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An Associate College of The University of Wales Institute, Cardiff

London School of Commerce

Accreditation Service for International Colleges

Contents


Studying in London

University of Wales Institute, Cardiff

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

MBA (16 Month Course)

MSc Information Technology

MSc International Hospitality Management

MSc International Tourism Management

BA (Hons) Business and Management Studies

BSc (Hons) Computing

Degree Foundation Programme (DF)

English at LSC

Student Facilities at LSC

Faculty Profiles

Faculty Profiles

Student Academic Requirements

Admission and Application Process

Frequently Asked Questions

Student Accommodation and Airport Pickup

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London School of Commerce is fully

accredited by Accreditation Service

for International Colleges (ASIC) and

is a member of Education UK. LSC is

one of the first colleges in the UK to

be granted the Highly Trusted

Sponsor status by the UK Border

Agency for the Tier 4 student visa.

The School was set up with the

primary aim of providing cost

effective education leading to

internationally recognised British

Degrees in Business, Management

and Information Technology.


(LSC) is an Associate College of

the University of Wales Institute,

Cardiff (UWIC) providing students

with the opportunity to achieve

their educational goals within a

cost effective and condensed time

frame. Under this partnership,

students have the advantage of

studying for the degrees of this

prestigious University in the heart

of London. LSC offers flexible

programme entry and exit points

throughout the year, with three

intakes annually, enabling students

to proceed to the next level

smoothly and at their own pace.

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.

Furthermore, all programmes are

"accelerated" which means

students complete their education

in a comparatively shorter period

of time. The LSC campus is

located in the heart of London.

It is in close proximity to many

famous landmarks. Studying at

LSC equips students with lasting

all-round skills to meet the

demands of a rapidly changing

world. Students at LSC come from

many different countries, making

student life here a truly

international experience.

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Studying in London

Location

The LSC campus is centrally located

and all the prime attractions in London

are in close proximity to the campus.

The principal campus is located in

London Bridge within close proximity of

the British Rail and underground

stations. There is also a support

campus at Hannibal House at the

cosmopolitan Elephant and Castle,

with its many shops and cafes. There

are additional classroom facilities at

Melior Street and Fenning Street, close

to London Bridge.

All the buildings are well served by

public transport with close proximity to

British Rail, Underground and Bus

services.

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.

The buses are also reliable with

destinations clearly marked and

these run for a similar time span.

Additionally, there are special all-night

bus services.

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, pubs and

fast food chain outlets.

Places to visit

Some of the main attractions are near

the campus and include the London

Eye, The British Museum, Kew

Gardens, London Dungeon,

Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre, Tower

of London and Tower Bridge.

Shopping

London offers everything from designer

shops in Kensington and Knightsbridge

to large shopping malls and retail

parks scattered all around Central and

Greater London. Locally, you will find

good quality street markets such as

Borough Market which has occupied its

present site for the last 250 years as

well as a range of smaller shops and

supermarkets.

Sports

London is home to many football clubs

(Arsenal, Chelsea, Fulham amongst

other) and you will also be quite

central for all the sports venues -

Rugby at Twickenham, Cricket at the

Brit Oval and Lord's, and Tennis at

Wimbledon.

Parks

London is one of the greenest cities

in the world with more than 1,700

parks and open spaces.

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University ofWales Institute, Cardiff

The Times Good University Guide

2004 ranked University of Wales

Institute, Cardiff (UWIC) the best new

university in the UK. In 2003, The

Sunday Times ranked University of

Wales Institute, Cardiff (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". In the most

recent assessment, the results of the

UK Research Assessment Exercise

CUSTOMER SERVICE EXCELLENCE

saw UWIC ranked seventh of all new

universities across the UK. UWIC

achieved the second highest increase

in ranking of all UK universities.

UWIC courses are career-oriented

and aim to prepare you for a first

class career.

UWIC is one of the few universities to

hold the Government's Charter Mark

awarded for a total of nine years, a

stamp of approval for its dedication to

quality and student satisfaction. In

2001, UWIC was the first UK

University institution to be awarded the

Government's Charter Mark for

excellence for three successive years.

