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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
UKVI Tier 4 Sponsor Status
MBA programme
MSc Information Technology
MSc International Tourism Management
MSc International Hospitality Management
PhD
BA (Hons) Business Studies
BSc (Hons) Computing
The Student Experience
Faculty Profiles
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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
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degree is within the reach of most aspiring undergraduates. Given that we are a global education
group, LSC students have the unique opportunity of spending a semester at one of our many
overseas campuses. As a recognition of our far reaching international strategy, we have recently
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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 Associate Cardiff Metropolitan University was formerly University
College of Cardiff Metropolitan University and provides of Wales Institute, Cardiff (UWIC).
students with the opportunity to study the courses
leading to university degrees while living in London. The University prides itself on being a strong, student-
centred University offering high quality education,
LSC offers cost-effective, accelerated courses allowing services and facilities. The latest Quality Assurance
our students to complete a typical undergraduate Agency (QAA) report (2014) confirms that the University
honours degree in two years. meets UK expectations in all areas of academic
standards and quality assurance. In addition, several
Furthermore, flexible programme entry and exit features of good practice which make a particularly
points throughout the year, with three intakes annually, positive contribution to the University’s approach to
enable students to proceed to the next level of their academic standards and quality of provision, were
education smoothly. identified.
The fees charged on all our courses are extremely Cardiff Metropolitan University has been ranked as the
competitive. Course fees include all costs associated top UK university for overall student satisfaction in the
with recruitment and admission, any relevant cost International Student Barometer in 2010, 2011, 2012
incurred in ‘sponsoring’ students under the Home Office and 2013. According to the National Student Survey
Points-Based System, the cost of tuition fees and cost of 2013, 85% of Cardiff Metropolitan University students
fees payable to our partner university. agree or strongly agree that overall, they are satisfied
with the quality of their course.
Our main campuses are located in the heart of London
close to the city’s many historic landmarks. Studying at The Destination of Leavers in Higher Education (DLHE)
LSC allows our students to enjoy all that London has 2012 revealed that 95% of Cardiff Metropolitan
to offer. University graduates secure employment or enter
further study within six months of graduation.
We have a diverse student population with more than
5,000 students from over 130 countries enrolled at our Through strong international links, Cardiff Metropolitan
British and overseas campuses making life here a truly University educates over 11,000 students from more
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international experience. than 140 countries worldwide.
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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 and all the } Obtain a globally recognised British degree
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 Underground stations. } UKVI Tier 4 Sponsor
There is also an additional campuse at Hannibal House
in the cosmopolitan Elephant and Castle district of } Extremely competitive total course fees,
London. payable in flexible instalments
Our campuses are WiFi enabled; the main IT } Times Higher Education Award Nominee
labs are spacious and well-equipped creating a
productive environment to study in. } Accelerated 2 year undergraduate course
duration, compared to a 3 year state sector
The LSC library stock is comprised of a loan and university degree
reference collection of all core texts and recommended
reading and a collection on study skills and research } Multiple modern campuses, all located within
methodologies. Both print and online resources are easy reach of London Bridge
available to help students with their studies.
} Concessionary fee on MBA programmes
The School’s modern facilities and comprehensive for LSC students
learning resources will provide you with the right tools
to progress smoothly in your studies, while developing } In association with Cardiff Metropolitan
the knowledge and expertise necessary for a career in University, LSC is one of the largest MBA
international business. providers in Europe
LSC is proud that our teaching faculty includes } Option to study at a range
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distinguished professors, researchers and highly- of our overseas campuses
qualified professional academics.
} British Universities & Colleges Sports (BUCS)
Cricket Champions
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UKVI Tier 4 Sponsor Status Studying in London
UKBA TIER 4 HIGHLY TRUSTED STATUS
The United Kingdom Visas and Immigration has awarded Location
the London School of Commerce the Tier 4 - Sponsor
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 can be premier attractions. The main campus is located near to
challenging, with all applicants having to comply with London Bridge Station ensuring excellent transport links
strict regulations and also having to ensure that their to the National Rail network and London Underground.
documents are suitable to meet a scrutiny by the UK There is a major support campuses within walking
visas and immigration before a student visa is granted. distance in nearby Elephant and Castle.
Our Sponsor status means all prospective LSC students Travel
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 trains
We are recognised by the UK Government as one of the run from about 5am to midnight. Buses run regularly
most reliable and trusted Higher Education Institutions throughout the day, with a 24 hour service on
in Britain – this explains why we have over 5,000 selected routes.
students, from over 130 different countries, studying
at our campuses in London. LSC was one of the first Eating Out
education institutions in the UK to gain Sponsor Status.
