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Address from Dr Gareth EvansAcademic Director, NCUK Academic Director, NCUKNCUK was formed in 1987 to deliver highly successful“pathway programmes” to students who wish to studyat undergraduate and postgraduate level in the UK andglobally. So far, NCUK has helped over 23,500students to progress onto degree courses through itsworld-class programmes.NCUK is unique in being founded by 11 leading UKuniversities and in having its programmes developedand quality assured by them. Its programmes areregonised throughout the UK and also acceptedglobally which means that students have a world ofchoice upon successful completion of its courses.You can be confident that our programmes are thebest preparation for you to succeed in your studies.On successful completion of your programme withThe Chopras Institute of Professional Education youwill be guaranteed progression to a range ofprogrammes at the NCUK universities.Quality AssuredAll of our programmes are created in conjunction withour founder universities, and all of them are designed togive you the skills you need to get your UK studies off toa flying start.The NCUK Student ExperienceThe Chopras Institute of Professional Education isapproved to deliver the NCUK International Diplomain Business and offers outstanding academic and socialfacilities, giving you access to a stimulating and safelearning environment. All staff are fully qualified and areexperts in their field.

Welcome note from Mr Naveen Choprathe Chairman - The Chopras Chairman, The ChoprasI welcome you to The Chopras Institute of ProfessionalEducation. The Institute has been set up to provide highquality international professional, academic andvocational qualifications that will appeal to theacademic community as well as a range of other sectorsin the market place.The Institute is driven by the same passion forexcellence that has driven The Chopras to achieve theheight and success that it has within the Indian globaleducation space and, just like The Chopras, is synonymouswith integrity, ethics, innovation and quality.The Chopras Institute of Professional Education isproud to partner with NCUK to deliver its InternationalDiploma in Business and extends a warm welcome tothis non-profit educational charity that is owned by aconsortium of 11 British universities to India. TheInternational Diploma in Business provides a quick andcost effective way for students to progress to the 2ndyear of NCUK universities in the UK whilst, at the sametime, delivering quality teaching and providing high techstate of the art facilities, audited and approved byNCUK.I invite you to walk into The Chopras Institute ofProfessional Education and my team will endeavor tonurture you to your best potential.

About The Chopras Institute of Professional EducationThe Chopras Institute of Professional Education brings together under one roof, a wide range of internationalprofessional, academic and vocational qualifications through its high tech, state of the art teaching centres,strategically located across the country. It offers interesting and innovative programmes blended with industrialexperience and practical application that will appeal to the academic community as well as a range of other sectorsin the market place.The Institute offers something for everyone from high school students looking to enhance their academic profile toexperienced practitioners who are seeking to focus on developing new skills, increasing their knowledge base andkeeping up-to-date with developments within their particular areas of expertise. The Chopras Institute ofProfessional Education also assists those who are looking for a qualification in India that can be used as astepping-stone or as a pathway to further study overseas as well as those looking to develop their skillset to enhance their career opportunities in today’s competitive global market.

About NCUKNCUK is a Consortium of 11 universities that was formed in 1987 and offers “pathway programmes” in Business,Humanities, Science and Engineering to students worldwide who wish to study at undergraduate and postgraduatelevel in the UK and globally to enhance their skills and contribute towards a growing global economy. So far, NCUKhas helped over 23,500 students to progress onto degree courses through their world-class programmes.UniqueNCUK is a unique organisation because it is founded by 11 leading UK universities. The programmes aredeveloped in partnership with these universities, and are quality assured by them.GuaranteeIf you pass the NCUK programme, NCUK guarantees to place you in one of the NCUK universities. The entrycriteria for each university varies, so where you are placed will depend on how well you do in your exams. Thebetter you perform, the greater your chances of getting a place at your preferred university.Internationally RecognisedNCUK programmes are recognised throughout the UK and are accepted worldwide which means you havea world of choice upon successful completion.NCUK universities• University of Bradford• University of Huddersfield• University of Leeds• Leeds Beckett University• University of Liverpool• Liverpool John Moores University• The University of Manchester• Manchester Metropolitan University• University of Salford• The University of Sheffield• Sheffield Hallam University

