Advanced Business Diploma

Triple Accreditation. Global Respect. Seamless EU–USA Connection.

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Delivery Method

100% Online

Tuition Fee

3,200 EUR payable in a few modes

Scholarships

Part-time financial support is available.

Accreditation

French – USA. Worldwide recognised degree

Duration

6 months

Why study Advances Business Diploma?

At the Alfred Ford School of Management, we believe leadership is about creating positive impact beyond just business success. Our program shapes conscious leaders and entrepreneurs who integrate purpose with profit. Whether you’re changing careers, advancing in your organization, or launching your own venture, we provide practical tools, personalized guidance, and a values-driven education designed to prepare you to lead responsibly and innovate boldly in today’s complex world.

Fast-track your career: Earn a diploma in just 6 months by completing 1/3 of an MBA — a unique, accelerated opportunity.

Seamless MBA continuation: Keep your momentum going with AFSM’s online MBA after ABD.

Global opportunities: ABD graduates can transfer to the USA (SWOSU) to complete their MBA under special conditions.

Tailor your learning: Pick the modules that matter most to you and shape your qualification your way.

Try before you commit: Experience a portion of the MBA before deciding to continue

High potential, low investment: Step into a program designed for maximum return on time, money, and effort.

Because success is not a gamble — you want a program that proves itself through its graduates.

Because your time matters. Your money matters. Your values matter. Your future matters.

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Less than 10% of advanced diploma programs worldwide guarantee a seamless pathway to a U.S. STEM MBA, especially offering both online and on‑campus options. This confirms how rare such direct progression is.

Where Could the Advanced Business Diploma Take You?

At the Alfred Ford School of Management, we believe leadership is about creating positive impact beyond just business success. Our program shapes conscious leaders and entrepreneurs who integrate purpose with profit. Whether you’re changing careers, advancing in your organization, or launching your own venture, we provide practical tools, personalized guidance, and a values-driven education designed to prepare you to lead responsibly and innovate boldly in today’s complex world.

ABD: Complete 3 Modules of Your Preference

To receive the Advanced Business Diploma (ABD), students must complete 3 AFSM modules: two from the Core group and one from the Elective group.

MANAGING HUMAN CAPITAL (core)
Exploring critical understanding of current and emerging practices in the managing of human capital in organizations.
MARKETING MANAGEMENT (core)
Providing the skills required to carry out a full situation analysis and developing appropriate marketing plans.
MANAGING OPERATIONS (core)
Developing the thinking regarding the manner by which organisations can gain competitive advantage from managing their operations in an innovative and strategic way.
FINANCIAL OPERATIONS (core)
Learning the financial tools needed to make good business decisions and linking corporate finance to other aspects of corporate strategy.

CONSCIOUS LEADERSHIP (elective)
Learning the process of influencing others about what needs to be done and how to accomplish shared goals for the benefit of all.
ENTREPRENEURSHIP (elective)
Developing an awareness of academic theories, frameworks, managerial models and techniques that contribute to business strategic planning.
PROJECT MANAGEMENT (elective)

Critical examining the selective application of project management-specific knowledge and other knowledge to the planning and execution of projects.

Career Support
Your Personalized Path Forward

We provide flexible learning resources, tailored academic support, and personalized career consultations to help you clarify goals and navigate next steps with confidence. Whether pursuing an MBA at AFSM, studying in the USA, or entering the workforce, our dedicated support during and after the ABD ensures success in advancing your current role, pivoting to a new field, or exploring global education and career opportunities.

“Doing this globally-minded program I have achieved my goal of becoming the president of a healthcare organization, where I am now able to influence and innovate in an industry that is in dire need of safer and more effective care provision.”

Beth Rumack, USA, 2023

91%

of AFSM graduates said the program completely met their expectations!
Source: AFSM Graduate Survey, responses collected up to June 2025.

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values-driven curriculum, combining business acumen with conscious leadership principles.

Selected Faculty Members

Our faculty are experts from top global universities, combining academic excellence with practical experience to deliver cutting-edge insights.

Avelo Roy

Managing Director & Startup Mentor at Kolkata Ventures

Dario Knez

DBA (c) PPA, Paris, France

Ace V. Simpson

PhD, University of Technology Sydney, Australia

Kumari Sherreitt

Ph.D., Indiana Institute of Technology, USA

Indranil Roy

DBA (c) Institut Pour L’Expertise, France

START YOUR APPLICATION PROCESS NOW!

Ready to start your journey? Connect with our Admissions Team today to explore how the Alfred Ford School of Management can help you lead with purpose and impact.

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Alfred Ford School of Management, Petite Somme 10, 6940 Septon-Durbuy, Belgium
E-mail: admission@aford.be | Phone: +32 456 72 41 13