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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 UKs 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 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.
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About the
London School of Commerce
About
Cardiff Metropolitan University
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The University prides itself on being a strong, studentcentred University offering high quality education,
services and facilities. The latest Quality Assurance
Agency (QAA) report (2014) confirms that the University
meets UK expectations in all areas of academic
standards and quality assurance. In addition, several
features of good practice which make a particularly
positive contribution to the Universitys approach to
academic standards and quality of provision, were
identified.
Cardiff Metropolitan University has been ranked as the
top UK university for overall student satisfaction in the
International Student Barometer in 2010, 2011, 2012
and 2013. According to the National Student Survey
2013, 85% of Cardiff Metropolitan University students
agree or strongly agree that overall, they are satisfied
with the quality of their course.
The Destination of Leavers in Higher Education (DLHE)
2012 revealed that 95% of Cardiff Metropolitan
University graduates secure employment or enter
further study within six months of graduation.
Through strong international links, Cardiff Metropolitan
University educates over 11,000 students from more
than 140 countries worldwide.
Key Benefits
} Obtain a globally recognised British degree
} Degree awarding body
Cardiff Metropolitan University
} UKVI Tier 4 Sponsor
} Extremely competitive total course fees,
payable in flexible instalments
} Times Higher Education Award Nominee
} Accelerated 2 year undergraduate course
duration, compared to a 3 year state sector
university degree
} Multiple modern campuses, all located within
easy reach of London Bridge
} Concessionary fee on MBA programmes
for LSC students
} In association with Cardiff Metropolitan
University, LSC is one of the largest MBA
providers in Europe
} Option to study at a range
of our overseas campuses
} British Universities & Colleges Sports (BUCS)
Cricket Champions
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Studying in London
Location
QAA Approved
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POSTGRADUATE Programmes
Postgraduate Programmes
MBA Programme*
Master of Business Administration
Semester 1
} Managing Human Capital and Entrepreneurship
} Marketing Management
} Financial Analysis and Management
Semester 2
Semester 2 comprises of two core modules
plus two electives.
} Strategic Management
} Research Methodologies
Electives
Marketing Electives
} Strategic Marketing
} International Marketing Management
(To be chosen by students enrolled on the MBA
programme who wish to specialise in Marketing)
Finance Electives
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} Corporate Finance
} Financial Markets and Investment Analysis
POSTGRADUATE Programmes
Critical Thinking
Advancement
Self-Actualisation
Employers Preference
Dynamism
Increased Earnings
Research provides evidence that employees with an
MBA qualification command higher salaries. This is true
of employees whether they work in Asia, the Middle
East or Europe.
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Employers Recognition
POSTGRADUATE Programmes
Postgraduate Programmes
MSc Information Technology
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MSc Programme*
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Programming Methodologies
Relational Database Systems
Data Communications, Networks
and Digital Communications
Semester 2
} Project Management and Research Methodologies
} Strategic Information Systems
} Systems Analysis and Design
Semester 3
} Dissertation
POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES
Postgraduate Programmes
MSc Programme*
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Marketing Management
Financial Analysis and Management
Managing Human Capital
Contextualising International
Tourism Management
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Research Methodologies
Tourism and Hospitality Strategy in the
Global Marketplace
Current issues in International Tourism
and Hospitality
Semester 3
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POSTGRADUATE Programmes
Postgraduate Programmes
MSc International Hospitality Management
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MSc Programme*
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Marketing Management
Financial Analysis and Management
Managing Human Capital
Contextualising Hospitality Management
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Research Methodoligies
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Current issues in International Tourism
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POSTGRADUATE Programmes
Postgraduate Programmes
PhD
Programme Schedule
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UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES
BA Programme*
Semester 1
} Marketing Management
} Managing Information and Technology
} Quantitative Techniques in Business
Semester 2
} Business Accounting
} Managerial Economics
} Organisational Behaviour
Semester 3
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Strategic Management
Entrepreneurship
Dissertation OR Business Project
(Commences Semester 5)
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MSc Programme*
Semester 1
} Mathematicss for Computing and Introduction to
Programming
} Object Modelling Techniques
} Database Systems Management
Semester 2
} Multimedia & Graphics
} Object Oriented Programming
} E-Commerce & Web Design
Semester 3
} Operating Systems
} Networking and Data Communications
} Human Computer Interaction
Semester 4
} Client Server Architecture
} Markup Language Applications
} Software Engineering
Semester 5
} Management Information System
} Software Project Management
} Academic Research and Development
Semester 6
} Advanced Software Engineering
} Project
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UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES
Training Workshops
Computer Facilities
The Computer Laboratory is equipped with the latest
terminals and students have free access to the
Internet and e-mail facilities (academic purposes only).
The School also provides initial practical training for
students.
Student Common Rooms
For relaxation and recreation, our main campuses have
Student Common Rooms. All our campuses have WiFi
facilities. Notice boards are situated in the Common
Rooms and around the School displaying information of
interest to all students including details of school trips,
sports days and parties, as well as important deadlines
and contact numbers of staff.
Counselling Services
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FACULTY PROFILES
Faculty Profiles
Dr. Lester Massingham PhD - Dr. Lester Massingham
is a world-renowned Marketing and Strategy Consultant to
Governments, Private and Public Sector Multinational
Enterprises. He is also an accomplished author and has
several bestselling books to his credit. He holds the
position of Director of Studies for the Executive MBA
programme in International Marketing awarded by the
Berne University of Applied Sciences and is now
Director, Executive MBA, London School of Commerce
(UK) Group of Colleges. Subject Specialisms - Marketing
Management and Strategic Management.
Professor Geoffrey Lancaster MSc, PhD, DMS,
FCIM, FLCC, MIMgt, MCIPS - Author of more than
30 textbooks on marketing and related areas and
approximately 100 academic papers and conference
addresses in journals. Teaches in Europe, Australia,
Africa and Asia. Consultant in the fields of management,
media and communications. Professor Lancaster is the
Emeritus Dean. Subject Specialisms - Marketing
Management and Strategic Marketing.
Professor Don Harper BA (Hons), FMI, FRSA,
AFBPS - Formerly Senior Lecturer in Imperial College,
Professor Harper is currently Visiting Fellow in the
Institute of Management at the London School of
Economics. He has also taught senior management
programmes in the Enterprise LSE division and
published numerous research papers in areas of interest
and specialisation. Professor Harper is the Director of
Research at LSC. Subject Specialisms - Research
Methodology.
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Dr. Uma Mohan MSc, MMS, MS, PhD Has 23 years international teaching experience in
Europe, Asia and Australia. Dr Mohan has guided
numerous dissertations in the field of computing and
Information Technology. Dr. Mohan is the Senior Course
Leader and Head of the Computing Department. Subject
Specialisms - Numerical Methods, Strategic Systems
Management, Systems Analysis and Design.
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Attendance
Fee Payments
Assessments
Students must submit all the relevant assignments on
time and deadlines will not be extended. Students must
attend classes and sit for all the examinations.
Deferments/Changes of Course
Students cannot change course or defer the semester
without prior written authorisation of LSC.
Laptop/Computer
The student should budget as part of his/her expenses
to buy a laptop/personal computer prior to the
commencement of the course.
Textbooks
The student should budget as part of his/her expenses
to buy the recommended core textbooks for all course
modules prior to the commencement of the course.
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ACCOMMODATION IN LONDON
Accommodation in London
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CAMPUSES
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