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LEVEL 7 DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS MANAGEMENT Introduction to the revised Level 7 Diploma 14 December 2018
PROGRAMME
OVERVIEW
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INTRODUCTION –
Design your Diploma
• Flexible master’s level programmes
• Choose from 8 contemporary units in
management theory and practice in the fields
of marketing, information strategy, project
management, finance, leadership and
innovation and more.
• Achieve a Level 7 Diploma in Business
Management
• Take a focused standalone Unit Certificate
• Top up to a UK MBA with only 60 more credits
02
INTRODUCTION
Standard Level 7 Diploma in Business NCC Education Level 7 Diploma in Business
Management Management
Mandatory units Complete flexibility – choose any 6 units to achieve the
Diploma
Heavy assessment burden eg 10 separate 6 assignments with practical, real world application or 4
assignments or exams assignments & 2 focused exams
No short course options Unit Certificates to boost your knowledge and skills
tailored to your professional field
Pre-master’s Diploma. 180 credits to be Master’s level Diploma. Only 60 credits to top up to a UK
studied in addition to achieve MBA MBA
Typical units such as management, HR Up-to-date strategic and change management,
and Finance entrepreneurship, innovation, and leadership units
Limited contact time and written 200+ hours of recorded lectures developed by UK
guidance academics plus comprehensive study guides
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Flexible Master’s Level
Qualifications
04
EQUIVALENCY
Programme UK University Equivalent Masters Level credits
Level 7 Diploma in Business Postgraduate Diploma in 120
Management Business Management
Level 7 Unit Certificate Postgraduate Award 20
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PROGRAMME OVERVIEW
Unit Certificate
• A single unit certificate worth 20 credits
towards an MBA
• Choose from 8 contemporary topics and
develop the critical, analytical and practical
skills needed to progress your career
• Understand and apply the academic theories
in your field
• 200 hour programme with single assignment
end assessment
• 2 assessment windows in summer and winter
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PROGRAMME OVERVIEW
DIPLOMA
• Designed for graduates or experienced managers, who wish to start,
enhance or progress their career in management
• Student choose ANY 6 units from 8 to tailor the diploma to their career
ambitions
• Covers a wide range of contemporary issues and develops the critical,
analytical and practical skills needed by senior staff. The programme will
also develop the academic skills required to complete an MBA
• 1 year programme which can be delivered full-time or two years part-time
• Modular based: 120 credits
• Delivered face-to-face with online resources to support students
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PROGRAMME OVERVIEW
MBA
NCC Education currently has articulations in place for
entry onto MBA and other master’s level qualifications
with a number of universities either on campus,
through distance learning.
• Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) through
the University of Worcester
• Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) through
the Plymouth University
08PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
Students choose ANY 6 of the 8 units to complete the Diploma
OR take a standalone unit certificate and;
Learn to plan and pitch a Master cutting edge
business as a skilled theory and practice in …and so much
entrepreneur digital marketing more
09TEACHING & LEARNING
MATERIALS
Comprehensive teaching and learning materials
produced by UK academics
96 sets of
complete Support for
200+ hours students with
lecture
of recorded 400+ hours of
notes & guided study
lectures
power point exercises
slides
Clear, detailed Assignment
Cutting edge learning based
theory and objectives and assessments
practice assessment with real-life
criteria application
10STUDENT VIRTUAL LEARNING
HANDBOOK ENVIRONMENT (VLE)
11ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
• Honours degree in Business PLUS an IELTS score of 6.5 or above for
candidates who do not hold a degree-level qualification wholly
taught and examined in English OR
• Five years’ work experience in a management position, with
evidence of managerial responsibility OR
• Three years’ work experience at managerial level with significant
responsibility for resources (staff, financial, physical etc. or a
combination of these) PLUS a non-related degree
12BENEFITS OF THE DIPLOMA
What are the benefits of the Level 7 Diploma in Business Management:
Study our master’s level unit certificate and gain a sharp focus on
professional skills to enhance your performance and career progression.
Complete the Level 7 Diploma in Business Management to advance,
change or start your career as a management professional. Further your
practical knowledge and improve your career prospects and potential
income.
Top up a further 60 credits from our Level 7 Diploma to a full MBA
awarded by a UK university.
13UNIT
CERTIFICATES
14UNIT CERTIFICATES
With our flexible master’s level programme you can
choose the pathway that suits your career ambitions.