London is a multi-cultural city, so whether you choose
At LSC we are proud of our reputation for delivering Japanese, French, Indian, Malay, Italian, Thai or
excellent standards of education, quality lectures and Mexican food, you will be spoilt for choice. Whatever
a high level of student success. Our record of graduate your budget, there are plenty of restaurants and
satisfaction, coupled with our teaching standards, has eateries to suit your needs.
led to very high levels of student attainment; we are
officially recognised as a highly suitable destination for Places to Visit
students from around the world.
Some of London’s main attractions are near the campus
and include the London Eye, The British Museum, The
London Dungeon, Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre, The
QAA Approved Tower of London and Tower Bridge.
Shopping
London School of Commerce has undergone a review London offers everything from designer shops in Kensington
for educational oversight monitoring visit by the Quality and Knightsbridge to shopping malls and retail parks spread
Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA) and have around Central and Greater London. Locally, you will find
received its final report, which is available in full at: Borough Market is a fine example of one of the high-quality
street markets available in London; it has occupied its
www.qaa.ac.uk/institutionreports/reports/pages/reo-am- present site for the last 250 years. There is also a wide
lsc-13.aspx. range of local shops and supermarkets for your shopping
needs.
The monitoring visit resulted in the following outcome:
Sport in London
“The QAA monitoring team has concluded that London
School of Commerce is making commendable progress London is home to many professional clubs from a
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in implementing the action plan from the Review for range of sports including football, cricket and rugby.
Educational Oversight.” 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 Programmes
POSTGRADUATE Programmes
MBA Programme*
Semester 1
Master of Business Administration
} Managing Human Capital and Entrepreneurship
} Marketing Management
Total Fee £6,950* } Financial Analysis and Management
Semester 2
Duration 12 Months (Full-time) Semester 2 comprises of two core modules
plus two electives.
Requirements
} Strategic Management
} A minimum 2.2 degree from a recognised University
} Research Methodologies
(should be equivalent to a UK Bachelors (Hons)
degree)
Electives
} Should be at least 21 years old
} Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.0 with at Marketing Electives
least 5.5 in all other components or equivalent
recognised English language qualification. } Strategic Marketing
} International Marketing Management
(To be chosen by students enrolled on the MBA
programme who wish to specialise in Marketing)
The Master of Business Administration (MBA) attracts Finance Electives
people from a wide range of academic disciplines. The UK
MBA programmes typically consist of a set number of } Corporate Finance
taught programmes plus the Major Project. } Financial Markets and Investment Analysis
The core modules in the MBA programme are designed to (To be chosen by students enrolled on the MBA
introduce students to the various areas of business such programme who wish to specialise in Finance)
as Accounting, Finance, Marketing, Human Resource
Management and Strategic Management. Students on the International Business Electives
MBA programme also have a choice of options allowing
} International Business
them to specialise in finance, marketing or international
} International Marketing Management
business.
(To be chosen by students enrolled on the MBA
Students will be registered with Cardiff Metropolitan
programme who wish to specialise in International
University throughout the programme. While the entire
Business)
programme can be completed in London, students also
have the option of completing the final semester at
Students enrolled on the MBA programme who wish
other LSC Group campuses in Asia and Europe.
to undertake a more general programme may choose
any 2 of the above electives.
The MBA degree is awarded by Cardiff Metropolitan
University.
Semester 3
Students who do not have the relevant prior } Major Project
qualifications or experience may be required to
undertake an additional semester of study, Students will be required to undertake one of the
the Principles Stage, extending the programme following approved modes of study. This is subject to
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to 16 months**. The Principles Stage consists of the approval by their programme leader:
following modules
} Integrated Case Study; OR
} Accounting and Decision Making Techniques } Business Development Proposal; OR
} Business Environment } Dissertation
} Information Technology and
Management Information Systems
* Information correct at time of publication. programme
fees and programme content may be subject to change.
This document does not form part of a contract between
you and the college.
Country specific bursary fees available. Please contact the
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POSTGRADUATE Programmes
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 advanced critical
British University which can enhance career prospects. thinking creating a platform for successful interaction
Cardiff Metropolitan University is a respected with colleagues from different backgrounds and areas of
educational establishment, highly rated by, among experience. This improves an overall strategic, tactical
others, The Times Good University Guide. and operational understanding of corporate structures.
