Applicable courses
MSc Management

Welcome to your induction schedule. This schedule includes the activities and events designed to help you get started on your course, meet your tutors and connect with other students during your first week at the University.

Please attend all sessions unless they are marked as optional.

Once you have completed registration and received your IT account details, you'll find course information and updates in Blackboard help and guidance.

Please note that induction schedules may occasionally change. We recommend checking this schedule, your email and Blackboard regularly for updates.

Schedule

Tuesday 08/09/2026

Virtual Learning Environment (Blackboard) induction

Date and time
Tuesday 08/09/2026 10:00-11:00 (1 hour)
Delivery
Online
Link
Link to be confirmed

This session will introduce students to the Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) that is used at the University of Salford called Blackboard. It will help you understand how to access this system and how vital the VLE will be during your studies. The VLE is key to support you on your degree so this is a key session to attend.

Welcome from Student Union SABs Officer

Date and time
Tuesday 08/09/2026 11:00-12:00 (1 hour)
Delivery
Online
Link
Link to be confirmed

A welcome from the Business and Law sabbatical officer and an introduction to their role, the support and activities the Student Union offers and to your opportunity to share your feedback and support your fellow students via Student Voice.

Wednesday 09/09/2026

School welcome

Date and time
Wednesday 09/09/2026 10:00-10:30 (30 minutes)
Delivery
In person
Location
Lady Hale Building, Lecture Room G14

A welcome video from your Salford Business School followed by a welcome to the school from the Senior Leadership Team.

Postgraduate learner development and academic transition support

Date and time
Wednesday 09/09/2026 10:30-11:30 (1 hour)
Delivery
In person
Location
Lady Hale Building, Lecture Room G14

This session is designed to support you in getting to know the campus / Student Support and Community / Academic Support.

Understanding academic integrity and avoiding misconduct

Date and time
Wednesday 09/09/2026 11:45-12:45 (1 hour)
Delivery
In person
Location
Lady Hale Building, Lecture Room G14

This session is designed to make you aware of what academic misconduct is and how you can make sure you avoid this during your studies.

Thursday 10/09/2026

Programme specific induction session

Date and time
Thursday 10/09/2026 14:00-16:00 (2 hours)
Delivery
In person
Location
Maxwell Building, Room 428

An introduction and welcome to your programme and the key members of your teaching team. Ensuring student success and how the school will support you to be successful.

Friday 11/09/2026

Introduction to Student Progression Administrators and RCB support

Date and time
Friday 11/09/2026 10:00-11:00 (1 hour)
Delivery
In person
Location
Lady Hale Building, Lecture Room G14

Welcome to the school from your Student Progression Administrator (SPA) Team and an introduction to this role and the support available to you during your studies.

Employability and dissertation support

Date and time
Friday 11/09/2026 11:00-12:30 (1 hour 30 minutes)
Delivery
In person
Location
Lady Hale Building, Lecture Room G14

This session will introduce students to the fantastic employability opportunities your course can provide during, and after, your studies. You will also be introduced to the Industry Collaboration Project (ICP) that makes up the final element of your master's.