Diploma in Business

The Diploma in Business provides students with Foundation training and a fast-track route into Nottingham Business School.

Course structure

The Diploma in Business course at NTIC is the perfect Foundation training course for progression onto an undergraduate degree at the University. The course contains two elements:

  • Core subject modules
  • Pathway modules

All modules on this course are taught with your progression to Nottingham Trent University in mind.

English language tuition is also provided for students who need it.

Progress to university

The Business Diploma is a smart choice if you are looking to study a business-related course at Nottingham Trent University. Successfully completing the Diploma will guarantee your progression to Year 2 of an undergraduate degree at the University.

Subject modules

Core modules

These cover the fundamental skills and knowledge of different key business topics.

  • Business Development and Entrepreneurship
  • Financial Reporting
  • Marketing in the Operational Context
  • Quantitative Methods for Business and Management

Business pathway modules

Pathway modules cover specialised subjects based on the degree that you are hoping to progress onto at the University. In your Business Diploma course, you will take the following:

  • Organisational Behaviour
  • Management Accounting  or Economics

Accounting and Finance pathway modules

If you are progressing to an Accounting and Finance degree, you will take the following:

  • Management Accounting
  • Economics
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"Before I came to the UK to study, I completed my GCSE’s and my A-Levels. I chose to come to the UK because I think it has the best education in the world!

I found out about NTIC through the Kaplan International College website and I chose this college because of the pathway system. I chose to study a Diploma in Business and it was a great course as the content related to everything that I wanted to study at university level.

I wanted to study BA Business Management and Information systems at Nottingham Trent University and I have always wanted to learn about E-Business and that is why I chose the course. It is very tough nowadays but I am trying to develop myself and my learning about e-business.

At NTIC there are some very good teachers and a great support network. NTIC have formed the basis of my learning and I appreciate all the support and mental learning I have received from NTIC. The college has given me the confidence to push forward and they have developed my ambition.

NTIC has helped me improve a lot of my weaknesses too. My writing skills have developed and I am determined about studying properly to reach great success and get to the top. It was hard at the beginning but the support of the teachers has helped me a lot especially to push myself.

Studying here has given me an amazing experience in my life which will play a vital role for my career. I have made friends with a variety of different cultures, became very independent and got used to taking on responsibility. I am a much more confident person and I can take everything I learnt here on to my stage of my education in this country!"

Mahidul Bhuiyan from Bangladesh, progressed from the Diploma in Business programme at Nottingham Trent International College (NTIC) to year 2 of BA Business Management and Information Systems, where he gained the highest mark of all students in his year in the Marketing module.

Key Course Facts

Start date
Registration for the next course intake begins on 17 January 2012.

Course length
Course length varies from two to four terms depending on your needs.

Academic entry requirements
Entry to the Diploma requires you to have passed Grade 12 (or equivalent).

English language entry requirements
You will need to show proof of English language ability – usually an IELTS test (or equivalent Secure English Language Test – SELT). A higher IELTS score means your programme will be shorter and you can progress to Nottingham Trent University more quickly.

Pre-Sessional English
New UKBA regulations stipulate that all students must meet the minimum English requirements for study in the UK. If you do not meet the requirements (overall or in a single discipline) we can tailor an intensive English preparation course to help you progress onto your Diploma course.

We'll even pay for the SELT test at the end of the preparation! Find a full list of recognised SELTs here!

Courses - detailed breakdown

Your current
English language level		CourseNext start dateCourse length
IELTS 4.0 or equivalent*Diploma with Pre-Sessional English17 Jan 20124 terms
(2T English + 2T academic)
IELTS 4.5 or equivalent*Diploma with Pre-Sessional English1 Mar 20123.5 terms
(1.5T English + 2T academic)
IELTS 4.5 or equivalent*Diploma with Pre-Sessional English17 Jan 20124 terms
(2T English + 2T academic)
IELTS 5.0 or equivalent*Diploma with Pre-Sessional English1 Mar 20123.5 terms (0.5T English + 3T academic)
IELTS 6.0 or equivalent*Diploma17 Jan 20122 terms (academic)
* All scores are IELTS but any equivalent Secure English Language Test would be accepted.