School of Technology and Management, London, UK  Yearly College Intakes: April, August & November INTRODUCTION OF THE COLLEGE  The School of Technology and Management is fully accredited by British Accreditation Council for Independent Further and Higher Education and is a member of Education UK. The School was set up with the primary aim of providing cost effective education leading to internationally recognized British Degrees in Business, Management and Information Technology.  The School of Technology and Management (STM) is an Affiliated Institution of University of East London (UEL), providing students with the opportunity to achieve their educational goals within a cost effective and condensed time frame. Under this partnership, students have the advantage of studying for the degrees of this prestigious University in the heart of London.  STM offers flexible programme entry and exit points throughout the year, with three intakes annually, enabling students to proceed to the next level smoothly and at their own pace.  The fees charged on all our courses are extremely competitive. Your course fees includes all costs associated with your recruitment and admission, any relevant cost associated in ‘sponsoring’ you under Home Office Points Based System, the cost of your tuition fees and cost of fees payable to the university etc.  Furthermore, all programmes are "accelerated" which means students complete their education in a comparatively shorter period of time. The STM campus is located in the heart of London. It is in close proximity to many famous landmarks.  Studying at STM equips students with lasting all-round skills to meet the demands of a rapidly changing world. Students at STM come from many different countries, making student life here a truly international experience. STM is proud that its tutors include distinguished professors, researchers, professionals and authors. It is highly likely that you will be taught by academics whose texts are used by students the world over. In this brochure we have provided as much information as we can to help you choose your course and we look forward to welcoming you as a member of an exciting student community.  WHY SCHOOL OF TECHNOLOGY & MANAGEMENT (STM) Discover what makes the School of Technology and Management a great choice.  So many courses and so many colleges, making your decision about where to study is an exciting and challenging process  More than ever, the correct choice of college is vital to your future career. There are so many reasons why the School of Technology and Management (STM) is the ideal choice to pursue your higher education goals. The STM was set up with the primary aim of offering cost effective education leading to degrees in Business, Management and IT. STM is an Affiliated Institution of University of East London (UEL). Under this partnership students from all over the world now have the opportunity of studying for degrees from the above prestigious universities in the heart of London.  The STM is fully accredited by the British Accreditation Council (BAC) - accrediting body for Independent Further and Higher Education and is also a member of ECS -British Council.  The STM’s essential point of difference from most other institutions is its commitment to the individual. At the STM, we aim to provide high quality education at competitive prices. Studying at the STM is designed to equip you with lasting all round skills to meet the demands of a rapidly changing world. Students from the STM come from many countries and studying here is an invaluable experience in itself.  The STM is proud of its distinguished teaching staff. Enthusiastic and committed, the teaching staff at the STM are always immensely supportive and encouraging to students. Impeccably qualified, our faculty also bring with them extensive professional experience and active links with industry and professional associations.  Our students come from more than 40 different countries including Azerbaijan, Brazil, Colombia, China, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Hong Kong, India, Malaysia, Ghana, Senegal, Cameroon, Trinidad, Indonesia, Myanmar, Thailand, Tanzania, Kenya, South Africa, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Lithuania, Estonia, Latvia, Russia to state but a few. Our graduates leave university with an ‘international’ experience and a network of global friends.  Our intensive three semester academic year and professionally oriented courses make our graduates fully productive in the workplace more quickly than most new employees. Most of our graduates secure professional employment only a short time after graduating, if not before. Reasons to choose STM •          Cost effective studying options in Regional Campus or International campus. Studying in the heart of London. •          STM is an Affiliated Institution of University of East London (UEL), UK. •          STM is fully accredited by the British Accreditation Council (BAC) for Independent Further and Higher Education and also a member of the British Council      COURSES OFFERED BY STM - UNIVERSITY OF EAST LONDON      •     MBA - International Business (Pathway 1) - Duration 1 year - FEES £ 6,450 Entry Requirements: Application form and references (one academic, one work based) A first degree in any discipline at 2.2 or above A minimum of two years work experience at a managerial or supervisory level An IELTS score of 6.5 or equivalent in the case of international students (applicants should have a minimum score of 6 in the writing component) Candidates may be interviewed where this is possible                 •     MBA - International