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LONDON SCHOOL OF COMMERCE
THE ASSOCIATE COLLEGE OF
CARDIFF METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY

Course Prospectus

CONTENTS

THE LONDON SCHOOL OF COMMERCE IS THE ASSOCIATE COLLEGE OF

CARDIFF METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY

Contents

Welcome

About the London School Of Commerce

Cardiff Metropolitan University

Unique Benefits of Studying at LSC

UKBA Tier 4 Highly Trusted Status

MBA Course

MSc Information Technology

MSc International Tourism Management

MSc International Hospitality Management

PhD / Professional Doctorate

BA (Hons) Business Studies

BSc (Hons) Computing

The Student Experience
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Faculty Profiles

Student Academic Requirements

Admission and Application Process

Accommodation in London

The LSC Group

CONTENTS
WELCOME
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Welcome

At the London School of Commerce, it is our mission to provide all our students with a
quality, cost-effective education. As the Associate College of Cardiff Metropolitan
University, we pride ourselves in maintaining the highest academic standards. We are
one of the UK’s leading private education providers and, in association with our partner
university, offer one of the largest taught MBA programmes in Europe. LSC course fees
are extremely competitive, meaning that earning a degree is within the reach of most
aspiring undergraduates. Given that we are a global education group, LSC students

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have the unique opportunity of spending a semester at one of our many overseas
campuses. As a recognition of our far reaching international strategy, we have recently
been nominated for the prestigious Times Higher Education Award. I hope you will
choose to study at LSC for a truly enriching and memorable academic experience.

Lord John Tomlinson of Walsall

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Chairman of the LSC Advisory Board

Welcome to the London School of Commerce. It gives me great pleasure to know
that you are considering the London School of Commerce as the institution at which
to further your studies. In association with Cardiff Metropolitan University, the School
offers specialist Bachelors and Masters Degrees in Information Technology, Business
and Management and welcomes students from a variety of backgrounds. Learning

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and growth at LSC are not confined to classroom and academic experiences, we also
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encourage our students to participate in varied extracurricular activities, from cricket
and football to themed social events. I hope LSC is the right institution for you, and
look forward to welcoming you and hopefully congratulating you when you graduate.

Dr. Geoff Lancaster
Emeritus Dean

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ABOUT THE SCHOOL

About the About
London School of Commerce Cardiff Metropolitan University

The London School of Commerce (LSC) is the Cardiff Metropolitan University courses are
Associate College of Cardiff Metropolitan University career-oriented and aim to prepare students for
and provides students with the opportunity to a professional future of the highest calibre.
study the courses leading to university degrees
while living in London. Until recently, Cardiff Metropolitan University was
known as University of Wales Institute, Cardiff
LSC offers cost-effective, accelerated courses (UWIC).
allowing our students to complete a typical
undergraduate honours degree in two years. A recent Times Good University Guide described
UWIC as ‘The best new university in the UK’.
Furthermore, flexible programme entry and exit
points throughout the year, with three intakes Also, The Sunday Times ranked UWIC as the
annually, enable students to proceed to the next leading new university in Wales for four years
level of their education smoothly. running, they wrote:

The fees charged on all our courses are extremely “UWIC has consistently been among the best
competitive. Course fees include all costs performing modern universities in the UK ...
associated with recruitment and admission, any where students acquire skills that make them
relevant cost incurred in ‘sponsoring’ students consistently among the most employable
under the Home Office Points-Based System, the graduates”.
cost of tuition fees and cost of fees
payable to our partner university. In the latest assessment, the results of the UK
Research Assessment Exercise saw UWIC ranked
Our main campuses are located in the heart of seventh of all new universities across the UK.
London close to the city’s many historic landmarks. UWIC achieved the second highest increase in
Studying at LSC allows our students to enjoy all ranking of all UK universities.
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that London has to offer.

We have a diverse student population with more
than 4,000 students from over 130 countries
enrolled at our British and overseas campuses
making life here a truly international experience.

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BENEFITS OF STUDYING WITH LSC
Unique Benefits of Studying at the London School of Commerce

The London School of Commerce offers attractive, Key Benefits
modern multi-campus facilities. The main teaching
and administrative facilities are centrally located } Obtain a globally recognised British degree
and all the prime attractions in London are in close
proximity to the campus. } Degree awarding body
Cardiff Metropolitan University
The principal campus is located at London
Bridge within easy reach of the British Rail and } Border Agency Tier 4 Highly Trusted Sponsor
UK
Underground stations. There are also support
campuses at Hannibal House in the cosmopolitan } Extremely competitive total course fees,
Elephant and Castle district of London and nearby payable in flexible instalments
Pocock House on Southwark Bridge Road.
} Times Higher Education Award Nominee
Our campuses are WiFi enabled; the main IT
labs are spacious and well-equipped creating a } Accelerated 2 year undergraduate course
productive environment to study in. duration, compared to a 3 year state sector
university degree
The LSC library stock is comprised of a loan
and reference collection of all core texts and } Multiple modern campuses, all located within
recommended reading and a collection on study easy reach of London Bridge
skills and research methodologies. Both print
and online resources are available to help } Concessionary fee on MBA programmes
students with their studies. for LSC students