International Diploma in BusinessLeading to 2nd year entry of an undergraduate degree at select UK universitiesIntakes: January & SeptemberThe International Diploma in Business is an NCUK qualification that isdelivered in India by The Chopras Institute of Professional Education.It enables students who have passed Year 12 (or an equivalent levelof study) and who are aspiring to study at a university overseas tostudy the first year in India before progressing to the 2nd year of anundergraduate degree course at select universities in the UK.The International Diploma in Business is the perfect course to preparestudents for their programme in the UK by providing a solid foundationin the academic subject as well as helping them understand the studymethods and develop the necessary academic skills, including timemanagement and examination techniques, to succeed in their chosendegree.The International Diploma is specifically designed for internationalstudents. Emphasis is placed on study skills development, the acquisitionof subject knowledge and the development of independent learning.Students receive pastoral care tutorials, counselling on future studyoptions and supporting programmes including timetabled self-study.The International Diploma in Business is the equivalent to the firstyear of an undergraduate programme in the NCUK universities andsuccessful students can progress directly into the 2nd year of selectedundergraduate degree courses in the UK.Students have the option to progress to the 2nd year of the followingundergraduate degree programmes in NCUK universities:• Accountancy• Accounting and Finance• Business and Management Studies• Economics• Human Resource Management• International Business• Marketing and Management

Programme AimsThe aims of the International Diploma in Business are to:• Provide students with a knowledge of businessconcepts and applications at first year undergraduatelevel.• Prepare students for progression to 2nd yearundergraduate study in business or related disciplinesin NCUK universities.• Enhance the subject knowledge, learning skillsand English language proficiency of students toenable them to communicate and study business andrelated subjects effectively and confidently atundergraduate level in a UK or other universitywhere English is the medium of instruction.• Cultivate a commitment to good practice inacademic work.• Provide students with the necessary personaland key skills to enable them to develop asindependent autonomous learners.International Diploma in Business ModulesThe International Diploma in Business spans two semesters of 15 weeks each with students given 20 hours ofdirected study per week.Semester 1 Semester 2Business Economics Management AccountingBusiness Skills Management Themes and Case StudiesOrganisational Behaviour MarketingFinancial Accounting Business Statistics

Programme Assessments and GradingStudents on the Internatioal Diploma in Business are assessed via coursework and examinations. During theprogramme students are given different types of assessments similar to those used at NCUK universities. Exams,coursework and module marks are given out of 100. This is based on the system used in UK education.A student’s performance is presented on an academic transcript and an academic certificate. A classification isawarded for the programme on completion as shown beneath:DistinctionOverall programme mean mark is 70% or above with 120 credits being awarded.PassOverall programme mean mark is 40% or above with a minimum of 90 credits being awarded.UnclassifiedFailure to meet the pass criteria, which may be due to either or both of:• An overall mean mark of less than 40%• Fewer than 90 credits awarded

Progression to 2nd year undergraduate study Progression to 2nd year undergraduate studyUniversities will make offers for the 2nd year of their undergraduate degree programmes based on the student’sperformance in the International Diploma, including the number of credits awarded, the overall average and, insome cases, the student’s performance in particular modules. Some universities will also consider the student’sacademic performance in their 12th examinations or any other qualifications obtained prior to entering theInternational Diploma.Examples of progression opportunities to 2nd year undergraduate study: University Degree Subject Degree Int Dip Title AverageThe University of Manchester Management (Accounting & Finance) BSc (Hons) 70%The University of Sheffield Business Management BA (Hons) 65%University of Liverpool Accounting & Finance BA (Hons) 70%University of Bradford International Business & Management BSc (Hons) 60%Manchester Metropolitan Events Management BA (Hons) 50%UniversityNote: Progression criteria is subject to changeEntry RequirementsTo qualify for the International Diploma in Business students must have successfully completed Year 12 with anoverall average of 60%. Students must also have obtained a minimum of IELTS 5.5 (or equivalent).Other qualifications may also be accepted for entry onto the International Diploma in Business. These will beassessed on case-by-case basis.

