Sports Events Management
Sports Events Management
Sports Events Management
Sports Events Management
Sports Events Management
Sports Events Management
Sports Events Management
Sports Events Management
Sports Events Management
Overview
You will address the challenges facing sports events managers, including the increasing pressure to meet the demands of global governing bodies and how to manage a volunteer workforce, secure appropriate sponsorship packages, reduce risk and ensure the health, safety and security of every stakeholder.
By developing the specialist knowledge and skills required, you will be able to strategically plan and manage sporting events to the satisfaction of regional, national and international stakeholders.
The university has been given a five-star rating for our academic work in Hospitality & Leisure Management by QS, the international higher education benchmarking agency.
Research Excellence Framework 2014
Research Excellence Framework 2014: 59% of our research submitted was assessed as world leading or internationally excellent.
Member of:
Our staff are engaged in research and consultancy work, publishing their findings in textbooks and journals of international standing.
UKCEM is recognised as a Centre of Excellence for Events Management by the National Skills Academy for Sport and Active Leisure. Our courses are accredited by the Institute of Hospitality and are recognised by the National Outdoor Events Associated, the British Hospitality Association and by EUROCHRIE.
We understand that full-time study does not suit everyone. That’s why we offer courses which give you the opportunity to decide where, when and how you can get involved in learning. Studying a distance learning course offers the convenience and flexibility to make education work for you. Whether you’d like to fit your studies around childcare, develop your skills while working or, quite simply, want to learn from the comfort of your own home, we can help you gain a qualification at a time and pace that suits your lifestyle.
Like our students on campus, you will have the same excellent teaching and learning resources, however you’ll find these online instead of in a lecture theatre. Not only are all the modules taught online, but you will also have access to an online community and more than 140,000 books and journals in our online library.
School of Events Tourism & Hospitality Management Mission Statement
Postgraduate Study - Invest in yourself
Entry Requirements
Applicants should either have at least a second class honours degree or have equivalent experience or training, normally from within the work environment. All applications should be supported by a reference, either academic or professional; a template can be accessed at this link. All applicants should satisfy our University English language requirements, please access further details at this link
SELECTION CRITERIA:
We may use selection criteria based on your personal attributes; experience and/or commitment to the area of study. This information will be derived from your personal statement and reference and will only be used if you have met the general entry requirements.
IELTS:
IELTS 6.0 with no skills below 6.0, or an equivalent qualification. The University provides excellent support for any applicant who may be required to undertake additional English language courses.
ADDITIONAL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
Mature Applicants
Our University welcomes applications from mature applicants who demonstrate academic potential. We usually require some evidence of recent academic study, for example completion of an access course, however recent relevant work experience may also be considered. Please note that for some of our professional courses all applicants will need to meet the specified entry criteria and in these cases work experience cannot be considered in lieu. If you wish to apply through this route you should refer to our University Recognition of Prior Learning policy that is available on our website. Please note that all applicants to our University are required to meet our standard English language requirement of GCSE grade C or equivalent, variations to this will be listed on the individual course entry requirements.Applicants should either have at least a second class honours degree or have equivalent experience or training, normally from within the work environment. All applications should be supported by a reference, either academic or professional; a template can be accessed at this link. All applicants should satisfy our University English language requirements, please access further details at this link
SELECTION CRITERIA:
We may use selection criteria based on your personal attributes; experience and/or commitment to the area of study. This information will be derived from your personal statement and reference and will only be used if you have met the general entry requirements.
IELTS:
IELTS 6.0 with no skills below 6.0, or an equivalent qualification. The University provides excellent support for any applicant who may be required to undertake additional English language courses.
ADDITIONAL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
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Don't worry if you don't have the level of English required for your chosen course. We offer a wide range of courses which have been designed to help you to improve your qualifications and English language ability, most of which are accredited by the British Council. Check your English and find out more about our English courses.More questions?
No matter what your questions, we are here to answer them, visit our International website to get more information and find out about our online open days.Careers
Careers
MSc Sports Events Management
“When I was searching for a postgraduate degree, Leeds Beckett really stood out because the course was so specific and focused. The modules were a great mixture of classroom learning and practical experience - I even had the opportunity to spend four months as an intern at the London 2012 Olympics, something I could never have done if I hadn't come to study here.
