TASMAC (Training and Advanced Studies in Management and Communications Ltd.) today announced the opening of Tasmac London - School of Business, the first ever Indian institution to have set up a full fledged campus in London-UK.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Giri Dua, Chairman & MD, TASMAC, said, “TASMAC London has been a significant achievement for us. Most of our education systems have British origins and setting up of an Indian institute campus in London is a landmark moment for the country.” He further added, “We are extremely proud of the fact that TASMAC London School of Business is the first foreign direct investment (FDI) in the education sector by an Indian company/ institution/ university in the UK with a 100% ownership – making TASMAC the first wholly owned subsidiary between India and UK in the education sector.”
Speaking on the occasion, Mr, Sameer Dua, JMD, TASMAC, said, “TASMAC London is validated by the University of Wales and offers the MBA and BA (Hons) in Business Administration programmes of the University. TASMAC London is accredited and recognized by the British Accreditation Council for Independent Further and Higher Education (BAC).” Mr. Dua added, “Students have been recruited from across the world, and this offers an opportunity to students to learn about different cultures and ways of doing things. Further, students will experience a vibrant life at London, whether it is employment opportunities, business or pleasure – London offers the best of all.
The core strengths of TASMAC London comprises of an innovative and extensive curriculum, a faculty of industry stalwarts, committed teachers and scholars, a campus in London - the financial capital of the world, well equipped facilities, and an ongoing input from the corporate community through guest lectures. Transfer options are available between TASMAC London and TASMAC campuses in India.
At TASMAC London, students get an opportunity to experience a high level of internationalisation and diversity. The uniqueness of the programmes is the diverse mix of faculty and the expected student population fostering a robust exchange of perspectives, knowledge and ideas.
The first batch at the Tasmac London of School of Business with a capacity of 150 students will commence on the 13th of October. The next group will be taken in February 09. The London school is being run by a separate company, which is a fully-owned subsidiary of Tasmac in India The campus infrastructure is complete and ready to start operations. The faculty comprising of a complement of full-time staff and those visiting has been appointed & the school will be headed by Prof Marshall Hall.
The project cost for London was about £1 million (Rs. 8 crore). The funds for the same were generated internally and loaned from the Wembley branch of the Bank of India.
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