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CONTENTS
WELCOME TO AMITY 04
LOCATION & TRANSPORT LINKS 06
FACILITIES 08
BIRKBECK COLLEGE 08
COMPUTER RESOURCES 08
LIBRARY FACILITIES 09
ACCOMMODATION 10
STUDENT FINANCE 16
STUDENT LOANS 16
SCHOLARSHIPS & BURSARIES 16
INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS 17
PRIOR TO APPLYING 17
VISA INFORMATION 18
PRACTICAL INFORMATION 19
DEGREE COURSES 20
BA (HONS) BUSINESS MANAGEMENT 22
MSC MANAGEMENT 24
MBA MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION 26
FLEXIBLE DEGREES 28
TUITION FEES 30
TERM DATES 30
APPLY 31
ADMISSION PROCEDURE 32
FAQS 34
STUDENT TESTIMONIALS 36
AMITY LONDON BUSINESS SCHOOL IS A YOUNG
ORGANISATION PARTNERED WITH ANGLIA RUSKIN
UNIVERSITY, OFFERING UNDERGRADUATE AND
POSTGRADUATE MANAGEMENT DEGREES IN THE
HEART OF THE CAPITAL. OUR BLOOMSBURY SITE IS
CONVENIENTLY LOCATED IN THE CITY CENTRE AND
CONNECTIONS WITH NEARBY BIRKBECK COLLEGE AND
THE SENATE HOUSE LIBRARY MEAN THAT OUR
STUDENTS STUDY AND LEARN IN STATE-OF-THE-ART
UNIVERSITY OF LONDON FACILITIES.
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BALANCED SCHEDULES
A WELCOMING ENVIRONMENT
With the increased cost of education, the numbers needing to
take paid employment during the course of their studies have
never been greater. At Amity we understand the obstacle
that traditional timetabling may place in the path of a
successful work-study balance and ensure that contact hours
are grouped together to free up as many days as possible,
allowing students maximum fexibility in their life outside
university. We also strive to help by maintaining the highest
standards for staff, services and facilities, whilst keeping down
the cost of study. We work hard to ensure that our students
graduate ready to make their mark on the world without the
burden of a large debt.
We take pride in our students achievements and, alongside
the quality of the education they receive, we regard
their welfare as paramount in helping them to fourish.
With regard to matters academic or practical our staff are
always available to offer any guidance they can. This is why we
have already forged a strong reputation for student support
and ethical standards, with ASIC (the Accreditation Service
for International Colleges) accreditation as testimony to Amity
being a great choice for students from all over the world.
CAREER-FOCUSED LEARNING
Because we understand that the global job market is
fercely competitive all our courses are taught with the aim
of providing students with practical, transferable skills to help
them to continue to develop and adapt in the workplace
long after graduation. What is more, at Amity courses are
taught in small classes with a student to tutor ratio with which
larger universities cannot compete. This enables our students
to beneft greatly from the experience and knowledge of the
tutors, whilst also allowing our staff to build a better relationship
and understanding with those they teach. In addition, our
London location places students a step ahead on their
career path. With 100 of Europes 500 biggest companies
headquartered in the city, opportunities abound to work at
the forefront of your feld, whichever direction you choose.
A GLOBAL OUTLOOK
We are pleased to be based in one of the worlds truly global
cities. London is a thriving hub of peoples and cultures and
our School refects this dynamic. Studying here you will join a
global student body with an international outlook that serves
to enliven debate and enrich the learning experience. In an
increasingly interconnected world the future belongs to the
outward looking and having such exposure on your course is
a valuable bonus.
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LOCATION &
TRANSPORT LINKS
OUR ADDRESS
Amity London Business School
7 Bedford Square
London
WC1B 3RA
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UNDERGROUND SERVICES
The nearest tube stops are:
Goodge Street (Northern line)
Tottenham Court Road (Northern and Central lines)
Russell Square (Piccadilly line)
Holborn (Piccadilly and Central lines)
Warren Street (Northern and Victoria lines)
BUS SERVICES
Bedford Square is well served by bus routes.
The following services run through or close to the square:
1, 7, 8, 14, 19, 24, 25, 29, 38, 55, 59, 68, 91, 98, 134, 168, 176, 188,
242, 390, X68
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BIRKBECK COLLEGE
COMPUTER RESOURCES
All lectures and seminars are held at the University of Londons
Birkbeck College, on nearby Malet Street. Birkbecks state-of-the-
art facilities provide the ideal modern learning environment,
offering classrooms and lecture theatres equipped with Wi-Fi
internet access and the latest audio-visual teaching aids. And
if youre in need of refreshment after your class you can always
take a break in the on-site bar and caf.
