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About The Course: BTEC Higher National Diploma (HND) in Computing and Systems Development is designed to provide a specialist vocational programme, opening the doors to an ever changing world of IT, but also offering skills for practical application in the world of business and widening understanding of current trends and requirements. It is comprised of 8 Units of Year 1 (Level 4) and 8 Units of Year 2 (Level 5), each level designed for one year of study. Successful completion of the HND could permit progress to a 3rd Year BSc (Honours) through Cardiff Metropolitan University. KEY INFORMATION: Duration: 2 years Awarding Body: Edexcel Start Dates: September, November, February and April Entry Requirements: A CERTIFIED copy of Secondary School Diploma or equivalent Level 3 qualification A CERTIFIED copy of all Academic Transcripts For students whose first language is not English, a minimum IELTS score of 6 (minimum 5.5 in all categories) is required. Fees: We are currently running bursary and partial bursary programmes. Please contact an Education Consultant for more details (info@lsbm.org.uk) or Visit LSBM Fees (http://www.lsbm.org.uk/fees/f PROGRAMME CONTENT: * Year 1* Business Skills for E-Commerce Computer Systems Networking Technologies Procedural Programming Database Design Concepts Employability and Professional Development Object Orientated Programming System Analysis and Design Year 2* Data Analysis and Design E-commerce Strategy Networking Infrastructure Project Design, Implementation and Evaluation Web Applications Development Programming in Java Data Structures and Algorithms Quality Systems in IT For full programme information click here (http://www.lsbm.org.uk/PDfs/E CAREER PROSPECTS Graduates who have completed their course have gone on to apply their IT knowledge and skills in careers such as: IT and web administrator, Software Engineer, Network Engineer, and technical support manager among other roles. Apply Now (http://www.lsbm.org.uk/apply- *Subject to availability

English For Academic Purposes and Higher Education Orientation Programme English for Academic Purposes (EAP) is part of a short course, designed by LSBM and with the cooperation of Pearson, aimed at students seeking to improve their English language skills. The course is task-led and based upon realistic situations, integrating speaking, listening, reading and writing to assist student development in those skills. It leads to the Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic), an accepted qualification which is recognised on the Common European Framework (CEF) and, at the required level, for the purposes of the UK Border Agency (UKBA) English language visa requirements. EAP forms the core of our Higher Education Orientation Programme for students who wish to obtain success on an English-speaking university course. Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) PTE Academic is a computer-based test which assesses the Listening, Reading, Speaking and Writing abilities of non-native speakers of English who need to demonstrate their academic English capability in order to get acceptance onto LSBM programmes. The test also serves as a proof of language ability for a visa application. By the end of your course you should: Have a thorough knowledge of the course curriculum Have improved skills in writing, reading, speaking and listening Have a clear understanding of the PTE test Have developed strategies for success in the test PTE Academic is endorsed by, and the preferred test of GMAC® — the owners of the Graduate Management Admission Test® (GMAT®). More information is available at the PTE Academic home page; http://pearsonpte.com/PTEAcade (http://pearsonpte.com/PTEAcad Fees: The investment for the 8-week pre-sessional course alone is £2,000, but students planning to join LSBM for a further period of study on Undergraduate or Postgraduate level will receive these classes absolutely free. The cost of the exam and the course-book are included in the course fees. There is a one off registration fee of £150 for every student joining LSBM for the first time. Duration: 8 weeks, including the exam Intakes: November and April Mode of study: Full-time, 15 hours per week, spread over 3 days a week between 9:30 am and 5 pm. International students: If you need a visa to enter the UK, you will have the option to enter the country on a student visitor visa just for the pre-sessional programme of 8 weeks or apply for a Student visa on the Tier 4 category of the UK Border Agency if combined to a programme of study on an undergraduate or postgraduate levels with LSBM. More information on how to secure a visa is available with the LSBM Education Consultants; write to them at info@lsbm.org.uk (mailto:info@lsbm.org.uk) with your questions. Entry requirements: You should be at least 18 years-old and will need a minimum of B1 Level of English on the CEFR European framework (e.g. IELTS 4.0, or PTE 36, or other equivalent). Students applying for a programme of study will need to reach all the above requirements PLUS the entry requirements for the main course of study which will vary. More details on entry requirements are available on the specific course page or email info@lsbm.org.uk (mailto:info@lsbm.org.uk) to be assigned with an Education Consultant. How to apply: Applications are available online or via an Education Consultant (email info@lsbm.org.uk (mailto:info@lsbm.org.uk) to be assigned to one of the many competent LSBM Education Consultants) Attach supporting documents (schooling certificates, English test, statement of purpose, passport copy, academic references)