Detailed Module Description Module 1: Business Economics Module 2: Business Skills (Semester 1) (Semester 1)This module aims to provide a solid foundation This module aims to provide students with theof microeconomic and macroeconomic theory. skills required to address the requirements ofIt provides students with an understanding of undergraduate studies in business andbasic economic principles, theories and models management related programmes in UKwhich they can use and apply in their future universities. It is also designed to be of practicalstudies. use to students studying the International Diploma in Business.1. Introduction to Microeconomics2. Elasticity and its Application 1. Effective Learning3. Supply Decisions: Costs of Production 2. Personal Development Planning4. Behaviour of Firms (perfect competition, 3. Planning Techniques 4. Academic and Business Writing and an monopolistic competition, oligopoly and monopoly) Introduction to Research Skills5. Market Failure and Government Intervention 5. Research Skills Part 26. Scope of Macroeconomics 6. Research Skills Part 37. National Income and Demand Management 7. Plagiarism and Harvard Referencing Policy 8. Numerical Analysis8. Money and Inflation 9. Teamwork9. Liquidity Preference 10. Presentation Skills10. Phillips Curve Short Run and Long Run 11. Examinations and Revision Techniques11. International Trade 12. Reflective Skills12. Balance of Payments and Exchange Rates

Module 3: Organisational Module 4: Financial Accounting Behaviour (Semester 1) (Semester 1)This module aims to give students an appreciation of This module aims to provide students with awhat organisations are, the purpose of establishing fundamental understanding of basic financialformal organisations and the many inter-related accounting principles. The module will developaspects of collective and individual behaviour that students’ knowledge and understanding of financialcan impact on the success or otherwise of accounting from the key principles of ledger entryorganisations. There are different approaches to bookkeeping to single entity final accounts, allanalysing organisational behaviour and these will be within the context of most recent Generallyconsidered during the course of this module. The Accepted Accounting Practice. The module willmodule also addresses a number of the inter-relating aim to provide a rigorous introduction to the subjectfacets of organisational behaviour including: area for students progressing to further related study in particular Financial Reporting. It also offers• Organisational Structure a valuable and coherent introduction to the topic• Approaches to Leadership and Management for students who will not progress further with• Culture within Organisations accountancy study.• Motivation and Organisational Change 1. Accounting Systems (1)1. Introduction to the Course 2. Accounting Systems (2)2. The Purpose of Organisations 3. Accounting Systems (Cash)3. Inter-disciplinary nature of the study of organisational behaviour 4. Introduction to Accounting Principles and Regulatory Framework4. Theoretical approaches to the study of organisational behaviour 5. Final Accounts5. Theoretical approaches to the study of 6. Adjustments for Final Financial Statements (1) organisational behaviour (2) 7. Adjustments for Final Financial Statements (2)6. Organisational Structure 8. Adjustments for Final Financial Statements (3):7. Management Inventory Valuation8. Leadership 9. Final Accounts (2)9. Culture 10. Final Accounts (3): Manufacturing Accounts10. Motivation (1) & Motivation (2) – Performance 11. Control Mechanisms (1): Bank Reconciliations Management 12. Control Mechanisms (2): Control and11. Motivation (3) – Power and Control in the Suspense Accounts Workplace & Motivation (4) – Effective Communication 13. Single Entry and Incomplete Records12. Organisational Change (1)13. Organisational Change (2)

Module 5: Management Module 6: Management Themes Accounting (Semester 2) and Case Studies (Semester 2)This module aims to provide students with a This module aims to provide students with thebroad understanding of the function and the theory, practice and structure of theimportance of management accounting in fundamental elements of business management.supporting management decision-making. It is The module focuses on the application of therecognised that students studying this module strategic, operational and ethical streams ofmay not progress further to specialist accountancy business management in a range of differentstudies and it is therefore important to give a organisations.broad introductory module rather thantechnically detailed coverage of the subject. 1. An introduction to Management Themes 2. Overview of the Historical DevelopmentThe module will cover key areas such as ‘decisionmaking’; ‘cost assignment’; ‘planning and of Management Thinking, Theory andcontrol’ to give specialist accounting students Practicethe foundation they will require for more 3. Practical Strategic Management Issuesadvanced coverage of the subject area. 4. Strategy and Planning 5. Strategy and Implementation1. Introduction to Management Accounting 6. Operations Management: Introduction 7. Operations Management and Quality2. Information for Decision Making (1): Profit 8. Operations Management and the Supply Volume Analysis Chain 9. Operations Management and R&D3. Information for Decision Making (2): 10. Ethics – Current issues and Future Positions Relevant Costs and Revenues 11. Stakeholder Theory and Implications for Ethics4. Information for Decision Making (3): 12. Corporate Social Responsibility Pricing and Profitability5. Capital Investment Appraisal (1)6. Capital Investment Appraisal (2)7. Cost Assignment (1)8. Cost Assignment (2)9. Cost Assignment: Introduction to Activity Based Costing (ABC)10. Budgeting Process (1)11. Budgeting Process (2)12. Budgetary Process (3) Control Systems13. Introduction to Standard Costing and Variance Analysis