Students have full access to the computer labs and services
at Birkbeck College, with PCs, printers and scanners for their
use. These services are provided free to all students, with the
exception that consumables such as printing are charged at
a low cost.
All students are also given a free netbook computer which
is ideal for educational purposes due to its portability and
wireless internet connectivity, allowing students to take
advantage of the Wi-Fi access at Bedford Square, Birkbeck
College and the Senate House library. The September 2012
intakes will receive:
ASUS EEE 1001PX NETBOOK
Processor : Intel Atom N450 1.66GHz
Display : 10.1in WSVGA (1024 x 600)
Camera : Integrated 0.3 Mega Pixel
Memory : 1GB
Hard Drive : 250GB
Wireless : WLAN 802.11 b/g/n @ 2.4GHz & Bluetooth V3.0
Operating System : Genuine Windows 7 Starter (32 BIT)
ADDITIONAL SOFTWARE
Microsoft Offce 2012 Home and Student
AVG Internet Security 2012
FACILITIES
OUR FACILITIES
OUR FACILITIES ARE SPREAD OVER 3 SITES, ALL WITHIN A FIVE
MINUTE WALK OF EACH OTHER, IN THE BLOOMSBURY DISTRICT
OF CENTRAL LONDON. BLOOMSBURY IS THE ACADEMIC HEART
OF LONDON, LONG ASSOCIATED WITH EDUCATION. NOT ONLY IS
BLOOMSBURY HOME TO THE BRITISH MUSEUM AND MANY OF
THE SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF LONDON,
BUT THE FIRST FEMALE HIGHER EDUCATION ESTABLISHMENT
IN BRITAIN, BEDFORD COLLEGE, WAS FOUNDED IN BEDFORD
SQUARE WHERE AMITY IS BASED. AMITY HOUSE ITSELF IS
A BEAUTIFUL GEORGIAN BUILDING AT NUMBER 7 ON THIS
HISTORIC SQUARE AND SERVES AS THE POINT OF CONTACT FOR
STUDENTS AND THE SCHOOL, HOUSING ALL ADMINISTRATIVE
AND STUDENT-SUPPORT SERVICES.
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LIBRARY FACILITIES
SENATE HOUSE LIBRARY
Next door to Birkbeck College is the Senate House Library.
With 3 million volumes over 15 foors, the library constitutes
the largest part of the University of Londons Research Library
Services and is one of the most respected in Britain. As well
as being a valuable research facility, the library is a well-
appointed quiet environment where students can go to get
on with their individual studies free from distraction.
ARU DIGITAL LIBRARY
Since Amity students are also Anglia Ruskin University
students, they have access to ARUs Library. More importantly,
as students in London, this includes the extensive digital
library with off campus access to course relevant databases,
e-books and online business journals. The digital library
also has a wealth of other resources such as referencing
guidelines and past exam papers, which altogether serve
to make it a most useful tool.
SENATE HOUSE LIBRARY
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FINDING THE RIGHT ACCOMMODATION
EMILY BOWES COURT
STUDENTS ARE FREE TO FIND THEIR OWN ACCOMMODATION
IN THE CITY AND HOUSE AND FLAT-SHARES ARE EASY TO
FIND ONLINE. RENTS IN LONDON ARE HIGH, BUT WITH SOME
SEARCHING IT IS POSSIBLE TO FIND GOOD ROOMS FOR ABOUT
600 PER MONTH (EXCLUDING BILLS) IN ZONES 2-3.
However, in order to check the condition and suitability of
potential accommodation it is important to see it in person
before agreeing to move in and, if you are unable to do so,
to remove the risk we recommend taking a room at a hall
of residence that has been approved by Amity. We are able
to help arrange places for students in a variety of student
halls around the city and the details of those we commonly
use are listed below. In order to receive help with arranging
accommodation, please indicate in order of preference on
your application form the halls of residence in which you
are interested.
Run by UNITE, Emily Bowes Court is a purpose-built student
block conveniently located by Tottenham Hale railway station.
Residents are housed in en-suite bedrooms in fats with
shared kitchen and dining areas. Allocation of rooms in each
fat takes into account preferences with regard to smoking,
vegetarianism, year of study and single sex accommodation.
