LONDON SCHOOL OF COMMERCE THE ASSOCIATE COLLEGE OF CARDIFF METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY

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THE LONDON SCHOOL OF COMMERCE IS THE ASSOCIATE COLLEGE OF

CARDIFF METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY

Contents
Welcome About the London School Of Commerce Cardiff Metropolitan University Unique Benefits of Studying at LSC UKBA Tier 4 Highly Trusted Status MBA Course MSc Information Technology MSc International Tourism Management MSc International Hospitality Management MSc Management Consultancy PhD Postdoctoral Studies BA (Hons) Business Studies

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BSc (Hons) Computing The Student Experience Faculty Profiles Student Academic Requirements Admission and Application Process Accommodation in London The LSC Group

Welcome

At the London School of Commerce, it is our mission to provide all our students with a quality, cost-effective education. As the Associate College of Cardiff Metropolitan University, we pride ourselves in maintaining the highest academic standards. We are one of the UKs leading private education providers and, in association with our partner university, offer one of the largest taught MBA programmes in Europe. LSC course fees are extremely competitive, meaning that earning a degree is within the reach of most aspiring undergraduates. Given that we are a global education group, LSC students have the unique opportunity of spending a semester at one of our many overseas campuses. As a recognition of our far reaching international strategy, we have recently been nominated for the prestigious Times Higher Education Award. I hope you will chose to study at LSC for a truly enriching and memorable academic experience.

Lord John Tomlinson of Walsall Chairman of the LSC Group

Dr. Geoff Lancaster Dean of Academic Studies

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Welcome to the London School of Commerce. It gives me great pleasure to know that you are considering the London School of Commerce as the institution at which to further your studies. In Association with Cardiff Metropolitan University, the School offers specialist Bachelors and Masters Degrees in IT, Business and Management and welcomes students from a variety of backgrounds. Learning and growth at LSC are not confined to classroom and academic experiences, we also encourage our students to participate in varied extracurricular activities, from cricket and football to themed social events. I hope LSC is the right institution for you, and look forward to welcoming you and hopefully congratulating you when you graduate.

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ABOUT THE SCHOOL

About the London School of Commerce

The London School of Commerce (LSC) is the Associate College of Cardiff Metropolitan University and provides students with the opportunity to study the same university programmes while living in London. LSC offers cost-effective, accelerated courses allowing our students to complete a typical undergraduate honours degree in two years. Furthermore, flexible programme entry and exit points throughout the year, with three intakes annually, enable students to proceed to the next level of their education smoothly. The fees charged on all our courses are extremely competitive. Your course fees includes all costs associated with your recruitment and admission, any relevant cost incurred in sponsoring you under the Home Office Points-Based System, the cost of your tuition fees and cost of fees payable to our partner university. Our main campuses are located in the heart of London close to the citys many historic landmarks. Studying at LSC allows our students to enjoy all that London has to offer. We have a diverse student population with more than 7,000 students from over 130 countries enrolled at our British and international campuses making life here a truly international experience.

About Cardiff Metropolitan University

Until recently, Cardiff Metropolitan University was known as University of Wales Institute, Cardiff (UWIC). A Times Good University Guide described UWIC as The best new university in the UK. Also, The Sunday Times ranked UWIC as the leading new university in Wales for the fourth year running, they wrote: UWIC has consistently been among the best performing modern universities in the UK ... where students acquire skills that make them consistently among the most employable graduates. UWIC courses are career-oriented and aim to prepare you for a professional future of the highest calibre. In the most recent assessment, the results of the UK Research Assessment Exercise saw UWIC ranked seventh of all new universities across the UK. UWIC achieved the second highest increase in ranking of all UK universities.

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Unique Benefits of Studying at the London School of Commerce

The London School of Commerce offers attractive multi-campus facilities. The main teaching and administrative campus is centrally located and all the prime attractions in London are in close proximity to the campus. The principle campus is located in London Bridge within easy reach of the British Rail and Underground stations. There are also support campuses at Hannibal House in the cosmopolitan Elephant and Castle district of London and nearby Pocock House on Southwark Bridge Road. Our campuses are WiFi enabled; the main IT labs are spacious and well-equipped creating a productive environment to study in. The LSC library stock is comprised of a loan and reference collection of all core texts and recommended reading and a collection on study skills and research methodologies. Both print and online resources are available to help students with their studies. The Schools modern facilities and comprehensive learning resources will provide you with the right tools to progress smoothly in your studies, while developing the knowledge and expertise necessary for a career in international business. LSC is proud that our teaching faculty includes distinguished professors, researchers and highlyqualified professional academics. In fact, you will probably be taught by academics whose texts are used by students globally. Key Benefits } Obtain a globally recognised British degree } Degree awarding body Cardiff Metropolitan University } UKBA Tier 4 Highly Trusted Sponsor } Extremely competitive total course fees payable in flexible instalments } Times Higher Education Award Nominee } Accelerated 2 year undergraduate course duration, compared to a 3 year state sector university degree } Multiple modern campuses, all located within easy reach of London Bridge } Concessionary fee on MBA programmes for LSC students } In association with Cardiff Metropolitan University, LSC is one of the largest MBA providers in Europe } Option to study at a range of our overseas campuses } British Universities & Colleges Sports (BUCS) Cricket Champions } Scholarships available for academically talented and exceptionally gifted sportsmen