Business (Pathway 2) - Duration 1 year - FEES £ 6,450 Entry Requirements: Application form and references (one academic, one work based) A first degree in any discipline at 2.2 or above. A minimum of two years work experience at a managerial or supervisory level An IELTS score of 6.5 or equivalent in the case of international students (applicants should have a minimum score of 6 in the writing component) Candidates may be interviewed where this is possible      •     MFP - MBA Foundation Programme- Duration - 16 Months - Fees Combined MFP & MBA programme £6950 Entry Requirements: Application form and references (one academic, one work based) A first degree Bachelors in any discipline with good grades (should be equivalent to a UK Bachelors (Hons) degree) Should have relevant work experience at a managerial or supervisory level. An IELTS score of 6.0 or equivalent in the case of international students (applicants should have a minimum score of 6 in the writing component) Candidates may be interviewed where this is possible.      •     MSc in Information Technology - Duration 1 year - FEES £ 6,450 Entry Requirements: Any Bachelors degree with school level mathematics. Subject from a recognised University (equivalent to UK Bachelors degree). Non UK degrees should be first class degrees of at least three years duration. Applicants with relevant management work experience (min 25 yrs old) may be considered with an appropriate professional qualifications and/or second class Bachelors degree. IELTS (equivalent) score of 6.5      •     BSc Programmes - Duration 2 years (accelerated) - FEES £ 10,950 Entry Requirements: *A-levels or equivalent qualifications. *STM Degree Foundation. *IELTS score of 6.0 or equivalent. *Mature students with relevant work experience will be considered. Applicants who do not satisfy any of the above requirements, may be required to do an STM Degree Foundation Course prior to the commencement of the BSc (Hons) Programme  Location STM campus is centrally located and all the prime attractions in London are in close proximity to the campus. The principal campus is located in Hannibal House at the cosmopolitan Elephant and Castle within close proximity of the British Rail and underground stations. There is also a support campus at Chaucer House with its many shops and eating places. There are additional classroom facilities at Melior Street and Fenning Street, close to London Bridge. All the buildings are well served by public transport with close proximity to British Rail, Underground and Bus services.  LIFE @ STM  STM provides good learning facilities with state-of-the-art technology at its campuses with a warm and inviting atmosphere. The Kings Head House campus is in a listed building of architectural interest. This blends in well with academia and commerce. Brief details of some of the campus facilities are displayed below.  Gregynog Residential and Day Conference Centre  Gregynog Hall is the Conference Centre for the University of Wales Institute, Cardiff (UWIC). It is located in the middle of the picturesque Welsh countryside, surrounded by the proverbial hills and the vales. Every semester, senior Masters and Bachelors students of Management make a trip to this wonderful location. In this 72-acre expanse of greenery, cut off from the rest of civilization, the students are put to the test in various skills and aspects of business and management. Workshops, role plays, group discussions, management games, outdoor exercises and the like are all packed into two days, making this an event that is not only a learning experience, but also provides students with a lot of fun too.  Students are divided into groups and they are exposed to skills such as team work, creativity, corporate presentations, time management, leadership, problem solving, negotiation, etc. These events provide students with a practical approach to learning which is very different from the methodology adopted in a classroom environment. Students learn through actions and by being faced with real life problems and managing available limited resources. The programme provides them with an opportunity to bond with other students and make new friends. It also enables them to visit another part of the United Kingdom and see new places.  The most important issue is that this management development programme is completely free for all LSC students, with all costs being borne by the School. It also provides variety in the teaching methodology and has a huge practical slant. There is further variety when the night falls, the Music Room at the Hall is opened up to a DJ. The students take a welcome break from the tight schedules of the day to let their hair down and boogie on the dance floor. In short, Gregynog is a place not to be missed and an event that is guaranteed to create an indelible mark in the minds of the students. _______________________________________________________________________  Course Coordinators Each STM programme has a dedicated coordinator who is responsible for the students' study experience. It is their role to help the students in any matters arising from their study from the time they enrol to the time they graduate. This means students at STM always have somebody to talk to about their learning experience and problems that they may face. ______________________________________________________________________  Class Room Facilities The campuses contains several large class rooms and lecture theatres and all of these are equipped with modern teaching amenities. ______________________________________________________________________  Library  The library is located on the 11th floor of the Hannibal House campus and the stock comprises a loan and reference collection of all core texts and recommended readings, further reading material, a collection on study skills and research methodologies, electronic resources which cover books such as eBrary which contains more than 40,000 titles, EBSCO Host and Emerald which cover academic journals, newspapers, trade publications, company profiles and market research reports. XreferPlus provides access to a selection of reference books from a total of 162, and includes encyclopedias, dictionaries, thesauri, and books of quotations. Students are given individual usernames and passwords to access these resources. The leading UK daily newspapers are also in stock in hard copy. There are subsidised photocopying facilities and unlimited access to the Internet.  _____________________________________________________________________ Computer Facilities The computer labs are equipped with Pentium based terminals and students have access to Internet and e-mail facilities. The School provides hands-on training for students. __________________________________________________________________________  Counselling Services STM provides counselling service to students who may be facing difficulties with their studies or personal matters. __________________________________________________________________________  Course Coordinators  Each STM programme has a dedicated coordinator who is responsible for the students' study experience. It is their role to help the students in any matters arising from their study from the time they enrol to the time they graduate. This means students at STM always have somebody to talk to about their learning experience and problems that they may face.  _________________________________________________________________________ Sports Facilities London is home to many football clubs (Arsenal, Chelsea) and you will be quite close to all the main sporting events - Rugby at Twickenham, Cricket at the Oval and Lords, and Tennis at Wimbledon. Students' cricket practice takes place at the Oval.  ________________________________________________________________________  Students' Common Room  For relaxation and recreation, both principal campuses have Student’s Common Rooms, well equipped with hot and cold drinks and snacks machines, pool tables and TVs. The basement at Chaucer House offers a comfortable seating area for meeting students and has WiFi facilities. There are Notice Boards in Common Rooms and around the Colleges displaying information of interest to all students with details of school trips, sports days and parties, as well as important deadlines and contact numbers.  ________________________________________________________________________  FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS  The School of Technology and Management (STM), London was set up with the primary aim of offering cost effective education leading to British degrees in Business and IT. STM is a division of St. Piran's School (GB) Ltd and is fully accredited by the British Accreditation Council for Independent Further and Higher Education (BAC) and also an ECS member of the British Council).  What is the average cost of living in London as an International student?  London is a reasonably priced city offering good quality affordable living and abundant accommodaton. Students will need of £800 - £1000 a month to cover living expenses. This includes accommodation, food and transportation. This may vary depending on your budget for rent, food, transport and leisure activities.  Can I work part-time?  Students are permitted to work 20 hours per week during term time and up to 40 hours per week during the vacation period. The School is not responsible for finding any type of student employment. Many international students work part time in the retail, tourism and hospitality industries. However, as work cannot be guaranteed it should be viewed as a supplementary source of funds only and cannot be used to cover tuition or living costs.  Can I work in UK after completion of studies?  International students who have acquired a Bachelor degree or higher qualification in any subject can apply for a visa and remain in the UK to work for up to two years on the Post Study Work visa. For more information log onto:  http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/workingintheuk/tier1/poststudy/  Are student visas difficult to obtain?  No. If you have sufficient funds to cover the cost of study and living expenses and if you are able to demonstrate your bonafide student status, you should have no difficulty in obtaining a student visa.  Who awards my final degree?  The final degree is awarded by the University of East London (UEL)  Can I give the fee deposit draft to the School Representative Office?  Normally students are required to pay a deposit prior to enrolment. Your offer letter will outline the details of payment of this deposit. Fee deposits should be paid by way of Bankers Draft favouring "School of Technology and Management”  Can I defer or change my course after I arrive in London?  Students will not be allowed to defer or change the course in London, unless they have a confirmation from the school prior to their arrival in London. All changes and additional requirements should be clarified before an application is made.   ADMISSIONS  Students are advised to apply well in advance of the course commencement date as courses tend to be oversubscribed. You should also leave adequate time for the processing of your visa application, confirmation of accommodation and other formalities. Contact: CITYGATE CONSULTANTS PVT. LTD.