Management School - Flying Start MBA Welcome Week 2024 timetable

Find out what you can expect to be doing during Flying Start Welcome Week which begins on 23 September 2024.

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We're excited to welcome you to the Management School on 23 September for your Flying Start Welcome Week! This crucial first week of studies sets the foundations for your journey and requires your attendance to ensure your MBA success.

We have designed and prepared a week that is full of essential information about your studies and skill development sessions to help you hit the ground running, with plenty of time to network with your fellow MBA students and the MBA team.

You'll find full details of your timetabled activities in iSheffield, which you can download via the Apple App Store or Google Play Store or access via a web browser.

Flying Start Welcome Week timetable

Please note: the timetable is subject to change.

Monday 23 September

All activities will be based in the Middleton Lecture Theatre in the Management School.

TimeActivity
9am - 10am

Formal welcome to The Sheffield MBA with Dr Sabrina Thornton (MBA Programme Director, Sheffield University Management School)

Programme overview - get to know all the essentials about your studies

10am - 10.30amBreak
10.30am - 12 noonAn introduction to the Personal, Professional and Career Development (PPCD) module with Dr Jeanette Garwood (PPCD module leader, Sheffield University Management School) and Marian Derbyshire (Careers and Employability Consultant, Sheffield University Management School)
12 noon - 1pmWelcome lunch
1pm - 2.30pmThe UK context - challenges, industries and economies with Professor Sumon Bhaumik (Head of Accounting and Financial Management Subject Group and Chair in Finance, Sheffield University Management School)
2.30pm - 3pmBreak
3pm - 4.30pmWalking tour with Bekki Kendrick (MBA Programme Administrator)
Tuesday 24 September

All activities will be based in the Middleton Lecture Theatre in the Management School.

TimeActivity
9am to 12 noonReflective Thinking Skill Development with Dr Stephen Allen (Lecturer in Organisation Studies, Sheffield University Management School)
12 noon to 1pmLunch and networking
1pm to 2.30pmYour skills and values - the skill audit with Marian Derbyshire (Careers and Employability Consultant, Sheffield University Management School)
2.30pm - 3pmBreak
3pm - 4pmAn introduction to the Mannheim international study trip with Professor Paul McGuinness (Chair in Accounting and Finance, Sheffield University Management School)
Wednesday 25 September

All activities will be based in the Middleton Lecture Theatre in the Management School.

TimeActivity
9am to 12 noonNumerical Skill Development with Dr Lina Kloviene (Senior University Teacher in Managerial and Corporate Economics and Director of Postgraduate Education, Sheffield University Management School)
12 noon to 1pmLunch and networking
1pm to 3pmRace Equality and Consent Conversations with Diversity Champions (Student Experience & Support, University of Sheffield)
Thursday 26 September

All activities will be based in the Middleton Lecture Theatre in the Management School.

TimeActivity
9am - 12 noonStory Telling: presentation and pitching skill development 1 with Thomas Graham (Founding Director & Chief Inspiration Officer, Mad Courses)
12 noon to 1pmLunch and networking
1pm to 5pmStory Telling: presentation and pitching skill development 2 with Thomas Graham (Founding Director & Chief Inspiration Officer, Mad Courses)
Friday 27 September
TimeActivity
9am - 12 noonMarketing Consultancy Challenge with Dr Sabrina Thornton (MBA Programme Director, Sheffield University Management School)
12 noon - 1pmLunch
1pm - 4pmMarketing Consultancy Challenge with Dr Sabrina Thornton (MBA Programme Director, Sheffield University Management School)

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