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Diploma in Business

Overview

Special Notice:

The Business Start-up module at Standard and Advanced Levels has been withdrawn. CIE will not accept any entries for this module after 31 December 2012.

Introduction

Cambridge International Diplomas in Business enable individuals to develop theoretical understanding, alongside practical ability, of a variety of business disciplines at all levels of the management structure. The Diplomas are available at Standard and Advanced Levels, and are ideal for anyone wanting to broaden their understanding of business as a whole, or those seeking to develop specific workplace skills.

The Diplomas are made up of a set of modules, each designed to ensure an individual's ability to understand and apply the principles and practice of a wide range of key business areas. Although each module is self-contained, a clear progression route can be followed through the two Diploma Levels, enabling candidates to build upon the knowledge gained at each stage.


Scheme of Assessment

Most modules are assessed on a fixed date under examination conditions, with the exception of one optional module. The examination schedule is available on request. Assessment guidelines for the on-demand module are set by Cambridge but allow the application of a candidate's own local knowledge and business skills. Assessment for assignments is available on demand; all assignments are externally marked by Cambridge.

Core Modules  Optional Modules
Business Organisation and Environment Business Finance
Effective Business Communication Marketing
  Human Resource Management

Flexible Options

Core Certificate - Complete both core modules
Optional Certificate - Complete any one optional module
Full Diploma Certificate - Complete two core modules plus any two from a choice of optional modules