Zambia Institute of Business Studies and Industrial Practice

Centre details

PO Box 21495 Kitwe Zambia

Study areas
Business Management
Business Management & Marketing
Business Management & Human Resources
Business Start-up & Entrepreneurship

Available qualifications

Qualification number
603/1927/6
Number of units
1
Guided learning hours
25
Credits
3

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 
Qualification number
603/0048/6
Number of units
1
Guided learning hours
240
Credits
36

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.

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 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: 

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.  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.

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 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.