The new qualifications have been developed to provide learners with the most current business knowledge and further develop their leadership skills across a variety of business disciplines.
NCC Education’s Level 4 Diploma in Business enables learners to explore different areas of business with the common theme of corporate responsibility & sustainability (CRS) running through the programme. This course will equip students with the skills to thrive in twenty-first-century businesses and lead sustainable practices.
NCC Education’s Level 5 Diploma in Business allows the student to further enhance their skills, which they have been nurturing throughout NCC Education’s business qualifications. Alongside acquiring leadership and entrepreneurial mindsets, this course has been developed with operations management skills running throughout the programme.
Both of NCC Education’s new business diplomas have been developed so the learner can explore different areas of business and express their creativity. As such, NCC Education have taken an assignments-based approach rather than examinations to effectively assess the learner’s knowledge and ability to apply their new skills. NCC Education Level 4 Diploma in Business and Level 5 Diploma in Business are assessed by 100% assignment.
Key Information
Level 4 Diploma in Business (V4.00)
- Total Qualification Time: 1200
- Guided Learning Hours: 526*
- Credit Value: 120
Level 5 Diploma in Business (V5.00)
- Total Qualification Time: 1200
- Guided Learning Hours: 455
- Credit Value: 120
*Values may vary dependent on unit combination selected.
Course Units Overview
The Level 4 Diploma in Business includes the following units:
Core:
- Leadership & Entrepreneurship
- Project Management
- Corporate Responsibility within Sustainable Business
- Understanding Business Finance
- Organisational Culture & Collaboration
Elective
- Business Law
- Expert eBusiness
- Applying Marketing
- International Business
The Level 5 Diploma in Business includes the following units:
Core:
- Start-up Business
- Innovation & Growth
- Raising Finance Capital: Process & Law
- Agile and Responsive Leadership
- Ethics in Business
- Global Business: The Impact of Policy
Entry Requirements
To enrol for the Level 4 Diploma in Business, participants are advised to have:
- One ‘A’ Level or equivalent, or an appropriate School Leavers’ certificate deemed to be of a similar level
OR
- Achieved a minimum grade of pass in the NCC Education Level 3 Diploma in Business, Extended Diploma in Business or equivalent qualification.
OR
- Achieved a minimum grade of pass in the NCC Education Level 3 International Foundation Diploma for Higher Education Studies.
The NCC Education Level 4 Diploma in Business syllabus and assessment are suitable for candidates aged 18 and above.
It is expected that candidates who are non-native English speakers can cope with the demands of preparing for and taking the NCC Education
Level 4 Diploma in Business qualification assessment in English. Therefore, it is required that learners have achieved IELTS 5.5 or equivalent. Alternatively, take the free NCC Education Higher English Placement Test, which is administered by our Accredited Partner Centres.
Mature applicants will be considered for entry if they can demonstrate over 2 years of relevant work experience; AND Have GCE ‘O’ Level / IGCSE English and Maths or equivalent.
OR
The Oxford Test of English is recognised for acceptance onto NCC Education programmes. An affordable, personalised test that fits you – it’s 100% online, Flexible, fast, and available at Approved Test Centres across the globe. Plus, it’s the only language proficiency test certified by the University of Oxford.
To enrol for the Level 5 Diploma in Business, participants are advised to have:
- NCC Education Level 4 Diploma in Business (L4DB).
OR
- A local or international qualification which is deemed to be of a similar level to the NCC Education Level 4 Diploma in Business qualification. This must be agreed with NCC Education in advance.
If a potential student whose first language is not English, they will need to obtain a valid score of 5.5 or above in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) examination or equivalent. Alternatively, take the free NCC Education English Placement Test, which is administered by our Accredited Partner Centres.
OR
- The Oxford Test of English is recognised for acceptance onto NCC Education programmes. An affordable, personalised test that fits you – it’s 100% online, flexible, fast, and available at Approved Test Centres across the globe. Plus, it’s the only language proficiency test certified by the University of Oxford.
To Enrol:
Registration is available during our current cycles.
Please reach out to your designated Business Development Manager for more information and to secure your place in the programme.
First available assessment cycle/ registration cycle for the new specification for the Level 4 and Level 5 Diplomas in business is Summer 2026
The final deadline to enrol learners onto the legacy specification will be 29th May 2026
