Mercury Institute of Management now offers accreditation from the prestigious University of London (UCL) having recently received authorization to conduct courses in several business and economic related fields. Set up in 2001, Mercury is today recognised among the leading institutes in the metropolis that provides quality professional education having obtained accreditation as tuition provider for several [...]

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Mercury offers accredited courses from University of London

By Shan Jayasekera , Senior Lecturer at Mercury
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Shan Jayasekera , Senior Lecturer at Mercury

Mercury Institute of Management now offers accreditation from the prestigious University of London (UCL) having recently received authorization to conduct courses in several business and economic related fields.

Set up in 2001, Mercury is today recognised among the leading institutes in the metropolis that provides quality professional education having obtained accreditation as tuition provider for several leading local institutes.

Now offering international certification from UCL, Mercury will offer courses in BSC in Economic, Bsc in Accounting and Finance, Bsc in Management, Bsc in Economics and Finance, Bsc in Banking and Finance, Bsc in Business and Bsc in Economics. The courses can lead to careers in management consulting, commercial banking, financial economist, investment banking and financial management.

UCL has been ranked among the top four UK Institutions alongside Cambridge, Oxford and Imperial and is ranked in the QS 2012/13 World University Rankings. The high ranking reflects its success in delivering its mission as London’s global university. The University holds high academic reputation across all subject areas which have all been ranked higher by QS assessors than last year.

Looking to provide the best in education, Mercury’s partnership with UCL only strengthens its position in the local education industry as a strong holder offering the best in standards and qualifications for local students.

Commenting on the accreditation received from the University of London , The Managing Director of Mercury Institute of Management ,Mr Jeevith Shakespear stated that “The mercury Institute of Management (Mercury) which was set up by a group of multi disciplinary professionals with a view to offering quality education in the fields of Management, accounting and finance to the Sri Lankan market at an affordable price, has since gone from strength to strength and today the Portfolio of Professional courses offered has expanded to include Internationally recognized qualifications such as The Association of Certified Chartered Accountants(ACCA) – UK, Certified Accounting Technicians (CAT) – UK. Mercury is also accredited to hold courses for The Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA USA) and The Bankers Institute of Sri Lanka.

He pointed out that “In recognition of quality, ACCA Institute – UK conferred Mercury with Gold status in the year 2005 and eventually with Platinum Status in the year 2010 which is the zenith of quality standards. Mercury institute is currently the only platinum status approved body for ACCA. The Platinum status is granted in recognition of consistent pass rates which are consequently higher than world pass rates in exam diets and the existence of effective systems and processes to deliver quality.

Mr.Shakespear went on to explain that “ one of the biggest strengths that Mercury Institute could highlight is its dedicated and competent lecture panel where some have teaching experience in excess of 15 years. This globally recognized lecture panel has contributed to the high pass rates and world prize winners in Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) examinations and they are professionally as well as academically qualified and are also practioners in industry or business. This helps them deliver a holistic learning experience in their class rooms. The institute has in place systems and processes that are continuously updated to ensure the required levels of quality standards are being adhered. The Institute has now taken a strategic decision to expand its portfolio further by offering academic education which will not only utilize the strengths of the institute but also help capture synergies between its education service products currently being successfully offered.

Mr.Shan Jayasekera , Senior Lecturer at Mercury also commented that “At mercury we have the necessary resources and competences in place to successfully deliver the university of London degree programme.

He added that “We at Mercury recognize that those reading for their degrees from the University of London are doing so as international students. Given this they need more support compared to their internal counterparts. The lecture delivery process at Mercury is designed around this aspect. The delivery model offers 120 contact hours per subject of which theory and tutorials are covered. Mock exams conducted will ensure that students are well prepared for their exams obtaining valuable from their lecturers. The culture of Mercury is also based around student and lecturer interaction where students can clarify their concerns on a one to one basis at anytime. Management practices an open door policy where students can have their concerns addressed promptly. These arrangements ensure that consistent high quality is delivered across the board.”.

Mercury also holds a policy of a limited intake of students which enables one to one interaction and detailed guiding and support when necessary. The learning experience is maintained in a light and friendly manner creating a stress free environment for students. Study rooms are available at all times. The lecture rooms are fully air conditioned and is fitted with multimedia facilities.

With a proven heritage of high quality education as its cornerstone and a reputation built on results, Mercury is the number one choice for guaranteed best results in the many qualifications they offer to the Sri Lankan students , through their dedication, passion, professionalism and methods of one-to-one coaching which has seen the institute grow into a foremost institute of learning, respected for its uncompromised standards.




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