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Level 4 Diploma in Business (L4DB - Legacy)
The NCC Education Level 4 Diploma in Business (L4DB) is a regulated qualification. It makes up the first year of the NCC Education Business Degree journey. The qualification is equivalent to the first year of a business degree in the UK university system. Students will be introduced to the many different aspects of international business in today’s world. Embarking on the qualification they will be exposed to both academic and vocational aspects of a wide range of subjects, enabling them to gain the necessary knowledge and skills vital for a career in business or further studies. On successful completion of the qualification students will be able to continue their studies on the NCC Education Level 5 Diploma in Business (L5DB) or at a UK university, or work in one of the many areas of the business world.
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[NEW] Level 4 Diploma in Business (L4DB New) - delivered by Informatics Thames College
The New Level 4 Diploma in Business is a regulated qualification and the first stage of the NCC Education Business Degree journey. It is also recognised and approved for funding in England as a Higher Technical Qualification (HTQ). Equivalent to the first year of a UK business degree, this programme provides a strong academic and practical foundation in core business principles, preparing students for further study or entry into the global business industry.
Level 5 Diploma in Business (L5DB - New)
The New Level 5 Diploma in Business is a regulated qualification and the second stage of the NCC Education Business Degree journey. Equivalent to the second year of a UK business degree, this programme builds on Level 4 and explores advanced topics such as entrepreneurship, innovation and growth, raising finance, agile leadership, business ethics, and global policy impacts. It provides a strong academic and practical framework, preparing students for progression to the final year of a UK honours degree or a successful career in global business.
Compare programmes at a glance.
| PROGRAMME | CODE | LEVEL | DURATION | AWARDED BY | FEES | NEXT STEP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 4 Diploma in Business (L4DB - Legacy) | level-4-diploma-in-business-l4db | Diploma | 6 months ~ 12 months | NCC Education | Contact us | Level 5 diploma |
| [NEW] Level 4 Diploma in Business (L4DB New) - delivered by Informatics Thames College | level-4-diploma-in-business-l4db-new | Flexible level | Flexible | Quill Learning | Contact us | Level 5 diploma |
| Level 5 Diploma in Business (L5DB - New) | level-5-diploma-in-business | Flexible level | Flexible | Quill Learning | Contact us | UK top-up degree |
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