Flying Start Welcome Week

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You will kickstart your MBA journey with Flying Start Welcome Week, a crucial first week of studies setting your foundations for The Sheffield MBA. You will learn the key details of the programme, form strong working relationships with your peers and develop your awareness of the key academic skills required in preparation for MBA study. You will also meet the world-class academics who will teach you throughout the programme and become familiar with their teaching methods and approach.

Student plays jenga in the courtyard cafe
A man presenting a lecture theatre full of students.
MBA students doing archery.
MBA students and staff in canoes.
Sabrina Thornton delivering a welcome talk.
A student climbing a high ropes course with others watching on.
Marian, a careers consultant, working with students in a lecture theatre.
MBA students and MBA Programme Director Sabrina Thornton plan their scavenger hunt route
MBA students standing under Monsal Head Railway Bridge whilst planning their next strategic move
MBA Cohort celebrating completing the 'Hunted' mission as part of their outdoor activity day
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Welcome Week encourages and enables you to form strong working relationships with your peers that will help you throughout your career. The week offers numerous opportunities for networking and growth, in preparation for learning to commence. A crucial aspect of The Sheffield MBA is your ability to work as a team and build relationships. Through a number of activities, you will further develop team working skills and become a more efficient leader through these experiences.

Attending this week is not just an option, it’s an important step that sets the tone for your entire MBA experience.