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Rayat London CollegeRise to Excellence

Welcome to Rayat London College 4

Chairman’s Message 5

Principal’s Message 6

Faculty Members Profile 7

Why study at Rayat London College? 8

Career Advice and Development 9

Life in the United Kingdom 10

College Location and Opening Times 11

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Welcome to Rayat London College

Rayat London College is an independent educational establish-ment, committed to providing quality educational programmes for current and prospective students. The college is accredited by the British Accreditation Council for Independent Further and Higher Education. The college has a variety of programmes to choose from, ranging from undergraduate and postgraduate degrees to professional diplomas.

As a college, we are proud to have our degrees and professional programmes/diplomas recognised by respected and well estab-lished institutions and bodies. Our undergraduate and postgrad-uate degrees are both validated by the University of Wales, one of the oldest universities in the UK. Moreover, this year we have added two new professional diplomas awarded by the Institute of Administrative Management. Furthermore, the college prides itself on having an excellent faculty from all disciplines and backgrounds, equipped with enriched knowledge and experience.

Here at Rayat London College, we aim to provide students with a secure, friendly and educative environment

with which they can grow and achieve their potential. We make it a priority to ensure that students are provided with adequate facilities and resources to reach educational success.

We hope your journey to educational success at Rayat London College will be fruitful and engaging.

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Chairman’s Message

Education is a very important contributing element to both social mobility and economic development. Technological progress in the last few decades in communication, transportation and information has helped to eliminate national barriers and create a global market place. At Rayat London College our mission is to encourage students to develop confidence, self-motivation, research and problem-solving skills and more importantly to think independently. Furthermore, we aim to provide an academically exhilarating environment allowing our students to enjoy a first-class educational and social experience.

When combining these aspirations, we believe that graduates from Rayat London College will be well equipped to meet the challenges of the global market place and command an exceptionally high reputation amongst employers.

Nirmal Singh Rayat

Chairman

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Principal’s Message

May I too welcome you as a student of Rayat London College. In the 21st century we live in a knowledge economy. This means that the fruits of success are likely to go to those who are life-long learners. Your future also depends on acquiring the learning skills that are readily transferable to new situations as the world changes. Whatever the course you have chosen to pursue at Rayat London College, the aim is similar: to learn to learn.

Learning requires that you fully engage with the opportunities we offer. You will succeed only by hard work, consistently undertaken under the guidance of your tutors. Any student who does not engage is likely to fail and Rayat London College is certainly not in the business of failure. RLC website is a guide to your future learning experience. Read it carefully. Follow its advice. And, as I have said, engage with your course diligently.

Finally, remember this. As well as attending to your studies it is essential to build for yourself a balanced life. In addition to studying, you also need to develop a social life and friendships and give something back to the community in which you live. I am confident that Rayat London College will provide you with many opportunities to achieve this balance. Good luck to you all. If ever you feel you want to see me, do not hesitate to knock on my office door or stop me in the corridor.

Prof. C. Michael Wilkinson

Principal

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Pedro LongartMBA, BA(Hons)Academic DeanDr. John DaviesPhD, MBAHead of HR,Senior Lecturer,General ManagementDr. Ali MalikPhD, MBA(Gold Medalist),B.Com (Gold Medalist),PG Cert HE, FHEASenior Lecturer Banking /Accounting / Finance

Dr Sandy WilkinsonBA, BSc, PhD, PGDipRM,PGCertTHELecturer ResearchMethods and GeneralManagament

Michael Nsiah-Buadi HRMHRM, MSc Acctg. /Finance, Part 3 AmaLecturer Finance Subjects/ HRMGagandeep KaurMEng (CSE), BEng (Hons)Lecturer Digital Economy/ Quantitative Methods

Muhammad Akbar KhanMA English Literature &TESOLLecturer Study Skills /Personal & ProfessionalDevelopment

Muhammad Akbar KhanSurya MedicherlaMBA, CFALecturer FinancialManagement

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Why study at Rayat London College?

Rayat London College, since its inception back in 2004, has striven to live up to its motto of ‘setting standards in Educational Excellence’.These are exciting times for the college as it is undergoing continuous significant changes for a better student experience as well as providing more opportunities and programmes for the benefit of the students.In addition to all these reasons, here are a few more why you should consider Rayat London College as your partner to academic success:

� An excellent faculty with rich industry experience � A great Student Welfare team which oversees the safety and concerns of the students � A convenient London location (close to Heathrow airport) with excellent transport links to central London and many other major destinations in the UK. � Good computer and IT facilities � Interactive lectures and more focused seminars which engage the students � A safe campus set in a multicultural environment and location � Accredited and validated undergraduate and postgraduate degree � programmes from a well-established and reputable university

FacilitiesRayat London College strives to provide suitable and resourceful facilities for its students. Our library is a resource in which students can consult relevant and current texts for their courses. It is being consistently updated with new books in order to provide up-to-date information and knowledge.The college also provides modern IT facilities which students find useful for their research and assignment work. We understand that student life is not all about work which is why the college has dedicated itself to providing a comfortable common room where students can socialise and unwind from their studies.