Advancement Self-Actualisation
MBAs provide a passport to promotion opportunities The MBA qualification is a means of improving
from junior to senior level management in multinational confidence in self-attainment, both commercially and
companies. financially.
Employers’ Preference Dynamism
The current trend is for employers to recruit MBA MBAs provide the necessary transferable skills to cope
graduates rather than undergraduates. Therefore, an with the management of change in a work environment.
MBA qualification will be a significant advantage on any The MBA programme specification includes an emphasis
CV. on the development of entrepreneurship, business
ethics, innovation and leadership skills.
Increased Earnings
Mobility in the Global Job Market
Research provides evidence that employees with an
MBA qualification command higher salaries. This is true Having an MBA qualification can ensure greater
of employees whether they work in Asia, the Middle employee mobility and increase opportunities within the
East or Europe. global job market.
Employers’ Recognition
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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 Programmes The programme aims to:
POSTGRADUATE Programmes
} 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
can apply creative problem solving skills.
Duration 12 Months (Full-time)
} Enable students to become reflective
Requirements practitioners; able to make practical
} A minimum 2.2 degree from a recognised University decisions based on an understanding of
(should be equivalent to a UK Bachelors (Hons) academic content and processes as well as
degree) practical experience.
} Professional qualification or relevant work
experience in the field of IT is mandatory. } Encourage students to objectively analyse
} Should be at least 21 years old their personal competencies and opportunities
} Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.0 with at for self-development and build on the
least 5.5 in all other components or equivalent learning arising from the programme.
recognised English language qualification.
Rapid advances in technology mean that we live
in an ever changing world. By far the most important
driving factor in this change is the swift development of MSc Programme*
Information Technology.
Semester 1
The MSc Information Technology programme is } Programming Methodologies
designed to track technological changes and to enable } Relational Database Systems
students to develop into consummate professionals } Data Communications, Networks
in this rapidly evolving field. The programme includes and Digital Communications
topics that will help to develop understanding in a range
of technology related areas with the aim of helping to Semester 2
build a career in the development and application of IT;
key targets include the fields of Communications and } Project Management and Research Methodologies
Management Information Systems. } Strategic Information Systems
} Systems Analysis and Design
Students will be registered with Cardiff Metropolitan
University throughout the programme. While the entire Semester 3
programme can be completed in London, students also } Dissertation
have the option of completing the final semester at
other LSC Group campuses in Asia and Europe.
The Master’s Degree is awarded by Cardiff Metropolitan
University.
Students who do not have the relevant prior
qualifications or experience may be required to
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undertake an additional semester of study, the
Principles Stage, extending the programme of 16
months**. The principles Stage consists of the following
modules:
} Mathematics for Computing and
Introduction to Programming
} Networking Essentials
} Concepts in Databases
* Information correct at time of publication. Programmes
fees and programme content may be subject to change.
This document does not form part of a contract between
you and the college.
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£7,450POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES
Postgraduate Programmes
MSc International Tourism Management Students will be registered with Cardiff Metropolitan
University throughout the programme.
Total Fee £6,950* The Master’s Degree is awarded by Cardiff Metropolitan
University.
Duration 12 Months (Full-time) Students who do not have the relevant prior
qualifications or experience may be required to
Requirements undertake an aditional semester of study, the Principles
Stage, extending the course to 16 months**. The
} A minimum 2.2 degree from a recognised University Principles Stage consist of the following modules:
(should be equivalent to a UK Bachelors (Hons)
degree) } Accounting and Decision Making Technoques
} Should be at least 21 years old } Business Environment
} Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.0 with at } Information Technology and
least 5.5 in all other components or equivalent Management Information Systems
recognised English language qualification.
The MSc programme in International Tourism
Management is designed to enable students to
develop concepts and theories relating to international
tourism management, stimulate critical thinking and MSc Programme*
the use of multi-disciplinary perspectives to transform
management problems into opportunities. The design Semester 1
of this programme is such that research forms a key
part of the programme in order to encourage students } Marketing Management
to develop an evidence-based approach to reflective } Financial Analysis and Management
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practice. } Managing Human Capital
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} Contextualising International
The tourism industry accounts for 10 percent of Tourism Management
employment worldwide. The management skills are
very similar to those offered by other industries such as Semester 2
Hospitality, but there are aspects of tourism management
} Research Methodologies
unique to its purpose. Developing a distinctive tourism
} Tourism and Hospitality Strategy in the
service helps differentiate it from the global competition;
Global Marketplace
exclusive services can command higher prices in the
} Current issues in International Tourism
market place. For this reason, this programme promotes
and Hospitality
creativity and innovation in tourism management
techniques.