International students in the UK must be sponsored to study a full-time course at a licensed institution listed on the UKBA register of sponsors, which can be viewed at: UKBA Tier 4 Sponsors List (http://www.ukba.homeoffice.go According to the UKBA, all registered sponsors must achieve the coveted Highly Trusted Sponsor (HTS) status by end of this year. After an initial application is made, students can start studying at their own risk until a decision is made by the UK Border Agency. In order to switch to a different sponsor, students must meet the normal Tier 4 requirements, and pay the standard fee. A detailed visa fact sheet is available on the following link: LSBM Visa Fact Sheet (http://www.lsbm.org.uk/PDfs/v My University has closed/lost its licence: what to do? Regardless if the institution has closed, or because their sponsor licence has been suspended or revoked, students must meet the normal Tier 4 requirements, and pay the standard fee UKBA fees. A detailed visa fact sheet is available on the following link: LSBM Visa Fact Sheet (http://www.lsbm.org.uk/PDfs/v Students affected by College/University closures must switch their Tier 4 Student visa to a recognised UKBA Highly Trusted Sponsor in order to complete their studies in the UK. If a student’s University/College has lost their ability to sponsor existing students in the middle of their studies, they can still transfer their credits thorough APL (Accreditation of Prior Learning) to another institute and still complete their qualification on time, as far as all other requirements are met, e.g. English language proficiency requirements. Such students must make arrangements to apply for a new Visa as their leave to remain in the UK would be curtailed to 60 days by the UK Border Agency. UKBA will write to the students informing them about the curtailment of their leave and advising them to switch to another sponsor or leave the UK. Support for London Metropolitan University students The withdrawal of London Metropolitan University's licence means that it is removed from the register of licensed sponsors, and students from outside the European Union are no longer allowed to study at the university. If an existing London Metropolitan University student with a current, valid visa is on holiday outside the UK, they can return to the UK. New students who were planning to travel to the UK to start studying with London Metropolitan University should not travel. London School of Business and Management has been granted Highly Trusted Sponsor (HTS) status from the UK Border Agency in March 2012 and went through successful auditing by the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) with judgement of CONFIDENCE and RELIANCE in the management of academic standards and public information. London School of Business and Management has made special arrangements to accommodate displaced students from the London Metropolitan University or from any other University/College facing the same situation. Displaced students coming to London School of Business and Management and making an admission application will be allowed to do so through our dedicated Clearing process (Quicker admission process taking up to 48 hours only) and will be offered to pay the UK/EEA FEES. This means in the first academic year, every displaced international student will only pay the UK/EEA FEES, switching back to the international fees a year later. This decision was made considering the current situation of displaced students as they may not be ready to pay the full fees and apply for a new visa at the same time on a very short notice. If you are looking for an admission in order to complete your qualification started at an institution which can no longer sponsor you, please call the dedicated clearing line at 02070788844 or email APPLY ONLINE NOW (apply-online)

Find the Presentations and Contributions of the LSBM first Teaching and Learning Conference 2012 below. Arcademia or Knacademia-Keynote Address (http://www.lsbm.org.uk/PDfs/A Emotional Intelligence presentation Staff Dev. Vick (http://www.lsbm.org.uk/PDfs/E Work Based Learning (LSBM) (http://www.lsbm.org.uk/PDfs/W Changing Markets -The Future for Higher Education (http://www.lsbm.org.uk/PDfs/C Induction of International Students (http://www.lsbm.org.uk/PDfs/I

The Conference registration, plenary sessions, lunch and the post-conference reception will take place in room 101, 30 Russell Square, London. Venue Room 101, 30 Russell Square, London Borough of Camden, London, WC1B, UK. Directions to the venue there can be found by clicking HERE (https://maps.google.co.uk/map

