LAMB prospectus 2011-2012

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Why study at LAMB?
The London Academy of Management and Business (LAMB) is an independent UK institution led by respected and
experienced academics and business people. It is committed to providing a first rate educational experience in the
heart of London, one of the world’s greatest learning environments.

Key reasons for studying at LAMB

World class business degrees Unique career services An excellent career path
The University of London is one Students of the University of opportunity
of the world’s most respected London are eligible to use all of the According to a recent report in
universities. LAMB teaches degree University’s services. This includes the Sunday Times, graduates from
and certificate courses from the the University’s Careers services, the University of London are top
University of London International where you can share information earners when they leave. London
Programmes which are recognized and experiences, ask questions and has been ranked the number one
worldwide. get advice on part-time and full- city for business for the 18th year
time employment. in a row by executives from 507
Located in the heart of London leading European companies and
LAMB is located in fashionable A strong combination of this year a graduate’s starting salary
Notting Hill Gate. academics with top business ranges between £25,000-£35,000
people per annum.
Strong attention to detail One of LAMB’s key advantages
LAMB students all receive, through is that it combines academic Modern facilities
the ‘Lecture-Tutorial System’, a high credibility and resources with the The Academy has been purpose-
degree of care and attention to knowledge and experience of built for students’ modern learning
ensure their success. highly successful business people. needs.

“LAMB gave me
the opportunity
to obtain a world-
class degree.”
Najwa El-Haouf
Pre-Masters Student
David Game College

Contents
Welcome to LAMB

Introduction to LAMB 5
The University of London 6
Living in London 7
LAMB Location 8
LAMB Facilities 9

LAMB Courses

Undergraduate Programmes
LAMB Degree Access Programme 12
BSc in Business Administration 13
BSc in Accounting and Finance 16
BSc in Economics and Finance 18
BSc in Accounting with Law 20
Postgraduate Programmes
Postgraduate Certificate in International Management 24
MSc in International Business 26
Short Courses
LAMB Mini MBA 30
Management Certificates 32
The LAMB Diploma in International Business 35

Support to Students

Careers Support 38
Alumni 38
Accommodation 39
Sports, Culture and Social Life 39

Applying to LAMB

The Application Process 42
Qualifications for Entrance 43
Test of Proficiency in English 52
Directions 54

Introduction to LAMB
Welcome to The London Academy of Management & Business – also known as LAMB
The newest member institute of the David Game Group, founded in 1974

The London Academy of through to Bachelors and Masters
Management & Business is an Programmes led by colleges
independent UK institution, led of the University of London
by respected academics and including The London School of
businessmen, whose purpose is Economics and Political Science
to promote the creation of wealth (LSE) and Royal Holloway.
through the understanding
of management and business In addition, the Academy has
disciplines. Our purpose is to four specialist management and John C Florey
inspire, recognise and support business centres dealing with BA (Cantab), LLB (Lond), MBA
excellence in the management specific training and business Director
sciences and to champion their issues; The British-Russian
role and value. Institute of Management, the
British-China Management
The Academy comprises a Centre, The CMI Leadership
Business School, a variety of Centre and the Confederation
consultancy services and an of Tourism & Hospitality London
event space. The Business School Centre.
provides tuition for University
of London International We look forward to welcoming
Programmes and provides a you at the Academy and to
David T P Game
range of University of London working towards achieving your
MA (Oxon), MPhil (Lond)
academic programmes, from goals.
Chairman
short management courses

Board of Advisers

“You are about to embark on your next big challenge, a
University of London degree. Economics, Management,
Finance and Social Science degrees are developed by LSE
and Business Administration, International Management
and International Business degrees are developed by
the School of Management, Royal Holloway, University
of London. To be ready for these challenges, you will
Andrew Williams Professor Nelson Phillips John Peters require an intellectual understanding that will help you
analyse and make a decisive contribution to solving key
issues. The lecturers and tutors at the London Academy
of Management & Business will help give you these
perspectives. You will be encouraged to think critically
and creatively. Studying for a degree is a rewarding
and demanding experience but one where you will be
supported throughout your studies. We all wish you well
in your future studies at the Academy.”
Kelvin King Professor Iwan Davies George Cardona
The Board of Advisers

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The University of London
The University of London is unlike many
other universities. It consists of 19 self-
governing colleges and 10 other smaller
specialist research institutes, which
include UCL, LSE, SOAS, King’s College,
Queen Mary, Birkbeck, Goldsmiths and
Royal Holloway. In many ways these
colleges are considered universities
in their own right: they set their own
entrance criteria for their courses and
they offer their own services to students.
All students from all the colleges and
institutes are also University of London
students, making them part of a
community of over 120,000 students and
giving them access to many services in
London.

The University of London
International Programmes
The University of London International
Academy officially recognise within their
quality assurance framework supporting
teaching institutions that offer study
support to students of the University
of London International Programmes.
These are known as recognised centres.
LAMB has formally commenced the
process for becoming a recognised centre
at its campus in Notting Hill Gate for
the University of London International
Programmes.

The London School of Economics
and Political Science (LSE) Royal Holloway, University of London

The LSE, as a college of the University of London, Royal Holloway, University of London, enjoys an
is responsible for all academic aspects of the international reputation for the highest quality
qualifications offered. teaching and research across the sciences, arts and
humanities. Since Queen Victoria presided over its
What that means is that LSE academics and grand opening ceremony in 1886, the College has
administrative staff develop syllabuses, write subject continued to grow in size and status, building on the
guides, develop online learning opportunities excellence of its scholarship.
and materials, advise teaching institutions, grant
permission to teach the Diploma and prepare and Royal Holloway’s School of Management ranked
mark examinations. in the top 20 UK Business Schools (2008 Research
Assessment Exercise). Their academics are advancing
University of London International Programmes knowledge and careers through top-class teaching
students have the benefit of LSE’s academic input, and and research where they provide an intellectually
the backing of the University of London, one of the challenging and relevant educational environment,
oldest and largest universities in the United Kingdom. offering inspiration to their students.