Semester 3
* Information correct at time of publication. Programme fees } Dissertation
and programme content may be subject to change. This
document does not form part of a contract between you 9
and the college.
** Total programme fee for the 16 month programme is £7,450POSTGRADUATE Programmes
Postgraduate Programmes
MSc International Hospitality Management Students will be registered with Cardiff Metropolitan
University throughout the programme.
Total Fee £6,950* The Master’s Degree is awarded by Cardiff Metropolitan
University.
Students who do not have the relevant prior
Duration 12 Months (Full-time)
qualifications or experience may be required to
undertake an aditional semester of study, the Principles
Requirements
Stage, extending the programme to 16 months**. The
} A minimum 2.2 degree from a recognised University Principles Stage consist of the following modules:
(should be equivalent to a UK Bachelors (Hons)
degree) } Accounting and Decision Making Technoques
} Should be at least 21 years old } Business Environment
} Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.0 with at } Information Technology and
least 5.5 in all other components or equivalent Management Information Systems
recognised English language qualification.
The MSc International Hospitality Management programme
is designed to enable students to develop concepts and MSc Programme*
theories relating to the strategic development of business
in this growing field while linking creative thinking with the
Semester 1
use of new media and technology.
} Marketing Management
The programme is designed in order to encourage the } Financial Analysis and Management
development and evidence-based approach to reflective } Managing Human Capital
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practice through detailed research and reporting. The
} Contextualising Hospitality Management
hospitality industry, encompassing everything from hotel
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chains to independently run cafes and food outlets, plays
an important role in the global economy. Semester 2
} Research Methodoligies
} Tourism and Hospitality Strategy in the
Global Marketplace
} Current issues in International Tourism
and Hospitality
* Information correct at time of publication. Programme fees Semester 3
and programme content may be subject to change. This
document does not form part of a contract between you } Dissertation
and the college.
** Total programme fee for the 16 month programme is £7,450
10POSTGRADUATE Programmes
Postgraduate Programmes
PhD Programme Schedule
While the Doctoral programme is focused on individual
Total Fee £18,950 * research and learning, students are required to attend a
research methods course and a monthly seminar. They
are also required to meet with their Research Supervisor
Duration 3 Years (Full-time)** every two weeks to review their progress and their
Director of Studies bimonthly.
Requirements
Programme Assessment
} A Master’s degree with Merit relevant to the
proposed research project from a recognised The award of a PhD qualification is based on
university. acceptance of the final dissertation and satisfactory
} Applicants with a lower or non-graduate performance in a viva voce examination.
qualifications will be considered on an
individual basis. Degree Award
} Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5 with at
least 6.5 in reading and writing, and 6.0 Students will be registered with Cardiff Metropolitan
in all other components (or equivalent University throughout the programme.
recognised English language qualification.)
This programme leads to a degree awarded by Cardiff
Metropolitan University.
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
PhDs are awarded for the development of new theory
through original research. PhD candidates are required
to undertake training in research methods, to attend
research seminars and to design and implement
research to enable them to generate significant new
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knowledge in their subject area. This research is
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presented in a thesis not exceeding 100,000 words and
the student must satisfy the examiners in a viva
voce examination.
* Information correct at time of publication. Programme fees
and programme content may be subject to change. This
document does not form part of a contract between you
and the college.
** Student visas will not normally be extended beyond 3 years.
11UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES
Undergraduate Business Programmes
BA (Hons) Business Studies
BA Programme*
Total Fee £15,950* Semester 1
} Marketing Management
Duration 2 Years (6 Semesters, Full-time) } Managing Information and Technology
} Quantitative Techniques in Business
Requirements
Semester 2
} 2 ‘A’ Level passes or equivalent
} Should be at least 18 years old } Business Accounting
} Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.0 with at } Managerial Economics
least 5.5 in all other components or equivalent } Organisational Behaviour
recognised qualification.
Semester 3
} Human Resource Management
} Project Management
The BA (Hons) Business Studies Programme is designed } Personal Managerial Effectiveness
to prepare students for entry level employment and
future managerial positions in a variety of commercial, Semester 4
industrial and service organisations.
} Business Research Methodologies
Students will be registered with Cardiff Metropolitan } International Business
University throughout the programme. While the entire } Financial Management Analysis
programme can be completed in London, students also
have the option of studying the final semester at other Semester 5
LSC Group campuses in Asia and Europe.
