Centre details
No. 27 Ground Floor Building (E) Pearl Condo Kabar Aye Pagoda Road Yangon Myanmar (Burma)
Business Institute Yangon is an ABE environmental and social impact partner committed to making a positive social impact and supporting sustainable business practices.
May Chan Mrae Kyaw
Wai Yan Moe
Available qualifications
This short qualification for the 14+ age group is to help them consider setting up their own business or being self-employed. It is designed to highlight the features and challenges so that informed decisions can be made. The qualification culminates in a self-assessment of whether setting up a business is the right decision. It is assessed by assignment.
On successful completion of this Award, the learner will be able to:
- Understand the benefits and drawbacks of self-employment based on their personal circumstances and needs
- Demonstrate an awareness of the legal responsibilities
- Outline the business proposition
- Understand the personal and business monetary needs
- Understand the requirements for accurate financial recordkeeping
- Demonstrate an awareness of the financial obligations
For success in today's business environment, the capabilities needed have changed significantly from what was required five years ago. The influence of technology, globalisation and environmental issues mean that the modern professional needs to be adaptable, to cope with new ways of working.
This qualification is for people looking to progress and update their skill set as well as newly employed staff starting their career. For new employees, it introduces an understanding of how businesses are run and how to contribute to their success. For experienced employees, the qualification will refresh, update and introduce modern concepts to improve skills.
The programme focuses on the key capabilities you need to add value to your organisation. It encompasses practical skills, knowledge and guidance on how to improve working methods and builds the foundation to progress onto the next academic level, such as an ABE Level 4 Diploma.
Skills and knowledge developed by this qualification:
- The nature of business
- Key processes and resources in business
- New ways of working in business
- The skills needed for successfully working in business
The qualification is at the same level of difficulty as a UK A-level.
Assessed by open book exam.
This qualification is designed to give you the tools to successfully and confidently launch a new business.
An innovative idea might not be sufficient to ensure the success of a new venture. Any new business should be underpinned by thorough research, planning and business know-how. This course develops your ability to reduce risk and improve the probability of success for a business start-up.
Our programme is designed to be run as a short course that will help budding entrepreneurs create a robust business plan and start their new enterprise. The course develops the ability to research, plan, budget and reduce risk to ensure a business is successful. On successful completion of the qualification you will have a viable business plan. With this plan you can seek investment, successfully launch your business and run it competently once trading begins.
This course can only be taken via an accredited ABE study centre.
The shorter Foundation Diploma provides a good general grounding in core aspects of business and gives you the tools to develop in areas that will support your long-term career progression.
This qualification will enable you to:
- Understand dynamic business environments and how to respond to them.
- Understand organisational structures and their suitability for different business types.
- Be self-reflective and develop attributes that will enhance your employability.
- Develop the practical skills that form the basis of financial planning.
Develop the future skills you need
Based on the World Economic Forum Future of Jobs Report, here are skills you will develop from the top ten most sought-after employer requirements for 2030:
- Analytical thinking
- Flexibility and agility
- Self-awareness
*Based on the World Economic Forum Future of Jobs report.
Level 4 is at the same difficulty level as year one of a three-year Bachelors degree. This qualification is ideal for a junior business administration role and includes a helpful study guide for every unit.
The qualification is for those who wish to further their career or progress quickly onto the next ABE Level and then go onto employment. If you wish to progress to a university degree, the 8 Unit - 120 credit - Diploma provides more favourable progression options in the long term.
Scroll down for unit details. For a full overview, including learning outcomes, download the qualification specification.
A great springboard for progressing to higher levels of academic study or starting your career in a junior management position.
This qualification will enable you to:
- Understand dynamic business environments and how to respond to them.
- Understand organisational structures and their suitability for different business types.
- Be self-reflective and develop attributes that will enhance your employability.
- Offer practical skills that form the basis of financial planning.
- Gain knowledge of how to innovate, develop and grow a business.
- Offer quantitative thinking and skills to business decisions.
- Expand basic project management theory into an effective operational context.
- Understand the dynamics needed to lead, manage and motivate successful teams and evaluate of your own skillset to optimise your input.
Includes a helpful study guide for every unit.
Develop the future skills you need
Based on the World Economic Forum Future of Jobs Report, here are skills you will develop from the top ten most sought-after employer requirements for 2030:
- Analytical thinking
- Flexibility and agility
- Creative thinking
- Leadership
- Self-awareness
Level 4 is at the same difficulty level as year one of a three year Bachelors degree.
Scroll down for unit details. For a full overview, including learning outcomes, download the qualification specification.
This qualification provides a thorough grounding in contemporary Business Management with a particular focus on the principles of Human Resources (HR). It will also provide you with tools to work on your own self development and the know-how to become recognised as a successful and valuable employee.
A great springboard for progressing to higher levels of academic study or starting your career in a position such as HR co-ordinator or executive, this qualification will enable you to:
• Understand dynamic business environments and how to respond to them.
• Understand organisational structures and their suitability for different business types.
• Be self-reflective and develop attributes that will enhance your employability.
• Offer practical skills that form the basis of financial planning.
• Gain knowledge of how to innovate, develop and grow a business.
• Offer quantitative thinking and skills to business decisions.
• Expand basic project management theory into an effective operational context.
• Work as an effective HR professional with an understanding of HR strategy works in conjunction with corporate strategy.
