Overview
Qualification Level: 7
The Level 7 (Postgraduate) Extended Diploma in International Human Resource Management is awarded by the Association of Business Executives (ABE) and is regulated by Ofqual.
For Centres
For non-accredited ABP centres: If you wish to get further information on how to offer this qualification please submit the Accreditation Application Form.
For current ABP centres: If you already run our courses and wish to provide additional qualifications please complete the Additional Qualification Form.
Q&A What is the difference between Diploma and Extended Diploma Level 7 Qualifications?
This Ofqual regulated qualification aims to provide grounding in the development of people in multinational organisations and to understand a range of factors that shape and influence the performance of an organisation. For example, the role human resource professionals can play in the successful design, implementation and use of new technologies at work that promote optimum working conditions for all workers. Furthermore, the programme enables students to manage change within the organisation and identify the human resource challenges and opportunities that face multinational organisations, such as how national and regional differences impact on the employment relationship.
- Ofqual regulated qualification (a UK government department with responsibility for regulating qualifications)
- Developed by experienced academics and professionals to reflect the latest occupational standards
- Global and strategic management perspective
- A broad range of learning outcomes from understanding the importance of HRM strategies in achieving employee commitment, flexibility, quality and strategic integration to understanding the role of human resource professionals in supporting existing and new working practices in international organisations
- The student will be able to tackle the cultural differences of people management across trans-national boundaries
- Complementary support materials for training providers
- Opportunities for centres to develop creative work opportunities and partnerships with local employers
Level 7 Extended Diploma features
A benefit of working with ABP is the flexibility we offer centres, the following features are common to all Level 7 (Postgraduate) Diplomas accessed via ABP:
- Internal assessment with external verification - assessment is encouraged throughout the programme utilising variable and creative assessment tools with minimum reliance on formal examinations
- Choice of delivery - centres are free to use any mode of delivery which meets learners' needs.
What does Ofqual / QCF recognition mean for you?
The Level 7 (Postgraduate) Extended Diploma in International Human Resource Management is Ofqual-regulated through our partnership with ABE. They appear on the Ofqual register under the generic title "ABE Level 7". For more information visit the ABP Ofqual Qualifications and Ofqual Register Page.
The extended diploma qualification appears on the Ofqual Register of Regulated Qualifications as the ABE Level 7 Extended Diploma in International Human Resource Management (QCF). The qualification number is 600/1948/7.
When UK Centres issue CAS (Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies) letters to international students, they should ensure that the qualification title they put on the CAS letter is exactly the same as the qualification title on the Ofqual Register of Regulated Qualifications. Also, the student should refer to this qualification when they apply for the student (Tier 4) visa.
ABP approved centres will receive additional support materials free of charge including;
- Detailed content of each unit
- Reading Lists
- Tutor support materials including sample assignment briefs complete with guidance for model answers (In development).
The colleges are NOT bound to following these materials and are able to either develop or purchase further resources from independent suppliers
Assessment is encouraged throughout the programme utilising variable and creative assessment tools with minimal reliance on formal examinations.
ABP does not specify the entry requirements of our qualifications but has confidence in centres to recruit students that have the potential to achieve the standards required of the qualification. We expect all centres to recruit with integrity and consistency to ensure fairness of access & ability to all students.
Centres should take appropriate steps to assess each applicant’s potential and make a professional judgement about their ability to successfully complete the programme of study and achieve the qualification. This assessment will need to take account of the support available to the learner within the centre during their programme of study.
Students do not need to progress sequentially through the levels. Therefore a candidate who has achieved a level 5 qualification may be able to achieve the academic rigour and complexity, required of Level 7 Diplomas accessed through ABP.
ABP does not specify that candidates must have an English Language qualification equivalent to IELTS 6.0-6.5. However many UK universities will require applications for their Masters and MBAs to have achieved an English language qualification at this level prior to commencing the Masters/MBA. Therefore, we would encourage all candidates wishing to progress to a UK university to be working towards an English language qualification equivalent to IELTS 6.0-6.5.
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Next Step
For non-accredited ABP centres: If you wish to get further information on how to offer this qualification please submit the Accreditation Application Form.
For current ABP centres: If you already run our courses and wish to provide additional qualifications please complete the Additional Qualification Form.
For Students: To find a centre which offers this course please use the search facility in the right hand column.