ISBS – U.K.
Located in the city of
London, International School of Business Studies offers students the
opportunity to gain a quality education in a truly cosmopolitan environment. In
addition to its specialized areas of Business Administration and Management,
the college offers programs in Information systems, Accountancy, Human
Resource, Marketing, Hotel and Tourism Management.
Through corporation and
collaboration with top awarding bodies in the U.K., ISBS aims to provide the
best possible environment for students looking to enhance their potential and
prospects, while keeping the fees reasonable and affordable.
The college works in
partnership with the U.K.’s leading awarding bodies, including rdi (resource
development international); which means it can offer major qualifications such
as the University of Wales MBA and BA (Hons.) Business Top-up, as well as the
DMS (Diploma in Management Studies) awarded by Edexcel. Its other affiliates
are also renowned U.K. awarding bodies that offer pathways to U.K. university
qualifications in various fields.
ISBS has affiliations with
the following institutes, universities and awarding bodies:
-
The Associate of
Business Executives – ABE
-
The Institute of
Administrative Management – iam
-
Cyprus Institute
of Marketing – CIM
-
London Centre of
Marketing – LCM
-
University of
London (ISBS is a tuition provider)
-
Institute for the
Management of Information Systems – IMIS
-
Trinity College
London
Currently, the most popular
programs at ISBS are:
- IAM Diploma and Advance Diploma
- ABE Diploma in Business Management
- DMS (Diploma in Management Studies, Post Graduate Award) awarded by Edexcel in
association with rdi.
Student Facilities
Located in Greater London,
ISBS has convenient access to all parts of London by underground, by driving or
by an excellent bus network. The college is located in a modern building with a
computer lab for students and a selective library on campus, along with access
to Rayners Library made available for research projects.
ISBS has taken on responsibilities
to facilitate the various needs of students as far as possible.
The college takes care to provide a number of facilities and services for the convenience
of students. It is actively involved in the following areas:
-
Student
Accommodation – The college has arrangements with local landlords and estate
agents to offer students a confirmed place to live upon arrival, provided that
the college is informed well in time.
- Airport Welcome –
The college can arrange for students to be picked up from the airport and taken
to their accommodation. Students must notify the college at least one week in
advance of flight details, time and date of arrival.
- National Insurance
Number (N.I.N.) Registration – Full time students from overseas are eligible to
work in the U.K. To be able to work in the U.K. as stipulated by the law, students
need to register for a National Insurance Number. ISBS helps students
understand the process and apply for the N.I.N. on arrival.
- Opening a Bank
Account – Students are advised strongly to open a student bank account straight
after arrival to keep money safe. A recent change in banking procedures now
requires overseas students to provide address references in the U.K. and back
home, along with utility bills in the U.K. for their identification to open an
account. A freshly arrived overseas student will not have utility bills or a U.K.
driving license, etc., for his/her identification. ISBS acts as guarantor for
its students and provides introductory letters addressed to the banks
confirming student details.
- Register with a
GP – All students are required by law to register themselves on arrival in the
U.K. with a local general practitioner/doctor. Supportive documentation is required
by the GPs surgeries to register such students. ISBS provides full support and recommends its students to well
established GP practices.
- ISBS Cyber Zone –
Along with IT facilities that may be required to carry out normal student
activities, ISBS provides all of its students with a personalized email address
with isbs.org.uk domain name. This address comes with a web space so that students
may communicate worldwide electronically with the identity of a student at ISBS
for research and project work purposes.
- Work Placement – Many
courses and programs at ISBS may require a student to be attached to a suitable
company or financial institute in order to have a working knowledge of his/her
course. ISBS provides a full and comprehensive backing to its students for
finding such a placement by working with prospective employers.
- Student Counseling
– ISBS has student counselors who give students independent advice. Students
can book an appointment with a counselor and have their say in complete confidence,
and expect to get the best advice in return. There is no charge for this
service and ISBS management encourages students to arrange these meetings on
regular basis.
- Student Mentoring
– In addition to student counseling, freshly arriving students are attached (for
the first session) with a senior student, preferably from the same course, to
be mentored. This is a voluntary service and students may opt not to make use
of it.