Companies now seek business professionals who recognise the importance of IT to business performance and are comfortable using a range of IT applications.
ABE has developed a revised QCA accredited programme in Business Information Systems (BIS), leading to awards at Diploma Levels 3, 5 and 6. The programme introduces students to the use of information technology in modern business operations and explores topics such as systems, programming and networks.
Holders of the revised Business Information Systems qualifications will have a firm grounding in key IT and business skills that will enable them to build bridges between technology and business management.
| Qualification Title | Type | Ofqual No. |
| ABE Level 3 Certificate in Business Information Systems | NQF | (500/3834/5) |
| ABE Level 5 Diploma in Business Information Systems | NQF | (500/3572/1) |
| ABE Level 6 Advanced Diploma in Business Information Systems | NQF | (500/3579/4) |
Click on the qualification title in the above table for a list of the subjects and syllabuses.
*** IMPORTANT NOTICE ***
The BIS programme will be replaced by the Management of Information Systems (MIS) Pathway of the Business Management (BM) programme after June 2011. Friday 4th March 2011 will be the LAST DATE ABE will accept NEW STUDENT ENROLMENTS for the Certificate, Diploma and Advanced Diploma in the Business Information Systems programme. Any registration applications for the BIS programme received after this date will be registered on the new MIS programme. Click here for more information on the BIS to MIS transition.