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} Strategic Management
The BA (Hons) Business Studies degree is awarded by } Entrepreneurship
Cardiff Metropolitan University. } Dissertation OR Business Project
(Commences Semester 5)
Semester 6
} Innovation and Technology Management
} Integrated Case Study
} Dissertation OR Business Project
(completed in Semester 6)
* Information correct at time of publication. Programme fees
and programme content may be subject to change. This
document does not form part of a contract between you
and the college.
12UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES
Undergraduate Business Programmes
BSc (Hons) Computing The programme aims to:
} Develop your lifelong learning skills and Continuing
Total Fee £12,950 * Personal Development
} Develop and support your independent learning while
Duration 2 Years (6 Semesters, Full-time) teaching you to undertake investigations in the field of
computing and apply up-to-date theories and
techniques
Requirements
} Provide you with opportunities to improve your
} At least 2 UK ‘A’ Levels or equivalent technical and software skills
} Should be at least 18 years old
} Mature students (above 21 years) with relevant work } Provide you with the opportunity to gain qualifications
experience / professional qualification that can lead to membership of professional bodies
} Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.0 with at least 5.5 in all
other components or equivalent recognised English } Prepare you for a career in technology and computing
language qualification. through the development of an understanding of the
complex body of core subject knowledge.
The BSc (Hons) Computing programme, run in association
with Cardiff Metropolitan University, will introduce you to
various areas of computer applications including latest
developments in the Information Technology industry. MSc Programme*
Increasingly employers see a computing qualification as a
sign of a well-rounded academic background. Semester 1
} Mathematicss for Computing and Introduction to
Fast growing computing technology and information Programming
systems have become critical components of almost every } Object Modelling Techniques
enterprise. Companies want to recruit expert professionals } Database Systems Management
who can apply computer science principles, whilst
simultaneously demonstrating business knowledge and Semester 2
application proficiency. } Multimedia & Graphics
} Object Oriented Programming
Computer technologies also drive innovation in cutting } E-Commerce & Web Design
edge fields - the most modern of expertise - such as the
human genome project, vaccine research, environmental Semester 3
modelling, and games design. Other emerging areas } Operating Systems
include progress in electronic security, earth simulation } Networking and Data Communications
(related to the expansion in the mining industry) and } Human Computer Interaction
bioinformatics. Independent job market surveys show
demand for graduates is escalating. Interestingly, the Semester 4
industry is concerned about an acute shortage of talent } Client Server Architecture
and higher salaries are commonplace. } Markup Language Applications
} Software Engineering
The principal aim of the programme is therefore to
endow you with the knowledge, skills and potential to Semester 5
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embark on a career involving computer applications in the } Management Information System
international environment. } Software Project Management
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} Academic Research and Development
Programme Structure
Semester 6
The degree programme is comprised of 6 semesters. } Advanced Software Engineering
In each semester, students complete 3 modules, each } Project
equivalent to 20 credit points, with a 40 credit point
project in the final semester. The Degree is therefore
equivalent to a total of 360 credit points (a figure typical
of a Degree awarded by UK universities).
Students will be registered with Cardiff Metropolitan * Information correct at time of publication. Programme fees
and programme content may be subject to change. This
University throughout the programme. The BSc (Hons)
document does not form part of a contract between you
Computing degree is awarded by Cardiff Metropolitan and the college.
University. 9The Student Experience
THE STUDENT EXPERIENCE
Library Training Workshops
The College library stock comprises of both a loan and Students on the BA Business Studies course are invited
reference collection of all core texts plus recommended to attend a management training workshop. Students
reading. The collection on study skills and research are divided into groups and are coached in skills such as
methodologies is highly recommended. Both print and team work, creativity, corporate presentations, time
online resources are available to help students with management, leadership, problem solving and
their studies. These include peer-reviewed academic negotiation. These events present students with a more
journals, Datamonitor Reports (a source of premium practical approach to learning very different from the
global information on companies) and over 40,000 methodology adopted in a classroom environment. In
electronic books. There is a separate online database addition, the programme provides them with an
of the prescribed core texts. The leading UK daily opportunity to expand their social and life skills, bond
newspapers are also in stock in hard copy. There are with other students and make new friends.
subsidised photocopying facilities and unlimited access
to the internet. All students participating in these interactive workshops
will have the chance to acquire leadership skills, make
Computer Facilities investment decisions, hone their time management,
negotiating techniques and develop greater business
The Computer Laboratory is equipped with the latest acumen.
terminals and students have free access to the
Internet and e-mail facilities (academic purposes only). In short, the management training workshop is not to
The School also provides initial practical training for be missed and is an event that is guaranteed to leave
students. an indelible mark in the minds of the students. Student
feedback from these events is consistently and
Student Common Rooms overwhelmingly positive.