The School’s modern facilities and comprehensive } In association with Cardiff Metropolitan
learning resources will provide you with the right University, LSC is one of the largest MBA
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tools to progress smoothly in your studies, while providers in Europe
developing the knowledge and expertise necessary
for a career in international business. } Option to study at a range
of our overseas campuses
LSC is proud that our teaching faculty includes
distinguished professors, researchers and highly- } British Universities & Colleges Sports (BUCS)
qualified professional academics. Cricket Champions

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UKBA Tier 4 Highly Trusted Status Studying in London
UKBA TIER 4 HIGHLY TRUSTED STATUS

The United Kingdom Border Agency has awarded Location
the London School of Commerce the Tier 4 - Highly
Trusted status. The London School of Commerce campuses are
centrally located within easy reach all of London’s
Applying for entry to the UK on a Student Visa premier attractions. The main campus is located
can be challenging, with all applicants having to near to London Bridge Station ensuring excellent
comply with strict regulations and also having to transport links to the National Rail network and
ensure that their documents are suitable to meet London Underground. There are major support
a scrutiny by the UK Border Agency before a campuses within walking distance in nearby
student visa is granted. Elephant and Castle and Southwark.

Our Highly Trusted status means all prospective Travel
LSC students will find it easier to successfully
apply for a visa to study at LSC in London. Getting around London is not a problem. The
underground system is an easy way to travel and
We are recognised by the UK Government as one trains run from about 5am to midnight. Buses run
of the most reliable and trusted Higher Education regularly throughout the day, with a 24 hour
Institutions in Britain – this explains why we have service on selected routes.
over 2,500 students, from over 130 different
countries, studying at our campuses in London. Eating Out
LSC was one of the first education institutions in
the UK to gain Highly Trusted Status. London is a multi-cultural city, so whether you
choose Japanese, French, Indian, Malay, Italian,
At LSC we are proud of our reputation for delivering Thai or Mexican food, you will be spoilt for choice.
excellent standards of education, quality lectures Whatever your budget, there are plenty of
and a high level of student success. Our record of restaurants and eateries to suit your needs.
graduate satisfaction, coupled with our teaching
standards, has led to very high levels of student Places to Visit
attainment; we are officially recognised as a highly
suitable destination for students from around Some of London’s main attractions are near the
the world. campus and include the London Eye, The British
Museum, The London Dungeon, Shakespeare’s Globe
Theatre, The Tower of London and Tower Bridge.

Shopping

London offers everything from designer shops in
Kensington and Knightsbridge to shopping malls and
retail parks spread around Central and Greater London.
Locally, you will find Borough Market is a fine example
of one of the high-quality street markets available in
London; it has occupied its present site for the last
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250 years. There is also a wide range of local shops
and supermarkets for your shopping needs.

Sport in London

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

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Postgraduate Courses
POSTGRADUATE COURSES

MBA Programme*

Master of Business Administration Semester 1
} Management Skills and Entrepreneurship
} Marketing Management
Total Fee £6,450* } Financial Analysis and Management

Semester 2
Duration 12 Months (Full-time)
Semester 2 comprises of two core modules
Requirements plus two electives.
} A Bachelors Degree from a recognised university } Strategic Management
with good grades (should be equivalent to a } Managing Human Capital
UK Bachelors (Hons) Degree)
} Should be at least 21 years old Electives
} Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.0 with at
least 5.5 in all other components or equivalent Marketing Electives
recognised English language qualification. } Strategic Marketing
} International Marketing Management

