Oxford College of Business

Colombo 07

Centre details

100 Thurstan Road Colombo 07 Sri Lanka

Study areas
Business Management
Business Management & Marketing
Liyanage Don Sahan Sineth Wickramasinghe
As I wanted to enhance my career opportunities and knowledge, I joined the ABE programme which was practical, high quality, and had a flexible learning opportunity while working full-time.

Liyanage Don Sahan Sineth Wickramasinghe

Top Paper Award in Digital Marketing Strategy, studied at Oxford College of Business
Read the full story

Available qualifications

Qualification number
603/1571/4
Number of units
4
Guided learning hours
300
Credits
60

The shorter Foundation Diploma provides a good general grounding in core aspects of business.  It will also give you the tools to develop yourself in a way that will support your long term career progression.  

It is designed for those who wish to further their career or progress quickly onto the next ABE Level and then go onto employment.  If you wish to progress to a university degree, the 8 Unit - 120 credit - Diploma is likely to provide more favourable progression options in the long term.

This qualification is at the same level of difficulty as year one of a Bachelors degree.

Qualification number
603/1572/6
Number of units
8
Guided learning hours
600
Credits
120

This qualification gives you a thorough grounding in Business Management and is a great a springboard for progressing to higher levels of academic study. It is at the same level of difficulty as year one of a Bachelors degree.

For a full overview download the qualification specification: 

L4 Dip in BM_QualSpec_v3.3

Qualification number
603/1574/X
Number of units
8
Guided learning hours
600
Credits
120

This qualification provides a thorough grounding in the core principles of marketing and business management.  You will also gain an understanding of the conditions which shape and form business strategy.  Along-side this you will learn the skills you need to develop and market yourself to enhance your lifelong career prospects.

This qualification is at the same level of difficulty as year one of a Bachelors degree.

/sites/default/files/2023-11/L4%20Dip%20in%20BM%20and%20Marketing_Qual%20spec_v3.3_Final%28use%20from%20July%202023%29.pdf

Qualification number
603/1596/9
Number of units
6
Guided learning hours
420
Credits
120

This qualification will develop a strategic understanding of business management principles and practical application.  It is at the same level of difficulty as year two of a Bachelors degree.  

All units are supported by a study guide which is free to download from the ABE Portal.

For a full overview download the qualification specification:

In addition to compulsory units please choose any two from the 'Other units' list

Qualification number
603/1598/2
Number of units
6
Guided learning hours
420
Credits
120

This qualification aims to help you develop a strong understanding of contemporary business management strategy together with the knowledge required of a highly skilled marketing professional.

It is at the same level of difficulty as the second year of a Bachelors degree.

In addition to compulsory units please choose any two from the 'Other units' list

Qualification number
603/1600/7
Number of units
6
Guided learning hours
300
Credits
120

This qualification aims to develop the theoretical knowledge and strategic skillset you need to excel in a leadership role. It is at the same level of difficulty as the final year of a Bachelors degree.

All units in this qualification are supported by a study guide which is free to download from the ABE Portal.

For a detailed overview (including learning outcomes by unit) download the qualification specification:

In addition to compulsory units please choose any two from the 'Other units' list

Qualification number
603/1602/0
Number of units
6
Guided learning hours
300
Credits
120

This qualification aims to help you develop a critical strategic understanding of contemporary management issues and develop your skill set as a senior marketing professional.  You will develop the strategic and managerial skill set to excel in a leadership role and be able to offer strong expertise in the field of marketing.  It is at the same level of difficulty as the final year of a Bachelors degree.

There are 4 compulsory units plus any 2 from the "Other units" list.