Teaching and learning
- Sports Events - Impacts, Issues & Policy
Develop your understanding of the issues affecting sports event management now and in the future. You will gain a valuable overview of contemporary thinking in order to understand sports events, as a case study, alongside sport's role in the wider world in which we live.
- Human Resources Management & Volunteering for Events
Gain a critical understanding of the way in which human resources and volunteers are managed in public, private and third sector event organisations. You will develop an awareness of the relationship between corporate strategies and human resource strategies and policies within an international setting.
- Strategic & Financial Management for Event Organisations
Critically examine conceptual frameworks, models and techniques of strategic and financial management and apply these to event case studies. You will reflect upon contemporary and cultural issues surrounding the development and use of strategy and finance and its position within contemporary event organisations.
- Event Operations Management
Explore the functions of operations, project delivery, risk and quality management and their contribution to the core operation of events and events businesses.
- Sport Marketing & PR
Examine the factors that influence and shape strategic sports marketing. You will critically evaluate the practical application of specific marketing and PR decisions in the sports marketing field.
- Masters Research Methods
Gain the knowledge, skills and techniques required to conceive, plan and execute research that will ultimately enable you to successfully complete a major research project at masters level.
- Masters Research Project
Using the skills and knowledge developed during the 'Masters Research Methods' module, you will produce a coherent and holistic piece of work on a major research project within your field of study.
- These modules are subject to student numbers. The course team will usually assign you to a module during your course induction.
- Fundraising & Sponsorship in Events
Develop an in depth understanding of the contexts, challenges and strategies needed to address the demands of fundraising and sponsorship in events.
- Professional Practice
Engage in professional activities relevant to sport, tourism, hospitality or events management, individually or as part of a group, to develop your professional skills and capabilities and enhance your future career prospects.
- Sports Events - Impacts, Issues & Policy
Develop your understanding of the issues affecting sports event management now and in the future. You will gain a valuable overview of contemporary thinking in order to understand sports events, as a case study, alongside sport's role in the wider world in which we live.
- Human Resources Management & Volunteering for Events
Gain a critical understanding of the way in which human resources and volunteers are managed in public, private and third sector event organisations. You will develop an awareness of the relationship between corporate strategies and human resource strategies and policies within an international setting.
- Strategic & Financial Management for Event Organisations
Critically examine conceptual frameworks, models and techniques of strategic and financial management and apply these to event case studies. You will reflect upon contemporary and cultural issues surrounding the development and use of strategy and finance and its position within contemporary event organisations.
- Event Operations Management
Explore the functions of operations, project delivery, risk and quality management and their contribution to the core operation of events and events businesses.
- Sport Marketing & PR
Examine the factors that influence and shape strategic sports marketing. You will critically evaluate the practical application of specific marketing and PR decisions in the sports marketing field.
- Masters Research Methods
Gain the knowledge, skills and techniques required to conceive, plan and execute research that will ultimately enable you to successfully complete a major research project at masters level.
- Masters Research Project
Using the skills and knowledge developed during the 'Masters Research Methods' module, you will produce a coherent and holistic piece of work on a major research project within your field of study.
- These modules are subject to student numbers. The course team will usually assign you to a module during your course induction.
- Fundraising & Sponsorship in Events
Develop an in depth understanding of the contexts, challenges and strategies needed to address the demands of fundraising and sponsorship in events.
- Professional Practice
Engage in professional activities relevant to sport, tourism, hospitality or events management, individually or as part of a group, to develop your professional skills and capabilities and enhance your future career prospects.
- Sports Events - Impacts, Issues & Policy
Develop your understanding of the issues affecting sports event management now and in the future. You will gain a valuable overview of contemporary thinking in order to understand sports events, as a case study, alongside sport's role in the wider world in which we live.
- Human Resources Management & Volunteering for Events
Gain a critical understanding of the way in which human resources and volunteers are managed in public, private and third sector event organisations. You will develop an awareness of the relationship between corporate strategies and human resource strategies and policies within an international setting.
