Luton InternationalCollege

AN INDEPENDENT, CO-EDUCATIONAL COLLEGE WITH COURSES IN BUSINESS, ACCOUNTING, MANAGEMENT AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

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Contents

COLLEGE PROFILE 3

WELCOME 4

AVAILABLE COURSES

The Insitute of Administrative Management (IAM) 5The Organization for Tourism & Hospitality Management (OTHM) 7Postgraduate Diploma in Business Management Course 8Institute for the Management of Information Systems (IMIS) 9Improve your English: ESOL Skills / TOEFL Test 10Association of Chartered Certifi ed Accountants (ACCA) 11Level 2 & 3 Health & Social Care 12Level 1 & 2 Childcare 13Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector (PTLLS) 14

ADMISSION PROCEDURES 15

LIVING IN LUTON 16

TUITION FEES AND METHODS OF PAYMENT 17

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College Profi le

Luton International College is a multicultural, international and dynamic place at which to study. We provide you with a quality education that ensures you achieve an effective balance between academic theory, practical implementation and the development of your confi dence and interpersonal skills. We aim to offer tuition, which will enhance your confi dence in all walks of life. Luton International College was founded in 2003.

Luton International College is a modern place to study with a forward-looking outlook on life. We believe that your future is based on success in education not only on the academic side but additionally on your social skills and the choice of your career. Our commitment to you is simple – we will do all we can to support and encourage you in your studies through our curriculum, fl exible teaching methods and the services we provide to you as a student of Luton International College.

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Welcome

We are pleased to learn that you are considering a period of study with us at Luton International College.

At present we have students from several countries throughout the world studying on wide rangeing, stimulating and fl exible courses. The diversity of cultures within the college is one of its most attractive characteristics.

We will always be sympathetic and support you as you enter this challengeing and exciting time. We will do all we can to ensure you get the best out of your time with us.

Many of you will fi nd that coming to the UK will change your lives, it is a point at which your academic life and career is reshaped and developed with previously unimaged opportunities open to you. We will help you to obtain your qualifi cation so that you, with your family and friends, will remember your time in Luton proudly and as the best time of your life.

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Institute of Administrative Management (IAM)

The Institute of Administrative Management has been – for 90 years the leading professional and awarding body for practitioners in administrative management. The institute has a clear commitment to providing appropriate qualifi cations for its members at all levels, qualifi cations that contribute towards the achievement of personal and professional goals. The Institute is therefore delighted that a UK University, in collaboration with the IAM and Management Development Partnership, is offering a dedicated progression route at degree level to holders of the IAM’s Advanced Diploma. The IAM is delighted to welcome you to this program and sincerely hopes that it will prove to be of great benefi t to you in your career development.

COURSE STRUCTURE

LEVEL AWARD MODULES

1st year Diploma inAdministrative Management

People in Organization• Administrative Systems and Process• Professional Administration• Information for Decision Making• Case Study or Work Project Report•

2nd year Advanced Diploma inAdministrative Management

Administrative Systems in the Organization• Strategic Issues in Administration• Administrative Management of Resources• Human Resource Management and Practice• Case Study or Work Project Report•

3rd year By Institute of Administrative Management in conjunction with a UK University.

4 modules x 20 credits1 research project x 40 credits:• Personal Effectiveness• Contemporary Issues in Administration and Management• The Modern Organisational Context• Organisational Culture and Change Management• Research Project•

CONVERTING YOUR IAM QUALIFICATION

Please note: assessment for the new IAM QCF level 4 and 5 qualifi cations will not be available until September 2011. Candidates can only transfer based on qualifi cations units which they have completed successfully. The fi nal date for the submission of transfer forms is 31st March 2013.

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LEVEL 4 CONVERSION TABLE

IAM Diploma in Administrative Management IAM level 4 Diploma in Business and Administrative Management (QCF)

Unit 1 People in Organisations Group 3 Managing and Developing Human Resources in Organisations

Unit 405 Personal Effectiveness• Unit 406 Managing People in Organisations•

Unit 2 Administrative Systems and Processes Group 1 Administrative Management and SystemsUnit 401 Fundamentals of Administrative Management• Unit 402 Administrative Systems•

Unit 3 Professional Administration Group 3 Managing and Developing Human Resources in Organisations

Unit 405 Personal Effectiveness• Unit 406 Managing People in Organisations•

Unit 4 Information for Decision-making Group 4 Managing Finance Information and KnowledgeUnit 407 Managing Information and Knowledge• Unit 408 Finance for Administrative Managers•

