The ABE Level 6 Diplomas build upon the subjects covered in the Level 5 Diplomas and enable you to choose a specialism) in Business Management, Human Resources or Marketing, enabling you to study these areas in more depth. The qualification is for those who may already be in a middle management role and are looking to develop their strategic level knowledge, skills and competencies to prepare for progression into a senior management role. Alternatively, this qualification is also ideal for learners progressing from a lower-level qualification and who wish to progress to a top-up degree, MBA or Masters programme.

Entry Requirements: ABE Level 5 Upon completion of programme, you will receive a British Qualification with Worldwide Recognition.

This qualification develops the theoretical knowledge and strategic skillset needed to excel in a human resources (HR)/business management/leadership role. It will also prepare you for Masters Level study or the final stages of a Bachelor’s degree

You will develop the following essential knowledge and abilities:

• Identifying the drivers for strategic change and understanding how to lead an organisation and its stakeholders through change.
• Modelling and scenario-building to support strategic decision-making, and evaluating business strategies in varied market contexts.
• Understanding markets and developing strategies to successfully enter new global markets.
• Knowing how ethics, corporate social responsibility and sustainability should be applied in business operations.

You will develop further in two of the following human resource leadership areas:

• Understanding trends that will shape the role of HR in the future and the impact that wider external pressures and developments, such as globalisation, technology and social change, have on the workplace.
• Organisational design to optimise performance.
• Managing the HR function across international boundaries. Includes a study guide for every unit.

Future-proof your skills

Based on the World Economic Forum Future of Jobs Report, here are the core skills you will develop from the top ten most sought-after employer requirements for 2030:

• Analytical thinking
• Flexibility and agility
• Leadership
• Self-awareness
• Talent management

Level 6 is at the same level as the final year of a Bachelor’s degree. For a detailed overview (including learning outcomes by unit)