Career Development Centre (MAGU)

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 

Designed to prepare you to be work ready, giving you awareness of what employers require and look for. The qualification will develop skills essential for jobseekers in the modern working world and will help improve the chances of employment. Assessment by assignment.

On completing of this programme, you will be able to:

• Describe what is meant by employability skills and why employers want people with these skills in addition to qualifications and/or experience.
• Assess your own skillset in terms of employability and provide examples to support your strengths, preferences and areas for development.
• Complete a job application and prepare for an interview based on your skillset.

The shorter Foundation Diploma provides a good general grounding in core aspects of business.  It will also give you the tools to develop yourself in a way that will support your long term career progression.  

It is designed 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 is likely to provide more favourable progression options in the long term.

This qualification is at the same level of difficulty as year one of a Bachelors degree.

This qualification gives you a thorough grounding in the essential elements of Business Management and is a great springboard for progressing to higher levels of academic study. It is at the same level of difficulty as year one of a Bachelors degree.

For a full overview 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.  

It is at the same level of difficulty as the first year of a Bachelors degree.

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.

This qualification is at the same level of difficulty as year one of a Bachelors degree.

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 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.