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Accounting Programme Welcome Week schedule 2024

 Collecting your Accounting Welcome Kit

New accounting students can collect their Welcome Kit from MAR 3.07 for the first two weeks of Autumn Term from 10am-2pm.

 

Download your Accounting Student Handbook (PDF) - available from August 2024: 

- Undergraduate Welcome Student Handbook 2024 

- Postgraduate Welcome Student Handbook 2024 

In addition to School-wide welcome activities, the Department has scheduled programme-specific events during Welcome Week (23-27 September 2024), as well as before and after that week, depending on your programme. All events will take place on campus unless otherwise noted. Events listed below are also available on the Student Hub App

Last updated: 15 May 2024

BSc Accounting and Finance

community

Pre-Welcome Week Event: online session

LSE Accounting: Navigating your path - Learn about the Accounting student community and study support with LSE Life. 

Date: Monday 19 August 2024
Time: 10.30am-11.30am (BTS)
Join on Zoom. Passcode: 280227

aca mentoring

Pre-Welcome Week Event: online session

Course Choice Information Session with Dr Saipriya Kamath, BSc Programme Director - Year 1 BSc Accounting and Finance

Introduction to Academic Mentoring and student panel - "What I wish I'd known"

Date: Monday 9 September
Time: 10am-11am
Mandatory for all new BSc AF students
Join on Zoom. Passcode: 072639

tea

Pre-Welcome Week Event: In-person event

BSc Accounting and Finance - Early arrivals afternoon tea

Arriving in London early or already living in the city? Join us for an early arrivals afternoon tea to connect with classmates and meet support staff before Welcome Week starts. Can't make it? Don't worry—there are plenty more social events during Welcome Week to help you settle into LSE.

Date: Tuesday 17 September, 2pm-3.30pm
Location: Shaw Library, Old Building (OLD)
Registration opens in August 2024.

 WELCOME WEEK 2024 BSc Accounting and Finance

registration

BSc Accounting and Finance Campus Enrolment

All new taught students will be required to undertake a two-stage registration process, Online Pre-Enrolment and in-person Campus Enrolment. 

Campus enrolment: Monday 23 September 2024
Time: listed below
Location: Ground Floor, Marshall Building (MAR)

  • BSc Accounting and Finance (Surnames A - I), 4.15pm-4.30pm

  • BSc Accounting and Finance (Surnames J - R), 4.30pm-4.45pm

  • BSc Accounting and Finance (Surnames S - Z), 4.45pm-5pm

Welcome

Welcome to the Department of Accounting , Student Community and support on campus.

Join Professor Ane Tamayo, Head of Department and Yvonne Guthrie, Department Manager as they welcome you to the Department of Accounting.

The second part of the presentation will introduce you to key student services supporting you during your time at LSE.

Date: Wednesday 25 September 2024
Time: 9.30am-11am
Location: Peacock Theatre (PEA)

programme welcome

BSc Accounting and Finance Programme Welcome with Dr Saipriya Kamath and lunch reception

Mandatory for BSc Accounting and Finance students, Year 1.

Date: Wednesday 25 September 2024
Time: 11.30am-1.30pm
Location: Wolfson Theatre, Cheng Kin Ku Building (CKK)

social

BSc Accounting and Finance Programme - Team challenge

The Department of Accounting, in collaboration with EventUs, has organised an engaging team-building challenge designed to foster cooperation among classmates. This event is a fantastic opportunity to start forming important connections and to support each other, setting the stage for a collaborative and supportive academic environment.

Date: Wednesday 25 September 2024
Time: 1.30pm-3.30pm
Location: TBC

aca mentoring

Meet your Academic Mentor session

Your Academic Mentor plays a crucial role in guiding you through your educational journey, offering personalised advice and support. This first meeting helps your mentor to get to know you and for you to ask any questions. our Academic Mentor's details are available on LSE for You, or you can reach out to Justin Adams, BSc Programme Manager, for more information.

Date: Thursday 26 September 2024

  • Meet your Academic Mentor Chris Constantinou, 9.30am-11am in MAR 2.05, Marshall Building (MAR)

  • Meet your Academic Mentor Ebrahim Mohamed, 9.30am-11.30am in CKK 2.06, Cheng Kin Ku Building (CKK)

  • Meet your Academic Mentor David Trodden, 9.30am-11.30am in the Thai Theatre, Cheng Kin Ku Building (CKK)

treasurehunt

BSc Accounting and Finance Treasure Hunt

This engaging two-hour treasure hunt not only promotes teamwork and keeps you active but also lets you explore LSE's surrounding area with classmates. Teams of 4-8 will each begin at different starting points and follow unique routes.