Includes a helpful study guide for every unit.
Develop the future skills you need
Based on the World Economic Forum Future of Jobs Report, here are skills you will develop from the top ten most sought-after employer requirements for 2030:
Future skills, aligned to employer needs, developed*:
• Analytical thinking
• Flexibility and agility
• Creative thinking
• Leadership
• Self-awareness
• Talent management
Level 4 is at the same level of difficulty as the first year of a Bachelors degree.
Scroll down for unit details. For a full overview, including learning outcomes, download the qualification specification.
This qualification provides a thorough grounding in the core principles of marketing and business management. You will also gain an understanding of the conditions which shape and form business strategy. Alongside this you will learn the skills you need to develop and market yourself to enhance your lifelong career prospects.
A great springboard for progressing to higher levels of academic study or starting your career in a position such as marketing co-ordinator or executive.
This qualification will enable you to:
- Understand dynamic business environments and how to respond to them.
- Understand organisational structures and their suitability for different business types.
- Be self-reflective and develop attributes that will enhance your employability.
- Offer practical skills that form the basis of financial planning.
- Gain knowledge of how to innovate, develop and grow a business.
- Offer quantitative thinking and skills to business decisions.
- Expand basic project management theory into an effective operational context.
- Understand the fundamental principles of marketing and how they can be applied in different contexts.
Includes a helpful study guide for every unit.
Develop the future skills you need
Based on the World Economic Forum Future of Jobs Report, here are skills you will develop from the top ten most sought-after employer requirements for 2030:
- Analytical thinking
- Flexibility and agility
- Creative thinking
- Leadership
- Self-awareness
Level 4 is at the same level of difficulty as year one of a Bachelors degree.
Scroll down for unit details. For a full overview, including learning outcomes, download the qualification specification.
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 Bachelors degree.
All units are supported by a study guide which is free to download from the ABE Portal.
For a full overview download the qualification specification:
In addition to compulsory units please choose any two from the 'Other units' list
This Diploma develops a strategic understanding of business management along with a dynamic and skills-focused approach to modern leadership. It provides an enviable dual skillset that will help you secure employment, progress academically or demonstrate your readiness for a role in business leadership.
Developed with sector experts, The Institute of Leadership, you will gain the skills you need to develop your leadership capability and inspire others to achieve their full potential. You will also enhance your career with a winning combination of both business and leadership expertise.
Why choose the ABE Level 5 Diploma in Business Management and Leadership?
If you are interested in leadership, this qualification represents a great choice whether your immediate goals are career-based or academic, because:
- It offers a unique combination of the latest in leadership thinking, underpinned by a strategic knowledge of business.
- You will get a dual-branded certificate featuring the logos of both ABE and The Institute of Leadership as well as UK qualifications regulator, Ofqual.
- You can access fast and affordable progression to the final year of a Bachelors degree.
- It comes with ABE’s added value – a comprehensive study guide for every unit, all assessments marked in the UK, and regulator recognition.
- Enrolment includes one year’s free studying membership of The Institute of Leadership (IoL) and a subsequent year at a reduced fee. This provides access to a host of career-enhancing benefits.
- Learners who achieve this qualification are eligible for the prestigious IoL Member status and can use the letters MIoL after their name.
Who would this qualification suit?
The qualification is ideal for:
- Junior or middle managers aspiring to move to a leadership role.
- Leaders who want to become better and more confident in their role.
- Employers who want to enhance the effectiveness of their organisation's leaders.
- People wishing to specialise in leadership who are progressing from ABE Level 4.
To achieve this qualification take the four compulsory units, and select two of the three additional 'Other units'.
Timing
Centres can apply to run this programme from 4 November 2024. The first assessments of the Leadership units will take place in May 2025. Centres make an accreditation enquiry here.
Students interested in enrolling, please click here to be kept informed of when the programme is available at a centre near you.
This qualification develops a strategic understanding of contemporary business management as well as a deeper knowledge of human resources. It will help you gain the skills you need to build a strong career.
At the same level of difficulty as the second year of a Bachelors degree.
In addition to the four compulsory units, please select two from the 'other units' list.
This qualification aims to help you develop a strong understanding of contemporary business management strategy together with the knowledge required of a marketing professional.
It is at the same level of difficulty as the second year of a Bachelors degree.
In addition to compulsory units please choose any two from the 'Other units' list
This qualification aims to develop the theoretical knowledge and strategic skillset you need to excel in a business management leadership role. It is at the same level of difficulty as the final year of a Bachelors degree.
All units in this qualification are supported by a study guide which is free to download from the ABE Portal.
For a detailed overview (including learning outcomes by unit) download the qualification specification:
In addition to compulsory units please choose any two from the 'Other units' list
This qualification aims to help you develop a critical strategic understanding of contemporary management and develop your skill set as a senior HR professional. You will develop the strategic and managerial skill set to excel in a leadership role and be able to offer strong expertise in the field of HR. It is at the same level of difficulty as the final year of a Bachelors degree.
In addition to compulsory units please choose any two from the 'Other units' list
This qualification aims to help you develop a critical strategic understanding of contemporary management issues and develop your skill set as a senior marketing professional. You will develop the strategic and managerial skill set to excel in a leadership role and be able to offer strong expertise in the field of marketing. It is at the same level of difficulty as the final year of a Bachelors degree.
There are 4 compulsory units plus any 2 from the "Other units" list.