Master Introduction Week

Welcome to AU Herning
Department of Business Development and Technology

Welcome to
AU Herning


Welcome to your Master's degree programme at AU Herning

Below, you will find information about your introduction week.

Please stay informed on this page, as the programmes might change.

We look forward to welcoming you!

Contact

  • For questions about the introduction week og your degree programme,
    please contact student counsellor Mette Bak Odder at [email protected]

Virtual introduction

You can prepare yourself by going through Aarhus University's online introductory course Study@AU which introduces you to digital platforms, counselling, support units, and life as a student.  

The introduction consists of modules, which you can go through separately. The entire introduction takes about 2 hours. You can access the course in Brightspace from mid-August – under “My courses". 

Programme for your introduction week

MSc in Technology Based Business Development

See the entire programme

Programme for the introduction week

Your introduction week for MSc Technology Based Business Development begins in week 35.
The first day in your introduction is Monday 24 August 2026, Birk Centerpark 15, room 8002-2131. 

Keep yourself updated here, since changes may occur.


Monday 24 August

09:00
  • Arrival (room 8002-2131)
Morning
  • Welcome at the programme from Head of Studies
  • Tutors introduction, Student introduction, Digital platforms
  • Walk around campus
12:00-12:50
  • Lunch
Afternoon
  • Social activities/Getting to know each other

Tuesday

09:15
  • We meet in room 8002-2131
Morning
  • Subject line introduction (Energy)
12:00-12:50
  • Lunch
Afternoon
  • Technology Specialisation 1
  • Subject line discussion

Wednesday

09:15
  • We meet in room 8002-2131
Morning
  • Subject line introduction (Operations)
12:00-12:50
  • Lunch
Afternoon
  • Introduction to supervisors for Technology Specialisation
  • Social hour
Evening
  • Pizza and hangout

Thursday

09:15
  • We meet in room 8002-2131
Morning
  • Subject line introduction (Digital)
12:00-12:50
  • Lunch
Afternoon
  • Presentation from career counsellor and student counsellor
  • Q&A

Friday

09.00We meet in room 8002-2131
Morning
  • Joint breakfast for TBBD
  • Introduction to HERU
12:00-12:50
  • Lunch
Afternoon
  • Freshman Day at AU Herning - mingling with other master students
  • Party at the student house


Getting there on the first day

The Campus in Herning is situated at Birk Centerpark 15, 7400 Herning.

We are looking forward to welcoming you on your first day!

 


Book list

Please note: Working professionals will only have the two classes Management of Technology (MOT) and Technology Specialisation 1


Download Teams and receive updates

Please download the app Microsoft Teams to your computer and your phone before your introduction programme and join your student group. Here you will receive ongoing updates from your tutors. You can also use Teams as a student to communicate with your fellow students and tutors.

You need your AU username (AU ID) and password to log in to Teams. You can find help at the IT support.

 

  • Find and participate in your 2026 year group in Teams with the code: 5kn88nv

Important to know as a new student

How to stay informed as a student

Mystudies.au.dk 
Mystudies.au.dk is your single point of access to study information and self-service systems, providing you with a full personalised overview of your courses, timetable, announcements and events. 

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Brightspace 
Brightspace is a learning management system, where you can communicate with lecturers and co-students. Here you can find individual courses, teaching material, literature lists, cancelled lectures etc. 

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The study portal 
The study portal is this current website, where you can find all official information about your degree programme – e.g. academic regulations, student counselling, exam schedules and rules, everything related to your study environment, your schedule etc.  

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Your AU email 
All students at Aarhus University will receive an AU email. Use this email when you contact the Student Counsellors' Office or similar recipients. It is important that you check your AU email, as you will receive important information – for instance about deadlines. 

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Teams
Teams gives you the opportunity to collaborate with your fellow students in various groups, where you can share files and communicate. 

Get help and guidance during your studies

Student Counsellors' Office 
You are always welcome at the Student Counsellors' Office with study related issues – such as questions about exams, rules and requirements, leave of absence, parental leave, study planning, dispensations, social well-being, challenges etc. At the Student Counsellors' Office, we have a duty of confidentiality, so everything you tell us will remain confidential.  


Aarhus BSS Student Services 
Here you can get help and guidance on any practical and administrative questions in relation to your degree programme – such as print transcripts of your grades, verification of enrollment, course and exam registration, exemption, etc. 

IT support, the bookstore and the library

IT support

IT support
IT will become an integrated part of your student life, and you are always welcome to contact the IT support, who can help you with a broad range of services, including usernames and passwords, your student email and accessing the wireless network etc.


Book store

You can buy all your books at Stakbogladen Birk. As a student at Aarhus University you get a 10 % discount. Stakbogladen has a bookstore in both Aarhus and Herning. You can find the store in Herning at Birk Centerpark 5 (VIA - building B).


AU Library

At AU Library, you can:

  • find academic information and literature
  • find areas for studying and rooms for working in groups
  • get assistance in how to search, assess and organise academic information.

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At the library in Herning, you will mainly find literature within engineering, management, marketing and economics.

Time table and course descriptions

Timetable 
You can always find your timetable at MyStudies and here at your study portal under Teaching > Timetable. Changes may occur and therefore it is important to check your timetable on a regular basis. 


Course catalogue 
You can find course descriptions in the course catalogue under Teaching > Course Catalogue. Here you can also find the syllabus for each course. 

Understand the organisation

Aarhus BSS is one of the five faculties at Aarhus University and home to the academic disciplines within business and social sciences. The official name is School of Business and Social Sciences’, commonly referred to as Aarhus BSS. 

Aarhus BSS has six departments: Department of Economics and Business Economics, Department of Political Science, Department of Management, Department of Psychology and Behavioural Sciences, Department of Law, and Department of Business Development and Technology. 

Code of Conduct and freedom of speech

The Code of Conduct describes some core values and expectations to student behaviour when on campus and/or when representing Aarhus BSS and Aarhus University.  

Aarhus University is committed to safeguarding freedom of expression. Open dialogue and tolerance for different views constitute the very foundation of the university’s activities. 

Get a virtual introduction

You can prepare yourself by going through Aarhus University's online introductory course Study@AU which introduces you to digital platforms, counselling, support units, and life as a student.  

The introduction consists of modules, which you can go through separately. The entire introduction takes about 2 hours. You can access the course in Brightspace from mid-August – under “My courses".