In May 2005, UWIC celebrated its

unique achievement as the first UK

university to be awarded the

Government's Charter Mark for a

fourth time. UWIC was first awarded

the Charter Mark in 1995 and then

again in 1998 and 2001. UWIC

operates from four major campuses in

the city of Cardiff. Each campus offers

a friendly and pleasant environment.

LSC is an Associate College of the

University of Wales Institute, Cardiff

(UWIC) and offers students from all

around the world the opportunity to

come to London to study programmes

of this internationally renowned

University.

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MBA

Course Fees£6,450

Course Duration1 Year

The Master of Business

Administration (MBA) attracts people

from a wide range of academic

disciplines. The UK MBA programs

typically consist of a set number of

taught courses plus a dissertation.

The core courses in the MBA

program are designed to introduce

students to the various areas of

business such as Accounting,

Finance, Marketing, Human Resource

Management, Strategic Management,

etc. Students in MBA programs have

the option of taking specialist option

modules in General Management,

Finance, Marketing or International

Business. An MBA can vastly improve

the prospects and quality of your

career. It is an international

qualification that is well-respected by

employers around the world.

Students from a non-management

background or those who lack the

relevant professional experience, may

be required to complete the London

School of Commerce (LSC) 16 month

MBA course subject to the

MBA Modules

Financial Analysis and Management

Semester 1*

Managing Human Capital

Marketing Management

Information Systems Management

Strategic Management

Semester 2*

Research Methodologies

Electives

Marketing electives

Strategic Marketing

International Marketing Management

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Students can choose any two

electives at the end of Semester 2.

recommendation of the Board of

Admissions at LSC. Students who

successfully complete the course will

be awarded an MBA degree from

University of Wales Institute, Cardiff.

(To be chosen by enrolled students

specialising in Marketing)

Finance electives

Corporate Finance

Investment Analysis and Stock

Market Practices

International Business Electives

International Business


General Management Electives

Corporate Finance


specialising in Finance)


specialising in International Business)


Strategic Marketing

(Students on the General Management can

choose any two electives from the above

irrespective of the specialisations)

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Semester 3*

Dissertation

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.

Entry Requirements

IELTS score of 6.5.

MBA

Course Fees£6,950

Course Duration16 Month

MBA Modules

Managerial Communication

Semester 1*

Decision Making Methods in Business

Information Systems and Technologies

Management Theories and Practice


Semester 3*

Research Methodologies

Electives

Marketing electives

Strategic Marketing

Students can choose any two

electives at the end of Semester 2.

successfully complete the course will

be awarded an MBA degree from

University of Wales Institute, Cardiff.



specialising in Marketing)

Finance electives

Corporate Finance

Investment Analysis and Stock

Market Practices

International Business Electives



General Management Electives

Corporate Finance


specialising in Finance)


specialising in International Business)


Strategic Marketing

(Students on the General Management can

choose any two electives from the above

irrespective of the specialisations)

MBA (16 Month Course)

Semester 4*

Dissertation

Bachelors degree from a recognised university with good grades (should be equivalent to a UK Bachelors (Hons) degree).


Entry Requirements

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Students from a non-management

background or those who lack the

relevant professional experience, may

be required to complete the London

School of Commerce (LSC) 16 month

MBA course subject to the

recommendation of the Board of

Admissions at LSC. The Master of

Business Administration (MBA)

attracts people from a wide range of

academic disciplines. The UK MBA

programs typically consist of a set

number of taught courses plus a

dissertation. The core courses in the

MBA program are designed to

introduce students to the various

areas of business such as

Accounting, Finance, Marketing,

Human Resource Management,

Strategic Management, etc. Students

in MBA programs have the option of

taking specialist option modules in

General Management, Finance,

Marketing or International Business.

An MBA can vastly improve the

prospects and quality of your career.

It is an international qualification that

is well-respected by employers

around the world. Students who

(16 Month Course)

Financial Analysis and Management

Semester 2*



Information Systems Management

IELTS score of 6.0.

Entry Requirements

Course Duration16 Months

Project Management and Research

Methodology

Semesters 3*

Rapid advances in technology mean

we live in an ever changing world. By

far the most important driving factor in

this change is Information Technology.

