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Course Prospectus

LONDON SCHOOL OF COMMERCETHE ASSOCIATE COLLEGE OFCARDIFF METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY


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Contents

Welcome

About the London School Of Commerce

Cardiff Metropolitan University

Unique Benets of Studying at LSC

UKBA Tier 4 Highly Trusted Status

MBA Course

MSc Information Technology

MSc International Tourism Management

MSc International Hospitality Management

PhD / Professional Doctorate

BA (Hons) Business Studies

BSc (Hons) Computing

The Student Experience

Faculty Proles

Student Academic Requirements

Admission and Application Process

Accommodation in London

The LSC Group

THE LONDON SCHOOL OF COMMERCE IS THE ASSOCIATE COLLEGE OF

CARDIFF METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY

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Welcome

WELCOME

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Lord John Tomlinson of WalsallChairman of the LSC Advisory Board

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 prideourselves in maintaining the highest academic standards. We are one of the UKs leading privateeducation providers and, in association with our partner university, offer one of the largest taughtMBA programmes in Europe. LSC course fees are extremely competitive, meaning that earning adegree is within the reach of most aspiring undergraduates. Given that we are a global educationgroup, LSC students have the unique opportunity of spending a semester at one of our manyoverseas campuses. As a recognition of our far reaching international strategy, we have recentlybeen nominated for the prestigious Times Higher Education Award. I hope you will choose to

study at LSC for a truly enriching and memorable academic experience.

Dr. Geoff LancasterEmeritus Dean

Welcome to the London School of Commerce. It gives me great pleasure to know that you areconsidering 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 andMasters degrees in Information Technology, Business and Management and welcomes studentsfrom a variety of backgrounds. Learning and growth at LSC are not conned to classroom andacademic experiences, we also encourage our students to participate in varied extracurricularactivities, from cricket and football to themed social events. I hope LSC is the right institutionfor you, and look forward to welcoming you and hopefully congratulating you when you graduate.


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AboutCardiff Metropolitan University

Cardiff Metropolitan University courses arecareer-oriented and aim to prepare students fora professional future of the highest calibre.

Until recently, Cardiff Metropolitan University was knownas University of Wales Institute, Cardiff (UWIC).

A recent Times Good University Guide describedUWIC as The best new university in the UK.

Also, The Sunday Times ranked UWIC as the leadingnew university in Wales for four yearsrunning, they wrote:

UWIC has consistently been among the bestperforming modern universities in the UK ...where students acquire skills that make themconsistently among the most employable graduates.

In the latest assessment, the results of the UK ResearchAssessment Exercise saw UWIC ranked seventh of allnew universities across the UK. UWIC achieved thesecond highest increase in ranking of all UK universities.

The London School of Commerce (LSC) is the AssociateCollege of Cardiff Metropolitan University and providesstudents with the opportunity to study the coursesleading to university degrees while living in London.

LSC offers cost-effective, accelerated courses allowingour students to complete a typical undergraduatehonours degree in two years.

Furthermore, exible programme entry and exitpoints throughout the year, with three intakes annually,enable students to proceed to the next level of theireducation smoothly.

The fees charged on all our courses are extremelycompetitive. Course fees include all costsassociated with recruitment and admission, any relevantcost incurred in sponsoring students under the HomeOfce Points-Based System, the cost of tuition fees andcost of fees payable to our partner university.

Our main campuses are located in the heart of Londonclose to the citys many historic landmarks. Studying atLSC allows our students to enjoy all that London has tooffer.

We have a diverse student population with more than4,000 students from over 130 countries enrolled at ourBritish and overseas campuses making life here a trulyinternational experience.

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Key Benets

} Obtain a globally recognised British degree

} Degree awarding bodyCardiff Metropolitan University

}UK Border Agency Tier 4 Highly Trusted Sponsor

} Extremely competitive total course fees,payable in exible instalments

} Times Higher Education Award Nominee

} Accelerated 2 year undergraduate courseduration, compared to a 3 year state sectoruniversity degree

} Multiple modern campuses, all located withineasy reach of London Bridge

} Concessionary fee on MBA programmesfor LSC students

} In association with Cardiff Metropolitan

University, LSC is one of the largest MBAproviders in Europe

} Option to study at a rangeof our overseas campuses

} British Universities & Colleges Sports (BUCS)Cricket Champions

Unique Benets of Studying at the London School of Commerce

The London School of Commerce offers attractive,modern multi-campus facilities. The main teaching andadministrative facilities are centrally located and all theprime attractions in London are in close proximity tothe campus.