WEEKLY RENT 176
AVAILABLE LETS - 43 WEEKS
- 51 WEEKS
INCLUDED EXTRAS - CONTENTS INSURANCE
- UTILITIES
- FREEWIRE INTERNET ACCESS
FACILITIES - LAUNDRY FACILITIES
- COMMON ROOM
- QUIET STUDY AREA
- BICYCLE STORAGE
JOURNEY TIME TO AMITY 25 MINS
VICTORIA LINE FROM TOTTENHAM
HALE TO WARREN STREET
ACCOMMODATION
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EMILY BOWES COURT
LEBUS STREET
HARINGEY
LONDON
N17 9FD
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CONWAY HALL
51 WATERLOO ROAD
LAMBETH
LONDON
SE1 8TX
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CONWAY HALL
Conway Hall is a beautiful Grade II listed building which has
been sensitively converted into a modern hall of residence.
This American style accommodation has shared twin-
bedrooms in fats of 6-10 students, with fully equipped kitchens
and comfortable living areas. Located across the street
from Waterloo Station and a stones throw from the Thames,
Conway Hall is in a prime location to take advantage of all
central London has to offer.
WEEKLY RENT 180
AVAILABLE LETS - 43 WEEKS
- 51 WEEKS
INCLUDED EXTRAS - BED LINEN
- TOWELS
- UTILITIES
- INTERNET ACCESS
FACILITIES - LAUNDRY FACILITIES
- GARDEN
- STUDENT ACTIVITIES CENTRE
- 24 HOUR SECURITY GUARD
JOURNEY TIME TO AMITY 15 MINS
NORTHERN LINE FROM WATERLOO
TO TOTTENHAM COURT ROAD
ACCOMMODATION
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MANSION HIVE
Mansion Hive provides some of the highest standard student
fats anywhere in London, each with an en suite shower room,
underfoor heating and fat screen TV. The building also boasts
a rooftop garden terrace where you can relax and take in
panoramic views of the surrounding city. The popular area of
Shoreditch is just round the corner and nearby Bethnal Green
Underground Station ensures excellent transport links to the
centre of London.
WEEKLY RENT FROM 269.50
AVAILABLE LETS 43 WEEKS
51 WEEKS
INCLUDED EXTRAS - INTERNET ACCESS
- UTILITIES
FACILITIES - LAUNDRY FACILITIES
- COMMON ROOM
- ROOF TERRACE
- BICYCLE STORAGE
JOURNEY TIME TO AMITY 20 MINS
CENTRAL LINE FROM BETHNAL
GREEN TO TOTTENHAM COURT ROAD
ACCOMMODATION
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MANSION HIVE
5 THREE COLTS LANE
TOWER HAMLETS
LONDON
E2 6JL
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STUDENT LOANS THE ATUL CHAUHAN SCHOLARSHIP
BURSARIES
All undergraduate home students are eligible for fnancial
support in the form of a loan from the government run Student
Loans Company. Students may request a loan to contribute to
their tuition fee and maintenance, i.e. living costs. Irrespective
of income, every student qualifes for 72% of the maximum
loan and the remaining 28% is income-assessed.
In order to apply for a student loan you must frst be enrolled on
your course. You shall then receive an Anglia Ruskin University
student number and you can then apply for student fnance
online via the Directgov website at www.direct.gov.uk
For further information about student loans please contact
the Student Loans Company on 0845 300 5090 or visit the
Directgov website.
The Atul Chauhan Scholarship is awarded from a limited
fund to high achieving students in the form of a reduction
in their tuition fees. We welcome scholarship applications
from all students and applicants are assessed purely on their
academic ability.
To apply for a scholarship, please complete a scholarship
application form, available on request from the Finance
Offce, and submit it alongside your application to study at
Amity. Decisions pertaining to scholarships are fnalised two
months before the intake begins its frst term.
Bursaries are awarded with the aim of broadening access to
higher education by providing fnancial assistance to talented
students who are less able to afford the cost of studying.
A bursary may cover a percentage or the entirety of a
students tuition fee, although the cost of living is not covered
and must be met by the student themselves.
Bursaries are awarded at the beginning of each term and
applications may be submitted at any time, though they
are never awarded retrospectively, only to cover a period of
study yet to come. In order to apply, please complete and
submit a bursary application form, available on request from
the Finance Offce. The questions on the form are designed
to establish applicants fnancial circumstances as clearly as
possible and, to this end, we do ask for documentary evidence
in support of applications. We wish to ensure that students in
the greatest need receive the available funds.
STUDENT FINANCE
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IMPORTANT INFORMARTION
The following information is of use to all international
applicants; please take a moment to read it through.
PRIOR TO APPLYING
ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
If you are not a native English speaker then you are required
to sit an IELTS or TOEFL test. Applicants for undergraduate
programmes must score at least 6.0 IELTS or 577 / 233 /
90 TOEFL in all sections of the test and applicants for
postgraduate programmes must score at least 6.5 IELTS or 600
/ 250 / 100 TOEFL.
