Dear student,
Congratulations on your recent results and well done on securing a place on our BSc Finance and Data Analytics/ BSc Finance and Data Analytics with a Year in Industry.
As Director of Studies, it gives me great pleasure to welcome you to the programme. To help you settle into your new environment, we have planned a number of sessions during Welcome Week, which will give you a great opportunity to meet your classmates and lecturers and find out more about the infrastructure and support available to you. I encourage you to get involved in as many activities as possible.
Many of you have emailed me, asking for advice based on my own experience as a student (many years ago). As I reflected on my time at university, the following tips stood out:
- Keep up with the news: Finance is a very dynamic and practical field that is affected by live events. I think it is important to keep up with the financial press and think about how the news relates what you are learning on the course.
The subject becomes much more interesting when you really think about the topics you are covering and their real-world implications. The more you think about it, the more you can apply your knowledge to the real world and the more you will enjoy it. If you want to start developing your awareness of current issues in the business world, check out news sources such as BBC Business and the Financial Times.
By constantly thinking about the theory and practice of finance, you will develop a deeper knowledge of the field and broaden your ability to think critically. - Be curious, proactive, and friendly: We are fortunate to have a diverse student body and faculty. This is a fantastic opportunity to experience new cultures, work with and learn from others, and most importantly make lasting friendships. Some people are naturally outgoing and some are not.
There are many great resources available in the public domain. For example, Dale Canergie’s book: How to Win Friends and Influence People. In my opinion, developing friendships on the programme will not only make your experience more enjoyable, but it is also key to building your network. - Get involved with others! A great way to meet new people is to join one of the many societies on campus. There are a range of different ones which will appeal to different interests, for example, there is an Accounting and Finance society that brings together students interested in the subject.
There are also non-academic societies and sports clubs.
I really look forward to welcoming you to the Management School in September!
Kind regards,
Professor Chardin Wese
Welcome Week
Welcome week is Monday 18- Friday 22 September, download the welcome week timetable using the link below.
Finance and Data Analytics, welcome week timetable.
Advice from Management School graduates:
This programme is new for this year, so we don’t have any graduates of Finance and Data Analytics yet- we do, however, have some advice from a recent graduate, Shaun Morgan (Accounting and Finance with a Year in Industry, 2023).
- Organise your time wisely! University life can be busy and demanding, with numerous assignments, projects, and social activities. It’s essential that you keep on top of all your work. I personally use a student planner to keep track of all my commitments which prevents me from feeling overwhelmed
- Get involved with extra activities and experiences. At university, there are so many things to get involved in. It’s a fantastic way to make new friends, develop your skills and explore your interests outside of academics
- Just be yourself. The worst thing you can do is nothing. We all stumble from time to time, but it’s those people who turn themselves around that really shine. The university staff are always there to help and support you so don’t be afraid to ask for help when you need it.
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