The principal campus is located at London Bridge withineasy reach of the British Rail and Underground stations.There are also support campuses at Hannibal House inthe cosmopolitan Elephant and Castle district of Londonand nearby Pocock House on Southwark Bridge Road.

Our campuses are WiFi enabled; the main ITlabs are spacious and well-equipped creating aproductive environment to study in.The LSC library stock is comprised of a loan andreference collection of all core texts and recommendedreading and a collection on study skills and researchmethodologies. Both print and online resources areavailable to help students with their studies.

The Schools modern facilities and comprehensivelearning resources will provide you with the right toolsto progress smoothly in your studies, while developing

the knowledge and expertise necessary for a career ininternational business.

LSC is proud that our teaching faculty includesdistinguished professors, researchers and highly-qualied professional academics.

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Location

The London School of Commerce campuses arecentrally located within easy reach all of Londonspremier attractions. The main campus is located near toLondon Bridge Station ensuring excellent transport linksto the National Rail network and London Underground.There are major support campuses within walkingdistance in nearby Elephant and Castle and Southwark.

Travel

Getting around London is not a problem. Theunderground system is an easy way to travel and trainsrun from about 5am to midnight. Buses run regularlythroughout the day, with a 24 hour service on

selected routes.

Eating Out

London is a multi-cultural city, so whether you chooseJapanese, French, Indian, Malay, Italian, Thai orMexican food, you will be spoilt for choice. Whateveryour budget, there are plenty of restaurants andeateries to suit your needs.

Places to Visit

Some of Londons main attractions are near the campusand include the London Eye, The British Museum, TheLondon Dungeon, Shakespeares Globe Theatre, TheTower of London and Tower Bridge.

Shopping

London offers everything from designer shops in Kensingtonand Knightsbridge to shopping malls and retail parks spreadaround Central and Greater London. Locally, you will ndBorough Market is a ne example of one of the high-qualitystreet markets available in London; it has occupied itspresent site for the last 250 years. There is also a widerange of local shops and supermarkets for your shoppingneeds.

Sport in London

London is home to many professional clubs from arange of sports including football, cricket and rugby.World famous venues such as Wembley Stadium,Twickenham Rugby Ground, the Wimbledon TennisTournament and Cricket at the Oval and Lords are alllocated in the Capital.

UKBA Tier 4 Highly Trusted Status Studying in London

The United Kingdom Border Agency has awardedthe London School of Commerce the Tier 4 - Highly

Trusted status.

Applying for entry to the UK on a Student Visa can bechallenging, with all applicants having to comply withstrict regulations and also having to ensure that theirdocuments are suitable to meet a scrutiny by the UKBorder Agency before a student visa is granted.

Our Highly Trusted status means all prospective LSCstudents will nd it easier to successfully apply for avisa to study at LSC in London.

We are recognised by the UK Government as one of themost reliable and trusted Higher Education Institutions

in Britain this explains why we have over 2,500students, from over 130 different countries, studyingat our campuses in London. LSC was one of the rsteducation institutions in the UK to gain HighlyTrusted Status.

At LSC we are proud of our reputation for deliveringexcellent standards of education, quality lectures anda high level of student success. Our record of graduatesatisfaction, coupled with our teaching standards, hasled to very high levels of student attainment; we areofcially recognised as a highly suitable destination forstudents from around the world.

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Postgraduate CoursesMBA Programme*

Semester 1

} Management Skills and Entrepreneurship}

Marketing Management} Financial Analysis and Management

Semester 2

Semester 2 comprises of two core modulesplus two electives.

} Strategic Management}Research Methodologies

Electives

Marketing Electives

} Strategic Marketing} International Marketing Management

(To be chosen by students enrolled on the MBAcourse who wish to specialise in Marketing)

Finance Electives

} Corporate Finance} Financial Markets and Investment Analysis

(To be chosen by students enrolled on the MBAcourse who wish to specialise in Finance)

International Business Electives

} International Business} International Marketing Management

(To be chosen by students enrolled on the MBAcourse who wish to specialise in InternationalBusiness)

Students enrolled on the MBA course who wish toundertake a more general programme may chooseany 2 of the above electives.

Semester 3

}Major Project

Students will be required to undertake one of thefollowing approved modes of study. This is subject toapproval by their course leader:

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

Master of Business Administration

Total Fee6,950*

Duration 12 Months (Full-time)

Requirements

} A Bachelors Degree from a recognised universitywith good grades (should be equivalent to aUK 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 qualication.