The London School of Commerce

offers a Masters programme in

Information Technology designed to

keep you abreast of these changes

and enable you to develop into

consummate professionals in this

rapidly evolving field. The programme

includes topics that develop students'

understanding of a range of technology

related areas with the aim of helping

them build careers in development and

application of IT; Key targets include

the fields of Communications

(Communications and Information

Technology) and Management

Information Systems.

MSc Information Technology

MSc InformationTechnology

Course Fees£6,950

Aims and Objectives

The programme aims to:

Provide students with the skills and

knowledge to place them at the

forefront of a specific academic or

professional discipline.

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.

Endow students with the qualities

needed for employment in

circumstances requiring sound

judgment, personal responsibility and

initiative, in complex and often

unpredictable professional

environments.

Bachelors degree from a

recognised university with good

grades (should be equivalent to a

UK Bachelors (Hons) degree).

Professional qualification or

relevant work experience in the

field of IT is mandatory.

Should be at least 21 years.

IELTS score of 6.0.

Two electives from:

Software Systems Engineering

Strategic Information Systems

Systems Analysis and Design

Artificial Intelligence and Expert

Systems

Semester 4*

Dissertation

Semesters 1*


Maths for Computing and Introduction

to Programming

Networking Essentials

Concepts of Databases

Semesters 2*

Programming Methodology

Relational Database Systems

Data Communications, Networks and

Digital Communications

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Application form and references

(one academic, one work based).

A first degree in any discipline at

2.2 or above.

Entry Requirements

An IELTS score of 6.5 or

equivalent.

Candidates may be interviewed

wherever possible.


Strategic Innovative Marketing

Management

Strategic Financial Management


Semesters 1*

Contextualising Hospitality

Management

Hospitality Strategy in the Global

Marketplace

Current Issues

Semesters 2*

Dissertation

Semesters 3*

Hospitality is a distinctive business

activity which has assumed a critical

role in the global economy accounting

for about 5% of jobs worldwide. While

many aspects of this industry is the

same as other many industries, there

are some idiosyncrasies which

differentiate it from other rest. Not least

is the unique characteristics of its

products – the heterogeneity, the

perishability, the intangibility, the

inseparability of production and

consumption and last but not least –

the interdependence (i.e. that the

products tend to be bought in

combination with tourism).

A hospitality manager has to be

creative and innovative to ensure

distinctiveness of their products and to

differentiate them from the competition

– distinctive products can command

high prices in the marketplace.

Customer-focus is a critical aspect of

the industry and service quality is of

paramount importance in the provision

of hospitality services and the

maintenance of competitiveness in the

global marketplace.

The increasing use of information and

communication technologies in

hospitality marketing, particularly the

Internet and increasingly mobile

technologies, places increasing

pressure on managers in this industry

to be extremely ‘savvy’ in relation to

technology exploitation. The proportion

of hospitality products bought over the

Internet is increasing and to succeed

in the global marketplace hospitality

organisations must adapt their

operational practices to respond to

this.

This programme in International

Hospitality Management is designed to

enable students to develop concepts

and theories relating international

hospitality management, stimulate

critical thinking and use multi-

disciplinary perspectives to transform

management problems into

opportunities.

The design of the course is such that

research is integrated through the

programme to encourage students to

develop an evidence-based approach

to reflective practice.

MSc International Hospitality Management

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MSc International Tourism Management


Distinctive products can command high

prices in the market place. Customer-

focus is a critical aspect of this utmost

industry and service quality is of

paramount importance in the provision

of tourism services and the

maintenance of competitiveness in the

global marketplace.

The increasing use of information and

communication technologies in tourism

marketing, particularly the Internet and

increasingly mobile technologies,

places large levels of pressure on

managers in this industry to be

extremely ‘savvy’ in relation to the

exploitation of technology. The

proportion of tourism products bought

over the Internet is increasing and to

succeed in the global marketplace,

tourism organisations must adapt their

operational practices to respond to

this.

This programme in International

Tourism Management is designed to

enable students to develop concepts

and theories relating to international

tourism management, stimulate critical

thinking and use multi-disciplinary

perspectives to transform management

problems into opportunities. The

design of the course is such that

research is integrated through the

programme to encourage students to

develop an evidence-based approach

to reflective practice.