6 London Academy of Management & Business

Living in London

To live in London is to experience twice as many as Paris or New York, advantage, with so many of the
one of the great cities of the world. 150 theatres, 34,000 shops, 5,700 country’s leading employers in the
Students at the Academy benefit pubs, 8,000 acres of park land and 4 worlds of law, finance, business,
from our location in the centre of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. media and communications on their
the capital, the hub of culture, arts, doorstep.
politics, government, the media, London plays an integral part
the law and the great financial in the academic and social life According to a recent report in
institutions of the City. at the Academy. Surrounded by the Sunday Times, graduates from
libraries, archives, galleries and the the University of London are top
London offers a scene and status headquarters of the professional earners when they leave. In a table
unrivalled by any other city . The associations, London’s students have of pay for graduates, the top five
Academy is at the heart of what has access to an unrivalled range of institutions are all part of the federal
been described as ‘the knowledge cultural activities and influences. University of London and rank above
capital of the world.’ even Oxford and Cambridge for the
Above all, when it comes to salaries their students can command
London is an education. The capital entering the careers market, on graduating.
is home to over 200 museums, London graduates start with a real


LAMB Location

Newcombe House, 45 Notting Hill Gate, London W11 3LQ

Notting Hill is an area in West London,
in the Royal Borough of Kensington
and Chelsea.

The area is best known for Portobello
Market, the mile-long street market
which sells a wide variety of goods,
clothes, antiques and even food, the
Notting Hill Carnival, the second
largest street festival in the world
behind Rio; and the film, ‘Notting
Hill’.

Notting Hill is vibrant and fashionable
with cafes, restaurants, a market,
boutiques, pubs and bars.

Notting Hill is within a few minutes’ walk
from Kensington Palace, Hyde Park
and Holland Park and very easily
reached by public transport.


LAMB Facilities
The Academy comprises a Business School, a variety and provides a range of modern, well-appointed
of consultancy services and an events space. The lecture halls, seminar rooms and classrooms all
Business School is a teaching and supporting centre connected with state-of-the-art wi-fi and presentation
for the University of London International Programmes technology.


Undergraduate Programmes
University Access Programme
BSc in Business Administration
BSc in Accounting and Finance
BSc in Economics and Finance
BSc in Accounting with Law

LAMB Degree Access Programme
Leading to a University of London degree
The LAMB Degree Access Programme provides a one The LAMB Degree Access Programme has been
year entry route to the following Bachelors programmes: designed specifically for those who wish to undertake
one of the BSc degree programmes at LAMB and who
• Business Administration do not currently meet the entrance requirements for the
• Accounting & Economics degree. Taking the Access Programme at David Game
• Economics & Finance College will, on successful completion, grant you direct
• Accounting with Law access onto one of the Bachelors degree programmes
without having to take the LAMB Entrance Examination.

LAMB Study 3 Years at LAMB
1 Year University of London Bachelors Degree
University Access Programme • BSc Business Administration
at • BSc Accounting and Finance
• BSc Economics and Finance
David Game College • BSc Accounting with Law

Programme Aims Where do I study?
On successful completion of the programme, you will: The LAMB Degree Access Programme is run at David
• demonstrate specialist knowledge, understanding Game College, 69 Notting Hill Gate, adjacent to the
and intellectual skills at the level required to London Academy of Management & Business.
undertake undergraduate study in the social
sciences; and
• be ready to master the challenges of higher
education level academic study

Programme duration Examinations Payment terms
One academic year Once a year in June/July Please refer to the separate tuition
(September to June) fee sheet on our website at
Fees www.lamb-business-school.com
Application deadline Please refer to the separate tuition
September fee sheet on our website at
www.lamb-business-school.com
Programme commencement
September

Study Programme

To complete the LAMB Degree Access Programme you must study and pass, by examination, two Advanced level
subjects: Mathematics AND one subject chosen from the following:

ƒ Accounting ƒ Geography ƒ Physics
ƒ Business Studies ƒ Further Mathematics ƒ Chemistry
ƒ Computing ƒ Government & Politics
ƒ Economics ƒ English Literature

PLUS English Language at GCSE Level or IELTS 6 and equivalent


Welcome from the Director of External and Executive Programmes
School of Management, Royal Holloway, University of London

For more than 150 years, been developed by Royal Holloway’s School of
the University of London Management, as the lead academic college. This
through its International ensures that the awards are recognised worldwide
Programmes, formerly for their quality and value, and that students benefit
the External System, has from the academic rigour and cutting-edge research
been offering degrees undertaken within Royal Holloway’s School of
to students from all over Management. The independent teaching institutions,
the world. As a family of such as The London Academy of Management &
world-class institutions, Business (LAMB), have continued and will continue
the university has, through to play a central role for students studying on the
Chris Howorth its colleges, a reputation International Programmes through the provision of
for academic distinction tuition and exam preparation.
in teaching and research, both in the UK and
internationally. Studying with the University of London is one of
the greatest investments you can make in your
There are a number of undergraduate and development. We look forward to welcoming you
postgraduate degree programmes now offered into our global community of students and wish you
through the International Programmes that have every success.


Welcome from the Course Director

Choosing to study the abilities through developing pragmatic solutions
University of London BSc to business problems. This nurtures your ability
in Business Administration to think critically and creatively, expanding your
developed by the School self-development and management skills, which
of Management, Royal enhances your versatility and employability.
Holloway, University
of London represents The course is intellectually challenging and
both a challenge, and demanding but you will also find it highly stimulating
an opportunity, to study and rewarding. Once registered you will receive all
Dr Andrew Whalley subjects based on current the materials you need to start your studies and
business practice and you will be supported throughout your studies by
world leading academic research. highly qualified tutors. Once you’ve completed your
studies with us, you will be invited to the graduation
Studying this course means you will benefit from ceremony held in London.
being able to place cutting edge management theory
into contemporary business situations, allowing We wish you well in your future studies with us and
you to increase your analytical and problem solving look forward to welcoming you on the course.