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BENEFITS OF STUDYING WITH LSC

UKBA TIER 4 HIGHLY TRUSTED STATUS

UKBA Tier 4 Highly Trusted Status

The United Kingdom Border Agency has awarded the London School of Commerce Tier 4 - Highly Trusted status. Applying for entry to the UK on a Student Visa can be challenging, with all applicants having to comply with strict regulations and also having to ensure that their documents are suitable to meet a scrutiny by the UK Border Agency before a student visa is granted. Our Highly Trusted status means all prospective LSC students will find it easier to successfully apply for a visa to study at LSC in London. We are recognised by the UK Government as one of the most reliable and trusted Higher Education Institutions in Britain this explains why we have over 4,000 students, from over 130 different countries, studying at our campuses in London. LSC was one of the first education institutions in the UK to gain Highly Trusted Status. At LSC we are proud of our reputation for delivering excellent standards of education, quality lectures and a high level of student success. Our record of graduate satisfaction, coupled with our teaching standards, has led to very high levels of student attainment; we are officially recognised as a highly suitable destination for students from around the world.

Studying in London
Location The London School of Commerce campuses are centrally located within easy reach all of Londons premier attractions. The main campus is located near London Bridge Station ensuring excellent transport links to the National Rail network and London Underground. There are major support campuses within walking distance in nearby Elephant and Castle and Southwark. Travel Getting around London is not a problem. The underground system is an easy way to travel and trains run from about 5am to midnight. Buses run regularly throughout the day, with 24 hour service on selected routes. Eating Out London is a multi-cultural city, so whether you choose Japanese, French, Indian, Malay, Italian, Thai or Mexican food, you will be spoilt for choice. Whatever your budget, there are plenty of restaurants and eateries to suit your needs. Places to Visit Some of Londons main attractions are near the campus and include the London Eye, The British Museum, The London Dungeon, Shakespeares Globe Theatre, The Tower of London and Tower Bridge. Shopping London offers everything from designer shops in Kensington and Knightsbridge to shopping malls and retail parks spread around Central and Greater London. Locally, you will find Borough Market is a fine example of one of the high-quality street markets available in London; it has occupied its present site for last 250 years. There is also a wide range of local shops and supermarkets for your shopping needs. Sport in London London is home to many professional clubs from a range of sports including football, cricket and rugby. World famous venues such as Wembley Stadium, Twickenham Rugby Ground, the Wimbledon Tennis Tournament and Cricket at the Oval and Lords are all located in the Capital.

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POSTGRADUATE COURSES

Postgraduate Courses
MBA Programme* Master of Business Administration Semester 1 } Management Skills and Entrepreneurship } Marketing Management } Financial Analysis and Management Semester 2 Semester 2 comprises of 2 core modules plus 2 electives. } Strategic Management } Managing Human Capital Electives Marketing Electives } Strategic Marketing } International Marketing Management (To be chosen by students enrolled on the MBA course specialising in Marketing) Finance Electives } Corporate Finance } Financial Markets and Investment Analysis (To be chosen by students enrolled on the MBA course specialising in Finance) International Business Electives } International Business } International Marketing Management (To be chosen by students enrolled on the MBA course specialising in International Business) General Management Electives Students enrolled on the General MBA course may choose any 2 of the above electives irrespective of the specialisation Semester 3 } Research Methodologies } Major Project Students may choose one of the following modes of study and presentation for the major project:
* Information correct at time of publication. Course fees and programme content may be subject to change. ** Total course fees for the 16 month programme are 6,950.

Total Fee 6,450*

Duration 12 Months Requirements } } } A Bachelors degree from a recognised university with good grades (should be equivalent to a UK Bachelors (Hons) degree) Should be at least 21 years old Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.0 with at least 5.5 in all other components or equivalent recognised English language qualification.