IELTS TOEFL
PAPER-BASED COMPUTER-BASED INTERNET-BASED
7.5 650 280 114
7.0 627 263 107
6.5 600 250 100
6.0 577 233 90
5.5 550 213 79
5.0 527 197 71
4.5 500 173 61
IELTS tests are taken on set dates at approved test centres, of
which there are over 800 worldwide. In order to register you will
have to submit an application form which can be found on
the IELTS website www.ielts.org TOEFL tests can be taken over
the internet as well as in person. You can register for a test
online, over the phone, or in person; for details please see the
ETS TOEFL website www.ets.org/toef
INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS
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VISA INFORMATION
If you are coming to the UK from outside the European
Union you will require a visa to live and study here.
The following information outlines the requirements for
standard applications, however, should you require any further
information please contact our Admissions Offce or visit the
UK Border Agency website www.ukvisas.gov.uk/en
VISA TYPES
There are two kinds of visa for which you may apply:
Tier 4 (General) Student visa - This is the visa you require
in order to study in the United Kingdom on one of our
undergraduate or postgraduate degree programmes.
Prospective Student This short-term visa allows you to visit
the United Kingdom to help you to decide which course to
study. You will be able to switch and apply for an adult or
child student visa whilst you are in the United Kingdom.
BRINGING YOUR FAMILY
If you are a postgraduate student coming to study in the UK
for more than six months you can bring your family members
with you, but they must be able to support themselves
fnancially for the entire length of their stay without recourse
to state benefts.
PEOPLE WHO COUNT AS FAMILY MEMBERS ARE YOUR:
Husband, wife or civil partner
Unmarried or same-sex partner
Children aged under 18 years old
You or your family members must have enough money to
cover their monthly living costs. Your family members will have
to submit documents with their application form to prove that
you or they have enough money; without this documentation
their application will be refused. Each of your family members
will need to show that they (or you on their behalf) have 533
per month, for each month of your course up to a maximum
of 9 months.
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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
COST OF LIVING
WHEN TO APPLY
WHERE TO APPLY
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
BANKING
HEALTH CARE
Besides tuition fees, the UK Border Agency estimate that
students require 800 per month to afford to live in London.
However, we would estimate about 1000, broken down
as follows:
The UK Border agency accepts visa applications from 3
months before the course start date and we encourage
students to apply at the earliest possible date as applications
can take 60-90 days to process.
The UK Border Agency operates its visa service through
UK Embassies, High Commissions and Consulates, as well
as through visa application centres run by VFS Global and
WorldBridge Service. Please visit the UK Border Agency website
to fnd the location of these centres in your country.
In order to be eligible for a Tier 4 visa you must submit the
following documents with your visa application:
IELTS/TOEFL results, showing that you meet the English
language requirements for your level of study.
The original supporting documents for your application
to Amity London Business School, with the accompanying
translations.
Bank statements from a current or savings account
in your name showing funds covering any remaining
balance of your annual tuition fee, in addition to 7,200
for 9 months living expenses, all of which must have been
in your account for 28 days. A savings account in your
parents or guardians names may be used provided it is
in conjunction with an affdavit. No other family members
account will be accepted.
A CAS (Confrmation of Acceptance for Studies) letter.
The CAS letter contains our sponsor license number and a
unique CAS number that has replaced Visa Letters for all
Tier 4 applications.
If you do not submit all of these documents your
application will be refused.
While studying in the UK it is advisable to open a British bank
account. In order that you may open an account, once you
are enrolled we shall provide you with a letter to confrm to
the bank your address and that you are a student at Amity
London Business School. Should you have any problems,
our administrative staff will be able to advise you.
All full-time students studying in the UK for more than six months
are covered by the NHS (National Health Service) which is free
of charge. Your spouse or civil partner, and children (under
the age of 16, or 19 if in further education) are also covered if
they are living permanently with you in the UK for the duration
of your course.
If your course lasts less than six months and your country of
origin has no bilateral health care agreement with the UK, you
will need to take out private health insurance to cover the
cost of any treatment. For a full list of countries with bilateral
healthcare agreements please see the Department of Health
website www.dh.gov.uk
Accommodation 650-700 including bills
Food: 200-250
Travel 78.40 Oyster travel card zones 1-2
112.20 zones 1- 4
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AMITY LONDONS MANAGEMENT TEAM HAVE MANY
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE TEACHING NATIONALLY AND
INTERNATIONALLY AND THEY TAKE PRIDE IN DELIVERING
OUR GLOBALLY RECOGNISED COURSES TO THE HIGHEST
STANDARD. YOU WILL IMMEDIATELY NOTICE THAT THE
EMPHASIS IS ON IN-DEPTH UNDERSTANDING AND
ANALYSIS RATHER THAN ON MEMORISING DATA BY
ROTE. GREAT USE IS MADE OF CASE STUDIES AND CLASS
DISCUSSIONS WITH THE AIM OF PRODUCING STUDENTS
WHO LEARN INDEPENDENTLY OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM
BY USING WHAT THEY HAVE LEARNT IN IT.
