Pre-Master's · NCC Education · Ofqual L7
International Pre-Master's in Business (IPMB).
An Ofqual-regulated NCC Education Level 7 Pre-Master's that bridges your undergraduate degree (or significant business experience) into a UK Master's programme — including the NCC L7DBM and partner Master's routes.
Onward progression: Direct entry to UK Master's degree programmes (incl. NCC L7DBM and partner Master's).
Why this matters
The fastest regulated route into a UK Master's.
Two core units (English for Postgraduate Academic Purposes; Research Skills for Postgraduate Studies) plus three specialist units (International Business & Leadership; International Marketing; Finance & Accounting for Managers) prepare you for postgraduate study.
Because the IPMB is Ofqual-regulated at Level 7, completion is recognised as a direct progression credential by NCC Education and partner UK universities.
Curriculum · Units
What you'll study.
Two core (60 credits) + three specialist (60 credits) · 120 credits · TQT 1,200 hrs · GLH 510.5 hrs · NCC Education / Ofqual L7.
EPAP
English for Postgraduate Academic Purposes
30 credits· 300 TQT hrs· Mandatory
RSPS
Research Skills for Postgraduate Studies
30 credits· 300 TQT hrs· Mandatory
IBL
International Business and Leadership
20 credits· 200 TQT hrs· Specialist
IM
International Marketing
20 credits· 200 TQT hrs· Specialist
FAM
Finance and Accounting for Managers
20 credits· 200 TQT hrs· Specialist
Specification
Entry, assessment and progression.
Entry requirements
- Recognised undergraduate degree (any discipline) OR significant business / management experience.
- English at B2/C1 (CEFR) — IELTS 6.0+ or accepted equivalent.
- Personal statement and CV reviewed by Sapiência admissions.
Assessment method
- 100% coursework per the NCC Qualification Unit Specification (essays, reports, presentations, research proposal).
- Internally marked, externally verified by NCC Education (UK).
- No final closed-book exam.
Progression routes
- NCC Level 7 Diploma in Business Management (L7DBM).
- Direct entry to UK Master's degrees with NCC partner universities.
- MBA Top-Up at Cardiff Metropolitan University or University of Plymouth (after L7DBM).
Institutional catalogue
Full module list, fees, calendar and accreditation — in one PDF.
Awarded by NCC Education
NCC Education is a British awarding organisation regulated by Ofqual. Instituto Sapiência is a study centre listed in the official directory.
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