Online ABID in Business and Finance Diploma

Program Overview

The Advanced British International Diploma (ABID) in Business and Finance equips students with the knowledge and skills for undergraduate studies in business, finance, and accounting. It also enhances career opportunities in the business sector and provides a foundation for entrepreneurship. The program covers essential academic skills, business principles, finance and accounting concepts, and English language and literature.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Advanced British International Diploma (ABID) in Business and Finance is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to pursue undergraduate degrees in business, finance, and accounting. The qualification is also valuable for career advancement and specialization in the business sector.

Objectives:

The ABID in Business and Finance aims to:

• Equip students with the subject knowledge required for university-level study in business and finance disciplines.
• Develop students' understanding of finance and accounting principles.
• Enhance students' job prospects and career opportunities in the business sector.
• Provide a foundation for students who wish to start their own businesses.

Program Description:

The ABID in Business and Finance consists of the following subjects:

• ABID Academic Skills (5%): This subject introduces students to essential academic skills, including writing for academic purposes, interview and application skills, and research project planning.
• ABID Business (50%): This subject covers a range of business topics, including introduction to business, business strategy, corporate social responsibility, business and organizational structures, international trade, and research project: business.
• ABID Finance and Accounting (40%): This subject focuses on finance and accounting principles, including introduction to accounting, analyzing accounting statements, business finance, budgets and budgeting, costing, and planning a research project: financial crime.
• ABID English Language and Literature (5%): This subject develops students' language and persuasion skills.

Outline:

Subject Set: ABID Academic Skills

• Unit: Interview and Application Skills (2%)
• Unit: Writing for Academic Purposes (3%)

Subject Set: ABID Business

• Unit: Introduction to Business (5%)
• Unit: Principles of Business Strategy (10%)
• Unit: Corporate Social Responsibility (5%)
• Unit: Business and Organisational Structures (10%)
• Unit: International Trade (5%)
• Unit: Research Project: Business (15%)

Subject Set: ABID Finance and Accounting

• Unit: Introduction to Accounting (5%)
• Unit: Analysing Accounting Statements (10%)
• Unit: Business Finance (5%)
• Unit: Budgets and Budgeting (5%)
• Unit: Costing (10%)
• Unit: Planning a Research Project: Financial Crime (5%)

Subject Set: ABID English Language and Literature

• Unit: Language to Persuade (5%)

Assessment:

Students are assessed through tutor-assessed coursework throughout the Diploma, including two exams conducted as virtual meetings. The assessments are internally and externally verified to ensure consistency, fairness, and robustness.

Teaching:

The course is delivered entirely online, with students working at their own pace. Students are supported by subject-specialist qualified personal tutors who provide one-to-one tutorials, email, WhatsApp, and video calls.

Careers:

An ABID in Business and Finance opens doors for students, whether they choose to pursue university or not. The qualification enhances career prospects and teaches skills that make graduates stand out, such as organizational skills, time management, self-direction, and independent research abilities.