Date: Thursday 26 September 2024
Time: 3pm-5pm
Location: Varied
Registration opens in August 2024.

boat trip

Department of Accounting - River Thames Boat Tour

To wrap up Welcome Week, the Department River Thames Boat Tour provides a fantastic chance to see London's iconic landmarks and mingle with peers from various Accounting programmes. Journey past iconic sights such as the Houses of Parliament, Tower Bridge, and the Tate Modern. The event is free and registration is required. 

Date: Friday 27 September 2024
Time: 5.30pm-7.30pm
Location: Temple Pier
Registration opens in August 2024.

Diploma in Accounting and Finance

tea

Pre-Welcome Week Event: In-person event

Postgraduates in Accounting - Early arrivals afternoon tea

Arriving in London early or already living in the city? Join us for an early arrivals afternoon tea to connect with classmates and meet support staff before Welcome Week starts. Can't make it? Don't worry—there are plenty more social events during Welcome Week to help you settle into LSE.

Date: Thursday 19 September, 3pm-4.30pm
Location: 8th Floor, Cheng Kin Ku Building (CKK)
Registration opens in August 2024.

 

WELCOME WEEK 2024 - Diploma in Accounting and Finance

Welcome

Welcome to the Department of Accounting, Student Community and support on campus.

Join Professor Ane Tamayo, Head of Department and Yvonne Guthrie, Department Manager as they welcome you to the Department of Accounting.

The second part of the presentation will introduce you to key student services supporting you during your time at LSE.

Date: Wednesday 25 September 2024
Time: 9.30am-11am
Location: Peacock Theatre (PEA)

programme welcome

Diploma Welcome with Dr Pascal Frantz, Programme Director

Mandatory for new Diploma Accounting and Finance students.

Date: Wednesday 25 September 2024
Time: 11.30am-12pm
Location: CKK.2.06, Cheng Kin Ku Building (CKK)

Food reception

Diploma Welcome Lunch Reception

Date: Wednesday 25 September 2024
Time: 12pm-1pm
Location: MAR 3.50, Marshall Building (MAR)

registration

Diploma Campus Enrolment

All new taught students will be required to undertake a two-stage registration process, Online Pre-Enrolment and in-person Campus Enrolment. 

Date: Wednesday 25 September 2024
Time: 1.30pm-1.45pm
Location: Ground Floor, Marshall Building

aca mentoring

Diploma Course Choice group sessions with Dr Pascal Frantz

Date: Thursday 26 September 2024
Location: MAR 3.30, Marshall Building (MAR)

9.30am-10.15am – Diploma Students with no prior exposure to accounting or finance

10.15am-11am– Diploma Students with prior exposition to accounting and finance

11am-12pm– Diploma Students from EDHEC

treasurehunt

Diploma in Accounting and Finance Treasure Hunt

This engaging two-hour treasure hunt not only promotes teamwork and keeps you active but also lets you explore LSE's surrounding area with classmates. Teams of 4-8 will each begin at different starting points and follow unique routes.

Date: Thursday 26 September 2024
Time: 3pm-5pm
Location: Varied
Registration opens in August 2024.

boat trip

Department of Accounting - River Boat Tour

To wrap up Welcome Week, the Department River Thames Boat Tour provides a fantastic chance to see London's iconic landmarks and mingle with peers from various Accounting programmes. Journey past iconic sights such as the Houses of Parliament, Tower Bridge, and the Tate Modern. The event is free and registration is required. 

Date: Friday 27 September 2024
Time: 5.30pm-7.30pm
Location: Temple Pier
Registration opens in August 2024.

cambridge

Cambridge Graduate Weekend 2024

The two-day Graduate Weekend in the city of Cambrdge is a perfect backdrop to escape the hustle and bustle of the LSE campus and get to know your classmates on the programme. Activities planned include: punting down the river, guided tours around the city, formal dining and drinks. Transport to and from Cambridge provided, plus food and overnight accomodation at the Cambridge Hilton.

Date: Saturday 19 October to Sunday 20 October 2024

Limited spaces. Registration opens from Welcome Week - September 2024.

MSc Accounting and Finance

 classroom

Pre-Welcome Week Event: online session

MSc Accounting and Finance Course Choice presentation and Q&A with Dr Julia Morley, MSc Programme Director and Dorothy Richards, Programme Manager

Date: Wednesday 11 September 2024
Time: 11am-12pm (London time)
Registration opens in August 2024.

tea

Pre-Welcome Week Event: In-person event

Postgraduates in Accounting - Early arrivals afternoon tea

Arriving in London early or already living in the city? Join us for an early arrivals afternoon tea to connect with classmates and meet support staff before Welcome Week starts. Can't make it? Don't worry—there are plenty more social events during Welcome Week to help you settle into LSE.