For relaxation and recreation, our main campuses have Sporting Activities
Student Common Rooms. All our campuses have WiFi
facilities. Notice boards are situated in the Common LSC organises various sporting events such as football
Rooms and around the School displaying information of and cricket. Students have the opportunity to play
interest to all students including details of school trips, Cricket at competitive level against other Institutions in
sports days and parties, as well as important deadlines the national university leagues.
and contact numbers of staff.
The LSC Cricket Team have been regional British
Counselling Services Universities and Colleges Sports league champions
three years running and have even played matches
LSC provides a student counselling service which gives internationally.
practical help and advice on both academic and non-
academic issues. This team includes Administrative
Support Staff whose role is to help with concerns such
as visa and registration matters.
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14Faculty Profiles
FACULTY PROFILES
Dr. Lester Massingham PhD - Dr. Lester Massingham Dr. Rajendra Kumar BSc, MBA, MA, MPhil, PhD
is a world-renowned Marketing and Strategy Consultant to - Has 14 years of industry experience including
Governments, Private and Public Sector Multinational consultancy, in the fields of marketing, human resources
Enterprises. He is also an accomplished author and has and sales promotion. He has over 13 years of teaching
several bestselling books to his credit. He holds the experience in British and Australian university
position of Director of Studies for the Executive MBA programmes and has guided many undergraduate and
programme in International Marketing awarded by the postgraduate dissertations. Dr. Kumar is the Course
Berne University of Applied Sciences and is now Leader for postgraduate degree programmes in the
Director, Executive MBA, London School of Commerce Business Department. He is also a member of CIM, CMI
(UK) Group of Colleges. Subject Specialisms - Marketing and the Institute of Consulting, London. Subject
Management and Strategic Management. Specialisms - Strategic Human Resource Management,
Managing Human Capital, Management Skills and
Professor Geoffrey Lancaster MSc, PhD, DMS, Entrepreneurship.
FCIM, FLCC, MIMgt, MCIPS - Author of more than
30 textbooks on marketing and related areas and Nigel Kermode MA, MPhil, PGCE, MBCS - Has
approximately 100 academic papers and conference industrial and teaching experience spanning 33 years.
addresses in journals. Teaches in Europe, Australia, He is actively involved in corporate consultation
Africa and Asia. Consultant in the fields of management, providing advice and guidance on a variety of software
media and communications. Professor Lancaster is the development projects and products. He has also guided
Emeritus Dean. Subject Specialisms - Marketing numerous dissertations and research projects in
Management and Strategic Marketing. academia. Subject Specialisms - Client Server
Architecture and IT Project Management.
Professor Don Harper BA (Hons), FMI, FRSA,
AFBPS - Formerly Senior Lecturer in Imperial College, Chandranna Rayadurg BSc, MCA - Has 19 years
Professor Harper is currently Visiting Fellow in the experience in academic IT teaching and corporate IT
Institute of Management at the London School of training in both South Asia and the UK and was
Economics. He has also taught senior management previously associated with Forbes (UK) in their
programmes in the Enterprise LSE division and corporate IT training division. Subject Specialisms -
published numerous research papers in areas of interest Programming in Java, XML Advanced Programming and
and specialisation. Professor Harper is the Director of Database Systems Management.
Research at LSC. Subject Specialisms - Research
Methodology. Paul Reynolds BA (Hons), MSc - After thirteen years
of experience in management and marketing, he has
Dr. Uma Mohan MSc, MMS, MS, PhD - been teaching for nearly 25 years across Europe and
Has 23 years international teaching experience in Asia. He is also an Examiner for the Chartered Institute
Europe, Asia and Australia. Dr Mohan has guided of Marketing and Authored textbooks in Marketing.
numerous dissertations in the field of computing and Subject Specialisms - International Marketing
Information Technology. Dr. Mohan is the Senior Course Management.