The Master of Business Administration (MBA) attractspeople from a wide range of academic disciplines. The UKMBA programmes typically consist of a set number oftaught courses plus the Major Project. The core courses inthe MBA programme are designed to introduce students tothe various areas of business such as Accounting, Finance,Marketing, Human Resource Management and StrategicManagement. Students on the MBA programme also havea choice of options allowing them to specialise in nance,marketing or international business.

Students will be registered with Cardiff MetropolitanUniversity throughout the programme. While the entirecourse can be completed in London, students also havethe option of completing the nal semester at other LSCGroup campuses in Asia and Europe.

The MBA degree is awarded by Cardiff MetropolitanUniversity.

Students who do not have the relevant priorqualications or experience may be required to

undertake an additional semester of study,the MBA Principles Stage, extending the courseto 16 months**.

* Information correct at time of publication. Course fees

and programme content may be subject to change. Thisdocument does not form part of a contract between youand the college.

** Total course fee for the 16 month programme is 7,450.

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Building a Career

This is not only an MBA, but one from a reputableBritish University which can enhance career prospects.Cardiff Metropolitan University is a respectededucational establishment, highly rated by, amongothers, The Times Good University Guide.

Advancement

MBAs provide a passport to promotion opportunitiesfrom junior to senior level management in multinationalcompanies.

Employers Preference

The current trend is for employers to recruit MBApostgraduates rather than undergraduates. Therefore,an MBA qualication will be a signicant advantage onany CV.

Increased Earnings

Research provides evidence that employees with anMBA qualication command higher salaries. This is trueof employees whether they work in Asia, the Middle

East or Europe.

Employers Recognition

Employers recognise the fact that an MBA is theadvanced business degree of choice and provides theemployee with the necessary skills and understandingof commercial operations to contribute to aninternationally viable enterprise.

Critical Thinking

An MBA provides the essential tools for advanced criticalthinking creating a platform for successful interactionwith colleagues from different backgrounds and areas ofexperience. This improves an overall strategic, tacticaland operational understanding of corporate structures.

Self-Actualisation

The MBA qualication is a means of improvingcondence in self-attainment, both commercially andnancially.

Dynamism

MBAs provide the necessary transferable skills to copewith the management of change in a work environment.The MBA course specication includes an emphasis onthe development of entrepreneurship, business ethics,innovation and leadership skills.

Mobility in the Global Job Market

Having an MBA qualication can ensure greateremployee mobility and increase opportunities within the

global job market.

Reasons to Study an MBA

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Postgraduate Courses

MSc Information Technology

Total Fee6,950*


Requirements

} A Bachelors degree from a recognised universitywith good grades (should be equivalent to aUK 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 qualication.

Rapid advances in technology mean that we livein an ever changing world. By far the most importantdriving factor in this change is the swift development ofInformation Technology.

The MSc Information Technology course is designed totrack technological changes and to enable students todevelop into consummate professionals in this rapidlyevolving eld. The programme includes topics that willhelp to develop understanding in a range of technologyrelated areas with the aim of helping to build a careerin the development and application of IT; Key targetsinclude the elds of Communications and ManagementInformation Systems.

Students will be registered with Cardiff MetropolitanUniversity throughout the programme. While the entirecourse can be completed in London, students also havethe option of completing the nal semester at other LSCGroup campuses in Asia and Europe.

The Masters Degree is awarded by Cardiff Metropolitan

University.

The programme aims to:

} Provide students with the skills andknowledge to place them at the forefront ofa specic academic or professional discipline.

} Enable students to critically analyse received

knowledge through independent research.

}Provide students with a platform where theycan apply creative problem solving skills.

} Enable students to become reectivepractitioners; able to make practicaldecisions based on an understanding ofacademic content and processes as well aspractical experience.

} Encourage students to objectively analysetheir personal competencies and opportunitiesfor self-development and build on thelearning arising from the programme.

* Information correct at time of publication. Course feesand programme content may be subject to change. Thisdocument does not form part of a contract between youand the college.

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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 andResearch Methodology

} Strategic Information Systems

} Systems Analysis and Design

Semester 4

} Dissertation


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MSc Programme*

Semester 1

} Strategic Innovative Marketing Management} Strategic Financial Management} Managing Human Capital} Contextualising International

Tourism Management

Semester 2

} Research Methods for Tourism andHospitality management

} Tourism and Hospitality Strategy in the

Global Marketplace} Current issues in International Tourism

and Hospitality

Semester 3

} Dissertation

MSc International Tourism Management

Total Fee6,950*


Requirements

} A Bachelors degree from a recognised universitywith 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 equivalentrecognised English language qualication.