Tourism is a distinctive area of

business activity which has assumed a

critical role in the global economy

accounting for a tenth of jobs

worldwide. While many aspects of this

industry is the same as other

industries including hospitality, there

are some idiosyncrasies which

differentiate it from other industries.

Not least is the unique characteristics

of its products – the heterogeneity, the

perishability, the intangibility, the

inseparability of production and

consumption and last but not least –

the interdependence (i.e. that the

products tend to be bought in

combination with hospitality).

The products are very similar to

tourism managers who have to be

creative and innovative to ensure the

distinctiveness of their products and to

differentiate them from rest of the

global competition.

Application form and references

(one academic, one work based).

A first degree in any discipline at

2.2 or above.

Entry Requirements

An IELTS score of 6.5 or

equivalent.

Strategic Innovative Marketing

Management

Strategic Financial Management


Semesters 1*

Contextualising Tourism

Management

Tourism Strategy in the Global

Marketplace

Current Issues

Semesters 2*

Dissertation

Semesters 3*

Candidates may be interviewed

wherever possible.

MSc InternationalTourism Management

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Course Fees£12,950

Course Duration2 Years

BA (Hons)Business and Management Studies

The BA (Hons) Business and

Management Studies Programme is

designed to prepare students for entry-

level employment and future

managerial positions in a variety of

commercial, industrial and service

organisations.

Students who successfully complete

the course will be awarded a BA

(Hons) Business and Management

Studies degree from University of

Wales Institute, Cardiff.

Research Methodology

Strategic Information Management

Business and Managerial Economics

Business Accounting

Communicating at Work

Statistical and Quantitative Methods



Personal Managerial Effectiveness

Organisational Theory and Practice

Semesters 1 & 2*

Internet Business and E-Commerce

Business Law and Ethics

Operation and Logistics Management

Financial Analysis and Decision Making


Human Resourse Management

Semesters 3 & 4*


Strategic Brand Management

Dissertation

Semesters 5 & 6*

Change and Continuity in

Contemporary Business

International and Strategic

Marketing

Entry Requirements

IELTS score of 6.0.

UK ‘A’ Levels or equivalent or

LSC Degree Foundation.


Mature students (above 21 years)

with relevant work experience /

professional qualification.

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BA (Hons) Business &Management Studies

Course Modules

BSc (Hons) Computing

Fast growing Computing Technology

and Systems have become critical

components of almost all enterprises.

Companies want to recruit new

computing technology expert

professionals who can apply computer

science principles and demonstrate

business knowledge and application

proficiency.

This is an undergraduate program

where students are introduced to

various areas of computer applications

including the latest industry

developments. Increasingly, employers

see a computing qualification as a sign

of a well-rounded academic

background. Computer technologies

drive innovations in numerous fields

such as the human genome project,

vaccine research, environmental

modeling, and games design;

emerging areas include progress in

electronic security, earth simulation

(related to the boom in mining) and

bioinformatics. Independent job market

surveys show that demand for

graduates is escalating - along with

salaries. Interestingly, the industry is

concerned about an acute shortage of

talent.

The principal aim of the programme is

therefore to equip students with the

knowledge, skills and potential to

embark on careers involving computer

applications in the international

environment.

Aims and Objectives

Semesters 3*

Operating Systems

Networking and Data Communications

Human Computer Interaction

Course Duration2 Years

BSc (Hons)Computing

Course Fees£10,950

Software Engineering and Project

Management

Client Server Architecture

Mark-Up Language Applications and

Web Programming

Semesters 4*

Software Project Management

Management Information Systems

Academic Research and

Development

Semesters 5*

Project

Semesters 6*

Contemporary Issues in Designing

Information Systems

Advanced Software Engineering

The programme aims to:

Develop the lifelong learning skills

and continuing personal development

of all students.

Develop and support students'

independent learning while teaching

them the skills to undertake

investigations in the field of

computing and applying up-to-date

theories and techniques.

Provide students with opportunities to

improve their technical and software

skills.

Provide students with the opportunity

to gain qualifications which will lead

to membership of professional

bodies.

Prepare students for a career in

technology and computing through

the development of an understanding

of the complex core body of

knowledge of the computing subject

area.

