Programme Overview

The NCC Education Level 5 Diploma in Business (L5DB) builds on the foundation of the Level 4 Diploma in Business (L4DB), taking students deeper into advanced business concepts and practices.

This programme introduces key areas such as entrepreneurship and start-up strategy, innovation and growth, raising finance and capital law, agile leadership, business ethics, and global policy impacts. Blending academic theory with real-world application, it equips students with the skills to thrive in today’s dynamic business environment.

Who Should Choose This Programme?

This qualification is designed to prepare learners for the next stage of their academic or professional journey and the qualification offers flexibility and global recognition.

On completion, students can Progress to the final year of a UK honours degree at one of many universities that recognise NCC Education qualifications, Enter the third year of selected international degree programmes or launch or advance a career in the global business industry.

Entry Requirements

Academic Requirements

For entry onto the NCC Education Level 5 Diploma in Business qualification students must have at least one of the following:

• NCC Education Level 4 Diploma in Business (L4DB). OR

• A local or international qualification which is deemed to be of a similar level to the NCC Education Level 4 Diploma in Business qualification. This must be agreed with NCC Education in advance.

English Language Requirements

If a potential student whose first language is not English, they will need to obtain a valid score of 5.5 or above in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) examination or equivalent.

• Alternatively, take the free NCC Education English Placement Test, which is administered by GISM. OR
• The Oxford Test of English is recognised for acceptance onto NCC Education programmes. An affordable, personalized test that fits you – it’s 100% online, flexible, fast, and available at Approved Test Centres across the globe. Plus, it’s the only language proficiency test certified by the University of Oxford.