The University of London’s BSc of business administration are by academics within the School of
in Business Administration is covered and you’ll also have the Management, Royal Holloway
designed to prepare you for a opportunity to acquire expertise which ranks in the top 20 of all UK
career in modern business and within a chosen specialism. The Business Schools.
management. The major areas programme has been developed

Entrance Requirements

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Programme Requirements English Language Requirements
Applicants need to be at least 17 years old Have passed GCSE/GCE ‘O’ level English
language at grade C or above,
AND have passes in two subjects at GCE ‘A’ level, OR you may be required to pass (or to
plus at least three further subjects at GCSE/GCE have passed in the last three years) a test
‘O’ level (at not less than grade C or above), of proficiency in English acceptable to the
OR have passes in three subjects at GCE ‘A’ level University, e.g. an IELTS score of 6 or over
(with one ‘A’ level at not less than grade D), with a minimum of 5.5 in each sub-test or
OR have passes in three subjects at GCE ‘A’ level TOEFL with a score of 580 (or 237 in the
and one further subject at GCSE/GCE ‘O’ level computerised test) plus a minimum score of
(at not less than grade C). 4.5 in the test of written English (TWE).
OR have passes in two subjects at GCE ‘A’ level,

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plus two further subjects at GCE ‘AS’ level.
LAMB Entrance Requirements
Alternative Entrance Requirements The LAMB Entrance Examination comprises a
Applicants with qualifications not listed above mathematics examination and a Harvard case
will be considered on an individual basis. Many study analysis. For further information please visit
qualifications, both from the UK and overseas, are our website at www.lamb-business-school.com.
accepted by the University of London.



Degree awarding body Assessment understanding and interpretation
University of London Each full unit will be examined by of the subject matter.
one three-hour unseen written
Programme duration paper. Each half unit will be Fees
3 Years, Full-time only examined by one two-hour unseen Please refer to the separate tuition
written paper. fee sheet on our website at
Application deadline www.lamb-business-school.com
22 August In addition to the formal
examinations outlined above, Payment terms
Programme commencement students submit Tutor Marked Please refer to the separate tuition
September/October Assignments (TMAs). TMAs fee sheet on our website at
offer students the opportunity www.lamb-business-school.com
Examinations to complete assignments for
Once a year in May assessment and to obtain lecturer
and tutorial feedback on their

Study Programme

The University of London Bachelor in Business ƒ BSc Business Administration (General)
Administration is a 12-unit degree, consisting of ƒ BSc Business Administration
4 Foundation, 4 Advanced, and 4 Specialist units. with Marketing
The four study routes include a general pathway ƒ BSc Business Administration
and three specialist pathways: Marketing, Human with Human Resources Management
Resource Management and International Business. ƒ BSc Business Administration
with International Business

Foundation Level Advanced Level Specialist Level
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3

ƒ Management & the Modern ƒ Strategic Management ƒ Modern Business in Comparative
Corporation ƒ Human Resources Management Perspective
ƒ Accounting for Management ƒ Marketing Management ƒ Advertising & Promotion in
ƒ Business Analysis & Decision ƒ Production & Operations Brand Marketing
Making Management ƒ International Human Resources
ƒ Business Statistics Management
ƒ Business Study Skills & Methods ƒ Managing Organisational
ƒ Management & Communication Change
Skills ƒ The Individual at Work
ƒ European Business
ƒ Multinational Enterprises


Welcome from Rosemary Gosling
Director, University of London International Programmes at LSE

Welcome to the Our programmes require you to read widely, to
University of London discuss issues with your fellow students and in
International all cases you need to take responsibility for your
Programmes. We are learning. Our programmes provide the framework
pleased that you are for your study but it is you that needs to make the
considering studying with difference. How you study will determine your
us. success, not just in the London examinations, but in
your future careers.
To study on these
programmes you need If you study with us in the way we encourage you to,
Rosemary Gosling not only to work hard you will also enjoy your studies. Work closely with
but also to be able to your friends and never stop asking questions of your
think about what you are studying and be able to be lecturers, friends and family. Good luck.
sceptical about what you read.

The programme has been centre of academic excellence and banking, investment analysis
developed by academics at The innovation in the social sciences. and management, management
London School of Economics This degree will prepare you for consultancy and financial
and Political Science (LSE), a career in areas of professional management, as well as to more
regarded as an international accountancy, investment advanced academic study.


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3
plus two further subjects at GCE ‘AS’ level,
The LAMB Entrance Examination comprises a
AND demonstrate competence in Mathematics
mathematics examination and a Harvard case
at least equivalent to GCSE/GCE ‘O’ level at Grade
study analysis. For further information please visit
C or above.
our website at www.lamb-business-school.com.
Alternative Entrance Requirements
Applicants with qualifications not listed above
will be considered on an individual basis. Many
qualifications, both from the UK and overseas, are



Degree awarding body Assessment and interpretation of the subject
University of London Each full unit will be examined by matter.
one three-hour unseen written
Programme duration paper. Each half unit will be Fees
3 Years, Full-time only examined by one two-hour unseen Please refer to the separate tuition
written paper. fee sheet on our website at
Application deadline www.lamb-business-school.com
12 September In addition to the formal
examinations outlined above, Payment terms
Programme commencement students submit Tutor Marked Please refer to the separate tuition
September/October Assignments (TMAs). TMAs fee sheet on our website at
offer students the opportunity www.lamb-business-school.com
Examinations to complete assignments for
Once a year in May/June assessment and to obtain lecturer
feedback on their understanding

