1976

UKThreshold Scheme started.

This later became known as
the International Diploma in
Computer Studies
1970 1980 1990 2000
1966
National Computing
Centre (NCC)
set up by the British
Government
1978
First overseas education
centre set up in Malaysia
2001
Launch of the
Virtual Campus
1982
International Degree
Pathway introduced
(formerly the 3 in 1 degree)
2002
MSc in Strategic Business
IT in conjunction with the
University of Portsmouth
1998
NCC Education established its first
joint University BSc (Hons) programme
2003
Newqualifications in Business, Foundation,
English and Professional Development
2005
Launch of joint programmes with the
University of Huddersfield and ISMM
2006
Validated programme launched with the University of Wales. The NCC
Education Campus re-launched providing improved services and online
learning facilities. First students enrolled on NCC Education online Degrees
1997
NCC Education became independent
of The National Computing Centre
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About NCC Education
Originally part of the National Computing Centre, NCC Education started
offering IT qualifications in 1976 and from 1997 developed its Higher Education
portfolio to include Foundation and Business programmes. With Accredited
Partners in over 45 countries, five International Offices and Academic Managers
worldwide, NCC Education employs the latest technologies for learning,
assessment and support.
NCC Education qualifications range from Information Communication
Technology (ICT) for schools to the International Degree Pathway in Business
or IT. Our programmes are recognised by universities, professional bodies and
employers. Learners can upgrade their skills on our professional development
modular programmes, or complete their University Degrees and Masters in
their home country or in the UK.
Our students benefit from unrivalled support and enhanced academic and
career opportunities, from examination advice and direct contact with UK
university professors to scholarships and careers guidance.
NCC Education provides students with the opportunity to gain internationally
recognised UK qualifications by studying at one of our Global Network of
Accredited Partners. Through these partnerships, we help students develop the
skills and knowledge required to access rewarding careers.
That's why over one million graduates have chosen NCC Education as their
route to a quality British education.
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The quality of NCC Education students never fails to impress
Professor Peter Ford, MA, DiC, C.Eng, FBCS, CITP
Emeritus Professor, University of Nottingham, Director and Chairman of the Academic Board, NCC Education

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Study Locally for a British Degree or Masters
The NCC Education
International Degree Pathway
in Business or IT offers you:
Internationally recognised British
qualifications awarded by a leading Business
and IT educator since 1976
Campuses in over 45 countries, so you can
study locally, overseas, online or in the UK
Certification at each level so you can fit in
your qualification with your work/life
commitments
Over one million graduates, many of whom
have progressed to successful careers
Exit Options Entry Requirements
MASTERS
DEGREE
ADVANCED
DIPLOMA
DIPLOMA
FOUNDATION
Degree
or Relevant Work
Experience
Advanced/2nd Year
Diploma or Relevant
Work Experience
Diploma
or Relevant Work
Experience
School Leavers
Certificate
or Equivalent
School Leavers
Certificate
or Equivalent
PhD
or Senior Management
Role
Masters
or Management Role
3rd Year Degree
or Assistant
Management Role
2nd Year Degree
or Junior
Management Role
1st Year Degree
NCC Education International Degree Pathway
Enter the dynamic world of Business and IT and secure your future
I chose NCC Education because of their global presence, international
recognition and because NCC Education offered me the opportunity to study for a
degree in a private institution on a part-time basis, enabling me to continue working.
Priti Punatar, Institute for Information Technology,Tanzania