Our degrees are awarded by Anglia Ruskin University, with whom Amity has established a formal Academic Agreement. All degree
courses are tightly regulated by Anglia Ruskins Senate. Study with us and you will be studying for a high quality, internationally
recognised UK degree whilst being able to make the most of our vibrant central London location. What is more, at a time when
the cost of higher education in Britain has soared, we are offering our courses at highly competitive rates with the added
advantage of being able to begin your studies in either January or September.
DEGREE COURSES
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COURSE DURATION
3 years, equal to 6 academic terms.
CURRICULUM
YEAR 1 CORE MODULES
Economics for Business and Management
Introduction to Accounting and Finance
Personal Development and Careers
International Business in Focus
Introduction to Organisations and Management
Marketing Essentials
Analysis of Business
YEAR 2 CORE MODULES
International Business
Enterprise and Entrepreneurial Management
Systems and Operations Management
Effective Team and Performance Management
Optional Modules
YEAR 3 CORE MODULES
Strategic Management Analysis
Organisational Transformation in Practice
Sustainable Management Futures
Business Economics
Operations Management
Undergraduate Major Project
COURSE INFORMATION
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
A LEVELS
CCC
GCSES
3 GCSEs at grade C or above including English
and Mathematics or Science.
ENGLISH AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE
IELTS 6.0 with at least 5.5 in each unit.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Mature students are welcomed and considered individually.
BA (HONS)
BUSINESS
MANAGEMENT
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ASSESSMENT
LINKS WITH INDUSTRY
AND PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION
Assessment is via a mix of examination, coursework, essays
and other written assignments. Coursework includes problem-
solving activities, consultancy projects, presentations, business
simulations and individual and group reports.
Our course is about preparing you for the world of
business, which means not just giving you the skills that
are in use today, but developing you intellectually so
that you can continue to learn and grow after you
graduate, and keep up with the fast-changing
commercial environment.
Depending on course options taken, graduates may be exempt
from certain examinations for some professional bodies.
Our course brings you into close contact with practitioners
and specialists from a wide range of functional areas of
business and management within the global economy.
ABOUT OUR DEGREE
Our degree provides an excellent foundation for a career in
fnancial services, marketing, consultancy or general business
management. The aim of our course is to equip you with a
solid foundation in business and management theory. You will
also have the opportunity to develop a range of practical skills
and analytical techniques currently used within a number of
business areas.
The wide range of course options enables you to focus
on areas of particular interest, or to prepare for specifc
professional requirements. Close ties with international
industry and business ensure that course content is aligned
with contemporary business practice.
WHEN YOU GRADUATE YOU WILL BE ABLE TO:
Display a real understanding of contemporary issues
such as globalisation, sustainability and social and
demographic change;
Demonstrate a sound appreciation of management
practice, including human resources, marketing,
accounting and fnance and information management;
Critically analyse strategic commercial behaviour.
ON A MORE PRACTICAL LEVEL, YOU WILL BE ABLE TO:
Use appropriate IT business applications to support
analysis and enhance reporting;
Utilise appropriate qualitative and quantitative techniques
to analyse a range of issues;
Plan and execute research projects;
Effectively communicate results at whatever level is
appropriate to the audience.
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COURSE DURATION
18 months, equal to 3 academic terms.
CURRICULUM
CORE MODULES: PG CERTIFICATE
Professional and Organisational Development
Finance for Non-fnancial Managers
Business Environment
Marketing Management
CORE MODULES: PG DIPLOMA
Business Planning and Finance
Leadership and Change
Research Methods for Managers
CORE MODULES: MSC
Major Project
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
DEGREE
Second class honours degree
REFERENCES
2 academic references
ENGLISH AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE
IELTS 6.5 with at least 6.0 in each unit.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Mature students are welcomed and considered individually.
MSC
MANAGEMENT
COURSE INFORMATION
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ABOUT OUR DEGREE
ASSESSMENT
LINKS WITH INDUSTRY
AND PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION
Our MSc focuses on issues critical to the management
of all organisations operating within the global economy.