Leader and Head of the Computing Department. Subject
Specialisms - Numerical Methods, Strategic Systems Mervyn Sookun BSc, MSc - Has been teaching for 14
Management, Systems Analysis and Design. years at various British and Australian universities,
including the University of Hull, University of Lincolnshire
Dr. Vijay Shenai BTech, MBA, PhD - Worked in and Humberside and Oxford Brookes University. He has
industry internationally for 20 years, both in Europe and guided a number of student research projects. Subject
Asia, then moved into academia and has been teaching Specialisms - Corporate Strategy and Project Management.
for the last 10 years. Taught on various British and
Australian university programmes including University of Ms. Ellie Semsar BA (Hons), MBA - Worked in the
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London. Currently a visiting faculty member at Imperial corporate world for seven years then moved into
College, London. Has been involved in the guidance of academia and has been teaching for the last seven
student dissertations and research projects. Subject years both undergraduate and graduate students.
Specialisms - Financial Management and Decision Making Subject Specialisms - Business and Managerial
and Corporate Finance. Economics, Microeconomics and Macroeconomics.
16Student Academic Requirements
STUDENT ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS
Attendance Fee Payments
The School undertakes constant monitoring of student Your course fee includes all costs associated with your
attendance at lectures on a daily basis. Weekly recruitment and admission and the cost of your tuition
percentage attendance figures are available for each fee. When students are paying fees by instalment
student to inspect online. The School requires students they must comply with the instalment arrangements
to attend all lectures and maintain a high level of pertaining to their course. Deadline dates are set for
attendance throughout their course. The Student Visa, the balance of fee payments, which must be met by
issued by the Home Office of the British Government, students in order to enable them to progress through
is granted on the proviso that you are attending a full- their studies. The School fees are not refundable or
time course at LSC. Therefore, transferable under any circumstances. In the event of
non-attendance of lectures means not complying with absenteeism or failure in an examination, the student
the conditions under which the visa was issued. will be required to pay the appropriate resit examination
fees which prevail at the time.
In the event of non-compliance of attendance
regulations, the School will inform the sponsors Frequently Asked Questions by
and parents of the erring student. Furthermore, the International Students
UKVI and the visa-issuing High Commission will be
informed of the attendance record. Also, there is a What is the average cost of living in London as
direct correlation between examination pass rates and an International student? London is a reasonably
attendance at lectures. If a student’s attendance is priced city offering good quality affordable living and
unsatisfactory, he/she will be barred from sitting for the abundant accommodation. Students will need of £800 -
School’s examination or will eventually be terminated £1000 a month to cover living expenses. This includes
from the programme. accommodation, food and transportation. This may vary
depending on your budget for rent, food, transport and
Assessments leisure activities.
Students must submit all the relevant assignments on Are Student Visas difficult to obtain?
time and deadlines will not be extended. Students must No. If you satisfy the Tier 4 Entry Requirements, have
attend classes and sit for all the examinations. sufficient funds to cover the cost of study and living
expenses and are able to demonstrate your bonafide
Deferments/Changes of Course 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 required to
Laptop/Computer pay a deposit prior to enrolment. Your offer letter will
mention the details as regards to the payment of this
The student should budget as part of his/her expenses deposit. Fee deposits should be paid by way of Banker’s
to buy a laptop/personal computer prior to the Draft made payable to the ‘London School of Commerce’.
commencement of the course.
Can I defer or change my course after my arrival
Textbooks in London? Students will not be allowed to defer or
change the course in London, after an offer letter and
The student should budget as part of his/her expenses CAS letter have been issued by the London School of
to buy the recommended core textbooks for all course Commerce.
modules prior to the commencement of the course.
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17Admission and Application Process
ADMISSION AND APPLICATION PROCESS
Students are advised to apply well in advance of the Country Specific Bursaries/Scholarships
programme commencement date as programmes tend
to be oversubscribed. Adequate time should be allowed The School offers bursaries/scholarships for students
for the processing of the visa application, confirmation of from certain countries from time to time. Please contact
accommodation and other formalities. the School for further details.
To gain admission to degree programmes conducted Confirmation of Admission/Fee Instalments
at LSC, the following documents are required:
If a student has received an offer of admission from
} Completed application form duly signed LSC, they are expected to confirm their acceptance by
by the applicant way of paying the tuition fee deposit within 28 days
from the date of offer. Admission will not be confirmed
} Copies of relevant official educational if the deposit is not paid.
certificates and transcripts (translated and
attested by an authorised representative Confirmation of Acceptance of Study (CAS)
or notary public)
Once an offer letter has been received and the
} Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.0 appropriate deposit has been paid, then students
with at least 5.5 in all other components requiring a Visa can apply for a CAS letter in order to
or equivalent recognised qualification. progress their UK Student Visa application.
The balance of fees, after deduction of the deposit can
} Curriculum Vitae (CV) in the case of mature be paid in instalments as specified in the offer letter.
applicants, with details of work experience The first instalment will be prior to the end of the first
semester examinations/assignments and will continue
} Details of two referees, of which at least one every semester in the same manner.
should be an academic referee.