Database Systems Management

Object Modeling Techniques

Maths for Computing and Introduction

to Programming

Semesters 1*

Semesters 2*

E-Commerce and Web Design

Object Oriented Programming

Multimedia and Graphics

Course Modules

Entry Requirements

UK ‘A’ Levels or equivalent or LSC Degree Foundation.


IELTS score of 6.0.

Mature students (above 21 years) with relevant work experience / professional qualification.

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Degree FoundationProgramme (DF)

Students who do not have ‘A’ levels or

equivalent qualifications for direct entry

to a Bachelors Degree Programme are

required to complete 12 months ( 2

semesters ) Degree Foundation

Course prior to commencing BA (Hons)

Business and Management Studies.

Such students can expect to complete

the entire degree foundation and

degree in approximately 3 years.

Semesters 1 & 2*

Fundamentals of Mathematics

Study Skills

Introduction to IT

Business Communication

English for Academic Purposes

Introduction to Accounting

Legal Framework

Introduction to Economics

Introduction to Marketing

English for Higher Education

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Course Duration1 year

Course Duration3 years

Course Duration1 year 8 months

English at LSC

Students study for a minimum of 15

hours a week, three hours each

weekday, either every morning or

every afternoon, with a 15-minute

break mid-session. There is a class

size of no more than 30 students

from all over the world, studying

English to prepare for their main

course of study. There are three

levels of English tuition and each

level covers 14 weeks. Students are

expected to supplement their

classroom lessons with homework on

a daily basis. Students who do not

have the required English

qualification for their course are

tested on arrival at the college and

placed in an appropriate level class,

as explained below:

Intermediate

Recommended Entry Level: IELTS

4.5 - 5.0. Students who enter the

English programme at this level will

have a reasonable knowledge of

grammar and vocabulary and modest

ability to read and write in English.

The aim of the Intermediate level

course is for students to start

developing the skills required to

tackle a range of reading texts, and

to practise basic planning and

organisation of written English.

Course books are used but lessons

are also supplemented with audio

visual materials.

Upper Intermediate




have a solid knowledge of grammar

and vocabulary and an ability to read

and write a variety of text types in

English. The aim of the course is to

encourage students to become more

independent learners, by raising their

awareness of learning techniques,

and to develop listening and

speaking skills in preparation for the

IELTS course.

Higher




have a very good knowledge of

grammar and vocabulary and an

ability to tackle both general and

academic text types in English.

Students at this level will show an

ability to distinguish between different

styles of English, both written and

spoken. This level is an IELTS

preparation course and thus has a

strong exam focus. Students are also

exposed to academic study skills,

such as referencing, which they will

use in their undergraduate and

postgraduate programmes. Critical

analysis and assignment structuring

are all covered in depth.

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Student Facilities at LSC

Gregynog Residential and Day

Conference Centre

Gregynog Hall is the Conference

Centre in Wales. It is located in the

middle of the picturesque Welsh

countryside, surrounded by the

proverbial hills and the valleys. Every

semester, both undergraduates and

postgraduates of Management make a

trip to this wonderful location. This 72-

acre expanse of greenery, cut off from

the rest of civilisation. Outdoor

exercises and the like are all packed

into two days, making this an event

that is not only a learning experience,

but also provides students with a lot of

fun too.

Students are divided into groups and

are exposed to skills such as team

work, creativity, corporate

presentations, time management,

leadership, problem solving,

negotiation, etc. These events provide

students with a practical approach to

learning which is very different from

the methodology adopted in a

classroom environment. Students learn

through actions and by being faced

with real life problems and managing

available limited resources. The

programme provides them with an

opportunity to bond with other students

and make new friends. It also enables

them to visit another part of Great

Britain and see new places. The

management development programme

is completely free for all LSC students,

with all costs being borne by the

School. It also provides variety in the

teaching methodology and focuses on

the importance of pragmatic approach.

There is further variety when night

falls, the Music Room at the Hall is

opened up to a DJ.

Course AdministratorEach programme has a dedicated

course administrator who is

responsible for the student's study

experience. It is their function to help

the student in any matters arising from

their studies, from the time they enrol

to the time they complete. This means

students at LSC can always feel that

they have somebody to talk to about

their learning experience and any

problems they may face.