The global economic slowdown, following problems in the sub-
prime mortgage market of the USA, has made it all too clear
how interconnected the global economy really is! Our course
emphasises the importance of multidisciplinary perspectives
to the understanding of international business management,
including economic, political, legal, socio-cultural and
technological perspectives. It is designed for those aiming at
a career in international business management within either
private or public-sector organisations.
The course content maintains a good balance between
theory and practical application, covering the key areas
encountered within management. You will be encouraged
throughout to think critically about many different business
issues, develop strategies and fnd solutions to a range of
management problems.
Assessment is mainly through written assignments, reports,
portfolios, presentations, business simulations and workshop
activities. These assessments can be completed either as part
of a group or on an individual basis.
Our course has produced postgraduate students who
have been highly successful in a wide range of business,
management and professional careers throughout the
global economy.
Our course brings you into close contact with practitioners
and specialists from a wide range of areas of business and
management within the global economy.
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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
DEGREE
Second class honours degree
REFERENCES
1 academic & 1 employer reference
ENGLISH AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE
IELTS 6.5 with at least 6.0 in each unit.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Applicants require a minimum of 2 years post-graduation
work experience in a managerial or professional role.
Mature students are welcomed and considered individually.
MBA
MASTER OF BUSINESS
ADMINISTRATION
ABOUT OUR DEGREE
Our MBA has been developed to meet the needs of middle/
senior managers in the running of their businesses, and to
facilitate their progression to higher-level roles within their
organisation. Managers need to be aware of issues, able to
analyse their potential outcomes and consequences and
decide how to react. They do not have to be an expert in
all areas of business, but they need a general awareness of
which specialist facilities and services exist and how they can
assist in carrying out their role. Thus, MBA course have a far
more generalist and strategic approach than those Masters
courses focused on specifc subject areas.
This philosophy is followed by the Quality Assurance Agency
(QAA) in their Subject Benchmark Statements. Our course
follows their recommendations in its focus on the advanced
study of organisations and the dynamic, global context in
which they operate.
Unique to our MBA is the depth of emphasis on a strong
practical and professional orientation to the curriculum
and learning styles, which has led to a strong reputation
for providing managers with the foundation necessary for
handling complex issues in a turbulent business environment.
Leaders need to be challenging and thoughtful, analytical
and innovative, and these are important elements of
our course.
COURSE DURATION
18 months, equal to 3 academic terms.
CURRICULUM
CORE MODULES: PG CERTIFICATE
Organisational Behaviour
Financial Statement Analysis
Marketing Management
Human Resources Management Practice
CORE MODULES: PG DIPLOMA
Research Methods for Managers
Business Analysis Project
Strategic Management
International Business Management
CORE MODULES: MBA
Major Project
COURSE INFORMATION COURSE INFORMATION
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ASSESSMENT
LINKS WITH INDUSTRY
AND PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION
Each credit-rated module is assessed by an assignment,
often work or case-based. There are no formal examinations.
This ensures that learning is context-specifc and transferred to
the organisation. Our MBA is designed for students who have
gained a considerable degree of subject knowledge and
profciency from their undergraduate studies, experience of
the workplace or both. Our approach to study is essentially
one of critique and evaluation, using the results of current and
recent research and case studies to analyse, evaluate and
appraise established methods, practices or techniques.
Teaching input is provided via a wide range of approaches,
including lectures, seminars, video and case studies. Particular
emphasis is placed on team teaching and the setting of work-
based tasks at strategic level.
Learning strategies include syndicate work, group
presentations, working with local business organisations and
self-managed learning.
Assessments have a strong practical and professional
orientation, enabling you to develop a range of practical
management skills relevant to senior roles in their organisation.
Work-based assignments are used where relevant and
practical, to help you relate your learning to their work
environment, increase your knowledge of that environment,
help raise your profle and ensure your sponsor gains
immediate, practical beneft.
An important component of our course is the Postgraduate
Major Project, supported by our Research Methods for
Managers module, and often related to studies in one or more
other modules. You are expected to display a considerable
degree of profciency in research methods, and be able
to apply such methods to a real-world problem in a practical
and business-like manner. You are required to demonstrate
knowledge of the strengths and weaknesses of your chosen
methods, and discuss how you worked within, or overcame
such weaknesses. Additionally, they are expected to
criticise their own work, both from a methodological and
practical standpoint.
Our MBA is accredited by the Association of Business Schools.
Links between our MBA and international partner institutions
are fostered through international websites, residentials
and conferences.
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EVENING, WEEKEND
& PART-TIME STUDY
Currently evening, weekend and part-time study are available
only to postgraduate home students and run dependent
on demand. Evening study and weekend study involve 12
contact hours per week divided up as follows:
Evening 6pm-9pm, 4 evenings per week.