- Strategic & Financial Management for Event Organisations
Critically examine conceptual frameworks, models and techniques of strategic and financial management and apply these to event case studies. You will reflect upon contemporary and cultural issues surrounding the development and use of strategy and finance and its position within contemporary event organisations.
- Event Operations Management
Explore the functions of operations, project delivery, risk and quality management and their contribution to the core operation of events and events businesses.
- Sport Marketing & PR
Examine the factors that influence and shape strategic sports marketing. You will critically evaluate the practical application of specific marketing and PR decisions in the sports marketing field.
- Masters Research Methods
Gain the knowledge, skills and techniques required to conceive, plan and execute research that will ultimately enable you to successfully complete a major research project at masters level.
- Masters Research Project
Using the skills and knowledge developed during the 'Masters Research Methods' module, you will produce a coherent and holistic piece of work on a major research project within your field of study.
- These modules are subject to student numbers. The course team will usually assign you to a module during your course induction.
- Fundraising & Sponsorship in Events
Develop an in depth understanding of the contexts, challenges and strategies needed to address the demands of fundraising and sponsorship in events.
- Professional Practice
Engage in professional activities relevant to sport, tourism, hospitality or events management, individually or as part of a group, to develop your professional skills and capabilities and enhance your future career prospects.
- Sports Events - Impacts, Issues & Policy
Develop your understanding of the issues affecting sports event management now and in the future. You will gain a valuable overview of contemporary thinking in order to understand sports events, as a case study, alongside sport's role in the wider world in which we live.
- Human Resources Management & Volunteering for Events
Gain a critical understanding of the way in which human resources and volunteers are managed in public, private and third sector event organisations. You will develop an awareness of the relationship between corporate strategies and human resource strategies and policies within an international setting.
- Strategic & Financial Management for Event Organisations
Critically examine conceptual frameworks, models and techniques of strategic and financial management and apply these to event case studies. You will reflect upon contemporary and cultural issues surrounding the development and use of strategy and finance and its position within contemporary event organisations.
- Event Operations Management
Explore the functions of operations, project delivery, risk and quality management and their contribution to the core operation of events and events businesses.
- Sport Marketing & PR
Examine the factors that influence and shape strategic sports marketing. You will critically evaluate the practical application of specific marketing and PR decisions in the sports marketing field.
- Masters Research Methods
Gain the knowledge, skills and techniques required to conceive, plan and execute research that will ultimately enable you to successfully complete a major research project at masters level.
- Masters Research Project
Using the skills and knowledge developed during the 'Masters Research Methods' module, you will produce a coherent and holistic piece of work on a major research project within your field of study.
- These modules are subject to student numbers. The course team will usually assign you to a module during your course induction.
- Fundraising & Sponsorship in Events
Develop an in depth understanding of the contexts, challenges and strategies needed to address the demands of fundraising and sponsorship in events.
- Professional Practice
Engage in professional activities relevant to sport, tourism, hospitality or events management, individually or as part of a group, to develop your professional skills and capabilities and enhance your future career prospects.
- Sports Events: Impacts, Issues and Policy
Develop your understanding of the issues affecting sports event management now and in the future. You will gain a valuable overview of contemporary thinking in order to understand sports events, as a case study, alongside sport's role in the wider world in which we live.
- Event Operations & Event Risk Management
Explore the functions of operations, project delivery, risk and quality management and their contribution to the core operation of events and events businesses.
- Strategic & Financial Management for Events Organisations
Critically examine conceptual frameworks, models and techniques of strategic and financial management and apply these to event case studies. You will reflect upon contemporary and cultural issues surrounding the development and use of strategy and finance and its position within contemporary event organisations.
- Sponsorship & Marketing for Sports Events
Develop an in-depth understanding of the contexts, challenges and strategies needed to address the demands of the integrated sports event marketing mix and sponsorship.
- HRM & Leadership in Events
Gain a critical understanding of the way in which leadership, management and human resources interact within event organisations. You will learn how to manage and lead event workforces, including the HR strategies available to supervising event volunteers.
