Overview
The three years Bachelor of Arts in Business will lead you to the entrepreneurial mind set you needed to run your own business from small to large scale. This degree is focused in three steps that every single step will lead you to successful in your study journey.
Year 2 (Cambodia/Laos) / Year 1 (UK/AUS/NZ) / Sophomore Year (US/CAN)
The Level 4 Diploma in Business (RQF) (L4DB) makes up the first year of the NCC Education Business Degree journey. The qualification is equivalent to the first year of a business degree in the UK university system (or Year 2 in Cambodia and Laos university system). Students will be introduced to the many different aspects of international business in today’s world. Embarking on the qualification they will be exposed to both academic and vocational aspects of a wide range of subjects, enabling them to gain the necessary knowledge and skills vital for a career in business or further studies. On successful completion of the qualification students will be able to continue their studies on the NCC Education Level 5 Diploma in Business (L5DB) or at a UK university, or work in one of the many areas of the business world.
Year 3 (Cambodia/Laos) / Year 2 (UK/AUS/NZ) / Junior Year (US/CAN)
The Level 5 Diploma in Business (RQF) (L5DB) makes up the second year of the NCC Education degree journey and builds upon the knowledge gained during the NCC Education Level 4 Diploma in Business
(L4DB)
. Exposing students to greater detail and more advanced topics in a range of areas including economics, marketing, finance and management. Students will study a balance of academic and vocational subjects in order to provide the necessary knowledge and skills to play a significant role in business organisations. Upon successful completion of the qualification, students will be able to apply to study at one of the many universities that recognise NCC Education qualifications, or pursue a career in the business industry.
Year 4 (Cambodia/Laos) /
Year 3 (UK/AUS/NZ) / Senior Year (US/CAN)
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Business Management
The BA (Hons) Business Management Top-up Degree, delivered online by
Magna Carta College
and validated and awarded by
Buckinghamshire New University
, has been designed for students who see themselves as future business professionals in any industry (private/ public /voluntary).
The BA (Hons) Business Management Top-up Degree blends both academic study and skills development in order to enhance your employability. In order to enable you to develop broad knowledge in the desired area, the course has an emphasis on applying the knowledge developed in real-life situations through case studies or working in and with real organisations.
Teaching and Learning
Year 2 (Cambodia/Laos) / Year 1 (UK/AUS/NZ) / Sophomore Year (US/CAN)
NCC Education Level 4 Diploma in Business (RQF) (L4DB)
The Level 4 Diploma in Business (RQF) (L4DB) makes up the first year of the NCC Education Business Degree journey. The qualification is equivalent to the first year of a business degree in the UK university system. Students will be introduced to the many different aspects of international business in today’s world. Embarking on the qualification they will be exposed to both academic and vocational aspects of a wide range of subjects, enabling them to gain the necessary knowledge and skills vital for a career in business or further studies.
On successful completion of the qualification students will be able to continue their studies on the NCC Education Level 5 Diploma in Business (L5DB) or at a UK university, or work in one of the many areas of the business world.
Students must study the following eight core units:
- Essentials of Management – covers the principles and functions of management. Students will be taught the key elements in planning and decision-making, and the significance of different controls required in an organisation.
- Fundamentals of Economics – covers fundamental economic theories and concepts which are applied in decision-making in a business environment. Students will gain an understanding of the economic environment and its effect upon business organisations and their markets.
- Communications for Business – gives an introduction to a wide range of skills for business professionals. Students will cover the production of various types of documents and presentations as well as the skills needed to communicate effectively in a business environment.
- Understanding Business Organisations – introduces the objectives, roles, functions and various forms of business organisations as they adapt to a dynamic and changing environment.
- Business Mathematics – covers a range of mathematical techniques and formulae to support business studies and develop the ability to make informed business decisions. Students will also be taught to present and analyse business data.
- Introduction to Finance – introduces the basic concepts and techniques of financial and managerial accounting. It considers the role of accounting in recording and reporting financial performance and in providing information to decision makers.
- eBusiness – explores a wide range of applications for eCommerce and the use of these in solving business problems. Students will learn about state-of-the-art technologies and their major impact on the business world.
- Principles of Marketing – examines the role and value of marketing in today’s increasingly competitive and dynamic environment. Students will practise marketing principles in order to analyse, plan and implement policies to achieve marketing and corporate objectives.
