Music Business Management MA course induction

Welcome to your course

MA Music Business Management takes an inclusive and dynamic approach towards examining the global music ecosystem. From the changing landscape of music entrepreneurship to working conditions for musicians and music professionals, to pressing legal, ethical, and sustainable issues and challenges.

During the year there will be many opportunities to engage with industry guest speakers from across the music ecosystem and some of these in the past have included: Sarah Stennett - President First Access Entertainment, Ali Fletcher - Modest Management, Nur Ozdamar - Lead, Artist & Label Development EMEA, YouTube & Google, Darcus Beese - President Island Records and Nick Raphael - President Capitol Records.

Welcome to Westminster School of Arts

We are delighted that you are joining our vibrant and exciting community where we aim to support you in achieving your creative and academic potential. We are committed to your development, and we have a team of permanent teaching staff, leading practitioners, technical support staff and industry partners who you will work with in a variety of ways through your journey at Westminster.

Based on our Harrow Campus, the School of Arts benefits from generous spaces for students to undertake their creative practice, join community events and a full suite of some of the most advanced technical and digital workshops.

During Welcome Week, we have planned a programme of activities for you, to help you navigate your way around the campuses, understand how to engage with your course team and space to get to know one another. Please do attend these events.

We look forward to meeting you in Welcome Week and seeing you and your creative work flourish at Westminster.

With every best wish
Virginia Grose 
Head of Westminster School of Arts

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:

12.30pm, Thursday 18 September 2025
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. 

Induction day 1: Introduction to Music Business Management MA

10am–4pm (lunch 1–2pm)
Room J1.01
Harrow Campus

  • Tour of music facilities
  • Welcome and introduction to the course team
  • Important key information
  • Introduction to the group task

Induction day 2: Introduction to Music Business Management MA

11am–5.30pm (lunch 1–2pm)
Room J1.01
Harrow Campus

  • Course structure, pathway modules and timetable
  • Group task presentations
  • Special guest (Alumni)

Alumni networking event

7–10.30pm
Strongroom Bar, Shoreditch

Head of School welcome

3pm
Room Auditorium
Harrow Campus

Optional: Marylebone Welcome Fair

Timings TBC
Marylebone Campus
The fair will provide students with the opportunity to see what the student union and university has to offer them outside their studies.

Optional: College Social - Outdoor Film Screening

6.30–9.30pm 
All students are invited to an outdoor cinema event at the Harrow Campus. The college will be providing one free drink and a choice of snack for the first 300 attendees, as well as a paid bar during the screening.
Reserve your free ticket for the Outdoor Film Screening

Collecting your ID card and completing enrolment

12.30pm
Marylebone Campus

Optional: Harrow Welcome Fair

Timings TBC
Harrow Campus
The fair will provide students with the opportunity to see what the student union and university has to offer them outside their studies.

Optional: WestFest 2025

12–7pm
Harrow Campus (Car Park area)
Registration details to follow.

Key contacts

Course leader

Sareata Ginda
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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 22 September 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 reading list can be found in the course handbook on Blackboard.

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

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