The MSc programme in International TourismManagement is designed to enable students todevelop concepts and theories relating to internationaltourism management, stimulate critical thinking andthe use of multi-disciplinary perspectives to transformmanagement problems into opportunities. The design ofthis course is such that research forms a key part of theprogramme in order to encourage students to develop anevidence-based approach to reective practice.

The tourism industry accounts for 10 percent ofemployment worldwide. The management skills arevery similar to those offered by other industries such asHospitality, but there are aspects of tourism managementunique to its purpose. Developing a distinctive tourismproduct helps differentiate it from the global competition;exclusive products can command higher prices in themarket place. For this reason, this course promotescreativity and innovation in tourism management

techniques.

Students will be registered with Cardiff MetropolitanUniversity throughout the programme. While the entirecourse can be completed in London, students also have theoption of completing the nal semester at other LSC Groupcampuses in Asiaand Europe.

The Masters Degree is awarded by Cardiff MetropolitanUniversity.


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MSc Programme*

Semester 1

} Strategic Innovative Marketing Management} Strategic Financial Management} Managing Human Capital} Contextualising Hospitality Management

Semester 2

} Research Methods for Tourism andHospitality management

} Tourism and Hospitality Strategy in theGlobal Marketplace

} Current issues in International Tourismand Hospitality

Semester 3

} Dissertation

MSc International Hospitality Management

Total Fee6,950*


Requirements

} A Bachelors degree from a recognised universitywith 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 equivalentrecognised English language qualication.

The MSc International Hospitality Management courseis designed to enable students to develop concepts andtheories relating to the strategic development of businessin this growing eld while linking creative thinking with theuse of new media and technology.

The course is designed in order to encourage thedevelopment and evidence-based approach to reectivepractice through detailed research and reporting. Thehospitality industry, encompassing everything from hotelchains to independently run cafes and food outlets, playsan important role in the global economy.

Students will be registered with Cardiff MetropolitanUniversity throughout the programme. While the entirecourse can be completed in London, students also have theoption of completing the nal semester at other LSC Groupcampuses in Asiaand Europe.

The Masters Degree is awarded by Cardiff MetropolitanUniversity.


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PhD / Professional Doctorate

Total Fee16,950*

Duration 3 Years (Full-time)**

Requirements

} A Masters degree relevant to the proposedresearch project from a recognised university.

} Applicants with a lower or non-graduatequalications will be considered on anindividual basis.

} Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5 with at

least 6.5 in reading and writing, and 6.0in all other components (or equivalentrecognised English language qualication.)

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

PhDs are awarded for the development of new theorythrough original research. PhD candidates are requiredto undertake training in research methods, to attendresearch seminars and to design and implementresearch to enable them to generate signicant newknowledge in their subject area. This research is

presented in a thesis not exceeding 100,000 words andthe student must satisfy the examiners in a vivavoce examination.

Professional Doctorate

The Professional Doctorate programme focuses on thedevelopment of new professional practice. It aims toenable students to make a signicant contribution totheir chosen eld by developing new applied knowledge.Students develop a high level of subject expertise andprofessional knowledge and take this knowledge furtherthrough work-based, applied research.

The Professional Doctorate is more structured than thePhD programme and comprises of taught modules inaddition to the research project.

In order to embark on a professional doctoratethe applicant needs to have access to a business,

professional or public sector organisation in which theycan undertake the research project.

Course Schedule

While the Doctoral programme is focused on individualresearch and learning, students are required to attend aresearch methods course and a monthly seminar. Theyare also required to meet with their Research Supervisorevery two weeks to review their progress and theirDirector of Studies bimonthly.

Course Assessment

The award of a PhD qualication is based onacceptance of the nal dissertation and satisfactoryperformance in a viva voce examination.

Degree Award

Students will be registered with Cardiff MetropolitanUniversity throughout the programme.

This course leads to a degree awarded by CardiffMetropolitan University.

* Information correct at time of publication. Course fees

and programme content may be subject to change. Thisdocument does not form part of a contract between youand the college.

