Diploma in Business (L5DB)
A Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) qualification equivalent to the second year of a UK honours degree in business, and the second stage of the NCC Education Business Degree pathway — recognised in England as a Higher Technical Qualification (HTQ) and approved for funding.
About this course
The Level 5 Diploma in Business (L5DB) builds upon the knowledge and skills developed during the NCC Education Level 4 Diploma in Business, introducing more advanced business concepts across economics, marketing, finance, leadership and management.
Learners explore contemporary topics including entrepreneurship, innovation and growth, raising finance, agile leadership, business ethics, and the impact of global policy on organisations. The course combines academic study with practical, career-focused learning to build the professional knowledge, analytical skills and confidence needed to succeed in today's global business environment.
Successful completion prepares students for progression to the final year of a UK honours degree, or for a wide range of career opportunities in international business.
Course content
- Start-up business, innovation and growth
- Raising finance capital: process and law
- Agile and responsive leadership
- Ethics in business
- Global business and the impact of policy
- Advanced economics, marketing, finance, leadership and management
Modules you may study
Can you apply?
The NCC Education Level 4 Diploma in Business (L4DB), or a local/international qualification agreed as equivalent with NCC Education in advance.
If a student's first language is not English, they need a valid IELTS score of 5.5 or above (or equivalent), or the free NCC Education English Placement Test via Accredited Partner Centres.
Where this can take you
Equips students with the knowledge, practical skills and professional confidence to progress into a wide range of business-related careers, preparing graduates for both employment and further university study. Graduates may move into entry-level and junior management roles across business operations, marketing, finance, administration and HR — including Business Administrator, Administrative Officer, Junior Project Coordinator, Marketing Assistant and HR Assistant — while building key employability skills in communication, teamwork, problem-solving, leadership and business analysis.
Course Facts
- Qualification
- NCC Education Level 5 Diploma
- Duration
- 1 year full-time
- Study Mode
- Full-time
- Campus
- London
- Start Dates
- September, January, May
- Awarding Body / Partner
- NCC Education
- Fees & Funding
- Tuition fees for UK & EU students with settled status for 2025/26 are £7,250. Fees may change in future years in line with government policy. Eligible home (UK resident) students may apply for funding through the Student Loans Company — contact WIC's Finance Team at sf@wic.ac.uk to check eligibility.
Student Support
Assessed through a variety of methods aligned with the learning outcomes, so students demonstrate both academic understanding and real-world business competence.
Waltham International College promotes active student involvement through representation in institutional meetings, surveys and feedback sessions — student representatives are elected each academic year, receive training and guidance on their role, hold regular meetings on feedback, academic matters, teaching quality and support services, and are encouraged to take part in wider institutional activities via incentives and development opportunities.
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