Welcome information

To get you going on your first semester, prepare to share your thoughts during the welcome week about the following: 

• Which business leaders do you admire and why? What do you think is unique about them?
• Are there any businesses or products available today that you think are unnecessary and why do you consider them unnecessary? 

There is no right or wrong answer. We would just like to hear your thoughts about business.  

In addition read the following articles: 

• What is the Purpose of a Company?
• The (True) Purpose of Business? 

Course equipment 

• Smart phone
• Notepad & pens 

You may also find it helpful to purchase a copy of the following book: Baarji, M.J. (2023) Business Skills for the 21st Century. London: SAGE 

Laptop requirements 

You must have a laptop to complete your course. Please see our laptop requirements document to ensure you have a device that will be suitable for your studies. If you have any questions about what laptop you need please speak to your course team during your First Week.

During this week you must attend an enrolment session to complete your in-person enrolment and become an official Ravensbourne University student. 

Monday 11 - Wednesday 13  May

You will need to attend on one day to complete your enrolment and become an official Ravensbourne student and also attend your International Induction. Please use the links below to book. 

In-Person Enrolment: 9.30am - 11.00am

Please book a time to complete your in-person enrolment here. You must complete your in-person enrolment before attending your international induction and your first week. 

See our in-person enrolment page for details of what to bring with you. 

International Induction: 1.00pm - 5.00pm, room R1-702 (Monday & Wednesday only)

This session will start with lunch and will be a chance to meet students from other courses and get key information about living and studying in the UK. Please use this link to book you place

Thursday 14 & Friday 15 May 

Course Induction: 10.30am - 4.30pm, room R1-606, 605 and 604

Your two-day course induction will cover key information about your course and everything you need to set you up for your studies - meet fellow students, your course team and become part of the Ravensbourne community!

Activities will take place at our main campus: Ravensbourne University London, 6 Penrose Way, London, SE10 0EW

Students’ Union Welcome Events

Your Students' Union team is currently working on putting together a series of welcome events, full details of all events will be released in January. To keep track of all Student Union events and to buy tickets visit: www.ravesu.org/happenings

Your teaching starts in the week commencing Monday 18 May. In your first semester you will have three teaching sessions each week between 9.00am – 6.00pm, Monday – Friday.

Due to the size and set up of your course it is not possible to share your timetable information prior to your enrolment. Once you have completed enrolment you can find out how to check your timetable here  

If you have any questions ahead of joining us, our online drop-in sessions will take place on Tuesdays and Fridays, 1.00pm - 2.00pm UK Time.

Members of our friendly Student Services team will be on hand to answer any questions you may have at the start of your journey with Ravensbourne. Join here.