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How to apply to study on an NCC Education programme
Step 1
Choose from our range of qualifications listed in the prospectus or browse online at
www.nccedu.com/qualifications.You will find a full description and a choice of study
options and locations, including face-to-face or supported online learning, via the NCC
Education Campus.
Step 2
Find your nearest Accredited Partner Centre by going to www.nccedu.com/findacentre.
Our Accredited Partner Centre staff can also help and advise you on your best course of
study. If the course you want to study is not run at a centre near you, there is also the
option of studying via our supported online learning method - the NCC Education
Campus - or why not choose to study overseas?
Step 3
Apply directly to your chosen Accredited Partner or complete an application form online
at www.nccedu.com/apply
What you will need to apply
Evidence of prior study (please refer to the entry
qualifications for each programme). Or
Evidence of previous work experience. If you do not have
the relevant academic qualifications to apply for the course
of your choice, previous work experience may be taken into
account. However this is at the discretion of your study
centre.
Proof of English language proficiency for people whose first
language is not English, such as IELTS and TOEFL
IELTS http://www.ielts.org
TOEFL http://www.ets.org/toefl
TOEIC http://www.toeic-europe.com
If you wish to take any of the above tests, please visit their
respective websites for further details.
Alternatively, NCC Education offer a free English language test.
University Admissions
With your NCC Education qualification, you are eligible to apply to universities
worldwide to complete your degree or go on to study at Masters level. For
more information on applying to a UK university, visit
www.nccedu.com/recognition
Scholarships
Every year around 100 scholarships are available to NCC Education High
Achievers. These are awarded to the students who have achieved the highest
overall results per qualification at each of the four exam sessions. Many NCC
Education Accredited Partners also offer scholarships and bursary
opportunities. Please contact them directly for further information.
Hong Kong
Taiwan
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NCC Education Global Network of Accredited Partners
NCC Education has over one million graduates from our Accredited Partner centres based in over 45 countries worldwide all of whom are committed to
delivering quality education and training. These are serviced by the UK Head Office based in Manchester and four regional offices located in Dubai, Cape Town,
Kuala Lumpur and Beijing. To find your nearest centre visit www.nccedu.com/findacentre
Can't find a centre near you? Too many commitments to take a full-time course?
Then why not choose our new blended learning option so you can manage your learning around your other responsibilities?
Turn to page 27 for more information, visit campus.nccedu.com or see page 16 for details on how to apply to an acrredited partner centre.
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Programme Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course you should
be able to demonstrate:
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the
underlying concepts and principles of business and
management, and an ability to evaluate them
Present, evaluate and interpret data, to develop
lines of argument and make sound judgement in
areas of business and management
Evaluate different approaches to business
problem-solving
Communicate results of studies/research
effectively
Develop new skills relevant to the area of
business and management, including the
development of skills to optimise employability
Entry Requirements
Successful graduates of the NCC Education
International Foundation Year programme or;
Students who have any local or international
qualification which is deemed to be a similar level
to the NCC Education International Foundation
Year programme. These shall be agreed in advance
with NCC Education or;
Students with at least one A Level pass or an
appropriate School Leavers Certificate or;
Vocational experience which is deemed suitable by
NCC Education
For people whose first language is not English, the
required standard on the programme is as
follows;
IELTS 5.0 TOEFL 550
for further details please see page 16
Programme Structure
The International Diploma in Business consists of
eight core modules, each worth 12.5% of the
overall qualification.
Programme Content
Business Communication
Economics
Introduction to Fiinancial Accounting
Introduction to Managerial Accounting
Marketing
Organisational and Business Structures
Principles of Management
Principles of Quantitative Methods
Assessment
Assessment by assignments and examination.
Academic Progression
Successful graduates of the International Diploma in
Business are eligible to apply for entry into the
International Advanced Diploma in Business.
Alternatively, students can apply to one of the
universities which accepts NCC Education
graduates for progression onto their degree
programmes. For further details of our university
partners and degree programmes available please
go to page 7.
Career Progression
Students can enter the job market with enhanced
skills and greater employability in areas such as
Marketing, Management, Finance, Retail or Human
Resource Management.
Duration
One year full-time
Delivery method
Classroom based
International Diploma in Business
Equivalent to year 1 of a 3 year UK honours degree | HE Level C (Certificate), NQF Level: 4
The International Diploma in Business (IDB) is available to students across the world, who want to obtain an internationally recognised business
qualification that sets them on a path to successfully seeking employment in the growing world of business.
My NCC Education programme was like a passport into
industry! After gaining work experience, I set up my own
company which I sold to a fully listed London Stock
Exchange company in July 2000 for over 4 million.
Mark Allardyce, Alumni, UK

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Programme Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course you should
be able to demonstrate:
Knowledge and critical understanding of the
established principles of business and
management, and of the way in which these
principles have developed
Ability to apply concepts and principles to new
business and management situations
Knowledge and understanding of the main
methods of enquiry in business and management,
and the ability to evaluate critically the suitability
of different approaches to business problem-
solving
An understanding of the limits of knowledge and
how this influences analyses and interpretations
based on that knowledge
Ability to use effectively a range of techniques to
undertake critical analyses of business scenarios
and to propose solutions
Ability to effectively communicate results of
studies/research to a variety of typical audiences
Ability to develop new general skills relevant to
the area of business and management, including
the development of skills for employment in
positions of responsibility within organisations
Entry Requirements
Successful graduates of the NCC Education
International Diploma programme or;
Students who have any local or international
qualification which is deemed to be a similar level
to the NCC Education International Diploma
programme. These shall be agreed in advance with
NCC Education.
For people whose first language is not English, the
required standard on the programme is as
follows;
IELTS 5.5 TOEFL 550
for further details please see page 16
Programme Structure
The International Advanced Diploma in Business
consists of eight core modules, each worth 12.5%
of the overall qualification.
Programme Content
Consumer Behaviour
Cross Cultural Awareness
Financial Accounting
Human Resource Management
Managerial Accounting
Managerial Economics
Marketing Management
Quantitative Methods
Assessment
Assessment by assignments and examination.
Academic Progression
Successful graduates of the International Advanced
Diploma are eligible to apply to enrol for the BSc
(Hons) in Business Administration validated and
awarded by the University of Wales. For more
information, please go to page 20.
Alternatively, students can apply to enrol at one of
the universities with whom NCC Education have
progression agreements. For further details of our
university partners and degree programmes
available please refer to page 16.
Career Progression
Successfully completing an undergraduate degree,
either through NCC Education or at one of our
university partners, has allowed many students to
effectively seek employment in the fields of Finance,
Management and Commerce, amongst others.
Duration
One year full-time
Delivery method
Classroom based
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International Advanced Diploma in Business
Equivalent to year 2 of a 3 year UK honours degree | HE Level I (Intermediate), NQF Level:5
The International Advanced Diploma in Business (IADB) is designed to equip students across the world with the knowledge and skills required to
effectively progress their career.
Having completed the International Advanced Diploma
in Business, I am looking forward to enrolling in a
recognised University degree course in Business.
Siew Lee, Alumni, Hong Kong