Unit 5 Case Study 1 or Project Report 1 No equivalent

LEVEL 5 CONVERSION TABLE

IAM Advanced Diploma in Administrative Management

IAM level 5 Diploma in Business and Administrative Management (QCF)

Unit 1 Administrative Systems in the Organisation No equivalent

Unit 2 Strategic Issues in Administration No equivalent

Unit 3 Administrative Management of Resources Group 1 Strategic Administration of Operations Information and Finance

Unit 501 Operations Management• Unit 502 Information for Strategic Decision Making• Unit 503 Advanced Finance for Business Managers•

Unit 4 Human Resource Management and Practice

Group 2 Strategic Administration of Human Resources, Knowledge and Change

Unit 504 Organisation Analysis and Change• Unit 505 Human Resource Management• Unit 506 Knowledge Management Strategy•

Unit 5 Project Report 2 Group 4 Business ResearchUnit 509 Business Research•

Unit Case Study 2 No equivalent

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The Organization for TourismAnd Hospitality Management

The Organization for Tourism and Hospitality Management (OTHM) was founded in 2003 as a professional membership body servicing the tourism and hospitality industry throughout the world. Key aims of OTHM are to make membership, qualifi cations, and continuous professional development accessible and relevant to individuals and employers in the world’s largest industry. OTHM provides a program of professional qualifi cations that are designed for Student Members to develop progressively the skills and knowledge that they will need to help them in their careers. OTHM supports and encourages initiatives that help to minimize the impact of tourism on the environment and culture of host destinations

COURSE STRUCTURE

LEVEL AWARD MODULES

1st year Certifi cate inTravel and HospitalityManagement

Introduction to travel and tourism and hospitality• Introduction to the business environment• Introduction to business communication and customer care• Introduction to business and fi nance•

2nd year Diploma inTravel and HospitalityManagement

Tourism marketing and management• Hospitality Marketing and management• Human resource management• Tourism and hospitality operations management• Financial management and information system• Customer relations and business environment•

3rd year Higher Diploma inTravel and HospitalityManagement

Marketing Communications for tourism and hospitality• International tourism and hospitality business environment• Corporate business strategy and fi nance• Management information system• Strategic human resource management• Project: Operations management in the business environment•

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Postgraduate Diploma in Business Management Course – Level 7

This qualifi cation is designed to give learners a good understanding of the responsibilities of a manager and the techniques they will use to deal with

different situations as well as the legal requirements within their role.

The course consists of 4 mandatory units in which students get an introduction to the fundamentals of business management. They then choose 2 optional to gain more specialist knowledge. Students must also complete a 5000-10000 word project/dissertation.

MANDATORY UNITS

Unit 1 – Marketing•

Unit 2 - Financial Management•

Unit 3 - Management Behaviour •

Unit 4 - Business Strategy•

OPTIONAL UNITS

one of the below:

Unit 5 - Human Resource Management•

Unit 6 - Communication Processes•

and one of the below:

Unit 7 – Business Globalization•

Unit 8 - Macroeconomic•

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Institute for the Managementof Information Systems (IMIS)

IMIS is the leading professional association in the Information Systems

management sector. As a registered charity, it has consistently played a prominent role in fostering greater understanding of the importance of IS management, working to enhance the status of those engaged in the profession, and promoting higher standards through better education and training, both in the UK and overseas.

While there are several professional associations concentrating primarily on the technical side of the IS equation, IMIS is the only one which focuses specifi cally on the practical application and management of information systems within our society.

COURSE STRUCTURE

LEVEL AWARD MODULES

1st year Diploma inInformation Systems

Information System Practice• Business Fundamentals• Communication and Business Technology• Programming and Web Applications• Business Information Systems• Information Systems Building•

2nd year Higher Diploma inInformation Systems

Management Information Systems• Information Systems Strategy• Contemporary Information Systems Development• Database Development• Project Management• Business Information Systems Project•

3rd year After successfully completing the Higher Diploma in Information Systems at LIC student may be enrolled for the fi nal year a degree course at university.

Computer Network Protocols and Architectures• Quantum Computing• Databases• Principles and Applications of Web Services•

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Improve your English

ESOL SKILLS

Brush up on your English/ESOL skills the courses are aimed at anyone who wants to improve their literacy skills there are courses at different levels so you’ll be able to start at the right level for you.