English Language Support and Study SkillsAt RLC, we want to make sure our students get the most out of their studies, which is why we have designed the Study Skills lectures. Their success is important to us which makes these lectures

Arnika Kefu: MBA Student from Australia “I have been studying at Rayat London College for a year and a half. I have been successful in completing my Edexcel Level 7 Diploma in Management which has enabled me to study for my MBA degree. While studying at Rayat, I have found the lecturers to be of a very high calibre and they are always happy to help. They also give great advice using their real world experience and their in-depth knowledge in their field of expertise. It is worth say-ing that Rayat London College is highly focused on delivering a “Real World” experience for their students, enabling them to tackle the working world more successfully. I am confident that I have the support I need to achieve my goals both in attain-ing my MBA degree and hopefully land a successful position in the future. I believe that Rayat London College will continue to improve and give a great level of service to students in a profes-sional manner.”

important for a manageable and smooth completion of their studies. These classes are usually held once a week.

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Career Advice and Development

Career advice is an important aspect of every educational institution and here at Rayat London College we make sure that this service is available to our students. We also provide one-to-one support for students who need further help their careers search. We will also take students to relevant career with fairs and career related events.We also offer impartial and confidential careers advice and guidance to all of our students. The college has a careers advisor who will guide you to develop your resume, sharpen your communication and interpersonal skills which will enhance and help you to be presentable and confident during your interviews.To find out more information about careers advice, please call our Career Advice Officer who will be very pleased to help you on 020 8538 2826. We receive many enquiries related to careers in the UK Some of which are mentioned below:

� Need help with your career plans � Have some ideas but need help putting them into action n Career choices – where and how do I start? � Need to know more about where and how to look for jobs �Will my work experience abroad help me get a job in the UK? n Need to practice interview techniques

Working and Work ExperienceWe appreciate that some of our students would like to work during their studies. We also understand that some of you would like to gain work experience for your future careers which is why we have given guidelines below for each type of work.Please be advised that although the UK student visa permits you to work to a maximum of 20 hours, it is important that you prioritise your studies which may mean reducing your working hours during exam and assignment times.Working in excess of this could mean a breach of the UKBA rules. That may result in a withdrawal of your student visa by the UKBA.

Kostas Lampernakis: MBA Credit Transfer Student from Greece

“The reason I have chosen to study at Rayat London College is to further improve personal and professional skills like lead-ership, time management and communication. I have always had an entrepreneurial streak, but needed the business skills to allow my venture to thrive. So, this college has provided me with an opportunity to get a de-gree which is in huge demand in the business industry. More importantly, I wanted to study at an internationally recognized educational institution that can help me succeed as a profes-sional. And I am sure that Ray-at London College is the place where my dream seems to be coming true.”

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Life in the United Kingdom

AccommodationStudents need to make sure that they have secured suitable accommodation before they arrive in the UK. At Rayat London College we will help students secure cheaper and comfortable accommodation in the area of West London. The Student Welfare Officer will be pleased to answer all your enquiries in this regard. RLC – Student Welfare Officer +44(0)20 8538 2826 or download our accommodation request form from www.rayatlondoncollege. co.uk/downloads

FinanceUsually the college expects fees to be paid upfront before the start of the course. However, we understand and appreciate that some of our students cannot fulfil this requirement which is why we provide an instalment service whereby the student can divide the course fees accordingly. Please note that different courses will have different instalment plan. You must ensure adequate funds are available prior to accepting a place of study at Rayat London College.

HealthIt is important for our students to register with their local GP at their earliest convenience when they arrive in the UK.Registering with the GP is not a complicated process. Below we provide links and information on how you can start your registration process with your local GP.

� http://www.nhs.uk/chq/Pages/1095.aspx?CategoryID=68&SubCategoryID=158 � http://www.nhs.uk/servicedirectories/Pages/ServiceSearch.aspx?ServiceType=GP

TravelTravelling around London is easy by train and bus. The city has excellent and extensive underground and rail links which makes it easy to commute all over London. As a student in the UK you are entitled to discounted fares and special offers on underground and rail travel. For example, the Oyster is a blue plastic card you can use instead of paper tickets. You can put Travelcards, passes and railcards on it, as well as credit which you use up as you travel. They are reusable; you just keep topping up with credit or renewing your Travelcards on the same Oyster card when you need to. You can apply for this online at

Deepa Shrestha: MBA Student from Nepal

“My personal experience here atRayat London College is positiveas students are encouraged to develop their confidence level. Every student is motivated and the main target of the college is to make each student a self-dependent individual. It always focuses on the educational and academic environment. The most important thing is that the tutors are very much dedicated to providing students with the best educational support.”

http://www.tfl.gov.uk/tickets/ or by post.The two nearest train stations to the college, Hounslow Central and Hounslow East, are both conveniently located on the Piccadilly line which takes you right to the heart of London.Please have a look at the Transprot for London website (http://www.tfl.gov. uk/gettingaround/) for an illustration of the London underground system.

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College Location and Opening Times

College Opening HoursMonday to Friday: 8.30am – 7.00pm

Saturday: 9.00am – 2.00pm

Sunday: closed

How to get to Rayat London College

By Underground (from Central London or Heathrow)Take the Piccadilly Line towards Heathrow, alight at Hounslow east station. From there take the 111 bus towards Heston. Alight at St Leonard’s Church bus stop.

By Train (From Central London)Take the mainline train from Paddington to Southall train station, from there take the 120 or 111 bus towards Heston. Alight at St Leonard’s Church bus stop. Alternatively, from Southall, take the 432 or H32 bus towards Heston and alight at the New Heston Road bus stop.

By BusRLC is located close to the St Leonard’s Church bus stop, which is serviced by buses 111 and 120.

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