Level 4 - Diploma in Computing with Business Management (L4DC BM)

Level 4 – Diploma in Computing with Business Management (L4DC BM)

Programme Overview

The Level 4 Diploma in Computing (with Business Management) (L4DC BM)) makes up the first year of the NCC Education degree journey. The qualification is equivalent to the first year of an IT degree in the UK university system.

Who Should Choose This Programme?

Students will be given the opportunity to develop essential thinking and study skills in IT and business through a balance of academic and vocational subjects. They will be able to contribute to the development of computer systems and networks, databases and websites in a business context, whilst also developing an awareness of business needs. The qualification will allow them to understand and enter the IT and business profession with the necessary knowledge expected within the industry and the ability to apply the skills to a range of IT-related functions. On successful completion of the qualification students will be able to embark on NCC Education’s Level 5 Diploma in Computing with Business Management (L5DC BM), which is equivalent to the second year of a UK Bachelor’s degree, transfer to a university or pursue a career in the IT industry

Entry Requirements

For entry into the L4DBIT / L4DC BM qualification, students must have at least one of the following:

Holders of the NCC Education Level 3 International Foundation Diploma for Higher Education Studies (L3IFDHES).
Holders of the NCC Education Level 3 Diploma in Computing (L3DC) (RQF).
Holders of the NCC Education Level 3 Diploma in Business (L3DB) (RQF).
Holders of any local or international qualification deemed to be a similar level to either L3DC/L3DB or L3IFDHES. These are to be agreed in advance with NCC Education.
Holders of Three “S” passes at ‘A’ level or equivalent or an appropriate School Leaver’s certificate deemed to be of a similar level passed and approved by NCC Education.

For candidates whose first language is not English:

IELTS 5.5 or equivalent. OR

GCSE/IGCSE ‘O’ Level English ‘C’ ‘4’ or equivalent* OR

Alternatively, students can take and pass the free NCC Education Higher English Placement Test, at GISM.

Progression Opportunities

Students that complete the NCC Education Level 4 Diploma in Computing (with Business Management) (L4DC BM) can:
- Enroll onto either the NCC Education Level 5 Diploma in Computing (with Business Management) (L5DC BM) or the NCC Education Level 5 Diploma in Computing (with Cyber Security) (L5DC CS), equivalent to Year 2 of a UK bachelor’s degree.
- Or apply to Year 2 of a university degree programme.

Student Support at GISM

GISM provides comprehensive academic and personal support, including:

Study skills workshops
Assignment planning guidance
Presentation & communication skills
Academic writing & referencing support
Time management and critical thinking development

Certification

Official NCC Education (UK) Certificate
Results issued electronically after each assessment cycle
Certificates collected from GISM Campus

Fees

Fee Component	Course Fee
Registration	LKR 50,000
Course Fee	TBA (including UK Registration fee of BP 450)

Course Curriculum

Module Type	Module Name	Credits
Core Units (4)
Core	Computer Networks	20
Core	Computer Systems	20
Core	Databases	20
Core	Front End Web Development	20
Mandatory Specialist Units (3)
Specialist	eBusiness	20
Specialist	Essentials of Management	20
Specialist	Understanding Business Organizations	20
Elective Units (Choose 1)
Elective	Algorithms and Mathematical Concepts for Computing	20
Elective	Designing and Developing Object-Oriented Computer Programmes	20
Elective	Software Engineering	20
Total Modules: 8 (4 Core + 3 Specialist + 1 Elective)

How to Join ?

Fill an Enrolment Form and provide any supporting documents.
Sit for the selection interview.
Complete the enrolment by paying the registration fees.

For more information, get in touch with one of our student counselors.