Master's Introduction

Welcome to Aarhus BSS
Aarhus University

Welcome to
Aarhus BSS

Aarhus University


Welcome to your Master's degree programme in:

  • Economics and Business Administration
  • Business Administration
  • Business Psychology

Please stay informed on this page until the introduction days, as the programme might change.
 

Contact

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". 

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 [email protected].

We look forward to seeing you at the Master introduction week!

Welcome to your Master's degree programme at Aarhus BSS! We are responsible for this year's Master Introduction Week and we are also students at Aarhus BSS. Together with our team of Instructors, we look forward to welcoming you and your fellow students. We have prepared an exciting and academically relevant programme for the introduction day(s), which will ensure that you will get the best possible start to your Master's degree programme - both academically and socially. You will find the program and other important information on this website, and we recommend that you read it all carefully so that you are well prepared. 

Further information will be sent to your AU email at the end of August. If you have any questions in the meantime, you are always welcome to contact us at: [email protected] 

We look forward to meeting you.

Best regards Rebecca Bast & Rasmus Nielsen
Coordinators for the Master's Introduction Week 2026

Programme for the introduction days

The Master’s degree programme starts with two introduction days on 27-28 August 2026 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 a brief introduction to the IT systems and to Aarhus BSS in general on 26 August 2026.

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Wednesday 26 August

09.00We meet at “Byauditoriet” building 1790, Universitetsbyen 41. Tutors are ready to guide you.
Morning
  • Welcome to all new International Students
  • Different presentations
  • Guidet tour
  • Team building
  • Lunch
Afternoon
  • Introduction to IT and various platforms
  • End of the programme app. 13:30


Thursday 27 August

Please, bring your computer

08.00
  • We meet at “Byauditoriet” building 1790, Universitetsbyen 41. Tutors are ready to guide you.
  • Welcome to all new master students
Morning
  • Introductions
  • Master Case Presentation
  • Lunch
Afternoon
  • Work with case
  • Breaks and team building
Evening
  • Dinner
  • Good night app. 23:00


Friday 28 August

08.30"Morning surprise" for all students
Morning
  • Secret Speaker
  • Presentation by Aarhus BSS Career & Alumni
  • Lunch
Afternoon
  • Team building
  • Master Case Ceremoni
  • Teambuilding with tapas and networking
Aften
  • Dinner
  • Good night app. 02:00

To ensure a responsible Introduction Week programme, there is an alcohol policy at Aarhus BSS. Learn more about the alcohol policy.

Getting there

We will meet at Byauditoriet, building 1790, Universitetsbyen 41

Instructors will be ready to guide you on campus and show you to the right room.

We look forward to welcoming you!

Practical information about the Introduction days

For the Master Intro Days, please bring a bottle of water and your own computer on Thursday.

It will be possible to buy food during the day, but you are also welcome to bring your own.

Download Teams og recieve 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 your student group at Teams with the code: xxxx

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 ([email protected]). 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. 

  • 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.  


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 will be an integrated part of your life as a student. You are always welcome to contact the IT support who can help you with usernames, passwords, your student email, wireless network etc. 
 
You will find the IT support at the University Park (building 1350, room 126) and Universitetsbyen (building 1854, level 0).  


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. 

  • More information in the introduction week

AU Library

At AU Library, you can: 

  • find academic information and literature 

  • find areas for studying and rooms for group work 

  • get assistance in how to search, assess and organise academic information. 

Adress: Bartholins Allé 11, Building 1351, 8000 Århus C

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. 

Contact


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".