Diploma in Business (L5)

Course Overview
Course Details
Why Choose This Course?
Course Modules
Entry Requirements

Course Overview

The NCC Level 5 Diploma in Business is a valuable diploma in business which enables students to advance their business knowledge and understanding.

The Level 5 Diploma provides opportunity for learners to further expand their leadership and entrepreneurial outlook with a specific focus on operational management running through every unit.

By completing the Level 5 Diploma in business qualification, students will enhance their skills to thrive in a professional environment. The course enhances students’ specialist business knowledge and understanding and prepares learners for a range of higher education courses and job roles related to the business sector.

Achieving the Level 5 Diploma in Business, with a minimum grade of pass, can provide progression on to NCC Educations Level 6 Diploma in Business Strategy and Management alongside other qualifications at the same level.

Regulated by Ofqual under the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF)
Suitable for students aged 18 and above
Equivalent to the second year of a UK undergraduate degree.

Upon successful completion, students can apply to a wide range of universities in the UK and worldwide that recognise NCC Education qualifications. Students may be eligible to apply for direct entry to the final year (Year 3) of a related Bachelor’s degree in Business or Management for entry with Advanced Standing.

Programme Title	Diploma in Business (L5)
Awarding Body	NCC Education
Level	5
Duration	One Year
Intake	September \| January \| April
Mode of Study	Full-time
Campuses	London \| Manchester
Tuition Fees	£6,500

Course Modules

To achieve the Level 5 Diploma in Business Management, students are required to complete 120 credits (typically consisting of 6 units selected from the modules listed below).

All units are assessed through coursework assignments, enabling students to demonstrate their understanding through practical application and analysis.

Module	Credits	Learning Outcomes
1. Start Up Business	20	Evaluate the characteristics and challenges of start-up businesses Analyse the strategic planning process for launching a start-up Evaluate how organisational context and sector-specific factors influence strategic and operational decision-making Apply business planning and continuity tools to develop and implement operational strategies Analyse the role of effective communication in the development and growth of start-up businesses
2. Innovation and Growth	20	Evaluate the principles and drivers of innovation Analyse strategies for growth and scalability Evaluate approaches to identifying, planning and managing change Manage continuous improvement and lead organisational change Examine and facilitate continuous improvement
3. Raising Finance Capital: Process and Law	20	Explain how businesses raise financial capital Explain equity finance Describe the requirements and process of debt finance Explain hybrid finance Understand the legal framework for raising finance Describe the due diligence process Explain corporate governance and raising capital Understand the risks and regulations associated with raising capital Explain the international considerations involved in raising capital Describe exit strategies for investors
4. Agile and Responsive Leadership	20	Assess the importance and value of agile management in addressing modern business challenges Explore the different tools and techniques used within an agile management approach Analyse the role of lean practices in agile management Examine the importance and application of agile project management in building effective teams and delivering successful projects Analyse the principles of people management Demonstrate responsive leadership and management
5. Ethics in Business	20	Analyse the importance of business ethics Analyse stakeholder relationships, social responsibility and corporate governance Analyse the ethical and social responsibility aspects of sustainability Analyse emerging business ethics issues and ethical decision-making
6. Global Business: The Impact of Policy	20	Analyse current trends in the global marketplace and their impact on international business Assess the impact of laws, regulations and policies on international trade Explore economic theories and their influence on politics and international trade Evaluate the global marketplace in terms of quality standards, corporate social responsibility (CSR), ethics, opportunities and challenges Assess the risks organisations must navigate when entering international trade agreements Evaluate the economic measures countries can impose to regulate international trade Analyse the considerations and actions managers must take to maximise international business opportunities while complying with relevant laws and regulations

Diploma in Business (L5) - Entry Requirements

NCC Education Level 4 Diploma in Business

Local or international qualification deemed to be equal to the NCC Level 4. This must be agreed with NCC in advance

For students for whom English is not their first language:

IELTS 5.5 or above

NCC English Placement Test

Oxford Test of English

Applicants with other qualifications and/or experience will be considered on an individual basis.

Assessment and Grading

Each of the modules in the L5 Diploma in Business is assessed through the completion of assignment based work.

Assessment cycles take place in Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter. Students will be provided with a timetable of assessment for their programme.

All assessments are carried out in English.

All assessments are intended to allow candidates to demonstrate that they have met the relevant learning outcomes.

Each module is awarded a mark of either pass, merit or distinction for successful candidates. A Pass is awarded for a mark of between 40 and 59. A Merit is awarded for a mark of between 60 and 69 and a Distinction is awarded for a mark of 70 and above. Candidates who obtain an overall unit mark of below 40 are classed as a fail in the unit/module and may undertake a resit. A final qualification mark will be awarded upon successful completion of all units. This is calculated by finding the average mark of all units that make up the qualification.

About NCC

NCC Education is a UK Awarding Body, active in the UK and internationally, with centres in over 40 countries. NCC Education develops qualifications regulated and quality assured by Ofqual (ofqual.gov.uk) in England. NCC strives to employ the latest technologies for learning, assessment and support.