- Research Methods & Event Evaluation
Gain the knowledge, skills and techniques required to conceive, plan, execute research and evaluate events, that will enable you to successfully complete a major research project at masters level.
- Professional Practice
Engage in professional activities relevant to sport, tourism, hospitality or events management, individually or as part of a group, to develop your professional skills and capabilities and enhance your future career prospects.
- Masters Research Project
Using the skills and knowledge developed during the 'Research Methods & Event Evaluation' module, you will produce a coherent and holistic piece of work on a major research project within your field of study.
- Sports Events: Impacts, Issues and Policy
Develop your understanding of the issues affecting sports event management now and in the future. You will gain a valuable overview of contemporary thinking in order to understand sports events, as a case study, alongside sport's role in the wider world in which we live.
- Event Operations & Event Risk Management
Explore the functions of operations, project delivery, risk and quality management and their contribution to the core operation of events and events businesses.
- Strategic & Financial Management for Events Organisations
Critically examine conceptual frameworks, models and techniques of strategic and financial management and apply these to event case studies. You will reflect upon contemporary and cultural issues surrounding the development and use of strategy and finance and its position within contemporary event organisations.
- Sponsorship & Marketing for Sports Events
Develop an in-depth understanding of the contexts, challenges and strategies needed to address the demands of the integrated sports event marketing mix and sponsorship.
- HRM & Leadership in Events
Gain a critical understanding of the way in which leadership, management and human resources interact within event organisations. You will learn how to manage and lead event workforces, including the HR strategies available to supervising event volunteers.
- Research Methods & Event Evaluation
Gain the knowledge, skills and techniques required to conceive, plan, execute research and evaluate events, that will enable you to successfully complete a major research project at masters level.
- Professional Practice
Engage in professional activities relevant to sport, tourism, hospitality or events management, individually or as part of a group, to develop your professional skills and capabilities and enhance your future career prospects.
- Masters Research Project
Using the skills and knowledge developed during the 'Research Methods & Event Evaluation' module, you will produce a coherent and holistic piece of work on a major research project within your field of study.
- Sports Events: Impacts, Issues and Policy
Develop your understanding of the issues affecting sports event management now and in the future. You will gain a valuable overview of contemporary thinking in order to understand sports events, as a case study, alongside sport's role in the wider world in which we live.
- Event Operations & Event Risk Management
Explore the functions of operations, project delivery, risk and quality management and their contribution to the core operation of events and events businesses.
- Strategic & Financial Management for Events Organisations
Critically examine conceptual frameworks, models and techniques of strategic and financial management and apply these to event case studies. You will reflect upon contemporary and cultural issues surrounding the development and use of strategy and finance and its position within contemporary event organisations.
- Sponsorship & Marketing for Sports Events
Develop an in-depth understanding of the contexts, challenges and strategies needed to address the demands of the integrated sports event marketing mix and sponsorship.
- HRM & Leadership in Events
Gain a critical understanding of the way in which leadership, management and human resources interact within event organisations. You will learn how to manage and lead event workforces, including the HR strategies available to supervising event volunteers.
- Research Methods & Event Evaluation
Gain the knowledge, skills and techniques required to conceive, plan, execute research and evaluate events, that will enable you to successfully complete a major research project at masters level.
- Professional Practice
Engage in professional activities relevant to sport, tourism, hospitality or events management, individually or as part of a group, to develop your professional skills and capabilities and enhance your future career prospects.
- Masters Research Project
Using the skills and knowledge developed during the 'Research Methods & Event Evaluation' module, you will produce a coherent and holistic piece of work on a major research project within your field of study.
- Sports Events: Impacts, Issues and Policy
Develop your understanding of the issues affecting sports event management now and in the future. You will gain a valuable overview of contemporary thinking in order to understand sports events, as a case study, alongside sport's role in the wider world in which we live.
- Event Operations & Event Risk Management
Explore the functions of operations, project delivery, risk and quality management and their contribution to the core operation of events and events businesses.