(To be chosen by students enrolled on the MBA
The Master of Business Administration (MBA)
course who wish to specialise in Marketing)
attracts people from a wide range of academic
disciplines. The UK MBA programmes typically
Finance Electives
consist of a set number of taught courses plus
the Major Project. } Corporate Finance
} Financial Markets and Investment Analysis
The core courses in the MBA programme are
designed to introduce students to the various (To be chosen by students enrolled on the MBA
areas of business such as Accounting, Finance, course who wish to specialise in Finance)
Marketing, Human Resource Management and
Strategic Management. Students on the MBA International Business Electives
programme also have a choice of options allowing
} International Business
them to specialise in finance, marketing or
} International Marketing Management
international business. An MBA can vastly improve
a graduate’s career quality and future prospects;
(To be chosen by students enrolled on the MBA
It is an international qualification that is respected
course who wish to specialise in International
by employers around the world.
Business)
Students who do not have the relevant prior
Students enrolled on the MBA course who wish
qualifications or experience may be required to
to undertake a more general programme may
undertake an additional semester of study,
choose any 2 of the above electives.
the MBA Principles Stage, extending the course
to to 16 months**.
Semester 3
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This course leads to a degree awarded by Cardiff } Research Methodologies
Metropolitan University. } Major Project

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

* Information correct at time of publication. Course fees } Integrated Case Study; OR
and programme content may be subject to change. This
} Business Development Proposal; OR
document does not form part of a contract between you
and the college. } Dissertation

** Total course fee for the 16 month programme is £6,950.

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Reasons to Study an MBA

Building a Career Critical Thinking

This is not only an MBA, but one from a reputable An MBA provides the essential tools for
British University which can enhance career advanced critical thinking creating a platform
prospects. Cardiff Metropolitan University is a for successful interaction with colleagues from
respected educational establishment, highly rated different backgrounds and areas of experience.
by, among others, The Times Good University Guide. This improves an overall strategic, tactical and
operational understanding of corporate structures.
Advancement
Self-Actualisation
MBAs provide a passport to promotion
opportunities from junior to senior level The MBA qualification is a means of improving
management in multinational companies. confidence in self-attainment, both commercially
and financially.
Employers’ Preference
Dynamism
The current trend is for employers to recruit
MBA postgraduates rather than undergraduates. MBAs provide the necessary transferable skills
Therefore, an MBA qualification will be a to cope with the management of change in a
significant advantage on any CV. work environment. The MBA course specification
includes an emphasis on the development of
Increased Earnings entrepreneurship, business ethics, innovation
and leadership skills.
Research provides evidence that employees with
an MBA qualification command higher salaries. Mobility in the Global Job Market
This is true of employees whether they work in
Asia, the Middle East or Europe. Having an MBA qualification can ensure greater
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employee mobility and increase opportunities
Employers’ Recognition within the global job market.

Employers recognise the fact that an MBA is
the advanced business degree of choice and
provides the employee with the necessary skills
and understanding of commercial operations to
contribute to an internationally viable enterprise.

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Postgraduate Courses The programme aims to:

} Provide students with the skills and
knowledge to place them at the forefront of
MSc Information Technology a specific academic or professional discipline.

} Enable students to critically analyse received
Total Fee £6,950 * knowledge through independent research.

} Provide students with a platform where they
Duration 16 Months (Full time) can apply creative problem solving skills.
Requirements } Enable students to become reflective
} A Bachelors degree from a recognised university practitioners; able to make practical
with good grades (should be equivalent to a decisions based on an understanding of
UK Bachelors (Hons) degree) academic content and processes as well as
} Should be at least 21 years old practical experience.
least 5.5 in all other components or equivalent } Encourage students to objectively analyse
recognised English language qualification. their personal competencies and opportunities
for self-development and build on the
learning arising from the programme.

Rapid advances in technology mean that we live
in an ever changing world. By far the most
MSc Programme*
important driving factor in this change is the swift
development of Information Technology.
Semester 1
The MSc Information Technology course is } Information Systems and Technologies
designed to track technological changes and to } Maths for Computing and Introduction
enable students to develop into consummate to Programming
professionals in this rapidly evolving field. The } Networking Essentials
programme includes topics that will help to } Concepts of Databases
develop understanding in a range of technology
related areas with the aim of helping to build a Semester 2
career in the development and application of IT;
} Programming Methodology
Key targets include the fields of Communications
} Relational Database Systems
and Management Information Systems.
} Data Communications, Networks
and Digital Communications
This course leads to a degree awarded by Cardiff
Metropolitan University.
Semester 3
} Project Management and
Research Methodology
} Strategic Information Systems
} Systems Analysis and Design
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Semester 4
} Dissertation