Refund of Tuition Fees
As part of the application process, LSC will conduct
interviews with each student. LSC’s refund policy is as below:
In the first instance, prospective students will be a) Fees will be refunded in full, if the student’s
interviewed by a local marketing officer. The student application is declined by LSC.
will then be interviewed separately by a senior staff
member to ensure their suitability for the programme. b) In the case of overseas students, because of a visa
(Interviews will be carried out orally either in person, refusal, there will be an administration charge of
over the telephone, or through other communication £1500, deducted when this fee refund is paid.
methods).
c) In the case of overseas students, once a
Please Note: Receipt of application does not student has obtained a visa, but does not
automatically guarantee a place at LSC. LSC reserves commence the programme, £1,650 of the initial
the right to decline the offer of a place if the candidate deposit paid will not be refunded. Any deposits
does not meet specified requirements at the time of paid in excess of £1,650 may be refunded at
application. the sole discretion of the School.
d) Once the student has commenced the programme,
fees will not be refunded.
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18Accommodation in London
ACCOMMODATION IN LONDON
If they wish, Students are free to arrange their own Shared Student Flats and Houses
accommodation while studying at the London School of
Commerce (LSC), and LSC does provide accommodation Shared student flats and houses are suitable for
options and support. students who want more independence. You will have
a single or shared study bedroom with shared cooking
Care is taken to meet the requirements of all students. and washing facilities. Bedding packs are available for
The college has an associated accommodation provider purchase. These include a new duvet, pillow, sheet,
and comprehensive advice will be given. Approved duvet cover and pillowcase. There will often be a
properties are inspected and regularly monitored to communal living area but not always. Many of the
ensure the highest standards are maintained. student houses and flats have internet access and
student rooms that will have a study area comprising
All recommended student houses and accommodation of a study table and a chair. Students will be entirely
are in residential areas of South London with easy independent, cooking and cleaning for themselves. You
access to the School. Approximate travelling time is will normally be sharing with other students from your
30-45 minutes direct into London Bridge, the average school, but you can request to stay with friends. The
commute time within London. price includes all bills (up to a maximum amount per
student).
The following examples of available accommodation are
given as a guide only: Price (per week):
Homestay Single room - £75 - £100
Shared room - £55 - £75
Homestay is a popular choice for students on first arrival Other Costs: Bedding pack - £50
in London. Our Homestay providers are very friendly Tenancy Agreement - £35
and can help students orientate themselves. Homestay
is suitable for students who want a lot of contact with Private Lodgings
their host. Students will have a single or shared study
bedroom and shared washing facilities. Homestay This is similar to Homestay, but suitable for students
includes bed, breakfast, main evening meal and full who wish to be even more independent. You will have
meals at weekends. Students will also have laundry a single or shared study bedroom and shared washing
facilities, normally once a week although there may be a facilities. Meals will not be provided but you will have
small charge for this. The price includes all bills, but bear access to kitchen facilities. The accommodation provider
in mind that the student is living in someone else’s home may live in the home with their family, as may other
and should respect their rules. students. You may have laundry facilities, normally once
a week although there may be a small charge for this.
Price (per week): The price includes all bills but bear in mind that you are
living in someone else’s home and should respect their
Single room - £110 - £150 rules.
Shared room - £90 - £120
Price (per week):
Single room - £75 - £95
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19The LSC Group
THE LSC GROUP
LondonSchool of Commerce is a part of London In association with Cardiff Metropolitan University, LSC
School of Commerce Group of Colleges. It also has has one of the largest campus-based MBA programmes
overseas campuses operating in Malta, Armenia, Serbia, in Europe. It is also bigger than many UK universities
Bangladesh, Malaysia, India, and Sri Lanka. and has larger numbers of international students than
all but ten of the major universities in the UK.
Based in central London, adjacent to the City of London,
the Colleges have three large modern Campuses. The The LSC Group is a highly successful business in its own
LSC Group of Colleges have current enrolments of right and employs over four hundred highly qualified
over 5,000 students from over 130 different countries Academic and Administration staff including marketing
studying for undergraduate and postgraduate (both and support staff based in over forty countries
Research and Taught) degrees in the areas of Business, worldwide.
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.
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Tel: +44 (0)207 357 0077 | Fax: +44 (0)207 403 1163
Email: info@lsclondon.co.uk | www.lsclondon.co.uk
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