The Master of Business Administration (MBA) attracts people from a wide range of academic disciplines. The UK MBA programmes typically consist of a set number of taught courses plus a dissertation. The core courses in the MBA programme are designed to introduce students to the various areas of business such as Accounting, Finance, Marketing, Human Resource Management, Strategic Management, etc. Students in the MBA programme have a choice of specialist option modules in General Management, Finance, Marketing or International Business. An MBA can vastly improve the prospects and quality of your future career. It is an international qualification that is respected by employers around the world. Students who do not have the relevant prior qualifications or experience may be required to undertake a 4 month foundation programme extending the complete MBA course duration to 16 months**.

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} Dissertation; OR } Integrated Case Study; OR } Business Development Proposal

Reasons to Study an MBA

Building A Career This is not only an MBA, but one from a reputable British University which will enhance your career prospects. Cardiff Metropolitan University is a highly respected educational establishment highly rated by, among others, The Times Good University Guide. Advancement MBAs provide a passport to promotion opportunities from junior to senior level management in multinational companies. Employers Preference The current trend is for employers to recruit MBA postgraduates rather than undergraduates. Therefore, an MBA qualification will be a significant advantage on any CV. Increased Earnings Research provides evidence that employees with an MBA qualification command higher salaries. This is true whether you work in Asia, the Middle East or Europe. Employers Recognition Employers recognise the fact that an MBA is the advanced business degree of choice and provides the employee with the necessary skills and understanding of commercial operations to contribute to an internationally viable enterprise. Self-Actualisation The MBA qualification is a means of improving confidence in self-attainment, both commercially and financially. Critical Thinking An MBA provides the essential tools for advanced critical thinking creating a platform for successful interaction with colleagues from different backgrounds and areas of experience. This improves an overall strategic, tactical and operational understanding of corporate structures.

Dynamism MBAs provide the necessary transferable skills to cope with the management of change in a work environment. The MBA course specification includes an emphasis on the development of entrepreneurship, business ethics, innovation and leadership skills.

Mobility In The Global Job Market Having an MBA qualification can ensure greater employee mobility and increase opportunities within the global job market.

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POSTGRADUATE COURSES

POSTGRADUATE COURSES

Postgraduate Courses
MSc Information Technology

The programme aims to: } Provide students with the skills and knowledge to place them at the forefront of a specific academic or professional discipline.

Total Fee 6,950

Duration 16 Months Requirements } } }

} Enable students to critically analyse received knowledge through independent research. } Provide students with a platform where they can apply creative problem solving skills. } } Enable students to become reflective practitioners; able to make practical decisions based on an understanding of academic content and processes as well as practical experience. Encourage students to objectively analyse their personal competencies and opportunities for self-development and build on the learning arising from the programme.

A Bachelors degree from a recognised university with good grades (should be equivalent to a UK Bachelors (Hons) degree) Should be at least 21 years old Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.0 with at least 5.5 in all other components or equivalent recognised English language qualification.

Rapid advances in technology mean we live in an ever changing world. By far the most important driving factor in this change is the swift development of Information Technology. The London School of Commerce, in association with Cardiff Metropolitan University, offers a Masters programme in Information Technology designed to track technological changes and to enable students to develop into consummate professionals in this rapidly evolving field. The programme includes topics that will help to develop understanding in a range of technology related areas with the aim of helping build a career in the development and application of IT; Key targets include the fields of Communications and Management Information Systems.

MSc Programme* Semester 1 } } } } Information Systems and Technologies Maths for Computing and Introduction to Programming Networking Essentials Concepts of Databases

Semester 2 } } } Programming Methodology Relational Database Systems Data Communications, Networks and Digital Communications

Semester 3 } Project Management and Research Methodology

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With two additional electives from: } } } } Artificial Intelligence and Expert Systems Software Systems Engineering Strategic Information Systems Systems Analysis and Design

Semester 4 } Dissertation

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Postgraduate Courses
MSc International Hospitality Management With so much choice available for both business and recreational activities, successful hospitality providers need to offer a distinctive product. It follows that good hospitality managers have, as well as business acumen, a sense of creativity and innovation as distinctive products can command higher prices in the marketplace. While customer focus and quality of service are critical aspects of the industry, the increasing use of information and communication technology (for example online booking and the evolution of mobile phone apps) places increasing pressure on managers to be constantly aware of technological changes and adapt their market approach accordingly.

Total Fee 6,450*

Duration 12 Months Requirements } } } A Bachelors degree from a recognised university with good grades (should be equivalent to a UK Bachelors (Hons) degree) Should be at least 21 years old Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.0 with at least 5.5 in all other components or equivalent recognised English language qualification.

MSc Programme* The MSc International Hospitality Management course is designed to enable students to develop concepts and theories relating to the strategic development of business in this growing field while linking creative thinking with the use of new media and technology. Semester 1 } } } } Strategic Innovative Marketing Management Strategic Financial Management Managing Human Capital Contextualising Hospitality Management

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The course is designed in order to encourage the development and evidence-based approach to reflective practice through detailed research and reporting. The hospitality industry, encompassing everything from hotel chains to independently run cafes and food outlets, plays a important role in the global economy.

