ABE Diploma in Hotel & Tourism

ABE Diploma In Tourism and Hospitality

The Association of Business Executives is a UK-based professional organization formed in 1973 that offers internationally certified business education courses. ABE courses qualify you for entry into further studies at several universities around the world, including the University of the West Indies and Heriot-Watt University, and various professional bodies (eg: the ACCA). The ABE Diploma in Travel, Tourism & Hospitality is an intermediate level business qualification that is equivalent in standard to the first year of a UK degree programme.

The ABE qualification is fully accredited by the University Council of Jamaica.

Subjects Covered
Level I: Economics; Organizational Behaviour; Accounting; Travel, Tourism & Hospitality Management
Level II: Marketing; Human Resource Management; Travel, Tourism & Hospitality Operations; Managerial Accounting; Principles of Business Law or Systems Analysis;

Assessment Format
Nine examinations
Written examinations of three hours duration
Any number/combination of papers may be attempted at each sitting.
Examinations held twice yearly in May and December

Entry Requirements
Five CXC/GCE subjects inclusive of English & Mathematics and two years working experience in an administrative, accounting, marketing field
or
Qualification of equivalent standard along with two years working experience in an administrative field

Registration Periods
March – July (Semester One); October – January (Semester Two)

Programme Dates
Semester one: August – November; Semester two: January – May;

Length of Course
Two Years

Class Schedule - Part-Time/Evenings Only
Mondays; Wednesdays, & Thursdays (5:30pm– 8:30pm).

Required Texts/Course Material
Course material is included in the Tuition cost.

Frequently Asked Questions

1) Are these Diplomas accredited by the University Council of Jamaica?
ANSWER: The ABE Diplomas offered by B&B Institute are accredited by the UCJ.

2) Is there a cost to register for these programmes?
ANSWER: There is no registration fee applied to the ABE Diploma Programmes.

3) Can I apply for entry to either Diploma programme at any time?
ANSWER: The application periods for the ABE Diploma Programmes are: February – August, (1st Semester); and September – January (2nd Semester).

4) Are examination fees included in the tuition cost?
ANSWER: Overseas examination fees are not included in the tuition fees paid to B&B Institute. ABE Diploma candidates must register with the ABE for the Exams - Registration fee is Ј35. Students are also charged Ј25 to sit each paper. (subject to change) Please consult your registration package for examination registration deadlines.

5) When are the final examinations for the Diploma Programmes?
ANSWER: Exams for the Diploma Programme are held annually in December and June.

6) Are the examinations held at B&B Institute?
ANSWER: Examinations for the ABE Diplomas are conducted independently of the institution and are not held at its Carlton Crescent location. Students will receive notification of the location of the examination in their ‘Examination Docket’, received directly from ABE.

7) Are all nine modules compulsory for the ABE Diplomas?
ANSWER: ABE Diploma in Business Administration students must complete the following core subjects: Economics; Organisational Behaviour; Accounting; Business Communication; Marketing; HRM; Quantitative Methods; and Managerial Accounting. Students must also choose one of the following: Principles of Business Law or Systems Analysis.

8) Does the ABE grant exemptions from any of its courses?
ANSWER: The ABE does not grant exemptions from any courses required for the award of either Diploma.

9) Can students apply to the Student’s Loan Bureau for funding?
ANSWER: At the moment, students cannot receive funding from the Student’s Loan Bureau.

10) Are there any other financial arrangements in place to assist students?
ANSWER: The institution offers flexible tuition payment plans to ease the financial burden of students. Students wishing to enter into such arrangements must do so in writing, outlining a payment schedule. Final approval is at the discretion of the Principal.

11) What can I do with an ABE Diploma?
ANSWER: An ABE Diploma confers the holder with sixty college credits. An ABE Diploma can be used to matriculate into various Undergraduate Degree Programmes, whether locally or internationally. Please follow this link to view the list of Universities at which the ABE Diploma can be used to gain entry: www.abeuk.com