Master's Introduction
Contact
- If you have questions about your Introduction days,
please contact StudenterLauget at masterintro@studenterlauget.dk - For questions about the introduction day for students with supplementary subject in Business Administration,
please contact SAF at safaktivitetsforening@gmail.com - If you have questions about your degree programme,
please contact the students counsellors
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 seperately. The entire introduction takes about 2 hours. You can access the course in Brightspace from mid-August – under “My courses".
Introduction for new Master's degree students
Welcome from the introduction coordinators
Welcome to your Master's degree progamme!
We are responsible for this year’s Master introduction week, and we a look forward to welcoming you. We have prepared a great programme for the introduction days to ensure that you get the best possible start as a new Master’s degree student. See the programme below.
On this site, you will find all the relevant information in relation to the commencement of studies. We encourage you to read it carefully to be well-prepared for the introduction days. In addition, all new students will also receive further information via the AU email when we approach the end og August. If you have any questions related to your intro days, you are more than welcome to reach out to us at masterintro@studenterlauget.dk.
We look forward to seeing you at the Master introduction week!
Kind regards,
Sarah Bro & Stine Brylle
Coordinators for Master introduction week 2024
Programme for the introduction days
The Master’s degree programme starts with two intro days on 29-30 August 2024 where you will have the opportunity to get to know all your fellow students as well as to take on the Master Case Challenge.
If you are new to Aarhus BSS or an international student, you will have the additional option to participate in an introduction to the IT systems and to Aarhus BSS in general on 28 August 2024.
Wednesday 28 August
| 09.00 | Welcome to all new International Students |
| 09.20 | Different presentations |
| 10.30 | Guidet tour |
| 11.15 | Team building |
| 12.00 | Lunch |
| 12.45 | Introduction to IT and various platforms |
| 13.30 | End of the programme |
Thursday 29 August
For the Master Intro Days, please bring your own computer on Thursday.
| 08.00 | Welcome to new Master Students |
| 09.30 | Welcome by the team coordinators |
| 10.00 | Welcome by the line coordinators |
| 11.00 | Master Case Presentation |
| 12.00 | Lunch |
| 13.00 | Case solving |
| 15.00 | Break and team building |
| 15.30 | Case solving |
| 17.00 | Dinner & "hygge" |
| 23.00 | End of the day |
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 personalised overview of your courses, timetable, announcements and events. You can use mystudies.au.dk on your phone or tablet as well.
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Brightspace
Brightspace is a learning management system, where you can communicate with lecturers and co-students. This is where your lecturer will inform you about changes to the timetable and upload teaching materials. Therefore, it is important that you check Brightspace often.
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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 address (studentregistrationnumber@post.au.dk). It is important that you use this email address when you contact the Student Counsellors' Office or similar recipients. It is also important that you check your AU email, as Aarhus University might send you important information – for instance about important deadlines.
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You can log on to your AU email at post.au.dk
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.
IT support, the bookstore and the library
IT support
Bookstore
Stakbogladen is Aarhus University's book store located on Ringgaden. Here you can find all the literature you need for the semester. You can also buy your books online at www.stakbogladen.dk, where you can find a list of all the literature you need for your degree programme. You receive 10% student discount.
It is also possible to purchase your books at our pop-up shop at Fuglesangs Allé 18, which is open twice a year at the beginning of the semester.
AU Library
At AU Library, you can:
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find academic information and literature
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find areas for studying and rooms for group work
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get assistance in how to search, assess and organise academic information.
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There are two libraries in Aarhus affiliated with Aarhus BSS:
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Bartholins Allé 11
Read more about the library
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Fuglesangs Allé 4
Read more about the library
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.
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.
Contact
- If you have questions about your Introduction days,
please contact StudenterLauget at masterintro@studenterlauget.dk - For questions about the introduction day for students with supplementary subject in Business Administration,
please contact SAF at safaktivitetsforening@gmail.com - If you have questions about your degree programme,
please contact the students counsellors
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 seperately. The entire introduction takes about 2 hours. You can access the course in Brightspace from mid-August – under “My courses".