Semester 2 } } } Research Methods for Tourism and Hospitality management Tourism and Hospitality Strategy in the Global Marketplace Current issues in International Tourism and Hospitality

Semester 3 } Dissertation
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Postgraduate Courses
MSc International Tourism Management Furthermore, while customer focus and quality of service are critical aspects of the industry, the increasing use of information and communication technology has seen an increased proportion of tourism products bought over the internet. To succeed in global business, tourism organisations and their managers must adapt their operational approach accordingly. Therefore, this course also attempts to address current needs in a changing marketplace.

Total Fee 6,450*

Duration 12 Months Requirements } } } A Bachelors degree from a recognised university with good grades (should be equivalent to a UK Bachelors (Hons) degree) Should be at least 21 years old Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.0 with at least 5.5 in all other components or equivalent recognised English language qualification.

MSc Programme* Semester 1 } } } } Strategic Innovative Marketing Management Strategic Financial Management Managing Human Capital Contextualising International Tourism Management

The tourism industry accounts for 10 percent of jobs worldwide. Its products are very similar to those offered by other industries such as Hospitality, but there are aspects of tourism management unique to its purpose. Developing a distinctive tourism product helps differentiate it from the global competition; exclusive products can command higher prices in the market place. For this reason, this course promotes creativity and innovation in tourism management techniques.

Semester 3 } Dissertation

* Information correct at time of publication. Course fees and programme content may be subject to change.

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The MSc Programme in International Tourism Management is designed to enable students to develop concepts and theories relating to international tourism management, stimulate critical thinking and the use of multi-disciplinary perspectives to transform management problems into opportunities. The design of this course is such that research forms a key part of the programme in order to encourage students to develop an evidence-based approach to reflective practice.

Semester 2 } } } Research Methods for Tourism and Hospitality management Tourism and Hospitality Strategy in the Global Marketplace Current issues in International Tourism and Hospitality

POSTGRADUATE COURSES

POSTGRADUATE COURSES

Postgraduate Courses
MSc Management Consultancy This programme offers an opportunity to study the conceptual and practical demands of consultancy and, through reflection, how it can be employed to enhance individual and organisational capability. Based strongly on an interdisciplinary approach, the programme combines the development of the practical skills of consultancy with the employment of critical reflective practice, with the aim of stimulating the enhancement of the individuals personal and intellectual development. This programme equips practising and aspirant consultants with the essential professional practitioners skills and thinking tools to enable them to manage the client interface process and identify and analyse social, ethical and environmental issues to formulate integral solutions to conventional and complex management problems.

Total Fee 6,450*

Duration 12 Months Requirements } } } A Bachelors degree from a recognised university with good grades (should be equivalent to a UK Bachelors (Hons) degree) Should be at least 21 years old Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.0 with at least 5.5 in all other components or equivalent recognised English language qualification.

Today business leaders face a myriad of critical decision making challenges which require them to address the complexities of both the strategic and operational issues of business life. Increasing global competition and deregulation of markets has dramatically increased the pace of change as has the need to accommodate rapid technological innovations. As a result decision making has become more complex for both the public and private sectors alike. The consequences of this constant environmental evolution are that business leaders and those supporting their business decisions, must be capable of effectively responding to constant dynamic change and therefore must possess the essential decision making capabilities to enable them to foresee, respond and anticipate their customers needs. Management Consultancy, as a distinctive area of business activity, has grown in scope and scale during the last decade. Increasingly businesses, public-sector organisations and not-for-profit organisations turn to consultants for advice on a wide range and number of issues they need to confront. Yet despite this growth there are few academic programmes which seek to prepare individuals for this important activity.

MSc Programme* Semester 1 } } } Business Strategy in the Global Environment Understanding Organisational Culture and Managing Change Research Methods

Semester 2 } } } Professional Practice and Stakeholder Engagement Consultancy and Project Management Management Consultancy Tools and Techniques

Semester 3 } Dissertation

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POSTGRADUATE COURSES

Postgraduate Courses
PhD Postdoctoral Studies

Total Fee 14,950*

Duration 2 Years Minimum Requirements } } } A Masters degree relevant to the proposed research project from a recognised university. Applicants with a lower or non-graduate qualifications will be considered on an individual basis. Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5 with at least 6.0 in all other components or equivalent recognised English language qualification. Course Schedule Whilst the Doctorate programme is focused on individual research and learning, students are required to attend a research methods course and a monthly seminar. They are also required to meet with their Research Supervisor every two weeks to review their progress and their Director of Studies bi-monthly. Course Assessment The award of a PhD qualification is based on acceptance of the final dissertation and satisfactory performance in a viva voce examination.

