LEVEL 4 DIPLOMA IN COMPUTING with
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
(L4DCBM)

UK Qualifications

These Qualifications are worldwide recognised (OFQUAL regulated awarding body), it bridges between academic and vocaltional.Graduants are fully equiped to succeed their IT or Business carreer or enter in Universities to further their education

OVERVIEW

    The Level 4 Diploma in Computing (with Business Management) is the first year of the NCC Education degree journey. The qualification is equivalent to the first year of a Business IT degree qualification in the UK university system.

    This course is designed to develop essential thinking and study skills in IT and Business through a balance of academic and vocational subjects. Students can contribute to the development of computer systems and networks, databases and websites in a business context, whilst also developing an awareness of business needs.

    The programme will allow students to enter the IT and Business professions with the necessary knowledge expected within the industry and will be able to apply these skills to a range of IT-related functions.

    ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

    For entry onto the L4DC BM course, students must have at least one of the following:
  • NCC Education Level 3 International Foundation Diploma for Higher Education Studies (L3IFDHES)
  • OR
  • NCC Education Level 3 Diploma in Computing (L3DC)
  • OR
  • NCC Education Level 3 Diploma in Business (L3DB) OR
  • A local or international qualification that is deemed to be of a similar level to the NCC Education L3IFDHES or L3DC/ L3DB. This shall be agreed with NCC Education in advanceOR
  • One A’ Level or equivalent, or an appropriate School Leavers’ certificate deemed to be of a similar level
  • Mature students, able to demonstrate over two years’ relevant work experience and have an ‘O’ Level/GCSE/iGCSE English and Maths or equivalent.

  • For candidates whose first language is not English:
  • IELTS 5.5 or equivalent.
  • OR
  • GCSE/iGCSE ‘O’ Level English 'C' '4’ or equivalent*
  • OR
  • Alternatively, students can take and pass the free NCC Education Higher English Placement Test, at one of our Accredited Partner Centres.

QUALIFICATION STRUCTURE

    Students must complete the 4 core units, 3 specialist units and 1 elective unit
    4 CORE UNITS
  • Computer Networks
  • Computer Systems
  • Databases
  • Front End Web Development


  • 3 MANDATORY SPECIALIST UNITS
  • eBusiness
  • Essentials of Management
  • Understanding Business Organisations


  • 1ELECTIVE UNIT - CHOOSE ONE
  • Algorithms and Mathematical Concepts for Computing
  • Designing and Developing Object- Oriented Computer Programmes
  • Software Engineering

    DELIVERY METHOD
    Accredited Partner Centre

    Duration
    Full-time: 1 year
    Part-time: 2-3 years

    8 Units

    120 Credits Diploma completed full-time in one academic year

    Assessment
    Through examination and coursework assignments

    Registration Dates
    Throughout the year

    Guided Learning Hours
    407 hours

    Total Qualification Time
    1200 hours