Study Programme

Graduates of the BSc Accounting and Finance degree and the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of
who wish to continue their studies towards Singapore (ICPAS). Subject to passing the required
professional accreditation in the financial or combination of units on your degree, you will be
accounting professions can take advantage of a ‘fast exempt from certain modules required on the route
track’ agreement with two professional bodies: the towards professional accreditation.
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)

Part 1 - Foundation Units Part 2 - Further Units

ƒ Introduction to economics ƒ Managerial economics or Microeconomics
ƒ Statistics 1 and Mathematics 1 ƒ Financial management or Corporate finance
ƒ Principles of banking and finance ƒ Financial reporting
ƒ Principles of accounting ƒ Auditing and assurance
ƒ Choose one further full unit (or two half units) ƒ Management accounting
ƒ Choose two further units (or one full unit and two
half units)


The programme has been centre of academic excellence and or commercial banking, risk
developed by academics at The innovation in the social sciences. management, research, fund
London School of Economics This degree will prepare you for management, or securities trading
and Political Science (LSE), a career as a financial economist or government.
regarded as an international whether in academia, investment


Degree awarding body Assessment feedback on their understanding
University of London Each full unit will be examined by and interpretation of the subject
one three-hour unseen written matter.
Programme duration paper. Each half unit will be
3 Years, Full-time only examined by one two-hour unseen Fees
written paper. Please refer to the separate tuition
Application deadline fee sheet on our website at
12 September In addition to the formal www.lamb-business-school.com
examinations outlined above,
Programme commencement students submit Tutor Marked Payment terms
September/October Assignments (TMAs). TMAs Please refer to the separate tuition
offer students the opportunity fee sheet on our website at
Examinations to complete assignments for www.lamb-business-school.com


1 2

3
C or above.


Study Programme

ƒ Introduction to economics ƒ Macroeconomics
ƒ Statistics 1 and 2 ƒ Microeconomics
ƒ Mathematics 1 and 2 ƒ Elements of econometrics
ƒ Principles of banking and finance ƒ Corporate finance
ƒ Monetary economics or Industrial economics
ƒ Quantitative finance
ƒ Choose two further full units (or four half units)


The programme has been regarded as an international career in accounting or law, areas
developed by academics at The centre of academic excellence and of commerce such as insurance,
London School of Economics innovation in the social sciences. banking, sales or marketing, or as a
and Political Science (LSE), This degree will prepare you for a Company Secretary.


Degree awarding body Assessment feedback on their understanding
University of London Each full unit will be examined by and interpretation of the subject
one three-hour unseen written matter.
Programme duration paper. Each half unit will be
3 Years, Full-time only examined by one two-hour unseen Fees
written paper. Please refer to the separate tuition
Application deadline fee sheet on our website at
12 September In addition to the formal www.lamb-business-school.com
examinations outlined above,
Programme commencement students submit Tutor Marked Payment terms
September/October Assignments (TMAs). TMAs Please refer to the separate tuition
offer students the opportunity fee sheet on our website at
Examinations to complete assignments for www.lamb-business-school.com


1 2

3
C or above.


Study Programme

ƒ Principles of accounting ƒ Commercial law
ƒ Elements of the law of contract ƒ Company law
ƒ Common law reasoning and institutions ƒ Financial management or Corporate finance
ƒ Choose one further unit (or two half units) ƒ Management accounting
ƒ Choose four further units (or three full units and two
half units)


Postgraduate Programmes
Postgraduate Certificate in International Management
MSc in International Business


Postgraduate Certificate
in International Management
Welcome from the Course Director

You are about to This important quality accreditation gives you the
embark on your assurance that studying the programme will give
next big challenge, a you the opportunity to achieve a qualification that is
University of London recognised worldwide.
Masters programme
developed by Royal Our MSc in International Business has been developed
Holloway. for students who are in need of a more compact
programme of studies. Both MSc programmes
Our MSc in International provide a firm foundation for postgraduate research
Management has been and study and offer an excellent basis from which to
Justin O’Brien accredited by AMBA, further careers in management. At Royal Holloway,
the Association of we are committed to excellence in both teaching and
MBAs in the UK, putting us in an elite group of MSc in research and our programs fully reflect this ethos.
Management providers.

The Postgraduate Certificate principles and techniques of University of London which
in International Management business and management. The ranks in the top 20 of all UK
provides a thorough grounding programme has been developed Business Schools.
in a range of core subjects, giving by academics within the School of
you a strong foundation in the Management, Royal Holloway,


A second class honours* degree or the equivalent You should have an advanced level of English. You
from a university or other institution acceptable to the may be required to pass (or to have passed in the
University of London, last three years) a test of proficiency in English
OR a first degree from a university or other institution acceptable to the University, e.g. an IELTS score
acceptable to the University of London and a GMAT score of 6.5 or over with a minimum of 6 in each sub-
of 550 or over, test or TOEFL with a score of 580 (or 237 in the
OR an equivalent professional qualification and a GMAT computerised test) plus a minimum score of 4.5 in
score of 550 or over. the test of written English (TWE).

*Please note: If you have a degree from an institution Alternative Entrance Requirements
that does not award honours you may still apply. In this If you do not satisfy the entrance requirements but have at
case, a certified transcript of your results must be sent least 10 years’ proven management experience, we would
by the awarding institution directly to the University of welcome your application. Based on your circumstances
London Postgraduate Admissions Office. Applications and experience, the University of London may ask you to
will be considered on an individual basis at the discretion firstly pass two short courses. Alternatively we may require
of the University of London. you to take the GMAT test and obtain a minimum score of
550 prior to registration.



