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 

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

Your First Week starts on: Tuesday 13 May. 

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  attend inductions on living and studying in the UK and get to meet your tutors and students on your course.

Tuesday 13 May - Friday 16 May

In-Person Enrolment: 9.30am - 12.30pm

Please book a day and time to complete your in-person enrolment here. You need to complete your in-person enrolment before attending your international and course inductions.

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

International Induction: 12.30pm - 4.00pm

Once you have enrolled you will attend this session which covers key information about living and studying in the UK.

Thursday 15 May  and Friday 16 May

Course Induction: 10.30am - 4.00pm, R1-602

During your course induction you will meet your course team and fellow students and find out key information about your course and everything you need to set you up for your success.  

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

Your teaching starts in the week commencing Monday 19 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.