Sir - I write concerning the article by Chris Koenig on business studies at Oxford University (August 3).

There are inaccuracies in the article, and those concerned and your readers deserve a more accurate account.

I became the founding director of the Oxford University School of Management Studies in 1992, and at the same time became the President of Templeton College.

The Oxford Centre for Management Studies (as opposed to the School) was founded in 1965 by Norman Leyland as a centre providing post-experience courses for executives.

After a period in rented premises, the Kennington site and the first buildings were provided by a generous gift from Clifford Barclay. OCMS initially had no connection with the University, but over time some postgraduate studies were introduced, with degrees awarded by the University. The first undergraduate course including management, a joint course in Engineering (or Materials) Economics and Management was introduced in 1978.

I was appointed from the engineering department as the course director, and lecturers employed by the University were located at OCMS. In the early 1980s, OCMS changed its name to Templeton College in recognition of a generous gift from Sir John Templeton which provided additional buildings and facilities.

The Oxford University School of Management Studies came into existence in 1992 and assumed responsibility for the University courses previously managed by Templeton, new staff not connected with Templeton College were appointed, a new undergraduate course in Economics and Management was introduced, along with new postgraduate courses including an MBA. Templeton College became a part of the University in 1995 as a graduate college. The name of the school was changed to Said Business School in 1997 in recognition of his gift for the provision of buildings. The merger is one of a number of very constructive steps.

Clark Brundin, Oxford