Date: Thursday 19 September
Time: 3pm-4.30pm
Location: 8th Floor, Cheng Kin Ku Building (CKK)
Registration opens in August 2024.

 

WELCOME WEEK 2024 Schedule

presessional

MSc Programme Welcome with Dr Julia Morley, MSc Programme Director

Join Dr Julia Morley and your programme team as they go through key programme information. This event is essential and new MSc accounting students must attend. The session is an opportunity to meet other students on your programme and ask any questions you might have about your programme. 

Date: Tuesday 24 September 2024
Time: 2pm-3pm
Location: Sheikh Zayed Theatre, Cheng Kin Ku Building (CKK)

treasurehunt

MSc Accounting Treasure Hunt

This engaging two-hour treasure hunt not only promotes teamwork and keeps you active but also lets you explore LSE's surrounding area with classmates. Teams of 4-8 will each begin at different starting points and follow unique routes.

Date: Tuesday 24 September 2024
Time: 3pm-5pm
Location: Varied
Registration opens in August 2024.

Welcome

Welcome to the Department of Accounting, Student Community and support on campus.

Join Professor Ane Tamayo, Head of Department and Yvonne Guthrie, Department Manager as they welcome you to the Department of Accounting.

The second part of the presentation will introduce you to key student services supporting you during your time at LSE.

Date: Wednesday 25 September 2024
Time: 9.30am-11am
Location: Peacock Theatre (PEA)

registration

MSc Accounting and Finance Campus Enrolment

All new taught students will be required to undertake a two-stage registration process, Online Pre-Enrolment and in-person Campus Enrolment. 

Campus enrolment: Wednesday 25 September 2024
Time: listed below
Location: Ground Floor, Marshall Building (MAR)

  • MSc Accounting and Finance (Surnames A-G), 1.45pm-2pm 
  • MSc Accounting and Finance (Surnames H-M), 2pm-2.15pm
  • MSc Accounting and Finance (Surnames N-T), 2.15pm-2.30pm 
  • MSc Accounting and Finance (Surnames U-Z), 2.30pm-3pm
classroom

Pre-sessional AC480 Starts

Quantitative Methods in Accounting and Finance (AC480)

Date and Time: TBC

boat trip

Department of Accounting - River Boat Tour

To wrap up Welcome Week, the Department River Thames Boat Tour provides a fantastic chance to see London's iconic landmarks and mingle with peers from various Accounting programmes. Journey past iconic sights such as the Houses of Parliament, Tower Bridge, and the Tate Modern. The event is free and registration is required. 

Date: Friday 27 September 2024
Time: 5.30pm-7.30pm
Location: Temple Pier
Registration opens in August 2024.

cambridge

Cambridge Graduate Weekend 2024

The two-day Graduate Weekend in the city of Cambrdge is a perfect backdrop to escape the hustle and bustle of the LSE campus and get to know your classmates on the programme. Activities planned include: punting down the river, guided tours around the city, formal dining and drinks. Transport to and from Cambridge provided, plus food and overnight accomodation at the Cambridge Hilton.

Date: Saturday 19 October to Sunday 20 October 2024

Limited spaces. Registration opens from Welcome Week - September 2024.

MSc Accounting, Organisations and Institutions (AOI)

classroom

Pre-Welcome Week Event: online session 

MSc AOI Course Choice Presentation and Q&A with Dr Julia Morley (MSc Programme Director), Dr Andrea Mennicken and Yuhua Chen-Hudson, Programme Manager

Date: Wednesday 11 September 2024
Time: 9.30am-10.30pm (London time)

Register to participate.

registration

MSc AOI Campus Enrolment

All new taught students will be required to undertake a two-stage registration process, Online Pre-Enrolment and in-person Campus Enrolment. 

Campus Enrolment Date: Thursday 19 September 2024
Time: 2pm-3pm
Location: Ground Floor, Marshall Building (MAR)

tea

Pre-Welcome Week Event: In-person event

Postgraduates in Accounting - Early arrivals afternoon tea

Arriving in London early or already living in the city? Join us for an early arrivals afternoon tea to connect with classmates and meet support staff before Welcome Week starts. Can't make it? Don't worry—there are plenty more social events during Welcome Week to help you settle into LSE.

Date: Thursday 19 September, 3pm-4.30pm
Location: 8th Floor, Cheng Kin Ku Building (CKK)
Registration opens in August 2024

classroom

AC425 MSc Accounting, Organisations and Institutions: Pre-sessional course and reception

This course is compulsory on the MSc in Accounting, Organisations and Institutions. 

