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NCC Education is a UK awarding body and global provider of education, established as a computing initiative by the British Government in 1966. Since then, NCC Education has developed a network of over 200 Accredited Partner Centres located in more than 60 countries.
NCC Education works with a global network of schools, colleges and universities providing learners with an affordable route to obtain a university degree and access to British education, through a combination of traditional and distance learning. RIMS is an Accredited Partner Centre of NCC Education to deliver a range of diploma programmes in business, management and computing.
Study Anytime. Anywhere. Online learning at the RIMS, provides you with the flexibility to study from wherever you are in the world, allowing you to fit your learning around your other commitments
UK Level 5 Diploma in Business
The NCC Education Level 5 Diploma in Business Management is an Ofqual-regulated qualification that represents the second year of a UK Bachelor’s degree programme. Upon completion, students can progress to the final year (Top-Up) at a UK university to obtain a full UK Bachelor’s degree.
UK Level 5 Diploma in Computing
The NCC Education Level 5 Diploma in Computer Science is an Ofqual-regulated qualification that represents the second year of a UK Bachelor’s degree programme. Upon completion, students can progress to the final year (Top-Up) at a UK university to obtain a full UK Bachelor’s degree.
UK Level 5 Diploma in Cybersecurity
The NCC Education Level 5 Diploma in Cybersecurity is an Ofqual-regulated qualification that represents the second year of a UK Bachelor’s degree programme. Upon completion, students can progress to the final year (Top-Up) at a UK university to obtain a full UK Bachelor’s degree.
UK Level 3 Foundation Diploma
The NCC Education Level 3 International Foundation Diploma for Higher Education Studies is a pre-university qualification designed to prepare students for undergraduate study in the UK and internationally.
NCC Education - Level 5 Diploma in Business Management ( 2 Years)
Start date: Anytime
Location: Online
Study pace: Flexible (no deadlines or timeframes)
Qualifications: Level 5 NCC Education diploma (240 credits). Equivalent to first two years of a Bachelors Degree
Tuition Fee: AED 18000 per year. Total AED 36000 (Pay through easy instalments — yearly, quarterly, or even monthly.)
Assessment: Online written assignments Includes: 1-2-1 tutor support, all course materials and more
Level 4 (First Year)
Students must study the following FIVE core units equal to 60 credits and then THREE Elective units to equal 60 credits, so a total of 120 credits are completed by students.
Core Units:
Leadership & Entrepreneurship
Project Management
Corporate Responsibility with Sustainable Business
Understanding Business Finance
Organisational Culture & Collaboration
Elective Units: each elective is equal to 20 credits.
Business Law
Expert eBusiness
International Business
Applying Marketing
Level 5 (Second Year)
Information Systems and Knowledge Management – Students will develop a critical understanding of the strategic roles of information and knowledge management systems in contemporary organisations together with a critical appreciation of tools, implementation approaches and appraisal methods that contribute to their successful use.
International Marketing Strategy- Students will develop a critical understanding of international marketing strategy in the context of global operations. Students will learn to effectively satisfy the strategic objectives of organisations in domestic markets and across national borders.
Corporate Finance and Decision Making – The purpose of this unit is to impact students’ understanding of the importance of, accountability for, and control over a business organisation’s financial resources. It will equip students with the skills necessary for sound organisational financial management at a strategic level. Leadership,
People and Change – Students will develop a keen understanding of the modern complexities of and new thinking about how to lead successful organisations in the turmoil of today’s business environment.
Digital Marketing and Communications – Students will develop a critical understanding of the impact of digital transformation on the formation of an organisation’s marketing strategy and communications in order to effectively implement powerful digital marketing campaigns that engage and convert the contemporary customer.
Entrepreneurship and Innovation – Students will understand that entrepreneurship is a key area of businesses. It applies to small sole traders and large corporations. The link with innovation is symbiotic and the focus of this unit on both areas highlights how enterprises grow and the benefits and risks to innovation.
Strategic Management – Students will gain a thorough understanding of the process of strategy formation, development and implementation to improve organisational performance and create competitive advantage.
Project Management – Students will be introduced to the discipline and profession of project management and learn transferable skills that help them succeed in a project environment.
NCC Education - Level 5 Diploma in Computer Science ( 2 Years)
Start date: Anytime
Location: Online
Study pace: Flexible (no deadlines or timeframes)
Qualifications: Level 5 NCC Education diploma (240 credits). Equivalent to first two years of a Bachelors Degree
Tuition Fee: AED 18000 per year. Total AED 36000 (Pay through easy instalments — yearly, quarterly, or even monthly.)
