The Business and Law School is fully accredited by Accreditation Service for International Colleges (ASIC). The School was set up with the primary aim of providing cost effective education leading to internationally recognised British Business and Law School is an Associate College of the University of Gloucestershire 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. BLS 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 incurred in ‘sponsoring’ you under the Home Office Points-Based System, the cost of your tuition fees and cost of fees payable to our partner university. Furthermore, all programmes are "accelerated" which means students complete their education in a comparatively shorter period of time. The SBL campus is located in the heart of London. It is in close proximity to many famous landmarks. Studying at SBL equips students with lasting all-round skills to meet the demands of a rapidly changing world. Students at SBL come from many different countries, making student life here a truly international experience. MBA - (MFP)Foundation Program Duration: 4 months (MFP) +12 months (MBA) Course Fees:£ 6,950 (MFP/MBA (combined fees) Entry Requirements * Bachelors degree from a recognised university with good grades (should be equivalent to a UK Bachelors (Hons) degree). *Should be at least 21 years old. *IELTS score of 6.0. Students from a non-management background or for any other academic reasons (as decided by the Board of Admissions at SBL), will be required to successfully complete an MBA Foundation Programme for one semester (four months), before commencing the MBA programme. Students will find this programme very useful as it gives them a good orientation, focusing on academic skills such as research, writing assignments, and helps them to perform well in the MBA programme. ----------------------------------------- MSC - Accounting & Finance Duration: 1 year Course Fees:£ 6,450 Entry Requirements: * Bachelors degree in Accounting from a recognised University with good grades (should be equivalent to a UK Bachelors (Hons) degree). *Should be atleast 21 years old. *Mature students (above 21 years) with relevant work experience/professional qualification. *IELTS score of 6.5. There is an increasing popularity and demand to obtain both academic and professional accounting and finance qualifications. In many countries, accountancy is a graduate profession and therefore mandatory that students possess both academic and professional qualifications. In response to these trends the UoG and SBL have developed a programme that will integrate the professional accounting qualifications into an MSc in Accounting and Finance. This will enable part qualified accountants that have passed the ACCA Fundamentals or hold a CIMA Advanced Diploma; the opportunity to further their studies and obtain an MSc Accounting and Finance whilst at the same time receiving assistance with completing their professional exams with ACCA, CIMA or AIA. The Project and Personal Development Module is specifically designed to include those areas that students on a taught degree course would normally expected to be assessed in, but were missing from a professional exam based course. These areas include Research Skills, IT Skills and “Soft” Skills such as presentation, questioning and listening. ---------------------------------------- BA (HONS)- Business Management Programme Duration: 2 years Course Fees: £ 12,950 Entry Requirements: * UK ‘A’ Levels or equivalent or SBL Degree Foundation *Should be at least 18 years old. *Mature students (above 21 years) with relevant work experience / professional qualification. IELTS score of 6.0. The Business Management Programme is designed to prepare students for entry-level employment and future managerial positions in a variety of commercial, industrial and service organisations. On successful completion of the first 4 semesters, students will be awarded an Advanced Diploma in Business Management from SBL. Students will then obtain credits to proceed to the final phase of the BA (Hons) Business Management. Thus students gain two qualifications at the end of this programme, an Advanced Diploma in Business Management from SBL and a BA (Hons) Business Management degree from The University of Gloucestershire. ---------------------------------------- BA (HONS) - Accounting Duration: 2 years Course Fees: £ 12,950 Entry Requirements: * UK ‘A’ Levels or equivalent or SBL Degree Foundation. *Should be atleast 18 years old. *Mature students (above 21 years) with relevant work experience/professional qualification. *IELTS score of 6.0. Professionals with degrees in accounting are in greater demand than ever, as companies of all sizes face greater oversight by various stakeholders. The competitive pressures and new opportunities in the global economy require expertise in traditional accounting as well as the knowledge and foresight to help companies adapt to change and capitalise on opportunities. Medium forecasts through to 2012 indicate that this demand for accountants will continue to grow faster than the national average for most other occupations. Jobs for accountants and auditors alone will grow by 22.4 percent by the year 2012 (McKinsey Report January 2008). Greater regulatory oversight and substantial fluctuations in the economy will help create steady demand for those with extensive accounting training from accredited programmes. Employers value candidates with strong accounting skills paired with deep business knowledge. The Accounting degree has been designed to provide graduates with the skills and knowledge required by future employers. The Accounting degree develops knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to work effectively in a variety of business settings. Core competencies in technology, critical thinking, and communication are emphasised throughout the programme. Students will also have broad exposure to varied business disciplines including management, organisational behaviour, economics, statistics and finance, and learn how the general manager integrates these disciplines to meet the strategic goals of the organisation. -------------------------------------------- FOR MORE INFOMATION SEND EMAIL