NCC Education Accredited Partner Centre
Find the right Business qualification for your next step
Compare NCC Business diplomas, tuition, entry requirements and progression options with Unica College.
NCC Education is the UK awarding body. Unica College delivers selected NCC Education qualifications; Unica College is not NCC Education and does not award the qualifications.
Contact support is based in Westmount, Quebec. Please confirm current availability, fees, delivery and schedule with an adviser — details are not confirmed until admissions advises.
About Us
About Unica College
Unica College is an NCC Education Accredited Partner Centre based in Westmount, Quebec, Canada. As an Accredited Partner Centre, Unica College delivers selected British, Ofqual-regulated Business qualifications developed and awarded by NCC Education.
NCC Education is the UK awarding body responsible for developing and awarding these qualifications. Unica College is not NCC Education and does not award the qualifications itself — it delivers the teaching and assessment as an accredited partner.
Our Mission
To deliver accredited, British-standard Business education to students in Westmount and beyond, through NCC Education's Ofqual-regulated qualification pathway.
Our Vision
To be a trusted Accredited Partner Centre in Quebec, guiding students along a clear Business qualification pathway from diploma level through to university top-up degrees.
Education
Learning Programs
Unica College delivers a single, structured Business pathway accredited by NCC Education — from Level 4 diploma through to postgraduate and top-up degree options.
The Business Pathway
or a university / WINC top-upL7DBMMBA Top-up
Typical diploma entry requires an English level equivalent to IELTS 5.5. Entry to the Level 7 Diploma requires IELTS 6.5 if the applicant does not hold a degree taught in English. Unica College administers free NCC English placement tests for applicants who need to confirm their level.
Our Programs
Level 4 Diploma in Business (L4DB)
Ofqual & QiW regulated120 credits. 1 year full-time or 2–3 years part-time. The new specification, effective from Summer 2026, is assessed 100% by assignment. The Higher Technical Qualification (HTQ) designation applies to learners studying in England only.
Level 5 Diploma in Business (L5DB)
120 CreditsAssessed 100% by assignment on the new specification. Units include: Start-up Business; Innovation and Growth; Raising Finance Capital; Agile and Responsive Leadership; Ethics in Business; and Global Business: The Impact of Policy.
Level 6 Diploma in Business Strategy and Management (L6DBSM)
120 CreditsAssessed through coursework assignments. A final-year equivalent qualification. Please note: this diploma is not Ofqual-regulated and is not a university degree.
Level 7 Diploma in Business Management (L7DBM)
Ofqual regulated120 credits at RQF Level 7. Assessed by assignment only. Students choose 6 of 8 available units. Please note: this is a postgraduate diploma, not a master's degree.
Pricing
Tuition & Fees
Transparent, affordable pricing for online learners worldwide. One-time tuition per qualification, in USD.
Level 4 Diploma in Business (L4DB)
$799 USDLevel 5 Diploma in Business (L5DB)
$949 USDLevel 6 Diploma in Business Strategy and Management (L6DBSM)
$1,099 USDLevel 7 Diploma in Business Management (L7DBM)
$1,199 USDWINC / University of Greater Manchester BSc (Hons) Business Management Top-Up
$6,799 USDA higher fee of $8,099 USD applies for students transferring from another institution's Level 5 qualification.
Cardiff Metropolitan University MBA Top-Up
$8,599 USDAll fees are one-time, per qualification, in USD. Contact us to discuss payment options.
Enquire NowQuestions & Answers
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Unica College the same as NCC Education?
No. NCC Education (UK) develops and awards. Unica College is an Accredited Partner Centre in Westmount. Unica delivers; NCC awards.
Do you deliver NCC Computing?
No. Business only: L4DB, L5DB, L6DBSM, L7DBM, WINC BSc Business Management top-up, Cardiff Met MBA top-up.
What is L4DB?
Level 4 Diploma in Business. 120 credits. Typical full-time one year (or 2–3 years part-time). New specification from Summer 2026 is assessed 100% by assignment. Ofqual & QiW regulated. HTQ designation applies to learners studying in England only. Typical English: IELTS 5.5 equivalent; Unica College administers free NCC English placement tests. Progression: L5DB.
What is L5DB?
Level 5 Diploma in Business. 120 credits. 100% assignment on the new specification. Units include Start-up Business; Innovation and Growth; Raising Finance Capital; Agile and Responsive Leadership; Ethics in Business; Global Business: The Impact of Policy. Progression: L6DBSM or a published university / WINC top-up.
What is L6DBSM?
Level 6 Diploma in Business Strategy and Management. 120 credits. Coursework assignments. Final-year equivalent — not Ofqual-regulated and not a university degree.
What is L7DBM?
Level 7 Diploma in Business Management. Ofqual-regulated. 120 credits at RQF Level 7. Assignment only. Students choose 6 of 8 units. A postgraduate diploma, not a master's degree. English: IELTS 6.5 if the applicant does not hold a degree taught in English. Progression: Cardiff Met MBA top-up.
What is the WINC BSc Business Management top-up?
A published Business Management bachelor top-up. WINC delivers the top-up online; University of Greater Manchester awards the degree. Includes a 40-credit dissertation.
What is the Cardiff Met MBA top-up?
A published MBA top-up after L7DBM. Cardiff Metropolitan University awards the MBA. Unica College does not award the MBA.
How do I enquire?
Use the NCC enquiry form (also embedded in the contact section). Email info@unica.ac. Phone +1 514-521-2060. Campus: 4060 Sainte-Catherine Street West, 2nd floor, Westmount, QC H3Z 2Z3. Ask an adviser: request programme guidance. Tuition for each qualification is listed in the Tuition & Fees section on this page; enquire here to discuss payment options.
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