* Information correct at time of publication. Course fees
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MSc International Tourism Management Furthermore, while customer focus and quality of
service are critical aspects of the industry, the
increasing use of information and communication
Total Fee £6,450* technology has seen an increased proportion of
tourism products bought over the internet. To succeed
in global business, tourism organisations and their
Duration 12 Months (Full-time) managers must adapt their operational approach
accordingly. Therefore, this course also attempts to
Requirements address current needs in a changing marketplace.
} A Bachelors degree from a recognised university
with good grades (should be equivalent to a This course leads to a degree awarded by Cardiff
UK Bachelors (Hons) degree) Metropolitan University.
} Should be at least 21 years old
least 5.5 in all other components or equivalent MSc Programme*
recognised English language qualification.
Semester 1
The MSc programme in International Tourism } Strategic Innovative Marketing Management
Management is designed to enable students } Strategic Financial Management
to develop concepts and theories relating to } Managing Human Capital
international tourism management, stimulate } Contextualising International
critical thinking and the use of multi-disciplinary Tourism Management
perspectives to transform management problems
into opportunities. The design of this course is such Semester 2
that research forms a key part of the programme
} Research Methods for Tourism and
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in order to encourage students to develop an
Hospitality management
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evidence-based approach to reflective practice.
} Tourism and Hospitality Strategy in the
Global Marketplace
The tourism industry accounts for 10 percent of
} Current issues in International Tourism
employment worldwide. The management skills
and Hospitality
are very similar to those offered by other industries
such as Hospitality, but there are aspects of tourism
Semester 3
management unique to its purpose. Developing
a distinctive tourism product helps differentiate it } Dissertation
from the global competition; exclusive products
can command higher prices in the market place.
For this reason, this course promotes creativity and document does not form part of a contract between you
innovation in tourism management techniques. and the college.

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MSc International Hospitality Management With so much choice available for both business and
recreational activities, successful hospitality providers
need to offer a distinctive product. It follows that
Total Fee £6,450* good hospitality managers have, as well as business
acumen, a sense of creativity and innovation as
distinctive products can command higher prices in
Duration 12 Months (Full-time) the marketplace. While customer focus and quality
of service are critical aspects of the industry, the
Requirements increasing use of information and communication
} A Bachelors degree from a recognised university technology places increasing pressure on managers
with good grades (should be equivalent to a to be constantly aware of technological changes and
UK Bachelors (Hons) degree) adapt their market approach accordingly.
} Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.0 with at This course leads to a degree awarded by Cardiff
least 5.5 in all other components or equivalent Metropolitan University.
recognised English language qualification.

The MSc International Hospitality Management MSc Programme*
course is designed to enable students to develop
concepts and theories relating to the strategic Semester 1
development of business in this growing field while
} Strategic Innovative Marketing Management
linking creative thinking with the use of
} Strategic Financial Management
new media and technology.The course is designed in
} Managing Human Capital
order to encourage the development and evidence-
} Contextualising Hospitality Management
based approach to reflective practice through
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detailed research and reporting. The hospitality
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Semester 2
industry, encompassing everything from hotel chains
to independently run cafes and food outlets, plays } Research Methods for Tourism and
an important role in the global economy. Hospitality management
} Tourism and Hospitality Strategy in the
Global Marketplace
} Current issues in International Tourism
and Hospitality
and programme content may be subject to change. This Semester 3
and the college. } Dissertation

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PhD / Professional Doctorate Professional Doctorate

The Professional Doctorate programme focuses
Total Fee £14,950 * on the development of new professional practice.
It aims to enable students to make a significant
contribution to their chosen field by developing
Duration 3 Years Minimum (Full-time) new applied knowledge. Students develop a
high level of subject expertise and professional
Requirements knowledge and take this knowledge further
} A Masters degree relevant to the proposed through work-based, applied research.
research project from a recognised university.
} Applicants with a lower or non-graduate The Professional Doctorate is more structured
qualifications will be considered on an than the PhD programme and comprises of taught
individual basis. modules in addition to the research project.
} Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5 with at In order to embark on a professional doctorate
least 6.5 in reading and writing, and 6.0 in all the applicant needs to have access to a business,
other components (or equivalent professional or public sector organisation in which
recognised English language qualification.) he/she can undertake the research project.

Course Schedule
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
While the Doctoral programme is focused on
PhDs are awarded for the development of new individual research and learning, students are
theory through original research. PhD candidates required to attend a research methods course and
are required to undertake training in research a monthly seminar. They are also required to meet
methods, to attend research seminars and to with their Research Supervisor every two weeks
design and implement research to enable them to review their progress and their Director of
to generate significant new knowledge in their Studies bimonthly.
subject area. This research is presented in a
thesis not exceeding 100,000 words and the Course Assessment
student must satisfy the examiners in a viva voce
examination. The award of a PhD qualification is based on
acceptance of the final dissertation and satisfactory
performance in a viva voce examination.

