Level 7 Diploma in Business Management

Program Overview

The NCC Education Level 7 Diploma in Business Management provides postgraduate-level business education, equipping students with key management principles, problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills. The program covers a range of modules, including international marketing, corporate finance, and entrepreneurship, preparing graduates for diverse career paths in business and management. The program is internally assessed and externally verified, with a combination of face-to-face and remote learning options.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The NCC Education Level 7 Diploma in Business Management (L7DBM) is a postgraduate-level program worth 120 credits. It is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of business and management principles, equipping them with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in today's dynamic business environment. The program is curated at a master’s degree level and is acknowledged globally by higher education institutes and employers.

Objectives:

The program aims to:

• Develop students' understanding of key business and management concepts.
• Enhance students' analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Foster students' leadership, communication, and teamwork abilities.
• Prepare students for a successful career in business and management.

Outline:

Structure:

The L7DBM program consists of 6 modules chosen from a selection of 8. Students can either specialize in one unit and earn a postgraduate level unit certificate or study 6 mapped units in exchange for the Level 7 Diploma Business Management.

Course Schedule:

• International Marketing Strategy: This module examines the challenges and opportunities of marketing in a globalized world, focusing on topics such as market research, international branding, and global distribution strategies.
• Corporate Finance and Decision Making: This module provides a comprehensive overview of corporate finance, covering topics such as financial statement analysis, investment appraisal, and risk management.
• Leadership, People and Change: This module explores the principles of leadership and change management, focusing on topics such as organizational culture, leadership styles, and change implementation.
• Digital Marketing and Communications: This module examines the latest trends in digital marketing, covering topics such as social media marketing, search engine optimization, and content marketing.
• Entrepreneurship and Innovation: This module explores the process of starting and growing a business, covering topics such as business planning, market analysis, and funding strategies.
• Strategic Management: This module provides a framework for understanding and developing strategic plans, covering topics such as competitive analysis, strategic analysis, and implementation strategies.
• Project Management: This module examines the principles and practices of project management, covering topics such as project planning, risk management, and project execution.

Assessment:

Methods:

The L7DBM program is internally assessed and externally verified by NCC Education. Assessment is primarily through assignments, which are designed to evaluate students' overall learning outcomes and their ability to demonstrate their knowledge and skills in practical situations.

Criteria:

Assignments are assessed based on:

• Understanding of key concepts and theories.
• Application of knowledge to real-world scenarios.
• Critical analysis and evaluation of information.
• Communication skills, including written and oral presentation.

Teaching:

Methods:

The L7DBM program offers a variety of teaching methods, including:

• Independent: Access to top-notch study materials supported by an advanced learning management system.
• Hybrid: A combination of face-to-face classes and remote learning opportunities.

Faculty:

The program is taught by industry experts in the UK who possess exceptional knowledge of the subject and are dedicated to transforming learners into future-ready professionals.

Careers:

Potential Career Paths:

Upon successful completion of the L7DBM program, graduates are well-prepared for a variety of career paths in business and management, including:

• Production Manager
• Human Resource Manager
• Management Accountant
• Business Management Executive
• Program Director
• Business Management Professor
• Research and Development Manager

Opportunities:

The L7DBM program provides a pathway qualification for candidates to top up to a full master’s degree in less than a year. Graduates can progress to top up their diploma at universities such as the University of Plymouth, Cardiff Metropolitan University, Leeds Beckett University, and many other universities based in the UK and elsewhere.

Other:

• The L7DBM program is regulated by Ofqual (Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation) in the UK.
• NCC Education is a UK awarding body, active in the UK and internationally.
• The awarding body employs the latest technologies for learning, assessment, and support.
• The program is designed to promote and empower learners to cultivate success-driven practices such as smart marketing, time management, leadership, entrepreneurship, and managerial skills.