Pact College - Blantyre

Blantyre

Centre details

Kanjedza Camp Road PO Box 1651 Blantyre Malawi

Study areas
Business Management
Business Management & Marketing
Business Management & Human Resources
Bernard Pendame
ABE offers very flexible rates of entry and examination fees, it also offers a very marketable platform for job opportunities, and it is a good foundation for degree courses.

With ABE, I have gained management and entrepreneurship skills. Right now I am in process of planning my own business and very soon it will start operating.

Bernard Pendame

Top Paper Award in Dynamic and Collaborative Teams, studied at Pact College
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Silvester Felix Dickson
Apart from creating my own business, I have also discovered that ABE is highly employable and a lot of students who undergo ABE courses are already employed in companies and are paid better salaries.

Silvester Felix Dickson

Top Paper Award in Introduction to Entrepreneurship, studied at PACT College Malawi
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Esther Disman
‘’The best thing about studying Business Management with ABE is that it’s so flexible in terms of time and the abundance of resources available to support one's studies. The modules are so intense and very informative in all aspects of a business which helps to develop a deeper and broader understanding of a business.’’

Esther Lyka Disman

Top Paper Award in Advanced Project Management, studied at Pact College Blantyre
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Available qualifications

Qualification number
603/1571/4
Number of units
4
Guided learning hours
300
Credits
60

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.

Qualification number
603/1572/6
Number of units
8
Guided learning hours
600
Credits
120

This qualification gives you a thorough grounding in 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: 

Qualification number
603/1573/8
Number of units
8
Guided learning hours
600
Credits
120

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.

Qualification number
603/1574/X
Number of units
8
Guided learning hours
600
Credits
120

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.  Along-side 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.

Qualification number
603/1596/9
Number of units
6
Guided learning hours
420
Credits
120

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

Qualification number
603/1597/0
Number of units
6
Guided learning hours
420
Credits
120

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.

Qualification number
603/1598/2
Number of units
6
Guided learning hours
420
Credits
120

This qualification aims to help you develop a strong understanding of contemporary business management strategy together with the knowledge required of a highly skilled 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

Qualification number
603/1600/7
Number of units
6
Guided learning hours
300
Credits
120

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

Qualification number
603/1601/9
Number of units
6
Guided learning hours
300
Credits
120

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

Qualification number
603/1602/0
Number of units
6
Guided learning hours
300
Credits
120

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.