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Programme Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course you should
be able to demonstrate:
Knowledge and understanding in areas including
markets and customers, finance, human issues,
operational issues, the use of ICT and the
development of policy and strategy
Relevant skills appropriate to the business domain
such as critical thinking, analysis, evaluation and
synthesis
Subject-specific practical and professional skills
including the application of knowledge and
understanding in contemporary issues in business
such as change management, global business
strategies, and markets and the ability to research
business and management issues
Transferable skills in areas such as problem-
solving, communication, quantitative skills,
interpersonal skills and research skills
Entry Requirements
Successful graduates of the NCC Education
International Advanced Diploma in Business who
have obtained a mark of 50% in at least four
modules, OR
Any other qualification previously accepted by the
University of Wales.
English Language Requirements
Students need to demonstrate English Language
proficiency at IELTS 6.0, or an equivalent as
accepted by University of Wales.
Programme Structure
A one year full-time programme with a total of
eight modules which includes all five core modules
and a choice of three from the elective modules
available. The modules are as follows:
Core Modules:
International Monetary Economics and
International Trade
Strategic Management
Business to Business Marketing
Research Methods
International Finance
Elective Modules (Choose any three):
Business Systems Analysis and Decision Support
International Marketing Strategy
Management and Organisations
Global Business Strategies
Marketing Communications
Assessment
Assessment by assignments and examination.
Academic Progression
Successful graduates of this programme can apply
to academic institutions worldwide for entry onto
postgraduate level qualifications.
Career Progression
On completion of the degree, students will have the
knowledge and understanding required at various
levels in an international business working
environment, as well as the skills required to
research, analyse and manage business relationships.
Duration
One year full-time
Delivery Method
The course is delivered using NCC Education
Campus, an online learning environment.
BSc (Hons) in Business Administration
Awarded and Validated by the University of Wales HE Level H (Honours) | NQF Level: 6
The BSc (Hons) in Business Administration is aimed at producing graduates who are empowered with the skills and knowledge sought by employers in
todays competitive global workplace.
Studying online has enabled me to carry on working
full time and gain internationally recognised
qualifications that will help to progress my career.
Jason Birchall, Alumni, UK

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Applying to UK Universities
How to Apply to UK universities
Whether you are looking to apply to year 1, 2 or 3 at
undergraduate level you need to apply via the UK
Universities & Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS).
UCAS processes applications for full-time
undergraduate courses at UK universities and colleges.
You will also need to register with UCAS first
www.ucas.ac.uk. NCC Education courses are listed in
the UCAS guide.
Follow our suggested guidelines to ensure your
application goes smoothly.
Do:
State clearly which qualifications have been achieved
and which have yet to be achieved
State clearly the levels attained in each subject studied
(e.g. percentage of marks obtained, credit, distinction)
Indicate how the qualifications match with those
qualifications (e.g. A level, NCC Education
International Diploma) which are normally recognised
Do not:
Use a relative as a reference
Offer entry qualifications that have no international
standing
Submit copies of certificates (only send originals)
An advisor at your Accredited Partner centre will be
able to offer help and guidance with completing and
submitting your UCAS form.
Anglia Ruskin University
De MontFort University
Kingston University London
Leeds Metropolitan University
London Metropolitan University
Manchester Metropolitan University
Nottingham Trent University
Oxford Brookes University
Southampton Solent University
Staffordshire University
Thames Valley University
University of Abertay Dundee
University of Bath
University of Bedfordshire
University of Brighton
University of Central England, Birmingham
University of East London
University of Essex
University of Glamorgan
University of Gloucestershire
University of Greenwich
University of Hertfordshire
University of Huddersfield
University of Northampton
University of Northumbria
University of Portsmouth
University of Salford
University of Sunderland
University of Teeside
University of York
University of Wales, Bangor
University of Wales, Lampeter
University of Westminster
University of West of England
University of Worcester
NCC Education graduates are eligible to apply to enrol at:
Choose the University of Huddersfield School of Computing &
Engineering and receive a 500 bursary on completion of your degree!
This offer is open to all NCC Education Graduates looking to complete a degree at the University. For
more information visit www.nccedu.com/scholarships If the university you want to apply to is not listed
you can still apply as all UK Universities consider applicants on an individual basis.
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NCC Education International Diploma in Business and International Diploma in Computer Studies are equivalent to year 1 of a typical three
year UK undergraduate honours degree programme, NQF level 4, whilst the International Advanced Diploma in Business and the International
Advanced Diploma in Computer Studies are equivalent to year 2 of a typical three year UK undergraduate honours degree programme, NQF
level 5.
Many UK universities have granted articulation for the above programmes, as well as the NCC Education International Foundation year programme.
For further information and an up to date list of universities, please visit www.nccedu.com/recognition