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

Overview

Oxfordian College is pleased to offer the Level 4 Diploma in Computing (with Business Management), awarded by NCC Education. Formerly known as the Level 4 Diploma in Business Information Technology (L4DBIT), this qualification marks the first stage of the NCC Education degree program and is equivalent to the first year of an IT degree in the UK university system.

The curriculum blends academic and vocational subjects, allowing students to develop essential thinking and study skills in both IT and business. Students will gain hands-on experience in areas such as computer systems, networks, databases, and website development, all within a business context. Graduates are prepared to enter the IT and business profession, with the skills needed to contribute to various IT-related functions.

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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

Accreditation Status

NCC Education is regulated by Ofqual (Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation) to award the Level 4 Diploma in Computing (with Business Management) in England. Ofqual Qualification reference number 600/0624/9.

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 one ‘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.

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

Alternatively, students can take and pass the free NCC Education Higher English Placement Test, at one of our Accredited Partner Centres.

Units

Students must complete the 4 core units, 3 specialist units and 1 elective unit

Four core units

Computer Networks
Computer Systems
Databases
Front End Web Development

Mandatory Specialist Units –

eBusiness
Essentials of Management
Understanding Business Organisations

Elective Units – Choose One

Algorithms and Mathematical Concepts for Computing
Designing and Developing Object-Oriented Computer Programmes
Software Engineering

Academic Progression

Students that complete the NCC Education Level 4 Diploma in Computing (with Business Management) (L4DC BM) can:

Enrol 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.

Progression routes can be found on our University Progression page.