Welcome to BA Business Management

Information for students starting study in September 2026

Welcome Future Business Leaders!

We are Philip and Hyacinthe, your Director and Deputy Director of Studies for Business Management & Business Management with a Year in Industry, and we are very excited to welcome you to the University of Liverpool Management School.

Welcome Week is all about immersing yourself in the spirit of the School’s and University’s vibrant student community, so please join us for some of our sessions:

• Welcome talk and activity: Meet the team, get to know your programme and, most importantly, meet your classmates! This session will be informative and fun. 

Welcome Week is filled with engaging activities, events, and workshops to ensure that your journey here begins on the right note, so be sure to take advantage of every opportunity.

What else can you do to make a great start at the University of Liverpool?

• Say Yes: There is so much to see and do in Welcome Week and beyond. So do try to make sure that you ‘say yes’ to some of the many opportunities that will come your way over the next few years.  Jeff Bezos (Founder of Amazon) says it best: "In the end, we are our choices. Build yourself a great story by showing up, being present, and contributing."

• Say Hi/Hello/Hey! Networking is a key element of business, and it begins with a simple greeting. This is not easy for everyone, but do try to make connections. We have a very welcoming and open community at the University of Liverpool. You never know where a simple greeting might take you!

Profressor Brené Brown (Leadership Researcher and Author) says: "Connection is why we’re here; it is what gives purpose and meaning to our lives."

• Balance work & play: With all the fun, opportunities and activities, it's sometimes difficult to remember why you are really here! Engage with your lectures, dive into the various topics and enjoy the wonderful teaching and research that is available to you! Nobody says it better than our close personal friend, Jay-Z (rapper and entrepreneur): "I'm not a businessman, I'm a business, man. And every business needs balance—work hard, play hard."

We are looking forward to being with you every step of the way and cannot wait to meet you all!

Dr Philip Murray, Director of Studies 

Dr Hyacinthe Caldwell, Deputy Director of Studies

Recommended reading 

As you prepare to begin your studies, it might be good to orient yourself in the world of business by reading these news sources:

• BBC News
• Financial Times- all students have a subscription to this service.

Knowing what is topical and current in your industry is very important and will better prepare you to appreciate how the theories and frameworks that we will be discussing in the classroom are applied in the real world.

Reading widely will also allow you to develop your commercial awareness and critical thinking skills. As you know more, you can ask more searching questions and deepen your understanding. This will make your learning journey even more engaging and exciting!

You will also get LOTS of reading recommendations once your modules begin in September! 

Welcome Week

Welcome Week is Monday 21 to Friday 25 September, which is filled with talks, activities and socials where you can meet your Director of Studies, your coursemates and the wider Management School staff. Download the timetable* to find out more (uploaded Thursday 13 August). *Timetables are subject to change, so please keep checking back for updates.

Advice from a current student

Anna Morrison: BA Business Management

1) Make the most of the extra-curricular sessions available. They are all designed to develop new and existing skills. I have learnt how to network, practice presenting and how to optimise my LinkedIn.

2) Consider joining a society. A pivotal point of my student experience has most definitely been joining the Women in Business society. This has allowed me to connect with other like-minded students who share the same interests and helped me form new friendships. My confidence has grown, and the roles and responsibilities I have had have given me a sense of autonomy.

3) Get excited about studying in Liverpool; it is the perfect student city! Everything is within walking distance, which can reduce what you spend on bus fares. It has so many pubs and bars to choose from, so many shops, and so many study spots. It is very easy to fill your days whilst living in Liverpool; with a visit to the docks or to Sefton Park, you have so many options! The running routes are amazing, and I recently took part in the Liverpool Half Marathon!