Degree Award

This course leads to a degree awarded by Cardiff
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UNDERGRADUATE COURSES

Undergraduate Business Courses

BA (Hons) Business Studies
BA Programme*

Total Fee £11,950 *
Semester 1
} Marketing Management
Duration 2 Years (6 Semesters, Full-time) } Managing Information and Technology
} Quantitative Techniques in Business
Requirements
} 2 ‘A’ Level passes or equivalent Semester 2
} Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.0 with at } Business Accounting
least 5.5 in all other components or equivalent } Managerial Economics
recognised qualification. } Organisational Behaviour

Semester 3

The BA (Hons) Business Studies Programme } Human Resource Management
is designed to prepare students for entry level } Project Management
employment and future managerial positions } Personal Managerial Effectiveness
in a variety of commercial, industrial and
service organisations. Semester 4

This course leads to a degree awarded by Cardiff } Business Research Methodologies
Metropolitan University. } International Business
} Financial Management Analysis
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Semester 5

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

Semester 6
* Information correct at time of publication. Course fees } Innovation and Technology Management
} Integrated Case Study
and the college. } Dissertation OR Major Project
(completed in Semester 6)
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UNDERGRADUATE COURSES
Undergraduate Computing Degrees

BSc (Hons) Computing
BSc Programme*

Total Fee £10,950 *
Semesters 1 & 2
} Maths for Computing and
Duration 2 Years (6 Semesters, Full-time) Introduction to Programming
} Object Modeling Techniques
Requirements } Database Systems Management
} 2 ‘A’ Level passes or equivalent } E-Commerce and Web Design
} Should be at least 18 years old } Object Oriented Programming
} Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.0 with at } Multimedia and Graphics
least 5.5 in all other components or equivalent
recognised qualification. Semesters 3 & 4
} Operating Systems
} Networking and Data Communications
This undergraduate programme introduces } Human Computer Interaction
student to various areas of computer applications } Mark-Up Language Applications
including latest developments in the Information } Client Server Architecture
Technology industry. Increasingly, employers see } Software Engineering
a computing qualification as a sign of a well-
rounded academic background. Semesters 5 & 6
} Academic Research and Development
Fast growing computing technology and information
} Management Information Systems
systems have become critical components of
} Software Project Management
almost every enterprise. Companies want to recruit
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} Project (Double Module)
expert professionals who can apply computer science
} Advanced Software Engineering
principles, whilst simultaneously demonstrating
business knowledge and application proficiency.
The principle aim of the programme is therefore to
endow students with the knowledge, skills and
potential to embark on a career involving computer
applications in the international environment.

This course leads to a degree awarded by Cardiff * Information correct at time of publication. Course fees
Metropolitan University. and programme content may be subject to change. This
and the college.

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The Student Experience
THE STUDENT EXPERIENCE

Library Training Workshops

The College library stock comprises of both a Students on the BA Business Studies course are
loan and reference collection of all core texts invited to attend a management training workshop.
plus recommended reading. The collection on Students are divided into groups and are coached
study skills and research methodologies is highly in skills such as team work, creativity, corporate
recommended. Both print and online resources presentations, time management, leadership,
are available to help students with their studies. problem solving and negotiation. These events
These include peer-reviewed academic journals, present students with a more practical approach
Datamonitor Reports (a source of premium global to learning very different from the methodology
information on companies) and over 40,000 adopted in a classroom environment. In addition,
electronic books. There is a separate online the programme provides them with an opportunity
database of the prescribed core texts. The leading to expand their social and life skills, bond with
UK daily newspapers are also in stock in hard other students and make new friends.
copy. There are subsidised photocopying facilities
and unlimited access to the internet. All students participating in these interactive
workshops will have the chance to acquire
Computer Facilities leadership skills, make investment decisions, hone
their time management, negotiating techniques
The Computer Laboratory is equipped with the and develop greater business acumen.
latest terminals and students have free access
to the Internet and e-mail facilities (academic In short, the management training workshop is not
purposes only). The School also provides initial to be missed and is an event that is guaranteed to
practical training for students. leave an indelible mark in the minds of the
students. Student feedback from these events
Student Common Rooms is consistently and overwhelmingly positive.

For relaxation and recreation, our main campuses Sporting Activities
have Student Common Rooms. The basement
at Chaucer House also offers a comfortable LSC organises various sporting events such as
seating area for students. All our campuses have football and cricket. Students have the opportunity
WiFi facilities. Notice boards are situated in the to play Cricket at competitive level against other
Common Rooms and around the School displaying Institutions in the national university leagues.
information of interest to all students including
details of school trips, sports days and parties, as The LSC Cricket Team have been regional British
well as important deadlines and contact numbers Universities and Colleges Sports league champions
of staff. two years running and have even played matches
internationally.
Counselling Services

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

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Faculty Profiles
FACULTY PROFILES