PhD PhDs are awarded for the development of new theory through original research. PhD candidates are required to undertake training in research methods, to attend research seminars and to design and implement research to enable them to generate significant new knowledge in their subject area. This research is presented in a thesis not exceeding 100,000 words and the student must satisfy the examiners in a viva voce examination. Students are registered initially for an MPhil and transfer to a PhD at the end of the first year subject to satisfactory progress. Professional Doctorate The Professional Doctorate programme focuses on the development of new professional practice. It aims to enable students to make a significant contribution to their chosen field by developing new applied knowledge. Students develop a high level of subject expertise and professional knowledge and take this knowledge further through work-based, applied research. The Professional Doctorate is more structured than the PhD programme and comprises of taught modules in addition to the research project. In order to embark on a professional doctorate the applicant needs to have access to a business, professional or public sector organisation in which he/she can undertake the research project.
* Information correct at time of publication. Course fees may be subject to change.

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UNDERGRADUATE COURSES

Undergraduate Business Courses

BA (Hons) Business Studies

Total Fee 11,950

Duration 2 Years Requirements } } } 2 A Level passes or equivalent Should be at least 18 years old Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.0 with at least 5.5 in all other components or equivalent recognised qualification.

BA Programme* Semester 1 } Marketing Management } Managing Information and Technology } Quantitative Techniques in Business Semester 2 } Business Accounting } Managerial Economics } Organisational Behaviour Semester 3

The BA (Hons) Business Studies Programme is designed to prepare students for entry level employment and future managerial positions in a variety of commercial, industrial and service organisations.

} Human Resource Management } Project Management } Personal Managerial Effectiveness Semester 4 } Business Research Methodologies } International Business } Financial Management

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Semester 5 } } } Strategic Management Entrepreneurship Dissertation OR Major Project (Commences Semester 5)

Semester 6 } } } Innovation and Technology Management Integrated Case Study Dissertation OR Major Project (completed in Semester 6)

* Information correct at time of publication. Course fees and programme content may be subject to change.

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Undergraduate Computing Degrees

BSc (Hons) Computing

Total Fee 10,950

Duration 2 Years Requirements } } } 2 A Level passes or equivalent Should be at least 18 years old Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.0 with at least 5.5 in all other components or equivalent recognised qualification.

BSc Programme* Semesters 1 & 2 } } } } } } Maths for Computing and Introduction to Programming Object Modeling Techniques Database Systems Management E-Commerce and Web Design Object Oriented Programming Multimedia and Graphics

Semesters 3 & 4 } } } } } } Operating Systems Networking and Data Communications Human Computer Interaction Mark-Up Language and Web Programming Client Server Architecture Software Engineering and Project Management

This undergraduate programme will introduce you to various areas of computer applications including latest developments in the Information Technology industry. Increasingly, employers see a computing qualification as a sign of a well-rounded academic background. Fast growing computing technology and information systems have become critical components of almost every enterprise. Companies want to recruit expert professionals who can apply computer science principles, whilst simultaneously demonstrating business knowledge and application proficiency. The principle aim of the programme is therefore to endow you with the knowledge, skills and potential to embark on a career involving computer applications in the international environment.

Semesters 5 & 6 } } } } } } Academic Research and Development Management Information Systems Software Project Management Project Advanced Software Engineering Contemporary Issues in Designing Information Systems

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THE STUDENT EXPERIENCE

The Student Experience

Library The College library stock comprises of both a loan and reference collection of all core texts plus recommended reading. The collection on study skills and research methodologies is highly recommended. Both print and online resources are available to help students with their studies. These include peer-reviewed academic journals, Datamonitor Reports (a source of premium global information on companies) and over 40,000 electronic books. There is a separate online database of the prescribed core texts. The leading UK daily newspapers are also in stock in hard copy. There are subsidised photocopying facilities and unlimited access to the Internet. Computer Facilities The computer lab is equipped with the latest terminals and students have free access to Internet and e-mail facilities (academic purposes only). The School also provides initial practical training for students. Student Common Rooms For relaxation and recreation, our main campuses have Student Common Rooms. They feature vending machines, pool tables and TVs. The basement at Chaucer House offers a comfortable seating area for meeting students. All our campuses have WiFi facilities. Notice boards are situated in the Common rooms and around the School displaying information of interest to all students including details of school trips, sports days and parties, as well as important deadlines and contact numbers of staff. Counselling Services Residential Training Workshops MBA Semester 1 and BA Semester 6 students are invited to attend a management training workshop run from conference suites at premier hotels and other corporate hospitality venues in and around London including venues such as the Hilton Docklands Riverside Hotel on the South Bank of the River Thames. The spectacular view of Canary Wharf from the hotel is a great incentive for the students as it represents a realistic career goal for students once they have completed their LSC degree course. Students are divided into groups and are coached in skills such as team work, creativity, corporate presentations, time management, leadership, problem solving and negotiation. These events present students with a more practical approach to learning very different from the methodology adopted in a classroom environment. In addition, the programme provides them with an opportunity to expand their social and life skills, bond with other students and make new friends. All students participating in these interactive workshops will have the chance to acquire leadership skills, make investment decisions, hone their time management, negotiating techniques and develop greater business acumen. In short, the management training workshop is not to be missed and an event that is guaranteed to leave an indelible mark in the minds of the students. Student feedback from these events is consistently and overwhelmingly positive. Sporting Activities LSC organises various sporting events such football, cricket, basketball and rugby. Students have the opportunity to play Cricket at competitive level against other Institutions in the national university leagues. The LSC Cricket Team have been regional British Universities and Colleges Sports league champions two years running and have even played matches internationally.

