Welcome to new Finance students - Durham University Business School

Welcome to the Department of Finance

We are delighted to welcome you to the Department of Finance at Durham University Business School.

Finance has been at the heart of Durham University Business School since its inception. We are really glad that you have chosen to study at Durham and hope your time with us will be challenging, fulfilling, and prepare you well for success in your chosen career.

Please take time to explore the information and resources available on these pages. Please get in touch should you need any advice or support.

We look forward to meeting you during the Welcome and Orientation Week.

Professor Julian Williams
Head of Department - Department of Finance

The Department of Finance is an important step in developing our subject area at Durham University Business School, we are rightly proud of what we have built, world-leading teaching and research with significant global impact.

Julian Williams

Head of Finance

Department Information

Please confirm your place before the deadline and check your Durham email address regularly for all communications.

Before you arrive

Complete Online Enrolment. Enrolment opens around eight weeks before the start of your programme.
When requested, follow the new-student checklist to complete your enrolment and register as a Durham student.
Check your programme information. Once you have completed enrolment, you will be able to check Blackboard, the Business School Student Gateway and your Durham email for programme information. Access may take a short time after enrolment.
Complete Transition to Higher Education. If you are joining an undergraduate or foundation programme, complete the Transition to Higher Education course in Blackboard Learn Ultra when it becomes available.
Plan your first week. Use the Induction Planner to help you to keep track of where you need to be, and what you need to do during your first busy days at university, in your College and your Department. Induction week offers you lots of opportunities to meet your fellow Freshers, find your way around and settle into student life.