Dr. Lester Massingham PhD - Dr. Lester Dr. Rajendra Kumar BSc, MBA, MA, MPhil,
Massingham is a world-renowned Marketing and PhD - Has 14 years of industry experience
Strategy Consultant to Governments, Private and including consultancy, in the fields of marketing,
Public Sector Multinational Enterprises. He is also human resources and sales promotion. He has
an accomplished author and has several over 13 years of teaching experience in British and
bestselling books to his credit. He holds the Australian university programmes and has guided
position of Director of Studies for the Executive many undergraduate and postgraduate dissertations.
MBA programme in International Marketing Dr. Kumar is the Course Leader for postgraduate
awarded by the Berne University of Applied degree programmes in the Business Department. He
Sciences and is now Director, Executive MBA, is also a member of CIM, CMI and the Institute of
London School of Commerce (UK) Group of Colleges. Consulting, London. Subject Specialisms - Strategic
Human Resource Management, Managing Human
Professor Geoffrey Lancaster MSc, PhD, Capital, Management Skills and Entrepreneurship.
DMS, FCIM, FLCC, MIMgt, MCIPS - Author of
more than 30 textbooks on marketing and related Nigel Kermode MA, MPhil, PGCE, MBCS - Has
areas and approximately 100 academic papers and industrial and teaching experience spanning 33
conference addresses in journals. Teaches in years. He is actively involved in corporate
Europe, Australia, Africa and Asia. Consultant in consultation providing advice and guidance on a
the fields of management, media and variety of software development projects and
communications. Professor Lancaster is the products. He has also guided numerous
Emeritus Dean. Subject Specialisms - Marketing dissertations and research projects in academia.
Management and Strategic Marketing. Subject Specialisms - Client Server Architecture
and IT Project Management.
Professor Don Harper BA (Hons), FMI, FRSA,
AFBPS - Formerly Senior Lecturer in Imperial Chandranna Rayadurg BSc, MCA - Has 19 years
College, Professor Harper is currently Visiting experience in academic IT teaching and corporate IT
Fellow in the Institute of Management at the training in both South Asia and the UK and was
London School of Economics. He has also taught previously associated with Forbes (UK) in their
senior management programmes in the Enterprise corporate IT training division. Subject Specialisms
LSE division and published numerous research - Programming in Java, XML Advanced Programming
papers in areas of interest and specialisation. and Database Systems Management.
Professor Harper is the Director of Research at
LSC. Subject Specialisms - Research Methodology. Paul Reynolds BA (Hons), MSc - After thirteen
years of experience in management and marketing,
Dr. Uma Mohan MSc, MMS, MS, PhD - he has been teaching for nearly 25 years across
Has 23 years international teaching experience in Europe and Asia. He is also an Examiner for the
Europe, Asia and Australia. Dr Mohan has guided Chartered Institute of Marketing and Authored
numerous dissertations in the field of computing textbooks in Marketing. Subject Specialisms -
and Information Technology. Dr. Mohan is the International Marketing Management.
Senior Course Leader and Head of the Computing
Department. Subject Specialisms - Numerical Mervyn Sookun BSc, MSc - Has been teaching
Methods, Strategic Systems Management, Systems for 14 years at various British and Australian
Analysis and Design. universities, including the University of Hull,
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University of Lincolnshire and Humberside and
Dr. Vijay Shenai BTech, MBA, PhD - Worked in Oxford Brookes University. He has guided a number
industry internationally for 20 years, both in of student research projects. Subject Specialisms -
Europe and Asia, then moved into academia and Corporate Strategy and Total Quality Management.
has been teaching for the last 10 years. Taught on
various British and Australian university Ms. Ellie Semsar BA (Hons), MBA - Worked in
programmes including University of London. the corporate world for seven years then moved
Currently a visiting faculty member at Imperial into academia and has been teaching for the last
College, London. Has been involved in the seven years both undergraduate and graduate
guidance of student dissertations and research students. Subject Specialisms - Business and
projects. Subject Specialisms - Financial Management Managerial Economics, Microeconomics and
and Decision Making and Corporate Finance. Macroeconomics.
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Student Academic Requirements

STUDENT ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS
Attendance Fee Payments