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LSC provides a student counselling service which gives practical help and advice on both academic and non-academic issues. This team includes Administrative Support Staff whose role is to help with concerns such as visa and registration matters.

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FACULTY PROFILES

Faculty Profiles
Dr. Lester Massingham PhD - Dr. Lester Massingham is a world-renowned Marketing and Strategy Consultant to Governments, Private and Public Sector Multinational Enterprises. He is also an accomplished author and has several bestselling books to his credit. He holds the position of Director of Studies for the Executive MBA programme in International Marketing awarded by the Berne University of Applied Sciences is now the Director, Executive MBA, London School of Commerce (UK) Group of Colleges. Professor Geoffrey Lancaster MSc, PhD, DMS, FCIM, FLCC, MIMgt, MCIPS - Author of more than 30 textbooks on marketing and related areas and approximately 100 academic papers and conference addresses in journals. Teaches in Europe, Australia, Africa and Asia. Consultant in the fields of management, media and communications. Professor Lancaster is the Dean of Academic Studies. Subject Specialisms Marketing Management and Strategic Marketing. Professor Don Harper BA (Hons), FMI, FRSA, AFBPS Formerly Senior Lecturer in Imperial College Professor Harper is currently Visiting Fellow in the Institute of Management at the London School of Economics. He has also taught senior management programmes in the Enterprise LSE division and published numerous research papers in areas of interest and specialisation. Professor Harper is the Director of Dissertations at LSC. Subject Specialisms - Research Methodology. Dr. Uma Mohan MSc, MMS, MS, PhD Has 23 years international teaching experience in Europe, Asia and Australia. Dr Mohan has guided numerous dissertations in the field of computing and IT. Dr. Mohan is the Senior Course Leader and Head of the Computing Department. Subject Specialisms - Numerical Methods, Strategic Systems Management, Systems Analysis and Design. Dr. Vijay Shenai BTech, MBA, PhD - Worked in industry internationally for twenty years, both in Europe and Asia and then moved into academia and has been teaching for the last ten years. Taught on various British and Australian University programmes including University of London. Currently a visiting faculty at Imperial College, London. Has been involved in the guidance of student dissertations and research projects. Subject Specialisms - Financial Management and Decision Making and Corporate Finance. Dr. Rajendra Kumar BSc, MBA, MA, M Phil, PhD - Has 14 years of industrial experience including consultancy, in the fields of marketing and promotion. He has seven years of teaching experience in British and Australian university programmes and has guided several undergraduate and postgraduate dissertations. Dr. Kumar is the Course Leader for the Postgraduate degree programmes in the Business Department. Subject Specialisms - Managing the Workforce and Organisational Change and Project Management. Nigel Kermode MA, Mphil, PGCE, MBCS - Has industrial and teaching experience spanning thirtythree years. He is actively involved in corporate consultation providing advice and guidance on a variety of software development projects and products. He has also guided numerous dissertations and research projects in academia. Subject Specialisms - Client Server Architecture and IT Project Management. Chandranna Rayadurg BSc, MCA Has thirteen years experience in academic IT teaching and corporate IT training in both South Asia and the United Kingdom and was previously associated with Forbes (UK) in their corporate IT training division. Subject Specialisms - Programming in Java, XML Advanced Programming and Database Systems Management. Paul Reynolds BA (Hons), MSc - After thirteen years of experience in management and marketing, he has been teaching for nearly 25 years across Europe and Asia. He is also an Examiner for the Chartered Institute of Marketing and Authored textbooks in Marketing. Subject Specialisms International Marketing Management. Mervyn Sookun BSc, MSc - Has been teaching for fourteen years at various British and Australian universities, including the University of Hull, University of Lincolnshire & Humberside and Oxford Brookes University. He has guided a number of student research projects. Subject Specialisms Corporate Strategy and Total Quality Management. Ms. Ellie Semsar BA (Hons), MBA - Worked in the corporate world for seven years then moved into academia and has been teaching for the last seven years both undergraduate and graduate students. Subject Specialisms - Business and Managerial Economics, Microeconomics and Macroeconomics.