Student Common RoomsFor relaxation and recreation, both

principal campuses have Students

Common Rooms, well equipped with

vending machines, pool tables and

TVs. The basement at Chaucer House

offers a comfortable seating area for

meeting students and has WiFi

facilities. There are Notice Boards in

Common rooms and around the

School displaying information of

interest to all students with details of

school trips, sports days and parties,

as well as important deadlines and

contact numbers of staff.

Counselling ServicesLSC provides counselling services to

students who may be experiencing

difficulties with their studies or other

non-academic matters.

Sports FacilitiesLSC organises sports events such as

badminton, football, cricket and rugby.

Arrangements have been made with

the local leisure centres for students to

access the sports facilities (subject to

conditions).

The students take

from the tight schedules of the day to

let their hair down and dance the night

away. All students participate in

interactive workshops about market

conditions and selecting products, how

to acquire leadership skills, making

investment decisions, time

management, negotiating techniques

and developing business acumen. In

short, Gregynog is a place not to be

missed and an event that is

guaranteed to leave an indelible mark

in the minds of the students.

LibraryThe library is located in Room 36 on

the 3rd Floor in the Chaucer House

campus. Its stock comprises a loan

and reference collection of all core

texts and recommended readings,

further reading material, a collection on

study skills and research

methodologies. 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 FacilitiesThe computer labs are equipped with

Pentium based terminals and students

have free access to Internet and e-mail

facilities (academic purposes only).

The School provides hands-on training

for students.

a welcome break

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Faculty Profiles

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 SBL.

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.

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.

Dr. Peter McGee BA (Hons), MA,

PhD, RSA Diploma, FRSA - Worked

for many years with the British Council

prior to commencing his academic

career which spans nearly 25 years.

He has worked for the University of

East London and University of

Westminster as a Senior Lecturer and

has been a consultant for numerous

European and Asian organisations in

the field of languages. Subject

Specialisms - Business

Communication, Study Skills and

Research Methodology.

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.

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Faculty Profiles

associated with Forbes (UK) in their

corporate IT training division. Subject

Specialisms - Programming in Java,

XML Advanced Programming and

Database Systems Management.

Michael Nieto B.Ed (Hons), MA,

MCMI - Director of MBA Programme

After a twelve-year stint in corporate

senior management, moved to

academia and has over thirteen years

of experience teaching in Europe and

North America. Was formerly the MBA

Director at Bournemouth University.

Has presented numerous research

papers and authored textbooks in

HRM. Subject Specialisms - Business

Research Methodology, International

Business & Technology 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.

Nigel Kermode MA, Mphil, PGCE,

MBCS - Has industrial and teaching

experience spanning thirty-three years.

Is actively involved in corporate

consultation providing advice and

guidance on a variety of software

development projects and products. He

has guided numerous dissertations

and research projects in academia.

Subject Specialisms - Client Server

Architecture and IT Project

Management.

Alison Hough LLB (Hons) -

Is a practising barrister providing

employment law advice, training and

representation. She has nine years

teaching experience and is currently

an Examiner for the Chartered Institute

of Arbitrators. Alison also published

three books on employment law.

Subject Specialisms - Business Law,

and European Business Law.

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

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.

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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StudentAcademic Requirements

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.

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 the 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.

Attendance

The School undertake constant

monitoring of students attendance at

lectures on a daily basis. Weekly

percentage attendance figures are

available for each student to inspect

during the weekly counselling

sessions. As an international student

your visa conditions require that you

attend at least 90% of your classes.

Your 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, if you are not attending

lectures then you are not complying

with the conditions under which your

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 Home Office and the

Visa-issuing High Commission will be

informed about your attendance

record. Also, there is a direct

correlation between examination pass

rates and attendance at lectures. If a

student’s attendance is unsatisfactory,

he/she will be barred from sitting for

the School's examination or will

eventually be terminated from the

Programme.

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Admission andApplication Process

When your application reaches

LSC, one of the following

courses of action will take

place:

To gain admission to degree

courses conducted at LSC, the

following documents are

required:

Students are advised to apply well in

advance of the course commencement

date as courses tend to be

oversubscribed. You should also leave

adequate time for the processing of

your visa application, confirmation of

accommodation and other formalities.