Degree awarding body Application deadlines module is based on both papers,
University of London 25 July for programme with 80% of the mark based on
commencement in October with your exam results.
Programme duration examinations in May
Full-time: 8 to 12 Months Fees
Part-time: 12 to 16 Months 25 January for programme Please refer to the separate tuition
commencement in March with fee sheet on our website at
Programme commencement examinations in October www.lamb-business-school.com
October and March
Assessment Payment terms
Examinations All modules are assessed by Please refer to the separate tuition
Twice a year in May and October one unseen, three-hour written fee sheet on our website at
examination and a written www.lamb-business-school.com
assignment. The final mark for each

Study Programme
Five core modules

ƒ International accounting and finance
ƒ International strategy
ƒ International marketing
ƒ International human resource management and organisational behaviour
ƒ Information systems and operations management

Access route for the MSc in
International Business

Students who have successfully
completed and passed the
Postgraduate Certificate in
International Management are
eligible to enrol on the MSc
in International Business. You
need only take and pass an
additional 5 modules and a
dissertation to obtain the MSc
in International Business.


MSc in International Business

The Masters in International 20 of all UK Business Schools. techniques of business. You will
Business programme has been also be able to select from a range
developed by academics within The Masters programmes in of elective courses, allowing you to
the School of Management International Business provide a explore your interests and develop
at Royal Holloway, University thorough grounding in a range of your expertise.
of London. The Royal Holloway core subjects, giving you a strong
School of Management is in the top foundation in the principles and


Degree awarding body Application deadlines both papers, with 80% of the mark
University of London 25 July for programme based on your exam results. Your
commencement in October with dissertation will consist of a 12,000-
Programme duration examinations in May word report.
Full-time (fast track): 12 Months 25 January for programme
Full-time (standard): 18 Months commencement in March with Fees
Part-time: 24 Months examinations in October Please refer to the separate tuition
fee sheet on our website at
Programme commencement Assessment www.lamb-business-school.com
October and March All modules (except your research
course and dissertation) are Payment terms
Examinations assessed by one unseen, three- Please refer to the separate tuition
Twice a year in May and October hour written examination and fee sheet on our website at
a written assignment. The final www.lamb-business-school.com
mark for each module is based on


A second class honours* degree or the equivalent You should have an advanced level of English. You
from a university or other institution acceptable to the may be required to pass (or to have passed in the
University of London, last three years) a test of proficiency in English
OR a first degree from a university or other institution acceptable to the University, e.g. an IELTS score
acceptable to the University of London and a GMAT score of 6.5 or over with a minimum of 6 in each sub-
of 550 or over, test or TOEFL with a score of 580 (or 237 in the
OR an equivalent professional qualification and a GMAT computerised test) plus a minimum score of 4.5 in
score of 550 or over. the test of written English (TWE).

*Please note: If you have a degree from an institution Alternative Entrance Requirements
that does not award honours you may still apply. In this If you do not satisfy the entrance requirements but have at
case, a certified transcript of your results must be sent least 10 years’ proven management experience, we would
by the awarding institution directly to the University of welcome your application. Based on your circumstances
London Postgraduate Admissions Office. Applications and experience, the University of London may ask you in
will be considered on an individual basis at the discretion the first instance either to pass two short courses or to
complete the Postgraduate Certificate in International
of the University of London.
Management. Alternatively we may require you to take
the GMAT test and obtain a minimum score of 550 prior to
registration.


Study Programme
Six Core Modules

ƒ International accounting and finance
ƒ International strategy
ƒ International marketing
ƒ International business economics
ƒ International human resource management and organisational behaviour
ƒ Information systems and operations management

PLUS Four Electives chosen from the following:

ƒ International entrepreneurship ƒ Corporate social responsibility
ƒ China and the international economy ƒ Investment management
ƒ Advertising and promotional communication ƒ Corporate finance
ƒ Cooperative strategy ƒ Knowledge management
ƒ International business analysis ƒ International business law
ƒ International sustainability management ƒ Global financial markets

PLUS Research Course and Research Project (Dissertation)


Short Courses
LAMB Mini MBA
Management Certificates
The LAMB Diploma in International Business


LAMB Mini MBA

The LAMB Mini-MBA is an ideal introduces you to four key business option to sit a University of
way of getting a taste of what a full subjects as well as an introduction London assessment, leading to a
MBA is like and helps you decide to the Harvard Case Study method. University of London Certificate of
whether you want to take a full Achievement, in each subject.
MBA or an MSc in International For each subject, if you successfully
Business. complete the assessment, you will This additional option allows you
be awarded a LAMB Mini-MBA to obtain a University of London
It takes place over 4 days full-time Diploma from LAMB Business Certificate of Achievement in the
or part-time over 2 weekends and School and you have an additional Mini-MBA subjects of your choice.

Mini MBA

Awarding body of application. There are no further of Achievement in each subject for
LAMB programme requirements. which you decide to be formerly
assessed by the University of
Programme duration English Language Requirements London.
4 Days If you are an overseas student from
a non-English speaking country Fees
Programme commencement you must have a good command of Please refer to the separate tuition
Monthly - please visit our website the English Language. fee sheet on our website at
for programme dates. www.lamb-business-school.com
Assessment
Application deadlines All students receive a LAMB Payment terms
Monthly - please visit our website Mini-MBA Diploma and have the Please refer to the separate tuition
for application deadlines. additional option of subscribing fee sheet on our website at
for a University of London award, www.lamb-business-school.com
Entrance Requirements in which case you will also receive
Be at least 17 years old at the date a University of London Certificate


Study Programme

The LAMB Mini-MBA introduces you to 4 key MBA subjects and the Harvard Case Study Method.

Human Resource Management

For this module the two subjects of International Human Resources Management and Leadership & Organisation
are brought together in order to give an account of the nature of work within the modern corporation.

Marketing

This module aims to develop an understanding of the managerial marketing vocabulary and concepts. Students
successfully completing this course will understand the historical development of marketing, popular marketing
concepts such as the Mix and STP and learn to appreciate academic consultants such as Drucker, Levitt and Kotler.