Dr. Rosemary Skordoulis / College Principal Rosemary Skordoulis has been a HE lecturer and manager for years in academic institutions in Greece, the UK and USA. She has taught Business and Management, ESP, EAP and Teaching Methodology in business schools and holds a PhD in Management from the University of Aberdeen Business School. She has institutional affiliations with the University of Aberdeen, University of East London, London Metropolitan University and Queens University in NY, USA. Her research interests are in organisational behaviour, change management, soft skills and strategy formation, higher education management with special emphasis on business schools, emotional intelligence, HRM as well as teaching/learning development issues. She has published numerous articles in scholarly books and refereed journals. Mr. Aliar Hossain (Conference  Co-ordinator): Aliar Hossain is the PgD Course Leader & MBA Supervisor at LSBM. He has visited numerous UK and Asian Universities and Colleges as a Speaker for Effective Management, CSR, Leadership Development, Personal Development, Corporate Culture and Sustainable Development. Aliar is a Member of the Institute of Consulting (part of the Chartered Management Institute) and the Royal Institute of International Affairs (under 35’s). He is also managing and contributing to a project named "Seed of Possibilities" which is concerned with poverty eradication and social development in the South Asian region. Aliar has published several papers. His new book "Sustainable Development Handbook - A South Asian Perspective" is now available both online and retail market across the world. He is also running his own consultancy firm (Regents Consulting Services Ltd), which specialises in teaching and training for organisations wishing to incorporate CSR ethos into their business model, creatively integrating economic, social and environmental issues. Aliar has over 7 years of teaching, consulting and corporate training experience with various organisations and sectors related to business and management challenges gained in different countries including the EU, the Middle East and South Asia. Professor Jonathan Liu: Jonathan Liu is Regent College’s International Visiting Professor in Global Business Management where he teaches and researches in Entrepreneurship and Venture Management. Jonathan is also Academic Director of London College of Advanced Management where he leads a team of academic professionals in the delivery of professional and academic courses. Jonathan commenced his academic career as lecturer at Aston University and moved to Middlesex University as a senior lecturer in Accounting and Finance. After a decade at Middlesex he became their Professor of Chinese Management, and researched in performance management and managerial development. He joined Newport University in 2006 and was the Associate Dean for Research and Enterprise before joining Regent’s College in 2008. Jonathan supervises PhD students at the London School of Commence in the area of Finance and Management. He is a Faculty member of Global Marketing Network and a member of its membership committee. Jonathan is the Executive Editor of the International Journal of Business Performance Management with Inderscience Publishers. He is on the editorial board of the Journal of Training and Management Development Methods, Editorial Committee for Management at Foxwell and Davis Publishers and book review editor of the Journal of Technology Management in China. He has published extensively and has over a hundred articles and eight books published in subject areas relating to Business and Management. Jonathan is on the Council of the National Conference of Universities Professors, Council member of the Universities China Committee in London, and a Board Member of the Directors of Ming-Ai (London) Education Institute. Prof. J R Monroy: J R Monroy graduated with honor in History and studied Sociology and Law at the University of C

Dr. PETER WYNARCZYK (KEYNOTE SPEAKER): Dr. Peter Wynarczyk is Deputy Dean at London Metropolitan Business School and has been a Senior Academic at London Metropolitan University since July 2007. Prior to this he was Reader and Field Leader for Finance, Economics and Accounting in the Business School at the University of East London (2004 - 2007). Between 1982-2003 Peter held a number of positions at the University of Northumbria (formerly Newcastle Polytechnic) from Lecturer II in Economics rising to Head of Economics and Resource Management. Peter was a Subject Reviewer for the QAA and successfully led two reviews of provision at his former institutions. He has also been a journal referee, external examiner and Visiting Professor in the USA. Key Teaching Areas During his 30-year career to date, Peter has taught a wide variety of subjects in Economics and Business at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, including Macroeconomics, Political Economy, Monetary Theory, The Economics of Crime and Law Enforcement, Leadership, and Creative Thinking. Research Interests The Dynamics of Capitalism and comparing the contributions of Schumpeter and Hirschman The Economics of Leadership The links between Austrian Economics and Libertarianism