Weekend 5pm-9pm on Friday,
9am-1pm & 2pm-6pm on Saturday.
Please note that evening and weekend study run
independently of one another and there is no facility to
combine the two.
Part-time study typically involves half the number of contact
hours per week compared to full-time study, though in certain
circumstances, if requested, exceptions may be made at the
discretion of the School to offer fewer hours per week spread
over a longer period of time. Timetables for part-time study are
set taking into account the input of part-time students, in order
to best ft in with other demands on their time. If uptake is low,
part-time students sit in classes alongside full-time students; if
uptake is high it is likely that contact hours will be arranged
specifcally for groups of part-time students.
TOP-UP DEGREES
All of our degrees are also offered in top-up format. In order to
assess the eligibility of an applicant for a top-up degree we ask
for the inclusion of all relevant documents with the application.
Credits may be awarded based on previous academic
performance in equivalent subject areas or alternatively
applicable knowledge gained through prior work experience.
Final decisions on admission for top-up degrees and the
awarding of credits are made by Anglia Ruskin University in
line with the Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) procedure.
When considering the relevance of previous experience we
advise applicants to try to match their experience to the
learning outcomes of the degree curriculum, a copy of which
can be obtained on request from the Admissions Offce.
A Top-up degree requires the student to take fewer credits and
the tuition fee is adjusted accordingly, as follows:
Note that if it is decided that an applicant is not exempt from
any modules but that they are eligible to study for the degree,
an offer of full study shall be made instead.
FLEXIBLE DEGREES
Non-exempted
credits
Top-up
tuition fee
Full tuition fee
Credits
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TUITION FEES
TERM DATES
COURSES, ALONG WITH THEIR TUITION FEES, ARE LISTED IN
THE TABLE BELOW. HOME STUDENTS ARE HELD TO BE ALL
STUDENTS OF AN EU NATIONALITY AND THOSE GRANTED
INDEFINITE LEAVE TO REMAIN IN THE UK.
In order to be enrolled on a course we require an enrolment
deposit covering 25% of the tuition fee for home students and
50% for international students. The remaining fee is due over
the course of the academic year in a further 3 instalments for
home students and 2 instalments for international students,
each of 25%, though a student may make a payment any
time in advance of the instalment deadlines should they
so wish. Please note that if the fee for a programme is listed
as per annum, the same fee is payable each year for the
duration of the course.
Our courses run over 2 academic terms a year. The term dates for 2012 and 2013 are as follows:
COURSE HOME
STUDENTS
INTERNATIONAL
STUDENTS
BA (Hons) Business
Management
2,800
per annum
4,500
per annum
MSc Management 4,500 7,500
MBA Master of Business
Administration
4,800 7,800
TERM TERM DATES HOLIDAY DATES EXAM PERIOD
2012 Term 1 23 January 2012
1 June 2012
26 March 2012
13 April 2012
21 May 2012
1 June 2012
2012 Term 2 24 September 2012
11 January 2013
17 December 2012
4 January 2013
7 January 2013
11 January 2013
2013 Term 1 28 January 2013
31 May 2013
25 March 2013
12 April 2013
20 May 2013
31 May 2013
2013 Term 2 23 September 2013
10 January 2014
16 December 2013
3 January 2014
6 January 2014
10 January 2014
FEES & DATES
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INTAKES
There are 2 intakes per year, one in January and one in September, and you are welcome to start your course at either time.
Applications from Home Students must be received no later than 1 month before the course start date. Visa applications typically
take 60-90 days to process and for this reason we ask that International Students apply no later than 3 months prior to the course
start date. The next application deadlines are:
INTAKE HOME STUDENT
APPLICATION DEADLINE
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT
APPLICATION DEADLINE
January 2012 23/12/11 23/10/11
September 2012 24/08/12 24/06/12
January 2013 28/12/12 28/10/12
September 2013 23/08/13 23/06/13
You can complete an application form online or download
one to your computer, both of which can be done at
www.amitylondon.org.uk/admissions.asp Alternatively, you
can request an application form to be sent you by post or
e-mail; please contact the School with your name and
address and we will send you a form accordingly.
APPLY
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I. Complete an application form and submit it, along
with the accompanying documents, by e-mail to
admission@london.amity.edu or by post to:
Admissions Offce
Amity London Business School
7 Bedford Square
London
WC1B 3RA
II. Upon receiving your application we shall check that the
documentation is satisfactory before issuing a conditional
offer or rejection. If your application is incomplete we shall
request further information before proceeding.
