approval
(Individual subject enrolment: is open to non-credit / non-award students w/o admission requirement or those with approved exemption)

* Those without any prior management / business study may be required to undertake certain Diploma pre-course as preparation.

Those without a GCE O level / HKCEE C (syllabus B) English is recommended to take appropriate further course / test to achieve such a standard which is expected for IAM and is required for ULH BBA level 3 entry. You are required to demonstrate such standard via a recognized test / examination.

Successful completion of the program and internal assessment (with all passes) will be eligible to an Advanced Diploma from ABRS. The internal examination is normally held once per term. Candidates should additionally acquire IAM Advanced Diploma for advancement to ULH BBA (Hons) level 3.

	IAM, Institute of Administrative Management UK: External IAM Examination is set in June and December each year at external centre. You may sit for the external IAM examination. Advanced Diploma in Administrative Management will be awarded to those who have successfully passed four core subjects, one case study / project and two options.
	SBP, Society of Business Practitioner, UK and ICM Institute of Commercial Management UK Qualifications: You may also apply for SBP Advanced Diploma and ICM Professional Membership after successful completion of this program (via exemption). Separate external fees shall apply.

The information is current but may be subject to the change of the appropriate institute at their own discretion.

Successful completion of program IAM is currently eligible to apply for admission to a number of UK degree with advanced standing, eg. ULH Bachelor degree level 3 (subject to English proficiency requirement and further admission regulations, if any) plus other UK postgraduate degrees.....

The courses are operated solely by ABRS Centre for Professional Development. Entry to external examination is by individual arrangement only.

Application Procedure: Please submit
    a)    the completed enrolment form
    b)    attach your academic transcript / certificate
    c)    return the form with first installment and registration fee
    d)    attach appropriate work reference if you are entering by experience

Normally 7 days before each module commencement (Acceptance is based on professional experience, education, and competitive assessment. Seats are limited and you should enroll as early as possible to secure your acceptance.) Late applicants are accepted subject to special assessment and special processing fee of HK$80.

Important Disclaimer: We try to ensure all information stated is correct at the time of publication. However, all information stated may be subject to change of ABRS and all institutes concerned. Any advancement path indicated is "for reference only" and is subject to course availability, approval and regulation update of the concerned institute. It is the discretion of individual employers to recognize any qualifications to which the courses may lead to. Information about external institutes are for reference and is subject to change at their entire discretion and without our liability. Course availability in each term is subject to sufficient enrolment.

ABRS expressly disclaims any external awards, examinations, fees, or program completion advancement path / recognition as being part of our services/service features offered or guarantteed.

Spring	Managing Marketing Managing People
Summer	Managing Information System (Managing Process) Managing Information and Technology
Autumn	Managing Contemporary Issues / TQM Managing Finance Business Law (supporting course)
Plus	Case Study (Normally offered every two terms)