Date: Friday 20 September 2024
Time: 9.30am-2.30pm
Room: MAR 2.08, Marshall Building (MAR)

 

WELCOME WEEK Schedule 2024

presessional

MSc Welcome with Dr Julia Morley, MSc Programme Director

Join Dr Julia Morley and your programme team as they go through key programme information. This event is essential and new MSc accounting students must attend. The session is an opportunity to meet other students on your programme and ask any questions you might have about your programme. 

Date: Tuesday 24 September 2024
Time: 2pm-3pm
Location: Sheikh Zayed Theatre, Cheng Kin Ku Building (CKK)

treasurehunt

MSc Accounting Treasure Hunt

This engaging two-hour treasure hunt not only promotes teamwork and keeps you active but also lets you explore LSE's surrounding area with classmates. Teams of 4-8 will each begin at different starting points and follow unique routes.

Date: Tuesday 24 September 2024
Time: 3pm-5pm
Location: Varied
Registration opens in August 2024.

Welcome

Welcome to the Department of Accounting, Student Community and support on campus.

Join Professor Ane Tamayo, Head of Department and Yvonne Guthrie, Department Manager as they welcome you to the Department of Accounting.

The second part of the presentation will introduce you to key student services supporting you during your time at LSE.

Date: Wednesday 25 September 2024
Time: 9.30am-11am
Location: Peacock Theatre (PEA)

classroom

Pre-sessional AC480 Starts (optional)

Date and Time: TBC

boat trip

Department of Accounting - River Boat Tour

To wrap up Welcome Week, the Department River Thames Boat Tour provides a fantastic chance to see London's iconic landmarks and mingle with peers from various Accounting programmes. Journey past iconic sights such as the Houses of Parliament, Tower Bridge, and the Tate Modern. The event is free and registration is required. 

Date: Friday 27 September 2024
Time: 5.30pm-7.30pm
Location: Temple Pier
Registration opens in August 2024.

cambridge

Cambridge Graduate Weekend 2024

The two-day Graduate Weekend in the city of Cambrdge is a perfect backdrop to escape the hustle and bustle of the LSE campus and get to know your classmates on the programme. Activities planned include: punting down the river, guided tours around the city, formal dining and drinks. Transport to and from Cambridge provided, plus food and overnight accomodation at the Cambridge Hilton.

Date: Saturday 19 October to Sunday 20 October 2024

Limited spaces. Registration opens from Welcome Week - September 2024.

MRes/PhD in Accounting & VRS Accounting


registration

VRS Campus Enrolment

All new taught students will be required to undertake a two-stage registration process, Online Pre-Enrolment and in-person Campus Enrolment. 

Date and Time: TBC

Welcome

Welcome to the Department of Accounting, Student Community and support on campus.

Join Professor Ane Tamayo, Head of Department and Yvonne Guthrie, Department Manager as they welcome you to the Department of Accounting.

The second part of the presentation will introduce you to key student services supporting you during your time at LSE.

Date: Wednesday 25 September 2024
Time: 9.30am-11am
Location: Peacock Theatre (PEA)

registration

AOI Track Campus Enrolment

All new taught students will be required to undertake a two-stage registration process, Online Pre-Enrolment and in-person Campus Enrolment. 

Date and Time: TBC

Welcome

PhD Academy Welcome

Date and Time: TBC

Food reception

Accounting Welcome Meeting and Lunch

Date and Time: TBC

treasurehunt

MRes/PhD and VRS Treasure Hunt

Date and Time: TBC

 

boat trip

Department of Accounting - River Boat Tour

To wrap up Welcome Week, the Department River Thames Boat Tour provides a fantastic chance to see London's iconic landmarks and mingle with peers from various Accounting programmes. Journey past iconic sights such as the Houses of Parliament, Tower Bridge, and the Tate Modern. The event is free and registration is required. 

Date: Friday 27 September 2024
Time: 5.30pm-7.30pm
Location: Temple Pier
Registrations opens August 2024.

cambridge

Cambridge Graduate Weekend 2024

The two-day Graduate Weekend in the city of Cambrdge is a perfect backdrop to escape the hustle and bustle of the LSE campus and get to know your classmates on the programme. Activities planned include: punting down the river, guided tours around the city, formal dining and drinks. Transport to and from Cambridge provided, plus food and overnight accomodation at the Cambridge Hilton.

Date: Saturday 19 October to Sunday 20 October 2024

Limited spaces. Registration opens from Welcome Week - September 2024.

 

Returning BSc Accounting and Finance - Year 2 and Year 3 students

Food reception

Welcome Back 2nd- and 3rd-Year Students and Reception

Returning BSc Accounting and Finance, 2nd- and 3rd year students are invited to the Welcome Back presentation and reception hosted by Dr Saipriya Kamath, BSc Programme Director. 

Date: Tuesday 1 October 2024
Time: 5pm-7pm
Location: TBC
Register to confirm your attendance.