NCC Education Level 5 Diploma in Business (RQF) (L5DB)
The Level 5 Diploma in Business (RQF) (L5DB) makes up the second year of the NCC Education degree journey and builds upon the knowledge gained during the NCC Education Level 4 Diploma in Business (L4DB) . Exposing students to greater detail and more advanced topics in a range of areas including economics, marketing, finance and management. Students will study a balance of academic and vocational subjects in order to provide the necessary knowledge and skills to play a significant role in business organisations.
Upon successful completion of the qualification, students will be able to apply to study at one of the many universities that recognise NCC Education qualifications, or pursue a career in the business industry.
Students are required to complete six of the following eight units:
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Business Economics
– examines how an organisation can achieve its objectives most efficiently through the application of micro-economic theory and the tools of analysis of decision science, such as statistics and quantitative methods. It demonstrates how economic analysis can be used in formulating business policies.
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Advanced Business Mathematics
– provides an understanding of how a number of statistical and mathematical techniques are applied in economic and business decision-making.
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Marketing in Business
– highlights the need for managers to view the role of marketing as critical to their organisation. The crucial role of marketing in contributing to the success of organisations is emphasised.
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Human Resources in Business
– explores the dynamic role of human resource management policies and practices in contemporary organisations and their contribution to the goals of those organisations. It defines and critically examines the major philosophies, policies, procedures and practices related to the management of human resources.
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Understanding Consumer Behaviour
– provides an understanding of customers’ needs and the complexity of the decision making process customers undertake in both consumer and industrial markets.
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Principles of Business Operations
– explores the operations management function and its basis in creating and sustaining effective and efficient operations which deliver the products or services in a manner which achieves the objectives of the organisation. You will analyse this with respect to cost, quality, flexibility, dependability and speed.
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Financial Management
– builds on your knowledge of fundamental financial concepts in financial and management accounting by considering the applications of these topics in a business environment and by examining a set of more advanced issues.
- Information Systems and Organisations – introduces the subject of information systems and technology in organisations, taking a broad management perspective. Students will gain an understanding of the current and future role of information systems in modern organisations, including an appreciation of the social, cultural and political aspects that are important to the successful adoption of technology.
Bachelor of Art (Hons) in Business Management
Students are required to complete the six following units:
- Strategic Marketing
- Managing Innovation in
- Business
- Leading and Managing Change
- Corporate Strategy and
- Governance
Assessment Methods
Year 2 (Cambodia/Laos) / Year 1 (UK/AUS/NZ) / Sophomore Year (US/CAN)
NCC Education Level 4 Diploma in Business (RQF) (L4DB)
Note: Assessments for all modules are offered in a number of assessment cycles throughout the year. Modules are assessed by both examination and coursework assignments.
Year 3 (Cambodia/Laos) / Year 2 (UK/AUS/NZ) / Junior Year (US/CAN)
NCC Education Level 5 Diploma in Business (RQF) (L5DB)
Note: Assessments for all modules are offered in a number of assessment cycles throughout the year. Modules are assessed by both examination and coursework assignments.
Year 4 (Cambodia/Laos) / Year 3 (UK/AUS/NZ) / Senior Year (US/CAN)
Bachelor of Art (Hons) in Business Management
The assessment tasks include individual assignments, examinations, case study analysis, reflective portfolios and project work in a combination designed to assess and meet the stated aims and the required learning outcomes. There will be opportunity for formative assessment through discussions with tutors at specific times to review progress of work to date.
Admission requirements
Academic:- Completion of high school with GPA at least 2.0 to 3.0 from an international school
- International Baccalaureate
- 1 GCE 'A' Level pass
- Level 2 International Foundation Diploma for Higher Education Studies (awarded by NCC Education)
- Other international secondary or post-secondary qualification will be considered individually.
English Language:
BSc/BA applicants are required to pass Cambridge placement test at level B1 and an oral part with speaking task.
If the applicant has a certificate of
- Cambridge English B1 preliminary certificate
- The International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic) with a minimum overall score of 5.5
- The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a minimum score of 70 in the iBT version
- International GCSE English as a Second Language with a score of C or higher on extended curriculum
- A B2 level English language certificate
- Previous studies in English
- Native speaker of English (based on passport citizenship)
Career Opportunity
- Accountant
- Financial
- Advisor
- Marketer
- Commodities
- Trader
- Human Resources
- Loan Officer
- Real Estate Agent
- Manager