** Student visas will not normally be extended beyond 3 years.

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Undergraduate Business Courses


BA Programme*

Semester 1

} Marketing Management} Managing Information and Technology} Quantitative Techniques in Business

Semester 2

} Business Accounting} Managerial Economics} Organisational Behaviour

Semester 3

} Human Resource Management} Project Management} Personal Managerial Effectiveness

Semester 4

} Business Research Methodologies} International Business} Financial Management Analysis

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)

BA (Hons) Business Studies

Total Fee12,950*

Duration 2 Years (6 Semesters, Full-time)

Requirements

} 2 A Level passes or equivalent} Should be at least 18 years old

} Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.0 with atleast 5.5 in all other components or equivalentrecognised qualication.

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

Students will be registered with Cardiff MetropolitanUniversity throughout the programme. While the entire

programme can be completed in London, students alsohave the option of studying the nal semester at otherLSC Group campuses in Asia and Europe.

The BA (Hons) Business Studies degree is awarded byCardiff Metropolitan University.

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Undergraduate Computing Degrees

BSc Programme*

Semesters 1 & 2

} Maths for Computing andIntroduction 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 Applications} Client Server Architecture} Software Engineering

Semesters 5 & 6

} Academic Research and Development} Management Information Systems

} Software Project Management} Project (Double Module)} Advanced Software Engineering

BSc (Hons) Computing

Total Fee12,950*

Duration 2 Years (6 Semesters, Full-time)

Requirements

} 2 A Level passes or equivalent} Should be at least 18 years old

} Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.0 with atleast 5.5 in all other components or equivalentrecognised qualication.

This undergraduate programme introduces student tovarious areas of computer applications including latestdevelopments in the Information Technology industry.Increasingly, employers see a computing qualication asa sign of a well-rounded academic background.

Fast growing computing technology and information

systems have become critical components of almostevery enterprise. Companies want to recruit expertprofessionals who can apply computer science principles,whilst simultaneously demonstrating businessknowledge and application prociency.

Students will be registered with Cardiff MetropolitanUniversity throughout the programme. While the entireprogramme can be completed in London, students alsohave the option of studying the nal semester at otherLSC Group campuses in Asia and Europe.

The BA (Hons) Computing degree is awarded by CardiffMetropolitan University.

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The Student Experience

Library

The College library stock comprises of both a loan andreference collection of all core texts plus recommendedreading. The collection on study skills and researchmethodologies is highly recommended. Both print andonline resources are available to help students withtheir studies. These include peer-reviewed academic

journals, Datamonitor Reports (a source of premiumglobal information on companies) and over 40,000electronic books. There is a separate online databaseof the prescribed core texts. The leading UK dailynewspapers are also in stock in hard copy. There aresubsidised photocopying facilities and unlimited accessto the internet.

Computer Facilities

The Computer Laboratory is equipped with the latestterminals and students have free access to theInternet and e-mail facilities (academic purposes only).The School also provides initial practical training forstudents.

Student Common Rooms

For relaxation and recreation, our main campuses haveStudent Common Rooms. The basement at ChaucerHouse also offers a comfortable seating area forstudents. All our campuses have WiFi facilities. Notice

boards are situated in the Common Rooms and aroundthe School displaying information of interest to allstudents including details of school trips, sports daysand parties, as well as important deadlines and contactnumbers of staff.

Counselling Services

LSC provides a student counselling service which givespractical help and advice on both academic and non-academic issues. This team includes AdministrativeSupport Staff whose role is to help with concerns suchas visa and registration matters.

Training Workshops

Students on the BA Business Studies course are invitedto attend a management training workshop. Studentsare divided into groups and are coached in skills such asteam work, creativity, corporate presentations, timemanagement, leadership, problem solving andnegotiation. These events present students with a morepractical approach to learning very different from themethodology adopted in a classroom environment. Inaddition, the programme provides them with anopportunity to expand their social and life skills, bondwith other students and make new friends.

All students participating in these interactive workshopswill have the chance to acquire leadership skills, make

investment decisions, hone their time management,negotiating techniques and develop greater businessacumen.

In short, the management training workshop is not tobe missed and is an event that is guaranteed to leavean indelible mark in the minds of the students. Studentfeedback from these events is consistently andoverwhelmingly positive.

Sporting Activities

LSC organises various sporting events such as footballand cricket. Students have the opportunity to play

Cricket at competitive level against other Institutions inthe national university leagues.

The LSC Cricket Team have been regional BritishUniversities and Colleges Sports league championstwo years running and have even played matchesinternationally.