Strategy

This module provides the student with an understanding of how corporate and business strategy fits into the
organisation and running of a company or multi-company corporation. It will introduce students to how a firm
can achieve sustainable international competitive advantage and to evaluate the factors that need to analyse
a firm’s external environment and internal core competences. Students will learn how corporate strategy is
formulated.

Business Analysis

This module analyses corporate management by examining two interconnected themes: (a) literature and (b)
the external macro and microenvironment. This outlines relevant management/strategy literatures, introduces
political economy debates and demonstrates how market, financial and productive analysis can be used to
develop empirically based analysis of strategies and their outcomes.

The Harvard Case Study Method

When students are presented with a case study, they place themselves in the role of the decision maker as
they read through the situation and identify the problem they are faced with. The next step is to perform the
necessary analysis—examining the causes and considering alternative courses of action to come to a set of
recommendations.

To get the most out of cases, students read and reflect on the case, and then meet in learning teams before class
to “warm up” and discuss their findings with other classmates. In class—under the questioning and guidance of
the lecturer—students probe underlying issues, compare different alternatives, and finally, suggest courses of
action in light of the organization’s objectives. This is the special moments that pull everything you have learned
into focus : when theory, practice, experience and talent all come to one sharp point – a decision that shapes a
definitive course of action; when it’s no longer an issue of what can be done, but of what you will do.



LAMB Business School is The International Management If you successfully complete the
continually expanding its short courses, developed by Royal assessment you will be awarded a
Management Certificate Holloway University of London are Certificate of Achievement from the
Programmes to offer both a full- complemented by LAMB teaching University of London, indicating
time and part-time alternative. programmes which will allow the number of notional study
you to explore your interests and hours required for the particular
The Management Certificate develop your expertise in those certificate.
programmes are ideal both fields. The Royal Holloway School of
for building up Continuing Management is in the top 20 of all Please note that, as these 35-
Professional Development hours – UK Business Schools. hour Certificates are non-credit
a requirement for membership of bearing, they cannot be used for
many professional associations and Once you register for a short progression to a degree or diploma
regulatory bodies and developing a course you will receive an programme.
further understanding of a specific acknowledgement of registration
management area. from the University of London.


Awarding body Entrance Requirements test, in which case they will also
University of London Be at least 17 years old at the date receive a University of London
of application. There are no further Certificate of Achievement.
Programme duration programme requirements.
Full-time and part-time courses Fees
from 3 days to 3 weeks. English Language Requirements Please refer to the separate tuition
If you are an overseas student from fee sheet on our website at
Programme commencement a non-English speaking country www.lamb-business-school.com
Please visit our website for you must have a good command of
programme dates. the English Language. Payment terms
Please refer to the separate tuition
Application deadlines Assessment fee sheet on our website at
Please visit our website for All students are assessed by www.lamb-business-school.com
application deadlines. completing and passing an online

Certificate Programmes
International Human Resource Management

For this course the two subjects of international human resource management and leadership and organisations
are brought together in order to give an account of this within the modern corporation. We have chosen what we
see as the key dimensions of managing people at work, namely: selecting and recruiting staff from external and
internal labour markets, rewarding and motivating them, fitting them into an organisational structure and culture,
and seeing how they cope with organisational change, much of it driven by the internationalisation of business in
the modern world. Overall, we have utilised what could be called a macro, sociological or organisational approach
to the subject of people at work.


Certificate Programmes (continues)
International Marketing

This course aims to develop an advanced understanding of the managerial marketing vocabulary of concepts,
maxims and normative models within an international context drawing on issues in differing domains of
practice, including the public sector. Students will understand the historical development of marketing from its
roots in classical economics in the USA to the normative tradition promoted by academic consultants such as
Drucker, Levitt and Kotler. Students would furthermore demonstrate an understanding of popular normative
marketing concepts such as the Mix and STP through application in practical case scenarios, learn to appreciate
the scope of marketing activity in diverse sectors including the non-profit and develop an awareness of some
of the work that critiques the practical and theoretical assumptions of the managerial marketing tradition and
which explores the idea of marketing as an intellectual domain.

International Strategy

This course provides the student with an understanding of how Corporate and Business Strategy fits into the
organisation and running of a company or multi-company corporation. It will introduce students to the way in
which a firm can achieve sustainable competitive advantage and develop the corporation internationally. It will
enable students to evaluate the factors that need to be considered in analysing a firm’s external environment as
well as the internal core competences of a firm. Students will learn how to formulate the strategy for a firm and
will understand the nature of corporate and international strategy.

International Business Analysis

This course analyses corporate management by examining two interconnected themes: (a) literature and
debates, and (b) the macro and micro background. The first theme presents a form of business analysis that
draws on three sources. First, it outlines relevant management/strategy literatures. Second, it introduces political
economy debates, which help us to understand the changing structural context around firms and industry. Third,
it demonstrates how market, financial and productive analysis can be used to develop empirically based stories
about strategies and their outcomes. The second theme looks at both the economic/product market context and
the use of business analysis methods to allow case study work.

“We believe that the Management
Certificate programmes are ideal
both for building up Continuing
Professional Development hours –
a requirement for membership of
many professional associations and
regulatory bodies - and developing
a further understanding of a specific
management area.”

John Florey
Director, LAMB



Certificate Programmes (continues)
Corporate Finance

This course will provide an overview of corporate finance in both a domestic and an international setting. It will
explain the valuation of real investments and their financing as well as dividend decisions. By developing an
understanding of international capital markets, the course will identify the main trends in mergers and acquisition
activity. Students will be able to apply the main principles of financial theory to contemporary commercial
problems and understand the problems of investment appraisal and the relative merits of different approaches.
This will enable them also to evaluate the consequences of a proposed takeover or merger, and to analyse the
current state of the international financial markets.

