Business Analytics MSc
Programme code(s): 5492F
Your Welcome Week programme runs from 16 to 19 September 2025.
To help you transition smoothly into university life, we've designed this bespoke schedule for your course. It contains a mix of informative sessions, networking opportunities and fun activities.
Some activities are specific to your course, while others will introduce you to opportunities and events across the wider university.
You'll find a list of your activities below. Click on an activity title to show the activity description.
Please note that:
- all activities may be subject to change. Check back regularly for the most up-to-date information
- your activities may be a mix of in-person and online sessions. If applicable, links to online sessions will be provided in the activity description
- some activities may require sign-up in order to attend. If applicable, sign-up links will be provided in the activity description
- most sessions are compulsory, but some are optional – this will be specified in the activity description
You can also visit our welcome pages – they're filled with lots of useful information for you in the lead up to you joining us.
13:00 – Career Session with SAGE – NUBS 8.10
Time: 11:00 to 12:00
Venue: Newcastle University Business School (NUBS), room 8.10
Attendance: Compulsory
Sign-up required: No
Sage is a multifunctional software company headquartered in Newcastle Upon Tyne. Sage is primarily known for developing and providing accounting, financial management, and business management software solutions for small and medium sized enterprises.
Their software products assist businesses in managing various aspects of their operations, including accounting, payroll, human resources, customer relationship management, and enterprise resource planning.
Over the years, Sage has grown to become a prominent player in the global software industry, serving millions of customers in various countries.
In this talk, Ahmed Salhin (Principal Data Scientist at Sage AI) will talk about how AI-driven digital transformation creates new employment opportunities and how to best prepare for a career in AI/data.
You will also have the opportunity to talk to recent graduates, who now work for Sage and find more about the future career opportunities with Sage.
10:00 – Newcastle Challenge – NUBS 1.03
Time: 10:00 to 12:00
Venue: Newcastle University Business School (NUBS), room 1.03
Event for Master's students in the Business School. Work collaboratively to tackle a sustainability challenge – a great opportunity to get to know your peers and become a global systemic thinker.
12:00 – Introduction to Linkedin Learning – Online via Teams
Time: 12:00 to 12:30
Venue: Online via Teams
Business School Director of Digital Education, Dr David Grundy, will introduce you to LinkedIn Learning and explain how you can use this to support your studies. This session will be recorded for those unable to attend live. Once you have completed your registration you will receive an email with details of how you can access LinkedIn Learning.
Meeting ID: 391 418 163 006 0
Passcode: fP6rG2Hh
13:00 – Community Café – NUBS 8.10 (available all day)
Time: 13:00 to 16:30
Venue: Newcastle University Business School (NUBS), room 8.10 (available all day)
Come along to the very first Community Café—a new monthly event designed to help you meet fellow students from across the Business School and beyond.
Whether you're looking to make new friends, find study buddies, or just fancy a relaxed chat over a hot drink, this is the perfect place to connect.
You’ll also get to explore stalls from key university services like the Library, Academic Skills Team, NUSU, and more.
Enjoy free refreshments while discovering the many ways Newcastle University is here to support you.