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Faculty Proles

Dr. Lester Massingham PhD - Dr. Lester Massinghamis a world-renowned Marketing and Strategy Consultant to

Governments, Private and Public Sector MultinationalEnterprises. He is also an accomplished author and hasseveral bestselling books to his credit. He holds theposition of Director of Studies for the Executive MBAprogramme in International Marketing awarded by theBerne University of Applied Sciences and is nowDirector, Executive MBA, London School of Commerce(UK) Group of Colleges.

Professor Geoffrey Lancaster MSc, PhD, DMS,FCIM, FLCC, MIMgt, MCIPS - Author of more than30 textbooks on marketing and related areas andapproximately 100 academic papers and conferenceaddresses in journals. Teaches in Europe, Australia,

Africa and Asia. Consultant in the elds of management,media and communications. Professor Lancaster is theEmeritus Dean. Subject Specialisms - MarketingManagement and Strategic Marketing.

Professor Don Harper BA (Hons), FMI, FRSA,AFBPS - Formerly Senior Lecturer in Imperial College,Professor Harper is currently Visiting Fellow in theInstitute of Management at the London School ofEconomics. He has also taught senior managementprogrammes in the Enterprise LSE division andpublished numerous research papers in areas of interestand specialisation. Professor Harper is the Director ofResearch at LSC. Subject Specialisms - Research

Methodology.

Dr. Uma Mohan MSc, MMS, MS, PhD -Has 23 years international teaching experience inEurope, Asia and Australia. Dr Mohan has guidednumerous dissertations in the eld of computing andInformation Technology. Dr. Mohan is the Senior CourseLeader and Head of the Computing Department. SubjectSpecialisms - Numerical Methods, Strategic SystemsManagement, Systems Analysis and Design.

Dr. Vijay Shenai BTech, MBA, PhD - Worked inindustry internationally for 20 years, both in Europe and

Asia, then moved into academia and has been teaching

for the last 10 years. Taught on various British andAustralian university programmes including University ofLondon. Currently a visiting faculty member at ImperialCollege, London. Has been involved in the guidance ofstudent dissertations and research projects. SubjectSpecialisms - Financial Management and Decision Makingand Corporate Finance.

Dr. Rajendra Kumar BSc, MBA, MA, MPhil, PhD- Has 14 years of industry experience including

consultancy, in the elds of marketing, human resourcesand sales promotion. He has over 13 years of teachingexperience in British and Australian universityprogrammes and has guided many undergraduate andpostgraduate dissertations. Dr. Kumar is the CourseLeader for postgraduate degree programmes in theBusiness Department. He is also a member of CIM, CMIand the Institute of Consulting, London. SubjectSpecialisms - Strategic Human Resource Management,Managing Human Capital, Management Skills andEntrepreneurship.

Nigel Kermode MA, MPhil, PGCE, MBCS - Hasindustrial and teaching experience spanning 33 years.

He is actively involved in corporate consultationproviding advice and guidance on a variety of softwaredevelopment projects and products. He has also guidednumerous dissertations and research projects inacademia. Subject Specialisms - Client Server

Architecture and IT Project Management.

Chandranna Rayadurg BSc, MCA - Has 19 yearsexperience in academic IT teaching and corporate ITtraining in both South Asia and the UK and waspreviously associated with Forbes (UK) in theircorporate IT training division. Subject Specialisms -Programming in Java, XML Advanced Programming andDatabase Systems Management.

Paul Reynolds BA (Hons), MSc -After thirteen yearsof experience in management and marketing, he hasbeen teaching for nearly 25 years across Europe and

Asia. He is also an Examiner for the Chartered Instituteof Marketing and Authored textbooks in Marketing.Subject Specialisms - International MarketingManagement.

Mervyn Sookun BSc, MSc - Has been teaching for 14years at various British and Australian universities,including the University of Hull, University of Lincolnshireand Humberside and Oxford Brookes University. He hasguided a number of student research projects. Subject

Specialisms - Corporate Strategy and Total QualityManagement.

Ms. Ellie Semsar BA (Hons), MBA - Worked in thecorporate world for seven years then moved intoacademia and has been teaching for the last sevenyears both undergraduate and graduate students.Subject Specialisms - Business and ManagerialEconomics, Microeconomics and Macroeconomics.

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Student Academic Requirements

Attendance

The School undertakes constant monitoring of

student attendance at lectures on a daily basis.Weekly percentage attendance gures are availablefor each student to inspect online. The Schoolrequires attendance of at least 80% of classes. TheStudent Visa, issued by the Home Ofce of the BritishGovernment, is granted on the proviso that you areattending a full-time course at LSC. Therefore,non-attendance of lectures means not complying withthe conditions under which the visa was issued.

