Welcome to your course
We are delighted to welcome you to the International Development Management MSc degree at the 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
1–3pm
This meeting with your Course leaders is designed to provide you with information you need for your course.
Location: Room C385 (Third floor, Chiltern building), 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
Group debate
11am–12.30pm
Features and challenges of sustainable development goals.
Location: Room C282 (Second floor, Chiltern building), Marylebone Campus
Join the below sessions between 10am and 3pm on Microsoft Teams
Introduction to project proposal & dissertation writing skills
10–11am
Harnessing global job opportunities in international development management
11.30am–12.30pm
Managing teamwork
2–3pm
Drop-in session with Course leader
11am–12pm
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
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 [email protected] 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 [email protected].