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    • School of Finance and Economics Lecture and Students in Computer Lab

      Welcome to SEF! 

      Welcome to the School of Economics and Finance! We are delighted to welcome you as a new postgraduate student and we are really pleased that you have chosen to study with us at Queen Mary University of London. 

      We are looking forward to providing you with an introduction to the School of Economics and Finance over the next two weeks.

      Your Postgraduate Programme Induction comprises two weeks of activities welcoming you to SEF with insights about your MSc. Banking and Finance programme, meeting academic and support staff members, refreshing your key mathematical and statistical concepts, receiving induction taster classes for the optional modules and, above all, providing you with valuable opportunities to get to know your peers.


      This introductory pre-sessional module aims to provide everything you need to prepare for your postgraduate MSc. programme and start your course with confidence.

      The module is divided into the following Tab Sections:

      • Induction: Essential announcements, orientation schedules, library support and e-learning programme access
      • Maths for Finance: Refresh and apply your maths and statistics knowledge to get ready for your MSc. studies
      • Excel: Test your Excel skills in preparation for your MSc. studies

      Outlined below is important information with a provisional timetable for QMUL campus induction events and pre-sessional classes which are specific to January 2025 postgraduates at the School of Economics and Finance.


    • Head of School - Welcome Message Page
    • SEF School Welcome and MSc Programme Talks 13-01-2025 File

      PowerPoint slides for your Day 1 SEF School Welcome Talk and the MSc Banking and Finance Programme Induction are saved in this folder.

       Please download the PPT to review all of the useful information and guidance for your MSc studies. 

      It is possible to print copies of presentations in the QMUL Library if you wish to save information records.

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    • Announcements and Programme Schedule (Week 1) Forum

      School office hours
      Monday-Friday, 9.30am-4.30pm
      Graduate Centre 3rd Floor, Room GC306
      All Student Support Queries: pgsefsupport@qmul.ac.uk


      Programme Director:
      MSc Banking and Finance (January course): Ilaria Piatti


      Central IT Services for students

      https://www.qmul.ac.uk/its/our-services/services-for-students/


    • Welcome Week QReview Recordings Book
    • MSc Banking and Finance Induction, Pre-Sessional and Events Schedule File

      This page provides information specific to the January 2025 MSc. Banking and Finance students for their Postgraduate Induction at the School of Economics and Finance, Queen Mary University of London.

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    • MSc Banking and Finance (Conversion Course) Induction, Pre-Sessional and Events Schedule File

      This page provides information specific to the January 2025 MSc. Banking and Finance (Conversion Course) students for their Postgraduate Induction at the School of Economics and Finance, Queen Mary University of London.

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    • Welcome Week Orientation - Tours, Support Services, Events, and Social Activities Schedule File

      Social Induction tours and events for January 2025 will open in a new browser window.

      Special events, group meals and elective tours are all provided free of charge, but please remember to check the sign-up link deadlines to register in advance. 

      Please do visit the SEF Support Office: GC3.06 in the Graduate Centre if you need our help to confirm your booking(s) for the SEF social events.


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    • Library Induction File

      The Library Learning Support and Engagement team provide expert advice and guidance to help students to develop the high-level academic and research skills which they need to excel at university.


      QMUL Library Services staff introduction (November 2024) 

      https://youtu.be/hS2gAjwNq2I  

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    • E-learning modules to complete Page

      We keenly encourage all our international students to enrol for the International Student Success module on QM Plus

      This self-guided learning module includes advice about: 

      • Preparing for student life in the UK 

      • Culture: Adapting and managing expectations 

      • Effective Communication 

      • Looking after yourself and finding support 


    • Advice and Counselling Team

      The Advice and Counselling Service at Queen Mary University of London provides a range of confidential, specialist services to help students with financial, immigration and practical matters, and to support them with their mental health and wellbeing. Please view this short video to find out about our wide range of services, from practical, financial and immigration advice to emotional and psychological support.