In the event of non-compliance of attendanceregulations, the School will inform the sponsorsand parents of the erring student. Furthermore, theUKBA and the visa-issuing High Commission will be

informed of the attendance record. Also, there is adirect correlation between examination pass rates andattendance at lectures. If a students attendance isunsatisfactory, he/she will be barred from sitting for theSchools examination or will eventually be terminatedfrom the programme.

Assessments

Students must submit all the relevant assignments ontime and deadlines will not be extended. Students mustattend classes and sit for all the examinations.

Deferments/Changes of Course

Students cannot change course or defer the semesterwithout prior written authorisation of LSC.

Laptop/Computer

The student should budget as part of his/her expensesto buy a laptop/personal computer prior to thecommencement of the course.

Textbooks

The student should budget as part of his/her expenses

to buy the recommended core textbooks for all coursemodules 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 tuitionfee. When students are paying fees by instalmentthey must comply with the instalment arrangementspertaining to their course. Deadline dates are set forthe balance of fee payments, which must be met bystudents in order to enable them to progress throughtheir studies. The School fees are not refundable ortransferable under any circumstances. In the event ofabsenteeism or failure in an examination, the studentwill be required to pay the appropriate resit examinationfees which prevail at the time.

Frequently Asked Questions byInternational Students

What is the average cost of living in London asan International student? London is a reasonablypriced city offering good quality affordable living andabundant accommodation. Students will need of 800 -1000 a month to cover living expenses. This includesaccommodation, food and transportation. This may varydepending on your budget for rent, food, transport andleisure activities.

Are Student Visas difcult to obtain?No. If you satisfy the Tier 4 Entry Requirements, havesufcient funds to cover the cost of study and livingexpenses and are able to demonstrate your bonadestudent status, you should have no difculty inobtaining a student visa.

Can I give the fee deposit draft to the SchoolRepresentative? Normally students are required topay a deposit prior to enrolment. Your offer letter willmention the details as regards to the payment of thisdeposit. Fee deposits should be paid by way of BankersDraft made payable to the London School of Commerce.

Can I defer or change my course after my arrivalin London? Students will not be allowed to defer orchange the course in London, after an offer letter and

CAS letter have been issued by the London School ofCommerce.

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Admission and Application Process

Students are advised to apply well in advance of thecourse commencement date as courses tend to be

oversubscribed. Adequate time should be allowed forthe processing of the visa application, conrmation ofaccommodation and other formalities.

To gain admission to degree courses conductedat LSC, the following documents are required:

} Completed application form duly signedby the applicant

} Copies of relevant ofcial educationalcerticates and transcripts (translated andattested by an authorised representativeor notary public)

} Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.0with at least 5.5 in all other componentsor equivalent recognised qualication.

} Curriculum Vitae (CV) in the case of matureapplicants, with details of work experience

} Details of two referees, of which at least oneshould be an academic referee.

As part of the application process, LSC will conductinterviews with each student.

In the rst instance, prospective students will beinterviewed by a local marketing ofcer. The studentwill then be interviewed separately by a senior staffmember to ensure their suitability for the course.(Interviews will be carried out orally either in person,over the telephone, or through other communicationmethods).

Please Note: Receipt of application does notautomatically guarantee a place at LSC. LSC reservesthe right to decline the offer of a place if the candidatedoes not meet specied requirements at the time ofapplication.

Country Specic Bursaries/Scholarships

The School offers bursaries/scholarships for studentsfrom certain countries from time to time. Please contactthe School for further details.

Conrmation of Admission/Fee Instalments

If a student has received an offer of admission fromLSC, they are expected to conrm their acceptance byway of paying the tuition fee deposit within 28 daysfrom the date of offer. Admission will not be conrmedif the deposit is not paid.

Conrmation of Acceptance of Study (CAS)

Once an offer letter has been received and theappropriate deposit has been paid, then studentsrequiring a Visa can apply for a CAS letter in order toprogress their UK Student Visa application.The balance of fees, after deduction of the deposit canbe paid in instalments as specied in the offer letter.The rst instalment will be prior to the end of the rstsemester examinations/assignments and will continueevery semester in the same manner.

Refund of Tuition Fees

LSCs refund policy is as below:

a) Fees will be refunded in full, if the studentsapplication is declined by LSC.

b) In the case of overseas students, if thestudents visa is refused, all fees will berefunded in full.

c) In the case of overseas students, once astudent has obtained a visa, but does notcommence the course, 1,650 of the initialdeposit paid will not be refunded. Any depositspaid in excess of 1,650 may be refunded atthe sole discretion of the School.