Improving your English will make it easier to:

talk to doctors and teachers•

understand the laws and customs of the UK•

do a course and get a qualifi cation•

help your child with homework•

pass the Life in the UK test and become a British citizen•

TOEFL ENGLISH-LANGUAGE TEST

Luton International College is now offering TOEFL tests on Fridays and Saturdays in Luton. The TOEFL test is the most widely respected English-language test in the world, recognised by more than 7,500 colleges, universities and agencies in more than 130 countries. Wherever you want to study, the TOEFL test can help you get there. Each year, nearly a million individuals of all ages take the TOEFL test to demonstrate their English-language profi ciency. More than 25 million people from all over the world have taken the TOEFL test since it was fi rst offered. The average English skill level ranges between Intermediate and Advanced especially for:

Students planning to study at a higher education institution.•

English language learning program admissions and exit.•

English-language learners who want to track their progress.•

Students and workers applying for visas.•

For test dates, cost or to register : www.ets.org/toefl

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Association of Chartered Certifi ed Accountants (ACCA)

The ACCA is the largest global professional accountancy body, with nearly 300,000 members and students in 160 countries. ACCA’s headquarters are in London and it has staffed offi ces in 31 countries. Founded in 1904 in London, ACCA’s mission is

to provide quality professional opportunities to people of ability and application, to be a leader in the development of the global accountancy profession, to promote highest ethical and governance standards and to work in the public interest. Nowadays it has become a multi-skilled task and involvement includes all aspects of the business from recent performance to future growth strategy and as such career opportunities are endless.

COURSE OVERVIEW: The ACCA qualifi cation is a passport to a new world of opportunity – once you become a member, the learning process continues throughout your career. The range of educational opportunities includes a degree qualifi cation, a specifi cally tailored MBA and a constantly updated range of courses in all areas of fi nance and management.

COURSE STRUCTURE

LEVEL AWARD MODULES

1st year ACCA Part 1

F1 – Accountant in Business• F2 – Management Accounting• F3 – Financial Accounting• F4 – Corporate and Business Law•

2nd year ACCA Part 2

F5 – Performance Management• F6 - Taxation• F7 – Financial Reporting• F8 – Audit and Assurance• F9 – Financial Management•

3rd year ACCA Part 3

ESSENTIAL MODULES:P1 – Governance, Risk and Ethics • P2 – Corporate Reporting• P3 – Business Analysis•

OPTIONAL MODULES:P4 – Advanced Financial Management• P5 – Advanced Performance Management• P6 – Advanced Taxation• P7 – Advanced Audit and Assurance•

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Level 2 & 3Health & Social Care(FOR LOCAL STUDENTS)

This course leads to a nationally recognized qualifi cation and has been developed to recognise learner’s skills, knowledge and understanding of the health and social care sector and the settings, job roles, principles and values involved. The learners carry out a range of tasks that have been designed to recognise their achievements in a modern, practical way that is relevant to the workplace.

These qualifi cations specifi cally aimed to:

Develop learner’s knowledge and understanding of the health and • social care sector

Develop learner’s skills, knowledge and understanding relevant to • employment situations, thereby enhancing their employability within the health and social care sector

Develop learner’s ability to work effectively in a health and social • care context

Enable learners to develop knowledge and understanding in • specialist areas of health and social care and demonstrate the skills needed in real health and social care settings

Encourage progression by assisting in the development of skills, • knowledge and understanding that learners will need to access further education programmes or occupational training on a full-time or part-time basis

Encourage progression by assisting in the development of skills, • knowledge and understanding that learners will need when entering employment or to enhance their current employment status

Promote interaction between employers, centres and learners by • relating teaching and assessment to real organisations.

WHAT WILL I STUDY?

This course will cover a variety of units that will give you a broad insight into Health and Social Care industry.

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Level 1 & 2 Childcare(FOR LOCAL STUDENTS)

This course leads to a nationally recognized qualifi cation and has been developed to recognise learner’s skills, knowledge and understanding of the Childcare sector and the settings, job roles, principles and values involved. The learners carry out a range of tasks that have been designed to recognise their achievements in a modern, practical way that is relevant to the workplace.

These qualifi cations specifi cally aimed to:

Develop learner’s knowledge and understanding of the Childcare • sector

Develop learner’s skills, knowledge and understanding relevant to • employment situations, thereby enhancing their employability within the Childcare sector

Develop learner’s ability to work effectively in a Childcare context•

Enable learners to develop knowledge and understanding in • specialist areas of health and social care and demonstrate the skills needed in real Childcare settings

Encourage progression by assisting in the development of skills, • knowledge and understanding that learners will need to access further education programmes or occupational training on a full-time or part-time basis

Promote interaction between employers, centres and learners by • relating teaching and assessment to real organisations.

Increase their awareness of the implications for Child Development • of rapid technological changes, the use of information and communication technology (ICT) and the growth of scientifi c knowledge and understanding.

