The Level 5 Diploma in Business Information Technology (RQF) (L5DBIT) 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 Information Technology. Students will be exposed to more advanced topics in a range of areas including information systems analysis, database development and the principles of business operations.
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 IT and business organisations.
On successful completion of the qualification students will be able to complete the final year of a degree with the NCC Education Business Computing and Information Systems Top Up validated by the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan), the University of Greenwich Business Information Technology Top Up delivered at our Accredited Partner Centres, at one of the many universities that recognise NCC Education qualifications, or pursue a career in the IT industry.
NCC Education is accredited to award the Level 5 Diploma in Business Information Technology (RQF) by Ofqual (Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation) in England. Ofqual Qualification reference number 600/3049/5.
For entry onto the NCC Education L5DBIT qualification students must have at least one of the following:
- NCC Education Level 4 Diploma in Business Information Technology (RQF) (L4DBIT).
OR
- A local or international qualification which is deemed to be of a similar level to the NCC Education L4DBIT qualification. This must be agreed with NCC Education in advance.
If a potential student whose first language is not English, they will need to obtain a valid score of 5.5 or above in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) examination or equivalent. Alternatively, take the free NCC Education Higher English Placement Test, which is administered by our Accredited Partner Centres.
Students must study the following eight core units:
- Professional Issues in IT – highlights the professional issues that impact on the development, deployment, maintenance and use of computer systems. This unit will equip students with the knowledge surrounding social, ethical and legal issues applicable to the IT field and also a working understanding of software quality.
- Information Systems Analysis – equips students with a range of tools in order to analyse the function and requirements of information systems, as well as the skills to compare systems analysis models, and to examine them in the wider context of the Internet and the social, economic and political climate of an organisation.
- Dynamic Websites – builds on existing knowledge of both databases and web design in order to build dynamic websites and also equips with a range of skills to present content on the World Wide Web.
- Database Design and Development – allows students to develop your skills in the design and development of databases and database management systems, as well as investigating enterprise applications of databases.
- Business IT Project – gives the opportunity to gain practical experience in developing a system solution to an open-ended problem derived from the real world.
- Information Systems and Organisations – introduces the subject of information systems and technology in organisations, taking a broad perspective on how it can be managed effectively within the organisational context. Students will be able to demonstrate an appreciation of the role of information systems in modern organisations, including the management of social, cultural and political aspects that are important to successful adoption of technology.
- Principles of Business Operations – is designed to help appreciate and understand business operations in both the manufacturing and services sectors. The unit will cover the basic principles of operations within a global context from three key perspectives: understanding operations, designing operations and managing operations.
- Office Solutions Development – provides the skills to develop advanced features of office software and to employ and adapt them to support business functions.
Assessments for all units are offered in a number of assessment cycles throughout the year. All units, except the project, are assessed by assignments and/or examinations.
Past papers and sample assessments:
Professional Issues in IT
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Information Systems Analysis
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Dynamic Websites
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Database Design and Development
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View a Sample Mark Scheme Assignment here.
View a Sample Assessment Exam here.
View a Sample Mark Scheme Exam here.
Information Systems and Organisations
View a Sample Assignment here (for assessment from December 2017).
View a Sample Mark Scheme here (for assessment from December 2017).
View a Sample Assessment here (for assessment up until September 2017).
View a Sample Mark Scheme here (for assessment up until September 2017).
Principles of Business Operations
View a Sample Assessment Exam here.
View a Sample Mark Scheme here.
Office Solutions Development
View a Sample Assessment Assignment here.
View a Sample Mark Scheme Assignment here.
View a Sample Assessment Exam here.
View a Sample Mark Scheme Exam here.
Successful completion allows entry onto NCC Education’s final year top-up qualifications in Business Information Technology (further entry requirements may apply), or to a third year of many UK university degree courses, or enables you to pursue a career in the business and IT industry.
Progression routes can be found on our University Progression page.
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