09:30-10:00 Registration, coffee and sign up for sessions   10:00-10:30 PLENARY SESSION 1: General announcements: Mr. Aliar Hossain (Conference Co-ordinator) Opening Address: Dr. Rosemary Skordoulis (LSBM Principal)  – LSBM Research Centre    Video Introduction LSBM Profile: Mr. Syed Zaidi (LSBM Education Consultant)   10:30-11:30 Keynote Address: Dr. Peter Wynarczyk, Deputy Dean of Business School, London Metropolitan University Topic: 'Arcademia or Knacademia: Creative Destruction, Dissolution, or Melding' (Chaired by Dr Rosemary Skordoulis)   11:30-12:15 MORNING SESSION 1: Presentations and Workshop Mr. Vick Krisnan: 'The growing importance of emotional intelligence as a determinant of success in academia’   12:15 - 13:00 MORNING SESSION 2: Panel Discussion Topic: A Winning Attitude to Teaching: How Innovative Pedagogies Can Engage Your Students Dr. Hasanat Hossain (MBE), Mrs. Isobel Wood, Mr. John Howells, Mr. Reza Aboutalebi, (Chaired by Dr. Rosemary Skordoulis)   13:00-14:00 LUNCH SESSION Stalls, Displays & Posters, Networking Space/Activities   14:00-14:45 AFTERNOON SESSION 1: Presentation and Roundtable discussion Mrs. Melanie Mcfarlane-Smith: ‘Work based Learning’   14:45-15:30 AFTERNOON SESSION 2: Panel Discussion Topic: Changing Markets: The Future for Higher Education in a Globalised World Professor Jonathan Liu, Mr. Mark T. Jones, Professor Jaun Monroy, Mr. Maurice Dimmock, (Chaired by Mr. Aliar Hossain) 15:30-16:15 AFTERNOON SESSION 3: Presentations and Workshop Mr. Jim Grover : ‘Induction for International Students’   16:15-16:30 CONCLUSIONS/ideas for further workshops Dr. Rosemary Skordoulis & Aliar Hossain   16:30-17:00 Afternoon Tea/ Traditional International Cakes (LSBM Student Society) 17:00 - 18:00 CONFERENCE RECEPTION, drinks, networking opportunities

This conference will provide the opportunity for active debate, discussion and reflection across the HE arena around the development of learning and teaching issues. Now in its second year, the LSBM Teaching and Learning Conference continues to establish itself at the forefront of addressing teaching and learning issues relevant to the rapidly transforming modern economy. We welcome the contributions and support of a range of professionals and experts across the academic fields, bringing together a coordinated and communal approach to addressing the key issues facing the education sector and plotting a path forward to a relevant engagement between higher education and the wider economy. The conference will provide a platform for students and professionals alike to acquire the resources and models to inform their continued approaches in the higher education sector.

LSBM WELCOMES YOU TO THE HOME WEBSITE OF OUR 2nd ANNUAL TEACHING AND LEARNING CONFERENCE 2012 The conference will take place on Thursday July 12th, from 09.30am to 4.30pm with a post Conference reception until 6pm. The overarching theme this year is Hearts and Minds: Captivating Teaching and Innovative Pedagogies– and we anticipate that there may be sub-themes represented in the contributions, such as: A Winning Attitude to Teaching: How Innovative Pedagogies Can Engage Your Students Changing Markets: The Future for Higher Education in a Globalised World Learning in a digital age Work-based learning Induction for International Students We anticipate this event will offer a challenging opportunity to engage with multiple viewpoints that will lead us towards the further development of higher education. It is a day that will provide better understanding of the issues and opportunities that can inspire a successful transformation of the educational sector to meet the goals of the new global economy. LSBM will be delighted to welcome you to this opportunity for scholarly reflection and networking in the arena of private higher education and beyond. More detailed information will be forthcoming as well as a call for papers and contributions through a dedicated website. However, seats are limited. So please book your seat in advance to avoid disappointment. For more information and bookings send an email to ahossain@lsbm.org.uk (mailto:ahossain@lsbm.org.uk).

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LSBM Principal Dr. Rosemary Skordoulis and MBA Course Leader Dr. Yiannis Anagnostopoulos jointly presented their latest paper 'Risk Disclosure Policies: A Cross-sectional Analysis of the Greek Banking Industry' at the annual International Conference on Accounting, Auditing and Finance AF 2011, organised by the Global Science and Technology Forum and the American Academy of Financial Management in Singapore on 23, 24 and 25 May, 2011. You may download more information about the conference as well as the paper and presentation by clicking on the following links: Conference (http://www.acc-finance.org/) Paper (files/Conference_Paper_Disclo Presentation (files/PRESENTATION.ppt)