Completed application form duly

signed by the applicant (all sections

should be neatly handwritten and the

statement of purpose should have a

clear explanation as to why you would

like to pursue the chosen course at

LSC) clearly indicating your telephone

number, fax number and email

address. Copies of relevant official

educational certificates (attested by the

authorised representative or notary

public), recent passport size

photograph and curriculum vitae in the

case of mature applicants, should also

be enclosed.

You may be called for an interview

(overseas students may be interviewed

by the authorised official representative

OR by telephone by LSC) OR you will

receive an unconditional offer OR you

will receive a conditional offer, subject

to you achieving certain results

Confirmation of Admission/Fee

Instalments:

at a forthcoming examination OR you

will be declined an offer of place.

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.

MBA, MSc and BA (Hons) students are

required to pay an initial deposit of

£3,950.

English and/or Degree Foundation

(DF) with BA (Hons) students are

required to pay an initial deposit of

£4,950.

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 tution fees:

LSC’s refund policy is as below:

Fees will be refunded in full, if the

student's application is declined by

LSC.

a)

In case of overseas students, if the

student's visa is refused, all fees will

be refunded in full.

b)

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.

c)

Once the student has commenced the

course, fees will not be refunded.

d)

Country Specific

Bursaries/Scholarship’s

The School offers

bursaries/scholarships for students

from certain countries from time to

time. Please contact the School for

further details.

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Frequently AskedQuestions

Can I work part-time ?

Students are permitted to work 20

hours per week during term time and

up to 40 hours per week during the

vacation period. The School is not

responsible for finding any type of

student employment. Many

international students work part time

in the retail, tourism and hospitality

industries. However, as work cannot

be guaranteed it should be viewed

as a supplementary source of funds

only and cannot be used to cover

tuition or living costs.

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 outline the details of payment

of this deposit. Fee deposits should be

paid by way of Bankers Draft favouring

"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,

unless they have a confirmation

from the School prior to their arrival in

London. All changes and additional

requirements should be clarified before

an application is made.

Can I work in The UK after

completion of my course?

International students who have

acquired a Bachelor degree or higher

qualification in any subject can apply

for a visa and remain in the UK to

work for up to two years on the Post

Study Work visa. For more information

go to:

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 approximately £800

- £1,000 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's visas difficult to

obtain?

No. If you have sufficient funds to

cover the cost of study and living

expenses and if you are able to

demonstrate your bonafide student

status, you should have no difficulty in

obtaining a student visa.

http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/

workingintheuk/tier1/poststudy/

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Student Accommodationand Airport Pickup

An accommodation service for LSC

students is provided by Lewis

Accommodation (an independent

organisation). Care is taken to meet

the requirements of all students. All

accommodation provided by Lewis

Accommodation has excellent links to

London Bridge. On average, travel

time to the school will be forty minutes

to one hour (this is the normal

commuter travelling time in London).

All accommodation provided by Lewis

Accommodation is inspected and

regularly monitored to ensure that the

highest standards are maintained.

Choices of accommodation available

are as follows :

Homestay

Homestay is a popular choice for

students when they arrive 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 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 else's

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 wish to be

totally independent. You will have a

single or shared bedroom with shared

cooking and washing facilities. Bedding

packs are available to purchase. This

includes a 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

with a desk and a chair. You will be

entirely independent, cooking and

cleaning for yourself. You will 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):


Shared room £55-£75

Bedding pack £50

Tenancy Agreement £35

Private Lodgings

This is similar to homestay, but suitable

for students who wish to be more

independent. You will have a single or

shared bedroom and shared washing

facilities. Meals will not be provided but

you can use the 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 else's home

and you should respect their rules.

Price (per week):


Shared room £65-£85

Airport Pickup and

Accommodation

The school has an arrangement with

Lewis Accommodation services. Should

a student wish to use the services of

Lewis Accommodation, it is important to

note that they will require a minimum

booking of four weeks. All bookings are

subject to availability and a minimum

rental payment of four weeks is payable

to Lewis Accommodation on arrival.

Those students who wish to avail

themselves of the airport pickup and

service, will pay a charge of £55 in

cash on arrival to the driver.

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London SE1 1NX, United Kingdom.

Tel No: 020 7357 0077

Fax No: 020 7403 1163

Email: [email protected]

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