The International Diploma in Business (IDB) is a one-year, full-time program equivalent to the first year of a UK bachelor's degree. It provides a broad introduction to business through eight modules covering topics like management, economics, marketing, and finance. Successful students can continue their studies in the International Advanced Diploma in Business program or the second year of some UK university programs. The IDB is assessed through exams for some modules and assignments for others, and the diploma is awarded after passing all eight modules within three years.

1. DIPLOMA
International Diploma in Business
Equivalent to year 1 of a 3 year UK honours degree | HE Level C (Certificate), National
Qualifications Framework (NQF) Level: 4
Overview • Business Communication - a general introduction to
The International Diploma in Business (IDB) is the first year of interpersonal communication skills for professionals, includng
the NCC Education Business Degree Journey. The programme the provision of the necessary communication skills to enable
gives students a broad introduction to the many different students to interpret business documents.
aspects of business in the international environment. During • Organisational and Business Structures - introduces the
the teaching of the programme, students will be exposed to objectives, roles, functions and various forms of business
academic and vocational subjects in order to provide them organisation as they adapt to a dynamic and changing
with the necessary balance of knowledge and skills required to environment.
play a role in business organisations.
• Principles of Quantitative Methods - covers appropriate
On successful completion of the programme, students will be mathematical formulae and techniques to support the
able to continue study on the NCC Education International learning of business students. Students will also be taught to
Advanced Diploma in Business (IADB).
present and analyse business data.
Entry Requirements • Introduction to Finance - introduces the basic
• At least one ‘A’ Level pass or an appropriate School Leaver’s concepts and techniques of business accounting. It considers
Certificate. the role of accounting in recording and reporting financial
• Vocational experience which is deemed suitable by NCC performance (financial accounting) and its role in providing
Education. information to decision-makers (management accounting).
Applicants who are not NCC Education graduates and whose
• eBusiness - explores a wide range of applications for
first language is not English will need:
eCommerce and the use of these in solving business
• IELTS 6 or equivalent
problems. Students will learn about state-of-the-art
Programme Structure technologies and their major impact on the business world.
The programme is made up of eight 15-credit modules, each of • Marketing - examines the role and value of marketing in
which requires an average of 150 hours of study, around 40 of today’s increasingly competitive and dynamic environment.
which are based in the classroom. In normal full-time delivery, Students practise marketing principles in order to analyse,
the programme is delivered in two 15-week semesters plan, implement and control policies to achieve marketing
(12 teaching weeks) in which four modules are studied. This and corporate objectives in both profit and non-profit
model can be adapted in a number of ways for delivery to full- organisations.
and part-time students.
• Essentials of Management - covers the principles and
functions of management. Students are taught the key
elements in planning and decision-making and the
significance of different controls required in an organisation.
• Fundamentals of Economics - covers fundamental economic
theories, concepts and policies which are applied in
decision-making in a business environment. Students gain an
understanding of the general economic environment and its
effect upon business organisations and their markets.
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2. DIPLOMA
Assessment Progression
Assessments for all modules will be offered in two assessment The qualification allows entry to either the International
cycles each year (June and December). Advanced Diploma in Business (IADB), equivalent to year 2 of
The following modules are assessed by examination: a typical UK honours degree, or the second year of many UK
• Essentials of Management university programmes of study. Details of these can be found
• Fundamentals of Economics in the NCC Education University Articulations document and
• Business Communication on the NCC Education website.
• Principles of Quantitative Methods
• Introduction to Finance
Further Information
The following modules are assessed by assignment: More detailed programme information is available from your
• Organisational and Business Structures Accredited Partner Centre.
• eBusiness
• Marketing © NCC Education 2010/11, all rights reserved.
The information in this factsheet is correct at the time of
Award Conditions
publication. However, NCC Education reserves the right to
The NCC Education International Diploma in Business (IDB) make alterations to the programme at any time.
will be awarded when all eight modules have been passed (i.e.
each module has a grade of ‘Pass’ or better) within the three-
year eligibility period. A module is passed when an overall
module mark of 40% or more is attained. Where a student
needs to resit a module, he/she must do so within the three-
year eligibility period of the programme. Full-Time Classroom
Based
Duration
One year full-time
Delivery Method
Face-to-face.
Accreditation Status
NCC Education is accredited to award the International
Diploma in Business (IDB) by Ofqual (Office of the
Qualifications and Examinations Regulator) in England. Ofqual
Qualification reference number 100/6396/1.
To learn more about NCC Education, its programmes, affiliations and partnerships,
please visit the NCC Education website www.nccedu.com
For programme enquiries, please contact your Accredited Partner Centre
MKT_05_IDB Programme Sheet