Scotland Institute of Business and Finance
United-Kingdom
About the centre
The Scotland Institute of Business and Finance (SIBF) provides top-quality education and professional development for corporate professionals and financial institutions. Based in the UK, we offer a comprehensive range of qualifications from IGCSE to Master’s level, equipping students with practical skills to excel in today’s competitive world.
Our flexible learning options- online, blended, and on-campus, are designed by industry experts and incorporate the latest industry trends. We ensure accessibility and affordability while maintaining high academic standards. All learning materials meet OFQUAL standards and are recognised by awarding bodies, guaranteeing universal recognition. Graduates earn diploma qualifications that can be topped up to full degrees or MBAs at leading UK universities, providing clear pathways for academic and career progression.
At SIBF, we believe in accessible, high-quality education that fosters critical thinking, creativity, and lifelong learning. Our dynamic learning environment supports students in achieving their professional and personal aspirations. We are committed to excellence, integrity, diversity, collaboration, and innovation, ensuring our graduates are well-prepared to navigate the evolving global landscape.
Qualifications offered
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The NCC Education Level 3 International Foundation Diploma for Higher Education Studies (L3IFDHES) is an Ofqual regulated qualification. It is a pre-university qualification developed by UK academics to help you progress successfully to undergraduate study.
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The NCC Education Level 3 Diploma in Computing (L3DC) is an Ofqual-regulated qualfication. It is a general qualification that introduces the field of computing and equips students to show key transferable study skills, mathematical competency, and an understanding of the essential concepts of IT and practical computing skills.
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The NCC Education Level 4 Diploma in Computing (L4DC) is an Ofqual regulated qualification. The qualification makes up the first year of a Computing/ IT degree pathway. The qualification is equivalent to the first year of an IT degree in the UK university system.
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The Level 4 Diploma in Computing (with Business Management) (L4DC BM)) (previously the Level 4 Diploma in Business Information Technology (L4DBIT)) makes up the first year of the NCC Education degree journey. The qualification is equivalent to the first year of an IT degree in the UK university system.
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The NCC Education Level 5 Diploma in Computing (L5DC) is an Ofqual regulated qualification. The qualification (with specialisms) makes up the second year of the NCC Education degree journey and builds upon the knowledge gained during the NCC Education Level 4 Diploma in Computing (L4DC) or the NCC Education Level 4 Diploma in Computing with Business Management (L4DC BM), exposing students to greater detail and more advanced topics in a range of areas including database development, information systems analysis, network security and cryptography.
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The Level 5 Diploma in Computing (with Business Management) (L5DC BM) (previously the Level 5 Diploma in Business IT (L5DBIT)) makes up the second year of the NCC Education degree journey and builds upon the knowledge gained during the NCC Education Level 4 Diploma in Business Information Technology (L4DBIT).
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The Level 5 Diploma in Computing (with Cyber Security (L5DC CS) (previously Level 5 Diploma in Cyber Security (L5DCS)) makes up the second year of the NCC Education degree journey. This builds upon the knowledge gained during the Level 4 Diploma in Computing (L4DC).
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The NCC Education Level 5 Diploma in Computing (with Data Science) (L5DC DS) is an Ofqual regulated qualification. NCC Education Level 5 Diploma in Computing (with Data Science) (L5DC DS) makes up the second year of the NCC Education degree journey. This builds upon the knowledge gained during the Level 4 Diploma in Computing (L4DC).
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The BSc (Hons) Business Computing and Information Systems Top-up Degree is delivered online by NCC Education, validated and awarded by the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan). This programme has been designed to prepare students for employment in the IT sector.
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The BSc (Hons) Cyber Security and Networking top-up degree is delivered online by NCC Education and is a natural progression from our Level 5 Diploma in Computing with Cyber Security. This final year is awarded by the University of Central Lancashire (abbreviated UCLan).
The programme aims to equip graduates with the knowledge, technical and interpersonal skills necessary for taking part in the design, implementation, management and security of modern computer systems.
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The BEng (Hons) Software Engineering Top-Up degree is delivered online by Western International College Online (WINC) and provides progression from NCC Education Level 5 Diploma in Computing.
This final year top-up degree is awarded by the University of Bolton.
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The BSc (Hons) Business Management top-up degree is delivered online by Western International College Online (WINC) and provides progression from NCC Education Level 5 Diploma in Business. This final year top-up degree is awarded by the University of Bolton.
