ABE LEVEL 6 DIPLOMAS
Trusted by employers, universities and governments for more than 50 years.
Gain in-depth strategic business knowledge. Achieve
your career goals.
At the same level as the final year of a Bachelors degree, an ABE Level 6 Diploma will develop and demonstrate your ability to work at a senior strategic level Choose pure Business Management or combine it with HR or Marketing
ABE Level 6 Diplomas is the ideal choice for:
What you will be able to do:
Lead and implement strategic change within your organisation
Make confident, data-driven business decisions
Evaluate and expand into international markets
Apply ethical and sustainable practices in complex business environments
Manage stakeholders and build high-performing professional relationships
Contribute at a senior level with a strategic, commercial mindset
Choose an ABE Level 6 Diploma for:
Flexible study that fits around your career
Study at your own pace with assessments designed for working professionals
MBA progression
Use your Level 6 Diploma to progress to postgraduate study, including MBA programmes
Internationally recognised qualifications
Regulated in the UK by Ofqual and valued by employers and universities around the world.
Practical, career-focused learning
Apply what you learn immediately in your role through real-world assignments.
Future-ready skills development
Build the leadership, analytical and strategic capabilities identified by the World Economic Forum
Comprehensive support and resources
Study guides, academic content and a dedicated student portal support your learning journey
Gain professional memberships
ABE Level 6 graduates can join The Institute of Leadership at the prestigious Member status and use MIoL postnominals as well as becoming a Member of ABE (MABE)
Qualifications and units
Core units for all Diploma pathways
Our core units provide a cornerstone of essential knowledge that underpins your management expertise
Leading Strategic Change
Plan and lead organisational change initiatives that align with strategy and deliver measurable business impact.
Developing International Markets
Evaluate global opportunities and develop effective strategies for entering and growing in international markets.
Business-Strategy and Decision-Making
Analyse complex business challenges and make informed strategic decisions using data, models and scenario planning
Business Ethics and Sustainability
Apply ethical principles and sustainable practices to support responsible decisionmaking and long-term business success.
Business Management optional units - select two
Strategic Stakeholder Relationships
Identify, prioritise and manage stakeholder relationships to support strategic objectives and organisational performance
Advanced Project Management
Corporate Finance
Assess financial performance and make informed investment and funding decisions in complex business environments
Lead complex projects using advanced tools and techniques to deliver successful outcomes on time and within scope
Qualifications and units
Business Management & Human Resources optional units - select two
Strategic HRM
Design and implement HR strategies that align people, performance and organisational goals.
Organisational Design, Development and Performance
Shape organisational structures and capabilities to improve effectiveness, agility and overall performance.
Contemporary Developments in Global HRM
Manage people across international contexts and build high-performing, culturally diverse teams
Himeshi Abeysekara, Senior Data Analyst and Level 6 Award winner, Sri Lanka
As a data analyst, I was able to utilise the skills in project management to successfully implement new reporting structures in my organisation Understanding conflict resolution methodologies with ABE also helped me to improve my professional relationships when collaborating with new teams
Studied at Braintree International
Qualifications and units
Business Management & Marketing optional units - select two
Strategic Marketing
Plan and deliver data-driven marketing strategies that drive growth and support strategic business objectives.
Strategic Marketing Relationships
Develop customer engagement, acquisition and retention strategies to build long-term relationships and brand value.
Digital Marketing Strategy
Evaluate and apply digital strategies that drive innovation, support transformation and enhance customer experience.
William Khondowe, Founder of Lowkey Solutions, Zambia
With my ABE Level 6 Diploma in Business Management and Marketing, I was also able to have an amassed professional experience This proved instrumental in landing a role within a prominent hospitality corporation. Since then, my career trajectory has consistently advanced at each stage, and I owe a significant debt of gratitude to ABE for empowering me with the knowledge and credentials that have been a cornerstone of my professional growth
Hear from more professionals who have benefited from an ABE Level 6 Diploma:
ABE Level 6 Qualifications Framework
Business Management & Professional Streams
ABE Level 6 Diplomas (120 credits)
Comprised of six units in total, four core units PLUS two optional units Core units (all streams)
Leading Strategic Change (20 credits) Business Strategy and Decision-making (20 credits)
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Strategic Stakeholder Relationships (20 credits) Strategic HRM (20 credits) Strategic Marketing (20 credits)
Corporate Finance (20 credits)
Organisational Design, Development and Performance (20 credits)
Strategic Marketing Relationships (20 credits)
Advanced Project Management (20 credits) Contemporary Developments in Global HRM (20 credits) Digital Marketing Strategy (20 credits)