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Attendance The School undertakes constant monitoring of student attendance at lectures on a daily basis. Weekly percentage attendance figures are available for each student to inspect online. International students visa conditions require attendance of at least 90% of classes. The Student Visa, issued by the Home Office of the British Government, is granted on the proviso that you are attending a full-time course at LSC. Therefore, non-attendance of lectures means not complying with the conditions under which the visa was issued. In the event of non-compliance of attendance regulations, the School will inform the sponsors and parents of the erring student. Furthermore, the UKBA and the visa-issuing High Commission will be informed of the attendance record. Also, there is a direct correlation between examination pass rates and attendance at lectures. If a students attendance is unsatisfactory, he/ she will be barred from sitting for the Schools examination or will eventually be terminated from the programme. Assessments Students must submit all the relevant assignments on time and deadlines will not be extended. Students must attend classes and sit for all the examinations. Deferments/Changes of Course Students cannot change course or defer the semester without prior written authorisation of LSC. Laptop/Computer The student should budget as part of his/her expenses to buy a laptop/personal computer prior to the commencement of the course. Textbooks The student should budget as part of his/her expenses to buy the recommended core textbooks for all course modules prior to the commencement of the course.

Fee Payments Your course fee includes all costs associated with your recruitment and admission and the cost of your tuition fee. When students are paying fees by instalment they must comply with the instalment arrangements pertaining to their course. Deadline dates are set for the balance of fee payments, which must be met by students in order to enable them to progress through their studies. The School fees are not refundable or transferable under any circumstances. In the event of absenteeism or failure in an examination, the student will be required to pay the appropriate resit examination fees which are prevalent at the time. Frequently Asked Questions by International Students What is the average cost of living in London as an International student? London is a reasonably priced city offering good quality affordable living and abundant accommodation. Students will need of 800 - 1000 a month to cover living expenses. This includes accommodation, food and transportation. This may vary depending on your budget for rent, food, transport and leisure activities. Are Student Visas difficult to obtain? No. If you satisfy the Tier 4 Entry Requirements, have sufficient funds to cover the cost of study and living expenses and are able to demonstrate your bonafide student status, you should have no difficulty in obtaining a student visa. Can I give the fee deposit draft to the School Representative? Normally students are required to pay a deposit prior to enrolment. Your offer letter will mention the details as regards to the payment of this deposit. Fee deposits should be paid by way of Bankers Draft made payable to the London School of Commerce. Can I defer or change my course after my arrival in London? Students will not be allowed to defer or change the course in London, after an offer letter and CAS letter have been issued by the London School of Commerce.

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STUDENT ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS

Student Academic Requirements

ADMISSION AND APPLICATION PROCESS

Admission and Application Process

Students are advised to apply well in advance of the course commencement date as courses tend to be oversubscribed. Adequate time should be allowed for the processing of the visa application, confirmation of accommodation and other formalities. To gain admission to degree courses conducted at LSC, the following documents are required: } Completed application form duly signed by the applicant } Copies of relevant official educational certificates and transcripts (translated and attested by authorised representative or notary public) Country Specific Bursaries/Scholarship The School offers bursaries/scholarships for students from certain countries from time to time. Please contact the School for further details. Confirmation of Admission/Fee Instalments If you have received an offer of admission from LSC, you are expected to confirm your acceptance by way of paying the following tuition fee deposit within 28 days from the date of offer. Admission will not be confirmed if the deposit is not paid. Confirmation of Acceptance of Study (CAS) Once an offer letter has been received and the appropriate deposit has been paid, then students requiring a Visa can apply for a CAS letter in order to progress their UK Student Visa application. The balance of fees, after deduction of the deposit can be paid in instalments as specified in the offer letter. The first instalment will be prior to the end of the first semester examinations/assignments and will continue every semester in the same manner. Refund of Tuition Fees LSCs refund policy is as below: a) Fees will be refunded in full, if the students application is declined by LSC. b) In case of overseas students, if the students visa is refused, all fees will be refunded in full. c) In the case of overseas students, once a student has obtained a visa, but does not commence the course, 1,650 of the initial deposit paid will not be refunded. Any deposits paid in excess of 1,650 may be refunded at the sole discretion of the School.

} Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.0 with at least 5.5 in all other components or equivalent recognised qualification. } Curriculum Vitae (CV) in the case of mature applicants, with details of work experience Two reference letters of which at least one should be an academic referee for Masters applicants

When your application reaches LSC, one of the following courses of action will take place: } } You may be called for an interview (overseas students may be interviewed either by the authorised official representative or by telephone from LSC). Alternately, either an unconditional offer or a conditional offer will be made, subject to you achieving certain results in a forthcoming examination.

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Please Note: Receipt of application does not automatically guarantee a place at LSC. LSC reserves the right to decline the offer of a place if the candidate does not meet specified requirements at the time of application.

d) Once the student has commenced the course, fees will not be refunded.

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Students are free to arrange their own accommodation while studying at the London School of Commerce (LSC), although LSC does provide accommodation options and support. Care is taken to meet the requirements of all students. The College has an associated housing provider. Approved properties are inspected and regularly monitored to ensure the highest standards are maintained. All recommended student houses and Homestay accommodation are in a safe residential area of South London with easy access to the School. Approximate travelling time is 30-45 minutes direct into London Bridge, the average commute time within London. Please contact the College if you would like to take advantage of the accommodation services we provide. The following examples of available accommodation are given as a guide only: Homestay Homestay is a popular choice for students on first arrival in London. Our Homestay providers are very friendly and can help you orientate yourself. Homestay is suitable for students who want a lot of contact with their host. You will have a single or shared study bedroom and shared washing facilities. Homestay includes bed, breakfast and main evening meal and full meals at weekends. You will also have laundry facilities, normally once a week although there may be a small charge for this. The price includes all bills, but bear in mind that you are living in someone elses home and you should respect their rules. Price (per week): Single room - 110 - 150 Shared room - 90 - 120

Shared Student Flats and Houses Shared student flats and houses are suitable for students who want more independence. You will have a single or shared study bedroom with shared study bedroom with shared cooking and washing facilities. Bedding packs are available for purchase. These include a new duvet, pillow, sheet, duvet cover and pillowcase. There will often be a communal living area but not always. Many of our student houses and flats have internet access and student rooms will have a study area comprising of a study table and a chair. You will be entirely independent, cooking and cleaning for yourself. You will normally be sharing with other students from your school, but you can request to stay with friends. The price includes all bills (up to a maximum amount per student). Price (per week): Single room - 75 - 100 Shared room - 55 - 75 Other Costs: Bedding pack - 50 Tenancy Agreement - 35 Private Lodgings This is a similar to homestay, but suitable for students who wish to be even more independent. You will have a single or shared study bedroom and shared washing facilities. Meals will not be provided but you will have access to kitchen facilities. The accommodation provider may live in the home with their family, as may other students. You may have laundry facilities, normally once a week although there may be a small charge for this. The price includes all bills but bear in mind that you are living in someone elses home and you should respect their rules. Price (per week): Single room - 75 - 95 Shared room - 65 - 85

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ACCOMMODATION IN LONDON

Accommodation in London

THE LSC GROUP

The LSC Group

The London School of Commerce Group (or the LSC Group) includes the London School of Commerce (LSC), the School of Business and Law (SBL) and the School of Technology and Management (STM). We also have overseas campuses in Kenya, Serbia, Bangladesh, Malaysia, Sri Lanka and Vietnam. Based in central London, adjacent to the City of London, the Colleges have three large modern Campuses. The LSC Group of Colleges have current enrolments of over 7,000 students from over 130 different countries studying for undergraduate and postgraduate (both Research and Taught) Degrees in the areas of Business, IT and Management. The LSC Group is proud of the high level of success of its students, their excellent standard of V Vancouver attendance and commitment and the significantly large numbers of former students who have developed successful business careers throughout the world.

In association with Cardiff Metropolitan University, LSC has one of the largest campus-based MBA courses in Europe. It is also bigger than many UK Universities and has larger numbers of international students than all but ten of the major universities in the UK. The LSC Group is a highly successful business in its own right and employs over four hundred highly qualified Academic and Administration staff including marketing and support staff based in over forty countries worldwide.

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The LSC Group also holds ownership of a preparatory school located in Cornwall providing education for children up to the age of 18. As a group we therefore operate in the full spectrum of primary, secondary and tertiary education. In a recent assessment, the quality and standard of the education provided at St. Pirans School was rated as outstanding by OFSTED (The Office for Standards in Education).

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THE LSC GROUP

London School of Commerce

The Associate College of Cardiff Metropolitan University
London School of Commerce Chaucer House, White Hart Yard, London SE1 1NX United Kingdom Tel: +44 (0)207 357 0077 | Fax: +44 (0)207 403 1163 Email: info@lsclondon.co.uk | www.lsclondon.co.uk
Copyright London School of Commerce Group of Colleges 2011. All rights reserved. Date of Publication November 2011.