Develop the skills of decision making and problem solving in • relation to the specifi ed context

WHAT WILL I STUDY?

This course will cover a variety of units that will give you a broad insight into Childcare industry.

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Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector (PTLLS)(FOR LOCAL STUDENTS)

An Award in Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector covers the basics of teaching in continuing and adult education - including how to plan sessions, motivate learners and use a variety of assessment methods.

WHO IS IT FOR?

This Award is for new entrants to the Lifelong Learning Sector - you don’t need any prior teaching experience or qualifi cations. It also suits people working in the area already who want to gain offi cial qualifi cations.

You should have an idea of what subject you’d like to teach, and either have or be working towards a qualifi cation in that area.

The Level 3 Award in Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector (PTLLS) is for pre-service and In-service teachers and trainers. It’s aimed at candidates who:

would like or require an introduction to teaching in the Lifelong • Learning Sector or

are seeking career progression within their area of work • or

will be/are seeking to progress towards ATLS/QTLS status • and/or

teach courses that aren’t publicly funded • or

are trainers in industry • or

technicians and support staff in further and adult education.•

The qualifi cation is designed to enable candidates to:

adopt an integrated approach to the theory and practice of teaching •

refl ect on their own previous/current levels of experience, practice • and skills, and areas for development

identify principles of learning, teaching, assessment and evaluation •

develop confi dence, communication and inter-personal skills •

develop an awareness of their professional role and responsibilities. •

PTLLS

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Admission Procedures

Now that you have selected the course that you feel is ideal for you and know about Luton International College and living in Luton, the next step is to complete an application form and return it to the college with the following information:

Photocopies of all your academic qualifi cations•

Three passport size photographs•

Any other documents that you think may support your application • e.g. an academic reference, employer’s references.

If your application is successful you will receive an acceptance letter for the course you have selected. This will include details of your tuition fees and potential living expenses.

The college sends out an enrolment letter after the tuition fees have been paid. It should be noted that applicants from some overseas countries are required to obtain an enrolment letter for their visa application to be accepted.

APPLICATION FORM

You can either use the online Application Form or alternatively, download and print the pdf version so you can fi ll in by hand and post to us.

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Living in Luton

Luton is an attractive and fairly large town in Bedfordshire with good cultural and sporting facilities. It is also the home to one of the largest groups of Asian people outside London. Luton is situated about 40 miles from the UK capital with good public transport links to London for those who wish to visit.

In Luton living costs are considerably lower than in London with a large room costing about £100 per week and the cost of living is about £7000 per annum – considerably less than in the capital. The cost of your personal spending and entertainment is of course on top of this.

There is a good mix of nationalities in Luton and this is refl ected in the college intake. Students will encounter the best of British culture and British Asian culture in and around the town.

COLLEGE ACCOMMODATION

To reserve accommodation in Luton with Luton International College, you must complete an accommodation booking form and send it to our college offi ce. We can guarantee accommodation to all those who have booked accommodation four weeks prior to their arrival date. Those who have not applied at least 4 weeks in advance have no guarantee that a room will be available, but we will nevertheless work very hard to fi nd accommodation for everyone who needs it. A minimal deposit of £300 is required in advance for this service.

We estimate the cost of rent to be around £100 per week, excluding food and living expenses. If you prefer to live with a local family or would like private accommodation, then we can assist with this as well.

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Tuition Fees and Methods of Payment

Tuition fees should be paid directly to the College by cheque, credit card, bankers draft or telegraphic transfer. Bankers drafts should be made payable to LIC and sent by courier or registered post to ensure security. When sending funds by telegraphic transfer, the sending bank will require the LIC bank account details shown below.

When paying the tuition fees, always quote your full name, your application number if you have one and the course you are going to study.

Some of our approved representatives overseas may accept Bank Drafts made payable to Luton International College, which they will forward to us, but not cash.

With this exception you should not pay tuition fees to anyone else but the college. Please do not send money to us by post.

COLLEGE BANK ACCOUNT DETAILS

Account Name: Luton International College

Bank Address BarclaysThe Luton & Dunstable GroupPO Box 4828 George StreetLuton LU1 2AE

Account No: 50029947

Sort Code: 20-53-30

Swift Code: BARCGB22

Thank you for reading our prospectus. We hope you found it useful and any other enquiries you have can be directed to us at our address. We look forward to seeing you soon in Luton.

Luton International College4th Floor Administration Offi ce

Temple Chambers

68-72 Stuart Street

Luton LU1 2SW

Tel: +44 01582 720012

Fax: +44 01582 720023

Email: admission@lutonintcollege.com