Business Analytics MSc
Programme code(s): 5492F
Your Welcome Week programme runs from 17 to 21 September 2024.
To help you transition smoothly into university life, we've designed this bespoke schedule for your course. It contains a mix of informative sessions, networking opportunities and fun activities.
Some activities are specific to your course, while others will introduce you to opportunities and events across the wider university.
You'll find a list of your activities below. Click on an activity title to show the activity description.
Please note that:
- all activities may be subject to change. Check back regularly for the most up-to-date information.
- your activities may be a mix of in-person and online sessions. If applicable, links to online sessions will be provided in the activity description.
- some activities may require sign-up in order to attend. If applicable, sign-up links will be provided in the activity description.
- most sessions are compulsory, but some are optional – this will be specified in the activity description.
13:00 - Career Session with SAGE - FDC 2.16
Time: 13:00 to 13:45
Venue: Frederick Douglass Centre (FDC), room 2.16
Attendance: Compulsory
Sign-up required: No
Sage is a multifunctional software company headquartered in Newcastle Upon Tyne. Sage is primarily known for developing and providing accounting, financial management, and business management software solutions for small and medium sized enterprises.
Their software products assist businesses in managing various aspects of their operations, including accounting, payroll, human resources, customer relationship management, and enterprise resource planning.
Over the years, Sage has grown to become a prominent player in the global software industry, serving millions of customers in various countries.
In this talk, Ahmed Salhin (Principal Data Scientist at Sage AI) will talk about how AI-driven digital transformation creates new employment opportunities and how to best prepare for a career in AI/data.
You will also have the opportunity to talk to recent graduates, who now work for Sage and find more about the future career opportunities with Sage.
9:30 - Introduction to LinkedIn Learning (optional) - online
Time: 9:30 to 10:00
Venue: Online
Attendance: Optional
Sign-up required: No
Business School Director of Digital Education, Dr David Grundy, will introduce you to LinkedIn Learning and explain how you can use this to support your studies. This session will be recorded for those unable to attend live. Once you have completed your registration you will receive an email with details of how you can access LinkedIn Learning.
Link to join this session online via MS Teams
10:00 - Sustainability Challenge (optional) - Herschel Learning Lab
Time: 10:00 to 12:00
Venue: Herschel Learning Lab, 1st floor, Herschel Building
Attendance: Optional
Sign-up required: Yes
Event for Master's students in the Business School. Work collaboratively to tackle a sustainability challenge – a great opportunity to get to know your peers and become a global systemic thinker.
Limited spaces available – book your place.
11:00 - North East Business Landscape Event (optional) - FDC G.41
Time: 11:00 to 12:00
Venue: Frederick Douglass Centre (FDC), room G.41
Attendance: Optional
Sign-up required: Yes
Join us for an informative and engaging panel session with leading business voices from around the region to discuss the history of industry within the North East, current trends, and future changes.
This session will be informative, providing you with key market information ahead of your studies beginning, and will also allow you to network with some of the industry leaders across the North East landscape.
Refreshments will be provided.
Places are limited – Sign up here
13:00 - Wellbeing Welcome with Senior Tutor - FDC G.41
Time: 13:00 to 14:00
Venue: Frederick Douglass Centre (FDC), room G.41
Attendance: Compulsory
Sign-up required: No
Hear about the support available to you. This session is led by your Senior Tutor, Dr. Chiara Marzocchi, and will include input from our Student Wellbeing Adviser.
You will also be able to access key wellbeing information on the Core Canvas Induction Course – you will have access once you have completed registration.
14:00 - Personal Tutor Meetings - NUBS/FDC
Time: 14:00 to 15:00
Venue: Various TBC (Newcastle University Business School/Frederick Douglass Centre)
Attendance: Compulsory
Sign-up required: No
Come to a group meeting with your allocated Personal Tutor (PT). They will be your own point of contact during your programme for advice and guidance on personal and academic matters. You will be notified of your Personal Tutor and room details by email.
Changes to Personal Tutor sessions may be required due to staff availability.
Saturday 21 September - Induction Activities (optional - sign up required)
Saturday Induction Welcome Event
Time: 10:00 to 14:00
Venue: Frederick Douglass Centre (FDC), Ground Floor Foyer
Attendance: Optional
Sign-up required: Yes
Join us for an engaging and relaxed morning where you can engage in a range of bite-size activities, meet our employability team here at Newcastle University Business School, and network with your peers whilst getting to know all that Newcastle has to offer. Food and refreshments included.
Places are limited. Sign up here
Tuesday 17 September to Wednesday 18 September - Students’ Union Clubs and Societies Fair
Time: 10:00 to 16:00 (10:00 to 11:00 Quiet Hour)
Venue: University Sports Centre
Attendance: Optional
Sign-up required: No
At the Clubs and Societies Fair, you will find members from the majority of the 65 clubs and 200 societies, ready and willing to answer any question you may have about joining, cost, socials, training and more! It’s the perfect opportunity to see what we have on offer and mingle with those already involved. You may even see some demonstrations. From Archery to Zumba there really is something for everyone with our fantastic student led clubs and societies.
Please note: 10:00 to 11:00 is Quiet Hour whereby we will be making adjustments to the environment to make it less sensory stimulating for those that may have a hidden disability.
For further information about NUSU Clubs and Societies see: Newcastle University Students' Union (nusu.co.uk)
Tuesday 15 October - Business School Dean's Afternoon Tea - Newcastle Civic Centre
Time: 17:15 to 19:15
Venue: Newcastle Civic Centre, Barras Bridge, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 8QH
Attendance: Optional
Sign-up required: Yes
Now that you are settling into the School, join us for an age-old tradition. Relax with staff and fellow students to enjoy a classic ‘afternoon tea’ in an iconic venue in the heart of the city.
You will need to pre-register for this event.
W/c Monday 4 November - Business School Careers Success Week
Our annual employability conference aims to help you explore a range of business sectors and build your skills in a range of activities and sessions. You will have the opportunity to take part in the events listed below.
- Management Consultancy Day: with insight session and consultancy workshop
- Skills sessions in: Digital Marketing, Design Thinking and Project Management
- Networking and Speed Mentoring Events
- Career Treks to London and Manchester
- Industry sector insight sessions
- Business Challenges with prizes