LONDON SCHOOL OF COMMERCE

Why Choose this Course?

Research Excellence London School of Commerce PhD Research Supervisors include internationally distinguished academics, researchers, professional practitioners and authors whose publications include standard University texts used by students worldwide. Choice of Research Areas The LSC academic supervisory teams have a breadth of discipline expertise. Applicants describe their research interest in a research proposal, the school will then identify the most qualified and suitable supervisory team to direct their studies. This ensures that students have a breadth of expertise in the main discipline areas of business and management. These include; Finance and Marketing, Human Resources Management, Marketing, e-Business and Information Systems, Corporate Governance, Management Strategy and International Business. Global and International Recognition The courses run by LSC, in association with our partner universities, are fully accredited and recognised internationally. The programme is designed to appropriately enhance academic criticality and knowledge development, professional capacity, industry experience, and assist in career progression. International Profile Our courses are recognised worldwide and the LSC Group operates on a global scale, with academic campuses in Europe, Africa and Asia. Our international profile for excellence is represented in our worldwide offices, which are located in over 40 countries. Central Location The London School of Commerce has its main campus at London Bridge in the centre of London. Students have the opportunity to study and network at the heart of one of the worlds greatest business and financial cities. Contact: ALLY ABDALLAH Admissions Officer London School of Commerce Tanzania Liason Office Haidery Plaza-T 16 First Floor Mobile: +255 716 623656 +255 713 586614 Email:ally.abdallah@lsclondon.co.uk http://www.lsclondon.co.uk/phd.php

THE ASSOCIATE COLLEGE OF

CARDIFF METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY

PhD Programmes
Total Course Fees

18,950

PhD Programme
Total Fees

18,950

Facilities for Researchers

The London School of Commerce has a dedicated research centre, with facilities reserved exclusively for PhD students, at the Pocock House campus. The centre is located a short walk from London Bridge and provides a supervisory and tuition base for students enrolled on the PhD. It features fully equipped and exclusive study rooms and is the base for monthly seminars. Libraries The library has an excellent catalogue of both printed and on-line materials. Additional learning support is provided by qualified library staff with expert knowledge of research and data source material. LSC provides a full induction programme covering data sources, and offers research support throughout the programme. Registration as a Cardiff Met student also gives access to other university libraries in London and the British Library. Computing Wireless access is provided throughout the LSC campuses and the Research Degrees Study Rooms are equipped with IT facilities for the sole use of research degree students.

Duration 3 Years
Entry Requirements Requirements A good Masters Degree, from a recognised university, relevant to the proposed research project. Applicants with a lower or non-graduate qualifications will be considered on an individual basis (e.g. professional qualifications or extensive relevant experience). For international students, a minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5, with at least 6.5 in reading and writing, and 6.0 in all other components (or equivalent.) PhDs are awarded for the development of new theory and/or critical insights into established theory or practice which are based on the conduct and completion of a rigorous and extended piece of 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 knowledge in their subject area. The award of a PhD qualification is based on acceptance of the final dissertation and satisfactory performance in a viva voce examination. The London School of Commerce is a recognised Cardiff Metropolitan University Research Centre, and successful completion of the PhD will lead to a degree awarded by the University.

Information correct at time of publication, course fees are correct as of July 2013. This fee is inclusive of all administration related to your admission as well as any fees payable to the partner university. The information in this leaflet is to be taken as a guide only and does not form part of any contract with the college.