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 not 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 

Please see our laptop requirements document to ensure you have a device that will be suitable for your studies.

Your first week commences on Tuesday 16 January.

During this week it is important that you attend your enrolment session to complete your in-person enrolment and become an official Ravensbourne University Student. Following this you will be able to attend induction sessions which will cover key information about studying at Ravensbourne and being a successful student. 

Tuesday 16 January - Enrolment & Induction

10.30am - surnames / family names A - M

11.30am - surnames / family names N - Z

1.00pm - 5.00pm - Course Induction (all students), room 605

Wednesday 17 January - Inductions

10.00am - 12.00pm - International Student Induction, room 404/405

1.00pm - 5.00pm - Course Induction (all students), room 605

Welcome Social Event - Thursday 18 January

5.00pm - 8.00pm, room 404/405

Connect with new students and meet our international support team and students' union. This is a chance to form friendships and learn more about Ravensbourne.  Food and refreshments will be provided.

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

Your teaching starts in the week commencing Monday 22 January. In semester one you will have three teaching sessions each week between 9.00am – 6.00pm, Monday – Friday.

In addition to this you may be required to attend an English for Academic Purposes module during your first semester.

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, starting Tuesday 2 January.

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.