- Strategic & Financial Management for Events Organisations
Critically examine conceptual frameworks, models and techniques of strategic and financial management and apply these to event case studies. You will reflect upon contemporary and cultural issues surrounding the development and use of strategy and finance and its position within contemporary event organisations.
- Sponsorship & Marketing for Sports Events
Develop an in-depth understanding of the contexts, challenges and strategies needed to address the demands of the integrated sports event marketing mix and sponsorship.
- HRM & Leadership in Events
Gain a critical understanding of the way in which leadership, management and human resources interact within event organisations. You will learn how to manage and lead event workforces, including the HR strategies available to supervising event volunteers.
- Research Methods & Event Evaluation
Gain the knowledge, skills and techniques required to conceive, plan, execute research and evaluate events, that will enable you to successfully complete a major research project at masters level.
- Professional Practice
Engage in professional activities relevant to sport, tourism, hospitality or events management, individually or as part of a group, to develop your professional skills and capabilities and enhance your future career prospects.
- Masters Research Project
Using the skills and knowledge developed during the 'Research Methods & Event Evaluation' module, you will produce a coherent and holistic piece of work on a major research project within your field of study.
Simon is a highly experienced Events Practitioner with over 30 years work in the events industry. He is very committed to providing an excellent student experience and enhancing the employability of our University’s events students and graduates.
School of Events Tourism & Hospitality Management Mission Statement
Postgraduate Study - Invest in yourself
Fees & funding
The tuition fee for the year for students entering in 2018/19 is £5950. The amount you will pay may increase each year to take into account the effects of inflation.
Additional course costs
Tuition fees
Your tuition fees cover the cost of registration, tuition, academic supervision, assessments and examinations.
The following are also included in the cost of your course:
- 24/7 Library and student IT support
- Free wifi via eduroam
- Skills workshops and resources
- Library membership, giving access to more than 500,000 printed, multimedia and digital resources
- Access to software, including five free copies of Microsoft Office 365 to install on your PC, laptop and MAC, and access to free high-end software via the Leeds Beckett remote app
- Loan of high-end media equipment to support your studies
Course specific
- Use of facilities and equipment linked to your studies
- Access to guest lecture programme
Additional costs
In many cases, costs associated with your course will be included in your course fee. However, in some cases there are ‘essential’ additional costs (those that you will be required to meet in addition to your course fee), and/or ‘optional’ additional costs (costs that are not required, but that you might choose to pay). We have included those essential or optional additional costs that relate to your course, below
Course-specific optional expenses
- Event industry associations student membership
(A range of event industry associations offer student membership fees. Costs for each association will vary) - Replacement DBS Certificate
(Should you need a DBS certificate for your placement and you lose your original, you will be charged £44 for a replacement) - Field trips / site visits
(Costs are dependent on location and may be subsidised. You will be expected to pay local transport costs for local trips.) - Event attendance
(Opportunities are provided to attend events beyond the curriculum. Cost will depend on location and ticket price)
Other study-related expenses to consider: books (the library stocks books from your module reading list but you may wish to purchase copies for yourself); placement costs (these may include travel expenses and living costs); student visas (international students only); printing, photocopying and stationery; field trips; study abroad opportunities (travel costs and accommodation, visas and immunisations); PC/laptop (provided on campus in social learning spaces and in the library. However, you may prefer to have your own); mobile phone/tablet (to access University online services); academic conferences (travel costs); professional-body membership (where applicable); and graduation (gown hire and guest tickets).
This list is not exhaustive and costs will vary depending on the choices you make during your course. Any rental or living costs are also in addition to your course fees.
The tuition fee for the year for students entering in 2018/19 is £11500. The amount you will pay is fixed at this level for each year of your course.
Additional course costs
Tuition fees
Your tuition fees cover the cost of registration, tuition, academic supervision, assessments and examinations.
