Diploma in Business Year 1

This course provides you with a contemporary business education that offers a solid foundation for success in a business career or in human resource management. The course is designed for students who want to embark on a study of human resource management together with the broader business subject to develop analytical and evaluation skills that can be applied to international real-world situations. The vocational aspects of the course are underpinned by current and future developments in industry and commerce. The course prepares you for a professional career in business with an inclination towards human resource management by developing knowledge and understanding of business disciplines, encouraging critical investigation in business-related topics and developing independent personal development skills.

The course recognises that people management is a key force for successful economic growth and thus the course emphasises the development of knowledge and understanding of a range of people management and business practices and the ability to apply them effectively in an innovative manner.

The course provides an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help you develop your own understandings of complex and contested notions in the business environment. You will also develop digital literacy through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations and gain an understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the ‘e’ aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with ‘e’ materials, tasks, personal development planning and collaborative learning.

The course will provide students with the opportunity to develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software used by contemporary organisations. Additionally, students will gain an understanding of managerial systems and their impact upon organisations. Digital Literacy skills are also developed through the engagement with the ‘e’ aspects of the learning process through the process of engagement with ‘e’ materials, tasks, Personal Development Planning and collaborative learning.

The Diploma in Business ( MQF Level 5) is provided in conjunction with NCC Education and is equivalent to the first year of a BSc(Hons) UK degree with the University of Wolverhampton. The programme exposes students to many different aspects of international business in today’s world. Students who embark on this programme are exposed to both academic and vocational aspects of a wide range of subjects, providing students with the necessary knowledge and skills vital for a career in business or to further their studies.

This qualification is ideal for Sixth form students and school leavers who have obtained the matriculation certificate. It is also suitable for mature students who are currently employed and wish to change their career or enhance their ICT skills. In the case of mature students, work experience and qualifications other than O’ and A’ levels are taken into consideration.

The Diploma is offered on both full time and part-time evening. Students are given access to study and reading material. Assessments are provided and corrected by NCC Education and consist of several examinations and assignments.

The NCC Education Diploma in Business is a great way to expand your knowledge in Business and Management and peruse a career in Business management. It is equivalent to the first year of 3 year Honours Degree.

The three-year degree framework of study includes;

First year: NCC Diploma in Business (MQF Level 5)

Second year: BA (Hons) Business Management Year 2 (MQF Level 5)      

Third year: BA (Hons) Business Management Year 3 (MQF Level 6)  

or

Second year: BA (Hons) Business Management and Human Recourses Year 2 (MQF Level 5)      

Third year: BA (Hons) Business Management and Human Recourses Year 3 (MQF Level 6)  

Second year: BA (Hons) Business Management-Marketing year 2 (MQF Level 6)

Thirds year: BA (Hons) Business Management-Marketing year 3 (MQF Level 6)

Students who successfully complete this qualification gain direct entry to the 2nd year Top-up BA (Hons) Business Management-Marketing (MQF Level 6) offered by University of Wolverhampton Malta. ***Please note that Programs are subject to validation. We encourage you to discuss any of your queries with our Admissions team on admissions@stcmalta.com who will be happy to answer any of your enquiries.