Choose from eight professional units to help you
understand and apply up to date management theory
and practice in the fields of marketing, information
strategy, project management, finance, leadership
and entrepreneurship.
Take a short, focused programme of study with our
master’s level unit certificate to enhance your skills,
knowledge and understanding in your field.
15STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT
Students will gain a thorough understanding of the process of strategy
formation, development and implementation to improve organisational
performance and create competitive advantage.
• Apply a thorough understanding of the principles of strategic management
• Undertake a comprehensive analysis of the strategic position of an
organisation
• Identify and evaluate a range of strategic options for organisations to pursue
• Analyse issues associated with strategic change, and identify appropriate
change programmes in organisations
16INTERNATIONAL MARKETING
STATEGY
Students will develop a critical understanding of international marketing
strategy in the context of global operations. Students will learn to effectively
satisfy the strategic objectives of organisations in domestic markets and
across national borders.
• Understand a range of theoretical and conceptual principles that can be
applied to the development of a robust international marketing strategy
• Evaluate the implementation and management of international marketing
strategies and tactics in a global context
• Develop and manage strategic marketing initiatives as a marketing
specialist
17PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Students will be introduced to the discipline and
profession of project management and learn transferable
skills that help them succeed in a project environment.
• Apply concepts, tools and techniques for proposing,
planning, resourcing, budgeting, monitoring,
controlling and quality-assuring projects
• Discuss and evaluate the project manager’s role in
ethical leadership, relationship management,
communications, networking and the management of
cultural issues
• Critically assess strategies for managing risk,
uncertainty and ambiguity
18INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND
KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT
Students will develop a critical understanding of the strategic roles of information and
knowledge management systems in contemporary organisations together with a
critical appreciation of tools, implementation approaches and appraisal methods that
contribute to their successful use.
• Explore definitions of and relationships between information and knowledge and
appraise approaches to managing them in an organisational context
• Master tools, theories and models relevant to strategic analysis related to
information management and knowledge management challenges
• Address important implementation issues in information and knowledge
exploitation for organisational strategic advantage
• Critically examine the relationships between information and knowledge capture,
transformation and management
19DIGITAL MARKETING
AND COMMUNICATIONS
Students will develop a critical understanding of the impact of digital
transformation on the formation of an organisation’s marketing strategy and
communications in order to effectively implement powerful digital
marketing campaigns that engage and convert the contemporary customer.
• Apply a range of digital marketing concepts and models to your
organisational contexts and geographical locations
• Evaluate the appropriateness of digital marketing strategies operating in
different business and marketing settings
• Master the objectives of digital marketing and communication
• Design innovative and integrated digital marketing campaigns
20CORPORATE FINANCE
AND DECISION MAKING
Students will develop the ability to understand and
accurately interpret financial data in order to undertake
effective planning and good decision-making.
The purpose of this unit is to impact students’
understanding of the importance of, accountability for,
and control over a business organisation’s financial
resources.
It will equip students with the skills necessary for sound
organisational financial management at a strategic level.
21LEADERSHIP, PEOPLE
AND CHANGE
Students will develop a keen understanding of the
modern complexities of and new thinking about how to
lead successful organisations in the turmoil of today’s
business environment.
• Learn to capitalise on the three pillars of a successful
business; leadership, people and change management
• Build knowledge of strategic HRM
• Understand drivers of change, change strategies and
how to successfully navigate change
• Gain a horizon scanning perspective of 21st Century
leadership
22ENTREPRENEURSHIP
AND INNOVATION
Students will understand that entrepreneurship is a key area of businesses.
It applies to small sole traders and large corporations. The link with
innovation is symbiotic and the focus of this unit on both areas highlights
how enterprises grow and the benefits and risks to innovation. Students
completing this unit will:
• Be equipped with the skills necessary for entrepreneurship
• Understand the academic theory and practical steps for successful
disruptive entrepreneurship
• Learn how to launch and manage an enterprise
• Learn how to pitch to investors and create a persuasive business plan
23QUALFICATION
TIME
24TOTAL QUALIFICATION TIME
Students take 6 units only to achieve the full Diploma
Unit Contact Time Self Study
Lectures Tutorial Seminar Private Assessment Total
Study
Digital Marketing and 24 24 18 94 40 200
Communication
Strategic Management 24 24 - 149 3 200
Corporate Finance and Decision 24 60 - 113 3 200
Making
Leadership, People and Change 24 12 24 100 40 200
Information Systems and Knowledge 24 56 - 80 40 200
Management
Project Management 24 24 36 76 40 200
International Marketing Strategy 24 18 24 94 40 200
Entrepreneurship and Innovation 24 24 12 100 40 200
25TIMETABLES
Each unit is made up of 12 topics delivered via
lectures, tutorial and/or seminars, and private
study. Each unit is assessed by either an
assignment or an exam.