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

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Accommodation in London

If they wish, Students are free to arrange their ownaccommodation while studying at the London School of

Commerce (LSC), and LSC does provide accommodationoptions and support.

Care is taken to meet the requirements of all students.The college has an associated accommodation providerand comprehensive advice will be given. Approvedproperties are inspected and regularly monitored toensure the highest standards are maintained.

All recommended student houses and accommodationare in residential areas of South London with easyaccess to the School. Approximate travelling time is30-45 minutes direct into London Bridge, the averagecommute time within London.

The following examples of available accommodation aregiven as a guide only:

Homestay

Homestay is a popular choice for students on rst arrivalin London. Our Homestay providers are very friendlyand can help students orientate themselves. Homestayis suitable for students who want a lot of contact withtheir host. Students will have a single or shared studybedroom and shared washing facilities. Homestayincludes bed, breakfast, main evening meal and fullmeals at weekends. Students will also have laundry

facilities, normally once a week although there may be asmall charge for this. The price includes all bills, but bearin mind that the student is living in someone elses homeand should respect their rules.

Price (per week):

Single room - 110 - 150Shared room - 90 - 120

Shared Student Flats and Houses

Shared student ats and houses are suitable forstudents who want more independence. You will havea single or shared study bedroom with shared cookingand washing facilities. Bedding packs are available forpurchase. These include a new duvet, pillow, sheet,duvet cover and pillowcase. There will often be acommunal living area but not always. Many of thestudent houses and ats have internet access andstudent rooms that will have a study area comprisingof a study table and a chair. Students will be entirelyindependent, cooking and cleaning for themselves. Youwill normally be sharing with other students from yourschool, but you can request to stay with friends. Theprice includes all bills (up to a maximum amount per

student).

Price (per week):

Single room - 75 - 100Shared room - 55 - 75Other Costs: Bedding pack - 50Tenancy Agreement - 35

Private Lodgings

This is similar to Homestay, but suitable for studentswho wish to be even more independent. You will havea single or shared study bedroom and shared washing

facilities. Meals will not be provided but you will haveaccess to kitchen facilities. The accommodation providermay live in the home with their family, as may otherstudents. You may have laundry facilities, normally oncea week although there may be a small charge for this.The price includes all bills but bear in mind that you areliving in someone elses home and should respect theirrules.

Price (per week):

Single room - 75 - 95Shared room - 65 - 85

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The London School of Commerce Group (or the LSC

Group) includes the London School of Commerce (LSC)and the School of Business and Law (SBL). It also hasoverseas campuses operating in Serbia, Bangladesh,Malaysia, Sri Lanka, with additional campus facilities inKenya and Vietnam.

Based in central London, adjacent to the City of London,the Colleges have three large modern Campuses. TheLSC Group of Colleges have current enrolments ofover 7,000 students from over 130 different countriesstudying for undergraduate and postgraduate (bothResearch and Taught) degrees in the areas of Business,Information Technology and Management.

The LSC Group is proud of the high level of successof its students, their excellent standard of attendanceand commitment and the signicantly large numbersof former students who have developed successfulbusiness careers throughout the world.

In association with Cardiff Metropolitan University, LSC

has one of the largest campus-based MBA courses inEurope. It is also bigger than many UK universities andhas larger numbers of international students than all butten of the major universities in the UK.

The LSC Group is a highly successful business in its ownright and employs over four hundred highly qualied

Academic and Administration staff including marketingand support staff based in over forty countriesworldwide.

The LSC Group

REPRESENTATIVE OFFICES :Accra,Istanbul,

CAMPUSES

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The LSC Group also holds ownership of a preparatory

school located in Cornwall providing education forchildren up to the age of 18. As a group we thereforeoperate in the full spectrumof primary, secondary and tertiary education.

In a recent assessment, the quality and standard of theeducation provided at St. Pirans School was rated asoutstanding by OFSTED (The Ofce for Standards inEducation).

gkok, Beijing, Bogota, Chennai, Dar es Salaam, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City,kata, Lagos, Mumbai, New Delhi, Rawalpindi, Tbilisi, Ulan Bator, Yaounde

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London School of Commerce

Chaucer House, White Hart Yard, London SE1 1NX United KingdomTel: +44 (0)207 357 0077 | Fax: +44 (0)207 403 1163Email: [email protected] | www.lsclondon.co.uk

The Associate College of Cardiff Metropolitan University

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