Diploma in Business (L4DB)
A Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) qualification equivalent to the first year of a bachelor's degree in the UK, and the first stage of the NCC Education Business Degree journey — recognised and approved for funding in England as a Higher Technical Qualification (HTQ).
About this course
The Level 4 Diploma in Business is a regulated qualification and the first stage of the NCC Education Business Degree journey, also recognised and approved for funding in England as a Higher Technical Qualification (HTQ).
Students explore the dynamic world of international business through a blend of academic knowledge and practical vocational learning, covering a wide range of business topics to build essential skills, industry insight and professional understanding for careers in business or progression to further study.
Successful students may progress to the NCC Level 5 Diploma in Business (equivalent to the second year of a UK degree), gain entry into the second year of many UK university degree programmes, or pursue a career in the global business industry.
Course content
- Leadership and entrepreneurship
- Project management
- Corporate responsibility and sustainable business
- Understanding business finance
- Organisational culture and collaboration
- Electives: business law, e-business, international business, or applying marketing
Modules you may study
Can you apply?
At least one of: NCC Education Level 3 International Foundation Diploma for Higher Education Studies (L3IFDHES), Level 3 Diploma in Business (L3DB) or Level 3 Diploma in Computing (L3DC); an international qualification agreed with NCC Education in advance as equivalent to L3IFDHES/L3DB; or one 'A' Level (or equivalent), or an appropriate School Leavers' certificate deemed equivalent.
If a student's first language is not English, they must also meet the English Language requirement: IELTS 5.5 or above (or the free NCC Education Higher English Placement Test via Accredited Partner Centres), or GCE 'O' Level English C6.
Mature applicants will be considered with over 2 years of relevant work experience and GCE 'O' Level/IGCSE English and Maths or equivalent.
Where this can take you
Progresses toward the Level 5 Diploma in Business, entry into the second year of many UK university degree programmes, or a career in the global business industry.
Course Facts
- Qualification
- NCC Education Level 4 Diploma
- Duration
- 1 year full-time
- Study Mode
- Full-time
- Campus
- London, Birmingham
- Start Dates
- January, June, September
- Awarding Body / Partner
- NCC Education
- Fees & Funding
- UK & EU students (with settled status): £7,250 for 2025/26. For eligible home (UK resident) students, this course is fully funded through the Student Loans Company — contact WIC's Finance Team at sf@wic.ac.uk to check eligibility.
Student Support
Assessment throughout the programme is designed to support student development and measure achievement effectively, using a variety of methods aligned with the learning outcomes so students can demonstrate and apply the knowledge, practical skills and professional behaviours gained on the course.
Waltham International College promotes student involvement through representation in institutional meetings, surveys and feedback sessions — student representatives are elected at the beginning of each academic year for every course, receive training and a clear description of their responsibilities, hold regular meetings, and represent the student body in institutional forums, with the College encouraging voluntary participation via incentives.
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