Hours of study:
Lectures Tutorial/ Private Assessment
seminar study
Per topic 2 hours 3+hours 8+ hours -
Per unit (12 24 hours 36+ hours 76+ hours 40 hours
topics)
Full Diploma 144 hours 216+ hours 456+ hours 240 hours
(6 units)
26EXAM CYCLE
Assessments for all units will be offered in two
assessment cycles each year:
• Summer (May/June)
• Winter (Nov/December)
RESULTS
Performance in each unit will be assigned one of
four grades:
• Distinction (>70%)
• Merit (60 – 69%)
• Pass (>40 – 59%)
• Fail (EXAMPLE TIMETABLES
FOR UNIT CERTIFICATE
6 MONTHS
8-9 hrs per week for 24 weeks ie 19 weeks of lectures,
tutorials/seminars and private study, and 5 weeks to
complete the assessment.
Start January for Summer assessment or July for Winter
assessment
3 MONTHS – condensed course
16-18 hours per week for 12 weeks ie 9.5 weeks of
lectures, tutorials/seminars and private study, and 2.5
weeks to complete the assessment.
Start March for Summer assessment or September for
Winter assessment
28EXAMPLE TIMETABLES
FOR DIPLOMA
24 months part time
8-9 hours per week for 48 weeks to complete 3 units every 12 months
Assessment every 6 or 12 months
18 months part time - condensed
16-18 hours per week for 24 weeks to complete 2 units every 6 months
Start Jan for summer (2 units), winter (2 units) summer (2 unit) assessment.
Or start July for winter (2 units), summer (2 units), winter (2 units) assessment.
Assessment every 6 months
12 months full time
24-27 hours per week for 24 weeks to complete 3 units every 6 months
Assessment every 6 months
29UNIT ASSESMENT
Units Credits Assessment Methods
Global Examination Coursework Assignment
Digital Marketing and Communication 20 - 100%
Strategic Management 20 100% -
Corporate Finance and Decision Making 20 100% -
Leadership, People and Change 20 - 100%
Information Systems and Knowledge 20 - 100%
Management
Project Management 20 - 100%
International Marketing Strategy 20 - 100%
Entrepreneurship and Innovation 20 - 100%
30CERTIFICATION
Candidates achieve the Diploma on passing 6 of the 8
available units within the 3 year eligibility period.
Successful candidates will receive:
• A certificate bearing the signatures of the Director,
Quality and the Chairman of the Academic Board;
and
• A Record of Achievement indicating the grade for
each unit (Pass, Merit, Distinction)
Candidates achieve the Unit Certificate on passing 1 of the
8 available units. They will receive a certificate indicating
their achievement in that unit eg NCC Education Level 7
Unit Certificate in Strategic Management
31CENTRE SUPPORT
• Comprehensive lecture notes and slide decks for
every unit. 12 sets of notes and slides per unit
• Clear guidance on tutorial and seminar sessions
• Private study exercises and guided research
recommended for each topic
• Access to Connect which will provide information
on the administration of candidates, programmes,
registrations, examination dates and much more
32CENTRE SUPPORT
• Access to our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE)
• A Welcome Pack upon accreditation with NCC
Education containing everything needed to fully
administer and promote the programme
• Ongoing Centre Support
• Ongoing Marketing support
• Ongoing Academic support
33STUDENT SUPPORT
• 12 sets of lecture notes and slides, plus 12 recorded lectures for
each unit
• Student guides for each unit with guided study and research
• Recommended candidate reading lists
• Access to NCC Education’s Virtual Learning Environment (VLE)
designed for candidates and Accredited Partner Centre teaching
staff. Contains programme information, past examination papers,
examination dates and much more
• The dedicated NCC Education Customer Service team
• Personal support and advice
• Student support throughout the learning experience
347 REASONS TO
STUDY LEVEL 7
1. Design your diploma – choose
your units
2. Your route to an MBA
3. Affordable tuition fees
4. Flexible study hours
5. Career progression
6. Quality British education
7. Globally recognised
qualification
35MORE INFORMATION
More detailed information in the Student Handbook
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