The School undertakes constant monitoring of Your course fee includes all costs associated with
student attendance at lectures on a daily basis. your recruitment and admission and the cost
Weekly percentage attendance figures are of your tuition fee. When students are paying
available for each student to inspect online. The fees by instalment they must comply with the
School requires attendance of at least 80% of instalment arrangements pertaining to their
classes. The Student Visa, issued by the Home course. Deadline dates are set for the balance of
Office of the British Government, is granted on the fee payments, which must be met by students in
proviso that you are attending a full-time course order to enable them to progress through their
at LSC. Therefore, non-attendance of lectures studies. The School fees are not refundable or
means not complying with the conditions under transferable under any circumstances. In the
which the visa was issued. event of absenteeism or failure in an examination,
the student will be required to pay the appropriate
In the event of non-compliance of attendance resit examination fees which prevail at the time.
regulations, the School will inform the sponsors
and parents of the erring student. Furthermore, Frequently Asked Questions by
the UKBA and the visa-issuing High Commission International Students
will be informed of the attendance record. Also,
there is a direct correlation between examination What is the average cost of living in London
pass rates and attendance at lectures. If a as an International student? London is a
student’s attendance is unsatisfactory, he/ reasonably priced city offering good quality
she will be barred from sitting for the School’s affordable living and abundant accommodation.
examination or will eventually be terminated from Students will need of £800 - £1000 a month
the programme. to cover living expenses. This includes
accommodation, food and transportation. This
Assessments may vary depending on your budget for rent,
food, transport and leisure activities.
Students must submit all the relevant assignments
on time and deadlines will not be extended. Are Student Visas difficult to obtain?
Students must attend classes and sit for all No. If you satisfy the Tier 4 Entry Requirements,
the examinations. have sufficient funds to cover the cost of study
and living expenses and are able to demonstrate
Deferments/Changes of Course your bonafide student status, you should have no
difficulty in obtaining a student visa.
Students cannot change course or defer the
semester without prior written authorisation of LSC. Can I give the fee deposit draft to the
School Representative? Normally students are
Laptop/Computer required to pay a deposit prior to enrolment. Your
offer letter will mention the details as regards to
The student should budget as part of his/her the payment of this deposit. Fee deposits should
expenses to buy a laptop/personal computer prior be paid by way of Banker’s Draft made payable to
to the commencement of the course. the ‘London School of Commerce’.
www.lsclondon.co.uk

Textbooks Can I defer or change my course after my
arrival in London? Students will not be allowed
The student should budget as part of his/her to defer or change the course in London, after an
expenses to buy the recommended core textbooks offer letter and CAS letter have been issued by the
for all course modules prior to the commencement London School of Commerce.
of the course.

17

Admission and Application Process
ADMISSION AND APPLICATION PROCESS

Students are advised to apply well in advance of Country Specific Bursaries/Scholarships
the course commencement date as courses tend
to be oversubscribed. Adequate time should be The School offers bursaries/scholarships for
allowed for the processing of the visa application, students from certain countries from time to time.
confirmation of accommodation and other formalities. Please contact the School for further details.

To gain admission to degree courses conducted Confirmation of Admission/Fee Instalments
at LSC, the following documents are required:
If a student has received an offer of admission
} Completed application form duly signed from LSC, they are expected to confirm their
by the applicant acceptance by way of paying the tuition fee
deposit within 28 days from the date of offer.
} Copies of relevant official educational Admission will not be confirmed if the deposit is
certificates and transcripts (translated and not paid.
attested by an authorised representative
or notary public) Confirmation of Acceptance of Study (CAS)

} Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.0 Once an offer letter has been received and the
with at least 5.5 in all other components appropriate deposit has been paid, then students
or equivalent recognised qualification. requiring a Visa can apply for a CAS letter in order
to progress their UK Student Visa application.
} Curriculum Vitae (CV) in the case of mature The balance of fees, after deduction of the deposit
applicants, with details of work experience can be paid in instalments as specified in the offer
letter. The first instalment will be prior to the end
} Details of two referees, of which at least one of the first semester examinations/assignments
should be an academic referee. and will continue every semester in the same manner.

As part of the application process, LSC will Refund of Tuition Fees
conduct interviews with each student.
LSC’s refund policy is as below:
In the first instance, prospective students will
be interviewed by a local marketing officer. The a) Fees will be refunded in full, if the student’s
student will then be interviewed separately by a application is declined by LSC.
senior staff member to ensure their suitability for
the course. (Interviews will be carried out orally b) In the case of overseas students, if the
either in person, over the telephone, or through student’s visa is refused, all fees will be
other communication methods). refunded in full.

Please Note: Receipt of application does not c) In the case of overseas students, once a
automatically guarantee a place at LSC. LSC student has obtained a visa, but does not
reserves the right to decline the offer of a commence the course, £1,650 of the initial
place if the candidate does not meet specified deposit paid will not be refunded. Any deposits
requirements at the time of application. paid in excess of £1,650 may be refunded at
www.lsclondon.co.uk

the sole discretion of the School.

