Welcome to your course
We are delighted to welcome you to the Accounting and Finance MSc degree at the School of Finance and Accounting.
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.
Please visit the following links on how to use Blackboard and to access your timetable.
Welcome to the School of Finance and Accounting
Welcome to the School of Finance and Accounting, where our dynamic courses at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels dive deep into all realms of finance and accounting, including the groundbreaking field of FinTech. Our passionate and dedicated academics are eager to inspire you with a learning experience that is not only comprehensive but also actively engaging.
You will be joining a vibrant community that thrives on compassion, responsibility, and progress. We're committed to not only your education but also your professional growth and future career! With a strong focus on integrating digital and AI technology skills into our curriculum, you’ll be at the forefront of the future job market ready to enter the financial sector and professions. Plus, our recognized programmes and accreditations ensure you’re well-equipped for a world brimming with limitless possibilities.
We want you to make the most of your time at Westminster by taking part in the great variety of opportunities on offer. Our extensive industry connections and partnerships are your gateway to incredible internships, work placements, and networking opportunities with top financial institutions. Also, we will be running lots of employer events on campus, extra-curricular training opportunities and trips to enrich your experience at Westminster, as well as your CV! These real-world experiences will elevate your career prospects and provide you with invaluable insights into the finance world in action.
We can’t wait to welcome you into our community where growth, learning, and innovation are the norm. We look forward to you joining us, and let’s set the stage for your personal success in the thrilling realm of finance and accounting! Your transformative journey awaits!
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:
3pm, Tuesday, 12 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.
School welcome
11am–12pm
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: Cayley Lecture Theatre (room LG15) (Ground floor, Luxborough building), Marylebone Campus
Course welcome
12–2pm
Join us for an exciting course welcome event where you'll meet fellow students, explore new opportunities, and kick-start an incredible learning journey!
Location: Room C279 (Second floor, Chiltern Building), Marylebone Campus
Walking Tour of Westminster and Marylebone
2.30pm
As part of your first day at Westminster, join our School’s leaders for a Tour of Marylebone to Westminster. As part of this tour, you will be able to orientate yourself to our campus location in London and receive a tour that begins at the University and ends at the Houses of Parliament. Please join us for this complementary trip to London as your campus.
Please meet at the Marylebone Reception at 2.30pm
Location: Westminster and Marylebone
Course activity (Financial Markets Suite Induction)
11am–1pm
This event will introduce our new postgraduate students to our Bloomberg Suites, to train our students in foundational knowledge to support your later studies. Thes session will also be an opportunity to meet fellow students and staff of Westminster Business School.
Location: Bloomberg Financial Markets Suite, CG04 (Ground floor, Chiltern Building), Marylebone Campus
Course activity (Careers and Employability Session)
1–3pm
This event will introduce our new postgraduate students to our Bloomberg Suites, to train our students in foundational knowledge to support your later studies. Thes session will also be an opportunity to meet fellow students and staff of Westminster Business School.
Location: Room M321 (Third floor, Marylebone Building), Marylebone Campus
Networking Event with a speaker
5–7.30pm
Start of Semester Guest Speaker – Yaz El Hakim, Careers Expert and Blockchain Entrepreneur
All students of the School of Finance and Accounting are invited to our start of semester mixer, where we will be joined by guest speaker Yaz El Hakim. Yaz started his career as a Sports Psychologist at the University of Chichester, where he quickly rose to leadership positions within university. Moving into the tech sector, Yaz saw the potential of Blockchain technologies and FinTech to create his own business in 2020. 5 years on, his success continues to grow where his talk will focus on his journey, his lessons learned for your career, and his top tips for finding your gap in the market. This session will also include networking before and after, including complementary refreshments.
Location: Room MG14 (Ground floor, Marylebone Building), 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 19 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, please use the live chat.
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].