Level 5 Diploma in
Business (L5DB)

The NCC Education Level 5 Diploma in Business (L5DB) is the second year of the NCC Education degree journey and builds upon the knowledge gained during the NCC Education Level 4 Diploma in Business (L4DB), exposing students to greater detail and more advanced topics in a range of areas including economics, marketing, finance, and management.

Students will study a balance of academic and vocational subjects to provide the necessary knowledge and skills to play a significant role in business organizations.

Upon successful completion of the qualification, students will be able to apply to study at one of the many universities that recognize NCC Education qualifications or pursue a career in the business industry.

Students are required to complete six of the following eight units:

  • Business Economics– examines how an organization can achieve its objectives most efficiently through the application of microeconomic theory and the tools of analysis of decision science, such as statistics and quantitative methods. It demonstrates how economic analysis can be used in formulating business policies.
  • Advanced Business Mathematics – provides an understanding of how several statistical and mathematical techniques are applied in economic and business decision-making.
  • Marketing in Business – highlights the need for managers to view the role of marketing as critical to their organization. The crucial role of marketing in contributing to the success of organizations is emphasized.
  • Human Resources in Business – explores the dynamic role of human resource management policies and practices in contemporary organizations and their contribution to the goals of those organizations. It defines and critically examines the major philosophies, policies, procedures, and practices related to the management of human resources.
  • Understanding Consumer Behavior – provides an understanding of customer’s needs and the complexity of the decision-making process customers undertake in both consumer and industrial markets.
  • Principles of Business Operations – explores the operations management function and its basis in creating and sustaining effective and efficient operations that deliver the products or services in a manner that achieves the objectives of the organization. You will analyze this concerning cost, quality, flexibility, dependability, and speed.
  • Financial Management – builds on your knowledge of fundamental financial concepts in financial and management accounting by considering the applications of these topics in a business environment and by examining a set of more advanced issues.
  • Information Systems and Organizations – introduces the subject of information systems and technology in organizations, taking a broad management perspective. Students will gain an understanding of the current and future role of information systems in modern organizations, including an appreciation of the social, cultural, and political aspects that are important to the successful adoption of technology.

For entry onto the NCC Education L5DB qualification students must have at least one of the following:

  • NCC Education Level 4 Diploma in Business (L4DB).

OR

  • A local or international qualification that is deemed to be of a similar level to the NCC Education L4DB qualification. This must be agreed with NCC Education in advance.

A potential student whose first language is not English 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 recognized for acceptance into NCC Education programs. An affordable, personalized 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.

Upon successful completion of the qualification, students will be able to apply to study at one of the many universities that recognize NCC Education qualifications or pursue a career in the business industry.