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

18

Accommodation in London

ACCOMMODATION IN LONDON
If they wish, Students are free to arrange their Shared Student Flats and Houses
own accommodation while studying at the London
School of Commerce (LSC), and LSC does provide Shared student flats and houses are suitable for
accommodation options and support. students who want more independence. You
will have a single or shared study bedroom with
Care is taken to meet the requirements of shared cooking and washing facilities. Bedding
all students. The college has an associated packs are available for purchase. These include
accommodation provider and comprehensive a new duvet, pillow, sheet, duvet cover and
advice will be given. Approved properties are pillowcase. There will often be a communal
inspected and regularly monitored to ensure the living area but not always. Many of the student
highest standards are maintained. houses and flats have internet access and student
rooms that will have a study area comprising of a
All recommended student houses and study table and a chair. Students will be entirely
accommodation are in residential areas of independent, cooking and cleaning for themselves.
South London with easy access to the School. You will normally be sharing with other students
Approximate travelling time is 30-45 minutes from your school, but you can request to stay
direct into London Bridge, the average commute with friends. The price includes all bills (up to a
time within London. maximum amount per student).

The following examples of available Price (per week):
accommodation are given as a guide only:
Single room - £75 - £100
Homestay Shared room - £55 - £75
Other Costs: Bedding pack - £50
Homestay is a popular choice for students on Tenancy Agreement - £35
first arrival in London. Our Homestay providers
are very friendly and can help students orientate Private Lodgings
themselves. Homestay is suitable for students who
want a lot of contact with their host. Students This is similar to Homestay, but suitable for
will have a single or shared study bedroom and students who wish to be even more independent.
shared washing facilities. Homestay includes bed, You will have a single or shared study bedroom
breakfast, main evening meal and full meals at and shared washing facilities. Meals will not be
weekends. Students will also have laundry facilities, provided but you will have access to kitchen
normally once a week although there may be a facilities. The accommodation provider may live in
small charge for this. The price includes all bills, but the home with their family, as may other students.
bear in mind that the student is living in someone You may have laundry facilities, normally once a
else’s home and should respect their rules. week although there may be a small charge for
this. The price includes all bills but bear in mind
Price (per week): that you are living in someone else’s home and
should respect their rules.
Shared room - £90 - £120 Price (per week):
www.lsclondon.co.uk

Shared room - £65 - £85

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The LSC Group
THE LSC GROUP

The London School of Commerce Group (or In association with Cardiff Metropolitan University,
the LSC Group) includes the London School of LSC has one of the largest campus-based MBA
Commerce (LSC) and the School of Business courses in Europe. It is also bigger than many
and Law (SBL). It also has overseas campuses UK universities and has larger numbers of
operating in Serbia, Bangladesh, Malaysia, international students than all but ten of the
Sri Lanka, with additional campus facilities in major universities in the UK.
Kenya and Vietnam.
The LSC Group is a highly successful business
Based in central London, adjacent to the City of in its own right and employs over four hundred
London, the Colleges have three large modern highly qualified Academic and Administration staff
Campuses. The LSC Group of Colleges have including marketing and support staff based in
current enrolments of over 7,000 students over forty countries worldwide.
from over 130 different countries studying for
undergraduate and postgraduate (both Research
and Taught) degrees in the areas of Business,
Information Technology and Management.

The LSC Group is proud of the high level of
success of its students, their excellent standard of
attendance and commitment and the significantly
large numbers of former students who have
developed successful business careers
throughout the world.

CAMPUSES
London
BelgradeCAMPUSES
London
Nairobi Belgrade
www.lsclondon.co.uk

ColomboNairobi
Dhaka Colombo
Dhaka
Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur

REPRESENTATIVE OFFICES : Accra,
20 Istanbul,
REPRESENTATIVE OFF

THE LSC GROUP
The LSC Group also holds ownership of a
preparatory school located in Cornwall providing
education for children up to the age of 18. As a
group we therefore operate in the full spectrum
of primary, secondary and tertiary education.

In a recent assessment, the quality and standard
LSC BELGRADE
of the education provided at St. Piran’s School was
rated as outstanding by OFSTED (The Office for
Standards in Education).

WIC KUALA LUMPUR

BSC NAIROBI
www.lsclondon.co.uk

Bangkok, Beijing, Bogota, Chennai, Dar es Salaam, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City,
, Kolkata, Lagos, Mumbai, New Delhi, Rawalpindi, Tbilisi, Ulan Bator, Yaounde 21

BSC COLOMBO

London School of Commerce
The Associate College of Cardiff Metropolitan University

London School of Commerce
Chaucer House, White Hart Yard, London SE1 1NX United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0)207 357 0077 | Fax: +44 (0)207 403 1163
Email: info@lsclondon.co.uk | www.lsclondon.co.uk

Copyright © London School of Commerce Group of Colleges 2012. All rights reserved. Date of Publication September 2012.

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