ABE
    Level 3
    QN: 610/5394/6
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    ABE Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Business Management

    Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by ABE. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 300 hours.

    Qualification Level
    Level 3
    Awarding Body
    ABE
    Syllabus Units
    6 Units
    Guided Hours
    300 hrs
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    Course Syllabus & Study Modules

    Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.

    1

    Business Finance and Financial Reporting

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the roles of management accounting, financial accounting and external financial reporting
    • Understand management accounting
    • Understand financial accounting
    2

    Business Management and Control

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the importance of control within a business and how to measure performance
    • Understand relevant financial aspects in relation to business management
    • Understand the functions and structures of business organisations
    3

    Business Organisations

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    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the different types of business organisations
    • Understand legal, regulatory, ethical and social factors in relation to business organisations
    • Understand the factors that can affect business organisations
    4

    Developing Leadership Capability

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the skills, knowledge and behaviours needed for effective leadership
    • Understand what is required for effective followership
    • Understand how leadership contributes to a psychologically safe and inclusive working environment for followers
    • Understand how to create a strong personal leadership brand
    5

    Principles of Entrepreneurship and Enterprise

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the nature of enterprise and entrepreneurship
    • Understand the advantages and disadvantages of enterprises and being an entrepreneur
    • Understand the skills, attributes and characteristics required for being an entrepreneur
    • Understand how to write and communicate a business plan and a ‘pitch’ for an enterprise
    6

    Principles of Leadership

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the nature of leadership in the workplace
    • Understand different leadership styles and their application
    • Understand leadership theory and models and their relevance
    • Understand the challenges and opportunities that can be encountered in leadership roles

    Regulatory & Verification Details

    Qualification Number (QN)
    610/5394/6
    Regulated Status
    Available to learners
    Awarding Body
    ABE
    Qualification Type
    Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Operational Start
    Mar 2025