
Diploma in Computing (with Business Management)
Overview
The NCC Education Level 4 Diploma in Computing offers students two specialist pathways designed to suit each student’s preference and support progression into relevant occupational areas or on to further study. Therefore, helping to meet the needs of students, as well as the local skills and training needs. The qualification will allow students to understand and enter the computing profession with the necessary knowledge expected within the industry and the ability to apply the skills to a range of computing-related functions.
Entry Requirements
If a potential student’s first language is not English, they must also reach the
English Language requirements of either:
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS) minimum score of 5.5Assessment through examination and coursework assignments
- GCE ‘O’ Level English C6
Mature applicants will be considered for entry if they are able to demonstrate over two years of relevant work experience, AND have a GCE ‘O’ Level / IGCSE English and Maths or equivalent.
Table 1 | Level 4 Diploma in Computing | Level 4 Diploma in Computing (with Business Management) | |
Qualifications | NCC Education Level 3 International Foundation Diploma for Higher Education Studies (L3IFDHES) | ||
accepted | |||
NCC Education Level 3 Diploma in Computing (L3DC) | |||
for entry on | |||
to the | NCC Education Level 3 Diploma in Business (L3DB) can progress on to Level 4 Diploma in Computing (with Business Management) | ||
pathways | |||
An international qualification that is deemed to be of a similar level to the NCC Education L3IFDHES. This shall be agreed with NCC Education in advance | |||
One GCE ‘A’ Level or equivalent, or an appropriate School Leavers’ certificate deemed to be of a similar level | |||
Qualification Structure
All candidates must pass the following FIVE core units in addition to the 3 indicated for the specific pathways.
Level 4 Diploma in | Level 4 Diploma in Computing | Level 4 Diploma in Computing |
Computing (L4DC) | (with Business Management) | |
Pathways | ||
Core Units | • Skills for Computing | |
• Computer Networks | ||
• Computer Systems | ||
• Designing and Developing a Website | ||
• Databases | ||
Specialist Units | • Designing and Developing Object-Oriented Computer programs | • eBusiness |
(Mandatory) | • Essentials of Management | |
• Software Development Techniques | • Understanding Business Organisations | |
• Office Solutions Development | ||
WHAT’S NEXT?
Students who have successfully completed the following programmes (which are equivalent to the second year of a UK Bachelor’s degree) can progress as follows:
NCC Education Level 4 Diploma in Computing can progress on to:
- Level 5 Diploma in Computing
- Level 5 Diploma in Computing (with Business Management)
- Level 5 Diploma in Computing (with Cyber Security)
NCC Education Level 4 Diploma in Computing (with Business Management) can progress on to:
- Level 5 Diploma in Computing (with Business Management)
- Level 5 Diploma in Computing (with Cyber Security)
NCC Education has recognition with over 70 universities in the UK, Ireland, Canada, USA and Australia, for students who want to complete their degree overseas at an international university campus.
These provide university progression routes enabling students to further their study and career choices.
Delivery Method: In-class and Live Online
Duration: Full-time: 1 year
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