Module 7: Marketing (Semester 2) Module 8: Business Statistics (Semester 2)This module aims to provide students with anintroduction to a range of theories and concepts This module aims to:underpinning key elements of marketing planningwith a focus on the application of those theories and • Develop statistical literacy in students,concepts to a range of different organisations. including the ability to think statistically and make1. An Introduction to Marketing numbers meaningful, focussing on conceptual2. An Overview of Marketing Planning understanding and recognising the demands for3. The Marketing Environment dealing with “big data” in an information age.4. Consumer Behaviour5. Marketing Research • Provide students with a sound grasp of the6. The Marketing Mix – Product7. The Marketing Mix – Price fundamental concepts needed to use and8. The Marketing Mix – Place interpret statistical tools and procedures which are9. The Marketing Mix – Promotions used to analyse business data and hence aid10. Digital Marketing and Social Media informed decision-making, while recognising that11. Services Marketing detailed knowledge of specific techniques and12. New Product Development calculations may not be as important as the13. Corporate Social Responsibility and Marketing knowledge that comes from going through the process of learning them. Ethics • Prepare students for entry to more advanced modules dealing with quantitative analysis in business. 1. Data and Variability in Business (or “Why study this?”) 2. Summarising Data: Measures of Location and Dispersion 3. Summarising Data: Graphical Presentation and Frequency Distributions 4. Index Numbers 5. Correlation Techniques 6. Regression Techniques 7. Time Series Analysis 8. Set Theory and Enumeration 9. Probability 10. Probability Distributions 11. Introduction to Statistical Inference

NCUK – Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat is NCUK?NCUK was formed in 1987 to provide pre-university courses for international students as preparation for theirstudies overseas. NCUK is unique in being founded by 11 leading UK universities and in having its programmesdeveloped and quality assured by them.What programmes does NCUK offer in India?NCUK offers the International Diploma in Business in India. This programme guarantees students entry to the 2ndyear of undergraduate study in a range of degree subjects in select UK universities.Why should I choose NCUK?There are many reasons to choose a programme offered by NCUK. Its programmes:- are designed in partnership with, and quality assured by, UK universities- guarantee entry to the 2nd year of select UK universities- are taught in India making them accessible and affordable- are delivered in high tech learning environments by professional teachers

How do I progress to the 2nd year of a UK university?All students who pass the NCUK International Diploma in Business with the required percentage are guaranteedentry to the 2nd year of an undergraduate degree at one of the NCUK universities in the UK.Upon enrolling for the International Diploma in Business students are given comprehensive advice and informationabout their options for progressing to the 2nd year of undergraduate study and will be offered guidance through theentire application process.Can I choose which university I want to go to?Students can apply for up to five universities. It is important to remember however that all universities have theirown entry criteria which means that it is important for students to do as well as possible in their InternationalDiploma in Business to maximise their chances of getting admission in their first choice university.Can I apply for any scholarships?NCUK run a Prize Award scheme with 10 regional prizes of £5000 awarded to the best performing students acrossall NCUK centres regionally who progress to NCUK universities. There are also 50 prizes of £1,000 for the bestperforming student at every NCUK centre in each programme stream. A further 10 Special Prizes are awarded tooutstanding students progressing to NCUK’s ‘Post-92’ universities. NCUK universities also offer scholarshipprogrammes and The Chopras Institute of Professional Education can provide further guidance.

International Diploma in BusinessKey Highlights• Designed in partnership with, and quality assured by, UK universities• Equivalent to the first year of an undergraduate degree course in the UK• Guarantees entry to the 2nd year of select UK universities• Offers progression opportunities to a wide range of subject areas• Taught in India making it accessible and affordable• Delivered in high tech learning environments by professional teachers• Provides both study skills and subject specific academic training

When can I start my NCUK programme?The International Diploma in Business has two start dates. Students can choose whether they start the course inJanuary or in September.Where can I take an NCUK programme?Students can take the International Diploma in Business at The Chopras Institute of Professional Education centresfor teaching and learning excellence located in Delhi, Bangalore and Mumbai.The Chopras Institute of Professional Education has been inspected and audited by the NCUK academic team toensure that it offers the very best facilities, learning environment and student experience.

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