III. Should you accept a conditional offer, you are then required
to meet the conditions stipulated therein and supply the
School with evidence as necessary. As a condition of entry
we may ask that you successfully display in an interview
your suitability to study for your chosen degree. We prefer to
interview applicants in person, but if this is not possible then
we shall arrange to conduct an interview by Skype or over
the telephone.
IV. Once you have met the conditions of your offer we shall
send you confrmation and request payment of an
enrolment deposit, equal to 25% of the tuition fee for home
students and 50% for international students. The remaining
balance is to be paid in instalments over the course of the
academic year.
V. Upon receipt of the enrolment deposit we shall send
you an acceptance letter as confrmation of your place
of study at Amity. If you are an international student your
confrmation shall take the form of your CAS letter. The CAS
letter contains our sponsor license number and a unique
CAS number which you will need in order to apply for
a visa.
ADMISSION PROCEDURE
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FAQS
DO YOU OFFER WORK PLACEMENTS?
At present we do not offer any placement services. This is due
to the regulations which govern private colleges in the UK
preventing it.
WOULD I BE CONSIDERED TO BE A HOME STUDENT OR AN
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT?
If you are an EU national or have been granted indefnite
leave to remain in the UK, you would be classed as a home
student. If this is not the case you would be classed as an
international student.
I HAVE BEEN DELAYED AND WILL NOT BE ABLE TO START ON
TIME. WHAT SHOULD I DO?
In exceptional circumstances, such as a delay with your visa,
we would allow you to start up to three weeks into the course.
If you are unable to join the programme in the term you have
been accepted for, we can normally defer your enrolment
until the next term. Please contact our Admissions Offce at
the earliest opportunity.
HOW MANY HOURS A WEEK MUST I STUDY?
The number of hours can vary according to the course,
but you will have at least 18 classroom hours per week.
DO I HAVE TO ATTEND ALL MY CLASSES?
You are expected to attend all classes unless you are ill or
have personal problems, such as bereavement. Please inform
the administrative staff if this is the case. Other factors, such
as moving house, travel problems or getting up late will not
be accepted as excuses. If you are on a student visa, the
UK Border Agency expects you to maintain at least an 85%
attendance record.
ARE THE TUTORS EMPLOYED BY ANGLIA RUSKIN OR BY
THE SCHOOL?
All tutors are employed directly by the School and we work with
Anglia Ruskin University and the Quality Assurance Agency for
Higher Education (QAA) to be certain that they meet stringent
conditions which prove their suitability to teach at University
level. All have rich industry and academic experience which
gives them the fexibility to engage with students and the
curriculum from multiple standpoints.
WHY DO THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
DIFFER FROM THOSE SET BY THE UKBA?
The English Language requirements for acceptance on to
the degree programmes match those set by Anglia Ruskin
University. This is the level judged to be a necessary minimum
for students studying for such a degree and is set in order to
ensure that those who are accepted onto a programme are
able to cope and that academic standards are maintained.
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SAHIL KOHLI BA (HONS) BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
My course has helped me in better understanding various
aspects relating to business. The teaching staff here are
excellent and help in practical application, using real life
examples. I would highly recommend Amity London to
students who wish to pursue a career in business.
DANIEL WEBB MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Amity London Business School provides an excellent
environment in which to study. Student learning and
satisfaction is very much the focus of this organisation.
JORAM KAGO MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Amity Business School here in London gave me an opportunity
to hone the skills I learnt through my working experience in
the Telecoms industry. I got an opportunity to challenge
business scenarios and be challenged on what I thought
I knew, and re-enforce my practice with scientifc theory.
Getting ideas from students from different backgrounds was a
plus. The lecturers are easy to talk to as they were open to all
sorts of suggestions and arguments.
KUDZAYI KADUNGURE MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
I am currently studying for an MBA and have found the level
of academic support to be of a very high standard. I did
wonder whether the quality of the programme may suffer
because of the low tuition fees as compared to other
universities, but nothing could be further from the truth.
The academic resources and the skills and commitment of the
teaching and support staff have in fact been vital in making
my study at Amity stress-free and a continuing pleasure.
The lecturers give us great advice using their real world
experience and in-depth knowledge of their feld of expertise.
VIVIAN PAIVA MSC MANAGEMENT
Studying at Amity has been a good experience for me
as an international student. The School offers an excellent
academic infrastructure and a brilliant team of professors.
I defnitely recommend Amity for business studies.
STUDENT TESTIMONIALS
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T. +44 (0) 207 631 0190
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AMITYLONDON.ORG.UK
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LONDON WC1B 3RA