Global Financial Markets

Global Financial Markets is concerned with the nature of the capital securities, which are traded on the
international money and capital markets, and with the operation of those markets themselves. Over the last 20
years, there has been an explosion in the variety of securities and tradable assets, fuelled by deregulation and
paralleled by an equally explosive growth in the technical and academic development of the discipline of finance.
This development came about because of a number of important theoretical advances: the development of the
theory of risk, the formal development of the concept of arbitrage and, of equal importance, the development of
sophisticated information processing systems. This programme will give a student a understanding of how the
Capital Markets work.

International Entrepreneurship

This course will provide students with the intellectual and practical background to equip would-be entrepreneurs
with the skills and knowledge to set up their own international companies successfully. Students will gain an
understanding of the key differences between large companies and SMEs and learn to appreciate the role of
start-up and entrepreneurial activity in the hi-tech and bio-pharm sectors. It will also provide students with an
understanding of the financing options available to start-up and developing companies.

“I am planning to enrol on a
Certificate Programme in order
to broaden my knowledge in a
short period of time.”
Mirkazem Jafarikenari
Pre-Masters Student
David Game College


The LAMB Diploma
in International Business

The LAMB Business Diploma has been designed to give a student a holistic view of management issues and to
develop an understanding of key business areas. The LAMB Business School Diploma comprises 7 core subjects
complemented by the Harvard Case Study Method. Each core subject requires 35 hours of notional study time
commitment.

The LAMB Diploma in International Business

Awarding body Entrance Requirements subject. On successfully completing
LAMB Diploma with University of Be at least 17 years old at the date all 7 subjects students will receive
London subject Certificates of application. There are no further a LAMB Diploma in International
programme requirements. Business.
Programme duration
Full-time and part-time: English Language Requirements Fees
3 days to 2 weeks If you are an overseas student from Please refer to the separate tuition
a non-English speaking country fee sheet on our website at
Programme commencement you must have a good command of www.lamb-business-school.com
Full-time: 4 Months the English Language.
Part-time: 6 Months Payment terms
Assessment Please refer to the separate tuition
Application deadlines All students are assessed by fee sheet on our website at
Two weeks before course completing and passing 7 subject www.lamb-business-school.com.
commencement. Please visit our online tests, in which case they will
website for course commencement also receive a University of London
dates. Certificate of Achievement for each

Study Programme

• International Marketing For example: you could start with the minimum 2
• International Strategy modules i.e. Human Resources and Marketing, which
• International Business Analysis you study as a full-time student, then take the next 2
• Corporate Finance modules, i.e. Corporate Finance and Business Analysis
• Global Financial Markets as a part-time student, have a break for 6 months due
• Entrepreneurship to work commitments, and take the next 3 modules
• International Human Resources & Organisational i.e. Global Financial Markets, Entrepreneurship
Behaviour and Strategy as a part-time student. On successful
completion of all 7 modules you will receive the LAMB
Flexible Programme Business Diploma and individual University of London
The LAMB Diploma is a flexible programme in that you Certificates of Achievement in each module subject.
can opt to take the individual modules as a full-time
or part-time student and mix & match, or take some Please note that the Flexible Programme option is only
of the modules now and some at a later date. The available, due to visa restrictions, to EU permanent
only requirement is that you enrol on a minimum of citizens. International students will only be eligible to
2 out of the 7 modules when you first register for the take the full-time LAMB Business Diploma programme.
Diploma.


Student Support
Careers Support
Alumni
Accommodation
Sports, Culture and Social Life


Careers Support
As a registered student of of 37 careers advisers and
the University of London 36 commercial, information
you will be eligible to and infrastructure staff who
use all of the University’s are employed by both the
services. This includes the University of London and
University’s careers services, its trading company Senate
including International House Services. Users of the
Futures, part of The Careers service can expect to receive
Group, University of London. careers advice and guidance
This is a community where from trained professionals and
both UK, EU and Non-EU have access to information
students can find out about libraries containing
career opportunities in the information on employers,
UK and abroad, as well as occupational sectors,
understanding the graduate vacancies and further study.
recruitment process and The Careers Group’s website
details of current part-time provides access to a virtual
and full-time vacancies. careers library, online help
sheets, an interactive careers
Students from the UK and interview, and job vacancies.
EU may be interested in
the working abroad section The Careers Group regularly
where you can find out about organise recruitment and
international vacancies and further study fairs; and
gain practical information to organise several courses to
help you on your way. The allow students to gain an
Careers Group, University inside knowledge of their
of London helps students chosen career. Psychometric
and graduates to develop, testing is also available,
implement and maintain helping students to practise
career management skills. It is the tests that employers
recognised as an international use during their selection
centre of excellence and is procedures. Please visit
the largest university careers our website at www.lamb-
service in the country. business-school.com for more
The Careers Group consists information.

Alumni
If you become a graduate of the University of London Whether you are interested in meeting other
International Programmes, The Alumni Association graduates in your part of the world, joining or setting
wants to stay in touch with you! up a local chapter or just staying in contact with the
University, they are there to help you!
The Alumni Association is one that spans many
countries. There are currently over 150,000 graduates For more information and to register as a member of
who reside in over 160 countries worldwide. the Alumni Association, please visit
www.londoninternational.ac.uk/alumni.


Accommodation
There are a number of different options to living in the family provides meals and which is ideal if you are
London and it all depends on your budget. an international student and want to improve your
English; or you can live in a dedicated student hostel,
You can rent a flat, which is the most expensive. You where you will be with other like-minded students.
can also rent a spare room in a flat, known as a flat-
share, which is more economical. You can live with Please visit our website for more information on all
a British host family, known as a ‘home stay’, where these options at www.lamb-business-school.com.

