Third St and Chitepo, Harare, Zimbabwe
Business, Hospitality & Travel

ABMA Business Management Diploma Level 5

Business Management and Administration Qualification with international standards Level 5 Diploma.

Programme overview

About this course

Do you want to increase your chances for promotion, or get a better job?

Do you want sharpen your knowledge of the modern business environment?

Who will issue your certificate?

The Association of Business Managers and Administrators (ABMA) is an internationally recognised tertiary qualifications body which provides a wide range of programmes. ABMA courses are designed to ensure that their programmes are work related and relevant to the needs of industry.

ABMA qualifications are recognised by many international universities and in certain cases can lead to exemptions from the first two years of a Bachelors Degree. If you are looking for a work related qualification that will position you favourably in the job market, or a qualification that can provide you with degree exemptions, then enrol with ABMA through Speciss College.

Entry requirements for this course

You should have two 'A' Level passes at Grade A-D and four 'O' Levels including English and Maths at Grade A-C. Alternatively, you can use the ABMA Business Management Level 4 Diploma as entry into the Level 5 Diploma.

Bring certified copies of your certificates when you come to Speciss College to register as a student

What you will learn

The 5 units of the ABMA Business Management Diploma Level 5 syllabus are:

  • Business Strategy and Planning
  • Change Leadership
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Strategic Decision Making
  • International Business

You can see the syllabus in detail on the ABMA website www.abma.uk.com

What exams will you write?

Exams are held in March, June, September and December each year. You will register for the examinations with the Examinations Officer at Speciss College. Please talk to the Exams Officer to find out when exam fees are due.

In addition to registering with Speciss College, you must also register as a student with ABMA through the Examinations Officer at Speciss College. Please obtain the membership forms from your Director of Studies.

When and where are the classes and what are the fees?

Lessons are offered at different times on different campuses, with some lessons being held during the day, and others in the evening or at weekends. Often the same course can be studied at a variety of different times, so you can choose the one which is more convenient to you.

You’ll get your personal timetable when you register at Speciss College.

Please note that the Chitepo Campus Business School offers a discount to students who register for more than one subject.

What about books and stationery?

You’ll need to bring your own notebooks and writing materials to your classes. For your convenience, we have a range of stationery items at the Speciss bookshops. The list of prescribed and recommended books is available on the ABMA website. We strongly urge you to buy a copy of the prescribed texts.

Similar courses you should consider at Speciss

Similar courses which you can study at Speciss College include banking, management, marketing, accounting, finance, administration, purchasing, sales and human resources.
What you need to know

Course information

Certification

After successfully completing the programme, you will receive the applicable recognised qualification offered through Speciss College.

Entry requirements

Entry requirements vary by programme level. Contact admissions for an assessment of your qualifications.

Examinations and learning resources

Examination dates, applicable fees, prescribed books and stationery requirements are confirmed for each intake by the College.

Lesson times

Study mode: Varies by campus and intake

Duration: Confirm with admissions

Course codes
Harare (Chitepo) Campus CABB5 Bulawayo Campus BABML5
Current and upcoming study opportunities

Available intakes

2 intakes
FULL TIME Course in progress

SPECISS BULAWAYO CAMPUS

Starts1 June 2026 Ends30 November 2026 Registration opened 1 May 2026
CHARGED PER SUBJECT
AFTERNOON Course in progress

SPECISS CHITEPO CAMPUS

Starts6 July 2026 Ends30 November 2026 Registration opened 1 June 2026
CHARGED PER SUBJECT