MBA Flying Start Welcome Week 2026 timetable
Find out what you can expect to be doing during Flying Start Welcome Week which begins on 21 September 2026.
We're excited to welcome you to the Management School on 21 September for your Flying Start Welcome Week. This crucial first week of studies sets the foundations for your journey and requires your attendance to ensure your MBA success.
We have designed and prepared a week that is full of essential information about your studies and skill development sessions to help you hit the ground running, with plenty of time to network with your fellow MBA students and the MBA team.
You'll find full details of your timetabled activities in iSheffield, which you can download via the Apple App Store or Google Play Store or access via a web browser.
Flying Start Welcome Week timetable
Please note: the timetable is subject to change.
- Monday 21 September
All activities will be based in the Middleton Lecture Theatre in the Management School.
Time Activity 9am - 12 noon Formal welcome to The Sheffield MBA - MBA Programme Director Dr Melanie Hassett and Marian Derbyshire 12 noon - 1.30pm Welcome lunch with MBA academics 1.30pm - 3pm Settling in Sheffield - Dr Melanie Hassett 3pm - 5pm Campus treasure hunt - Tuesday 22 September
All activities will be based in the Middleton Lecture Theatre in the Management School.
Time Activity 9am to 12 noon Reflective Thinking Skill Development - Personal, Professional and Career Development - Dr Sarah Brooks 12 noon to 1.30pm Lunch 1.30pm to 2.30pm Field trips:
London Career Safari - Dr Melanie Hassett and Sarah Stanley
Mannheim international study trip - Prof Paul McGuinness- Wednesday 23 September
All activities will be based in the Middleton Lecture Theatre in the Management School.
Time Activity 9am to 12 noon UK, Sheffield and cultural differences - Dr Melanie Hassett
Introduction to UK Economic and Political Historical Context - Dr Ian Jones
UK job market - Marian Derbyshire12 noon to 1.30pm Lunch 1.30pm to 4.30pm Numerical Skill Development - Dr Lina Kloviene - Thursday 24 September
All activities will be based in the Middleton Lecture Theatre in the Management School.
Time Activity 9am - 12 noon Story Telling: presentation and pitching skill development 1 - Guest Speaker Thomas Graham and Dr Melanie Hassett 12 noon to 1:30pm Lunch 1:30pm to 4pm Story Telling: presentation and pitching skill development 2 - Guest Speaker Thomas Graham and Dr Melanie Hassett - Friday 25 September
All activities will be based in the Middleton Lecture Theatre in the Management School.
Time Activity 9am - 12 noon Marketing Consultancy Challenge - Dr Claire Burdfield 12 noon - 1.30pm Lunch 1.30pm - 4pm Marketing Consultancy Challenge - Dr Claire Burdfield