Sports, Culture and Social Life
Sports

The Academy is situated close to a number of sporting Swimming, Tennis and Volleyball. Chelsea Football
venues including: The Westway Sports Centre - Club, one of Europe’s top football teams, is the local
London’s leading Sports Centre - Kensington Gardens, club, with football fixtures nearly every weekend.
Hyde Park and Holland Park which allows students the London is also the home to the internationally
opportunity to indulge in a huge range of local sports renowned Wembley, Twickenham and Lords stadia
including: Archery, Basketball, Badminton, Climbing, where you can watch international football, rugby and
Cricket, Football, Horse Riding, Handball & Eton Fives, cricket matches. Please refer to our web site for further
Ice Skating, Netball, Rowing, ‘Street 20 Cricket’, Squash, details.

Arts and Culture

London Culture comprises the arts, music, museums, A variety of landmarks and objects are cultural icons
festivals and other entertainment in London, The city associated with London, such as Big Ben, Buckingham
is particularly renowned for its theatre quarter, “The Palace and the tube map, the red telephone box, the
West End “. London is also home to notable cultural red Route Master bus and the black taxi.
attractions such as the British Museum, the Tate The city is home to more than 200 nationalities and
Galleries, the National Gallery, the Notting Hill Carnival this diversity of cultures has shaped and enriched the
and the O2. city’s culture over time.


Music

London is famous for both its classical and modern London also has a thriving urban scene, mainly
popular music, and was the starting point of some of throughout. Soul singers like Adele, Amy Winehouse,
the greatest 60s and 70s bands such as Iron Maiden, Joss Stone and Lemar. R&B singers such as The
The Clash, Led Zeppelin, The Sex Pistols, The Who, Sugababes, Leona Lewis, Taio Cruz, Jay Sean and
Pink Floyd, Queen and very popular 90s bands like Alexandra and a strong rap scene including Wiley,
Blur, Coldplay, Radiohead, and Oasis . In addition to Dizzee Rascal and Tinchy Stryder among others with
spawning the bands mentioned above, London has London gaining the status of having the strongest rap
served as the base for David Bowie, The Beatles and scene outside of the USA.
Jimi Hendrix, as well as being instrumental in the birth
of dance music.

Festivals

London hosts several festivals, fairs and carnivals London also hosts the Carnaval Del Pueblo,
throughout the year. The most famous is the Europe’s greatest Latin American Festival, and
Notting Hill Carnival, the world’s second largest large parades held on St George’s Day (April 23)
carnival. The carnival takes place over the August and St Patrick’s Day (March 17). In addition there
bank holiday weekend, and attracts almost 1 are many smaller fairs and parades.
million people.


Theatres

There are over three dozen major theatres which home of Shakespeare’s troupe; the Royal Court Theatre
include: the National Theatre the Royal Shakespeare which specialises in new drama; the Old Vic; and the
Company , the Globe, a modern reconstruction of the Young Vic. London also boasts a vibrant fringe theatre.

Museums and Galleries

London is home to over 240 museums, galleries, and has 7 million artefacts from around the globe. The
other institutions, many of which are free of admission Royal Academy of Arts founded 1769, and the National
charges. The premier of these to be established was Gallery founded 1842 in Trafalgar Square.
the British Museum in Bloomsbury, in 1753, and now

Transport

London is well-serviced by transport links, to and scheme. This offers 30% off all adult travel cards and
from London to other UK, Europe and international bus passes that are valid for a week or more.
destinations and for getting around the capital.
For shorter journeys, why not walk or ride a bike?
The Academy is located in Notting Hill Gate in West Bicycles are available to hire under the Mayor of
London and is well serviced by a number of transport London’s new Cycle Scheme and any journey under 30
links including: rail, underground, bus and bicycle hire. minutes is free If you prefer to walk many of London’s
key public spaces now traffic-free, you can easily walk
As a student in London, you can benefit from the right through some of the world’s finest public squares
Transport for London National Rail Student Oyster card and architecture as part of your daily routine.


Applying to LAMB
The Application Process

Making an application for a University of London course at LAMB is easy. There are 3 simple steps:

1 Choose the course
you want to study
2 Complete
the application form
3 Submit
your application

Our Academic Programmes Complete the application Submit your completed
section on our website form online or by hard copy. application form together
contains details of all our with the necessary
courses and explains what The application forms and documentary evidence and
qualifications you will need information on applying application fee.
to apply. If you require further are found in the Admission
clarification on whether you Section of our website at
are qualified please see the http://www.lamb-business-
‘Am I qualified?’ link. school.com/1091/admissions

Remember Although you can apply throughout the year, each course has its own application deadline –
please refer to the Application Deadline section or our LAMB Academy Calendar. If you miss the application
date you cannot sit the examinations for that academic year.

Need Help? Your application is important to us and we are here to help. We will offer you advice on what you
would need to submit to make your application. Please contact us via email at applications@lamb-business-
school.com.

The University of London’s admissions team will acknowledge receipt of your application and will subsequently
advise you as to whether places are available on the programme or course you have chosen. We will then submit
on your behalf the formal application for acceptance to the University of London. If your application is approved
by the University of London, they will send you an Offer Letter and a registration pack. If you are awaiting exam
results or you do not think you currently meet the entrance requirements, you can still make an application and
our admissions team will advise you about what you need to do to make your submission to the University of
London.

In the case of the Bachelor in Business Administration, the application deadline is in August and some
students may not have yet received their exam results. We suggest that they still make an application before the
deadline, which will be conditional on obtaining your final exam results.

Once the University of London receive your application (and application fee if applicable), they will:
ƒ send you an acknowledgment.
ƒ process your application and inform you of our decision regarding your eligibility.
ƒ refer your application to University of London Special Admissions Panel if you don’t automatically satisfy the
entrance requirements (for undergraduate courses only), and inform you of their decision.
ƒ send you an ‘Offer Letter’ if your application is approved, or advise you on what further qualifications you need
in order to become eligible if it is refused.

Tuition Fee and Payment For full details on application, tuition and administrative fees and payments please
refer to our separate tuition fee sheet or our website admissions section.


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