The following are also included in the cost of your course:
- 24/7 Library and student IT support
- Free wifi via eduroam
- Skills workshops and resources
- Library membership, giving access to more than 500,000 printed, multimedia and digital resources
- Access to software, including five free copies of Microsoft Office 365 to install on your PC, laptop and MAC, and access to free high-end software via the Leeds Beckett remote app
- Loan of high-end media equipment to support your studies
Course specific
- Use of facilities and equipment linked to your studies
- Access to guest lecture programme
Additional costs
In many cases, costs associated with your course will be included in your course fee. However, in some cases there are ‘essential’ additional costs (those that you will be required to meet in addition to your course fee), and/or ‘optional’ additional costs (costs that are not required, but that you might choose to pay). We have included those essential or optional additional costs that relate to your course, below
Course-specific optional expenses
- Event industry associations student membership
(A range of event industry associations offer student membership fees. Costs for each association will vary) - Replacement DBS Certificate
(Should you need a DBS certificate for your placement and you lose your original, you will be charged £44 for a replacement) - Field trips / site visits
(Costs are dependent on location and may be subsidised. You will be expected to pay local transport costs for local trips.) - Event attendance
(Opportunities are provided to attend events beyond the curriculum. Cost will depend on location and ticket price)
Other study-related expenses to consider: books (the library stocks books from your module reading list but you may wish to purchase copies for yourself); placement costs (these may include travel expenses and living costs); student visas (international students only); printing, photocopying and stationery; field trips; study abroad opportunities (travel costs and accommodation, visas and immunisations); PC/laptop (provided on campus in social learning spaces and in the library. However, you may prefer to have your own); mobile phone/tablet (to access University online services); academic conferences (travel costs); professional-body membership (where applicable); and graduation (gown hire and guest tickets).
This list is not exhaustive and costs will vary depending on the choices you make during your course. Any rental or living costs are also in addition to your course fees.
Additional information
For further information on financing your studies or information about whether you may qualify for one of our bursaries and scholarships, follow the links below:
Facilities
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LibraryOur Library is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, every day of the year, providing you with access to specialist books and journals, learning spaces, computers, multimedia facilities and media equipment hire. Tens of thousands of our Library's digital resources, including ebooks, ejournals and databases, can be accessed online at a time and place to suit you.
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Location
Headingley Campus
Home to our first-rate sporting facilities – Headingley Campus has a rich and diverse history having played to visitors such as Winston Churchill and Oscar Wilde. Set in 100 acres of parkland, with easy access to Leeds city centre, many of our buildings look out onto our grassy acre – a perfect place for hanging out, playing games and catching up with friends on long summer days. Headingley Campus has modern sport science laboratories, animation and music studios and the latest computing labs, as well as one of our libraries, open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year.
Once you've decided what course to study, here is a step-by-step guide of what to do next.
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1EXPLOREExplore your full range of options on our Online Prospectus at courses.leedsbeckett.ac.uk.
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2POSTGRADUATE AND RESEARCH OPEN DAYVisit us for a Postgraduate and Research Open Day to speak to teaching staff and students, see our facilities and find out more about your chosen course. Alternatively, watch our online open day or register for a Virtual Q&A and ask our friendly staff any questions you may have.
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3APPLY
Apply directly to us via our online application site *.
* Exceptions to this are:
- Teacher Training (PGCE & EYTS)
- PG Dip Legal Practice PG Dip Law
- Chartered Institute of PR (CIPR): Advanced Certificate & Advanced Diploma
- MA Social Work
- MA Art Psychotherapy
- PGCert/PGDip/MA Play Therapy
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4YOUR OFFERReceive your offer - remember, the sooner you apply the sooner an offer can be made. Please note that certain courses do have set application deadlines so you should check before applying. Some courses may require you to attend an interview or submit a portfolio before an offer can be made.
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5SEND US YOUR RESULTSIf we make you a conditional offer, send us your results as soon as you have these so we can confirm your place.
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6ACCOMMODATIONApply for our university accommodation if you need it.
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7INTERNATIONAL STUDENTSCheck visa regulations and apply for your CAS number if necessary.
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8FEES & FUNDINGDiscover more about your funding options and set up your fee payments.
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9ONLINE REGISTRATION & ENROLMENTReceive your online registration and enrolment information.
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10WELCOME WEEKAttend Welcome Week and begin your course.