Assessment: Online written assignments Includes: 1-2-1 tutor support, all course materials and more
Level 4 (First Year)
Students must complete the 5 core units and the 3 specialist units
Five core units
Algorithms and Mathematical Concepts for Computing
Computer Networks
Computer Systems
Databases Front End Web Development
Mandatory Specialist Units
Object Oriented System Analysis and Design
Software Engineering
Designing and Developing Object-Oriented Computer Programmes
Level 5 (Second Year)
Students must pass all four specialist units and two elective units
Specialist Units:
Networking Security and Cryptography
Computing Project
Agile Development
Mobile App Development
Elective Units:
Data Analysis and Visualisation with Python.
Artificial Intelligence
Back End Web Development
Introduction to Data Science and Big Data
IT Project Management
Professional and Career Development in IT
Analysis,
Design and Implementation
NCC Education - Level 5 Diploma in Cyber Security ( 2 Years)
Start date: Anytime
Location: Online
Study pace: Flexible (no deadlines or timeframes)
Qualifications: Level 5 NCC Education diploma (240 credits). Equivalent to first two years of a Bachelors Degree
Tuition Fee: AED 18000 per year. Total AED 36000 (Pay through easy instalments — yearly, quarterly, or even monthly.)
Assessment: Online written assignments Includes: 1-2-1 tutor support, all course materials and more
Level 4 (First Year)
Five core units
Mandatory Specialist Units
Level 5 (Second Year)
Specialist Units Mandatory
Elective Units (Choose 2)
Senior Secondary School Certicate or 12th School certificate.
NCC Education Level 3 International Foundation Diploma for Higher Education Studies (L3IFDHES) UK Level 3 Diploma in Business or UK RQF Level 3 Diploma in Computing or any other subject. OR An international qualification which is deemed to be of a similar level to the NCC Education L3IFDHES or L3DB qualification. This shall be agreed with NCC Education in advance. OR One ‘A’ Level or equivalent, or an appropriate Senior Secondary School Leavers’ certificate deemed to be of a similar levelIf a potential student’s first language is not English, they must also reach the English Language requirements of either: International English Language Testing System (IELTS) minimum score of 5.5.
Alternatively, take the free NCC Education Higher English Placement Test, which is administered by RIMS. OR GCE ‘O’ Level English C6.Mature applicants will be considered for entry if they are able to demonstrate over 2 years of relevant work experience; AND Have GCE ‘O’ Level / IGCSE English and Maths or equivalent. OR The Oxford Test of English is recognised for acceptance onto NCC Education programmes.
An affordable, personalized test that fits you – it’s 100% online, flexible, fast, and available at Approved Test Centres across the globe. Plus, it’s the only language proficiency test certified by the University of Oxford.
NCC Education - Level 3 Foundation Diploma ( One Year)
Start date: Anytime
Location: Online
Study pace: Flexible (no deadlines or timeframes)
Qualifications: Level 3 NCC Education Foundation diploma (120 credits). Equivalent to A Level or 12th School Ceriticate or Senior Secondary School Certificate, Pre University Qualification.
Tuition Fee: AED 18000 (Pay through easy instalments — yearly, quarterly, or even monthly.)
Assessment: Online written assignments Includes: 1-2-1 tutor support, all course materials and more
To complete the qualification a student must study and pass units to the total of 120 credits* based on IELTS score and desired career pathway:
(A) 4 core + 2 elective
(B) 3 core + 3 electives
(C) 4 core + 1 electives + 2 electives
(D) 3 core + 2 electives + 2 electives
Core Units for Students with a score of 4.5≤ IELTS (or equivalent) <5.5
Developing English Language Skills
English for Academic Purposes
Maths for University
Study Research and Study Skills for University Study
(*) These Core Units equate to 80 Units – Students need to choose additional Electives to make up another 40 Units
Core Units for Students with IELTS (or equivalent) score of ≥ 5.5
English for Academic Purposes
Maths for University Study
Research and Study Skills for University Study
(*) These Core Units equate to 60 Units –
Students need to choose additional Electives to make up another 60 Units
Choose Elective Units to follow your desired undergraduate pathway:
20 Credit Units
Law for University Study
Introductory Accounting
Introductory Economics
Introduction to Programming with Python
International Business
Physics for University Study
Further Maths for University Study
Chemistry for University Study
Biology for University Study
Digital Art
Fine Art
Art & Design (General)
10 Credits Units
Introduction to Computer Science
Digital World
10th School Certificate or Secondary school certificate or School leaving certificate