International Business and Management MSc course induction

Welcome to your course

We are delighted to welcome you to the International Business and Management MSc degree at School of Organisations, Economy and Society.

The induction activities are designed to introduce you to the University, your course and to your fellow course members before you begin your studies and your course leader will be available to advise and support you.

It is essential that you attend all of your induction events, to give you the best possible start to your time with us.

Welcome to the School of Organisations, Economy and Society

This course is taught within the School of Organisations, Economy and Society. 

Welcome to the start of what we know will be an amazing new chapter in your life. We'll do everything we can to make you feel at home and support you through all of your studies.

Our community is large and diverse, mirroring the population of London itself. There are students from a wide range of countries and backgrounds, taking courses from undergraduate degrees to PhDs. We know you'll find this an exciting place to make friends and develop your ambitions.

Collecting your ID card and completing enrolment

As part of your induction and to complete your enrolment, you'll need to collect your student ID card.

Your time slot for collection is:

4pm, Tuesday, 14 January
Marylebone Campus

For more information about enrolment, including related FAQs, visit our Enrolment for new students page.

Course induction schedule

Your course induction events may take place online or on campus – check the details for each event below.

The timing and venue for events may change, so double check this page closer to the date. 

Meet your Course leaders and course team

12–2pm

This meeting with your Course leaders is designed to provide you with information you need for your course.

Location: Room LA103 (Ground floor, Luxborough Annexe), Marylebone Campus

School welcome

3–3.30pm

This event is where the senior members of the university community will welcome you to the university and the business school, highlighting exciting opportunities open to you while you study.

Location: Orla Gough Lecture Theatre (room CG28) (Ground floor, Chiltern building), Marylebone Campus

Drop-in session with Course leader

3–5pm
Join the Drop-in session on Microsoft Teams

LGBTQ+ Welcome Social (optional)

4–6pm
Location: LG08 (Lower ground floor, Little Titchfield Street building), Little Titchfield Street

Students' Union Welcome Fair (Optional)

10am–4pm
Location: Learning Platform, Marylebone Campus

Key contacts

Course leaders

Gayani Fernando 
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Mohamed Shaaban 
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Course resources

Blackboard

Blackboard is our online learning platform, which you'll be able to log in to after you've set up your University email address and password.

Teaching timetables

Teaching starts in the week commencing Monday 20 January and you can check your teaching timetable to see when and where your classes are being held.

Course handbook

Full details on the course structure, modules and course team are included in the course handbook, which can be found on Blackboard.

Reading list

Your online reading list will give you easy access to the materials recommended by your lecturers. This might include e-books, articles, scanned chapters, databases and online videos. You can also find locations and availability for print books in the library in your online reading list.

Support and services

Welcome to Westminster

Visit our Welcome to Westminster page for everything you need to get started at Westminster.

Student Centre

If you need help with enrolment or have any questions, email our Student Centre Team at or contact them via the live chat on this page.

Academic English

If you'd like to hone your academic English skills, watch our Academic English for Disciplinary Study Module video for starters and consider joining one of our Academic English Modules. If you have any questions, get in touch with the Academic English team at .