Level 4 Diploma in Business (L4DB)

The Level 4 Diploma in Business (RQF) (L4DB) 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 (RQF) (L5DB) or at a UK university, or work in one of the many areas of the business world.

Entry Requirements

For entry onto the NCC Education L4DB qualification students must have at least one of the following:

• NCC Education Level 3 International Foundation Diploma for Higher Education Studies (RQF) (L3IFDHES) or Level 3 Diploma in Business (RQF) (L3DB). or
• KCSE Grade C Plain and above or
• An international qualification which is deemed to be of a similar level to the NCC Education L3IFDHES or L3DB qualification. This shall be agreed with NCC Education in advance. or
• One ‘A’ Level or equivalent, or an appropriate School Leavers’ certificate deemed to be of a similar level or
• Academic and Vocational experience which is deemed suitable by NCC Education

Programme Modules:

Students will study the following eight core units:

• Essentials of Management .
• Fundamentals of Economics
• Communications for Business
• Understanding Business Organisations
• Business Mathematics
• Introduction to Finance
• eBusiness
• Principles of Marketing

Assessment

The programme is assessed by assignments and examination.

Intakes

Held two times in a year – January and July

Progression

Successful students may progress to the NCC Education Level 5 Diploma in Business