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 gives you answers to several practical questions.
You will be introduced to digital platforms, counselling and support units, and life as a student. This online 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 |
Good 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, providing teaching staff and students with one shared online platform. The platform supports easy access to group work and lets you send and receive messages. 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. You can find all information about your degree programme her – e.g. academic regulations, student counselling, exam schedules and rules, everything related to your study environment, your schedule etc.
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 write to 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 – e.g. 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 questions regarding your life as a student. We are happy to answer any 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. This means that everything you tell us will remain confidential.
- Read more about the Student Counsellors' Office
Aarhus BSS Student Services
At Aarhus BSS Student Services, you can get help and guidance on any practical and administrative questions you might have in relation to your degree programme. Among other things, we can guide you on how to submit assignments, print transcripts of your grades, verify that you are actively enrolled, register for courses and exams, and apply for exemption, etc..
- Read more about Student Services
IT support, the bookstore and the library
IT support
IT support
IT will inevitably become an integrated part of your student life. 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.
You will find the IT support at both Fuglesangs Allé (building 2628) and Bartholins Allé (building 1322).
Bookstore
Stakbogladen
Stakbogladen is Aarhus University's book store. It is located on Ringgaden. You can also buy your books online at www.stakbogladen.dk. Here, you can find a list of the literature you need for the semester. It is also possible to buy your books at our pop-up shop at Fuglesangs Allé 18, which is open twice a year in the beginning of the semester. You receive 10% student discount.
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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There are two libraries in Aarhus affiliated with Aarhus BSS:
- Bartholins Allé 9
Read more about the library - Fuglesangs Allé 4
Read more about the library
Timetable and course descriptions
Timetable
You can always find your timetable here at your study portal under Teaching > Timetable. Changes may occur and therefore it is important to check your schedule 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
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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 ‘Aarhus University, 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.
Department of Management and Department of Economics and Business Economics are both located at Fuglesangs Allé.
Code of Conduct and freedom of expression
The Code of Conduct for students at Aarhus BSS aims to describe the school’s core values and expectations to student behaviour when on campus and/or when representing Aarhus BSS and Aarhus University. All students are expected to adhere to the values.
- Read the Code of Conduct here at your study portal
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Aarhus University is committed to safeguarding freedom of expression and the individual’s opportunity to realise their potential. Open dialogue and tolerance for different views constitute the very foundation of the university’s activities.
- Read more about the freedom of expression
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 gives you answers to several practical questions.
You will be introduced to digital platforms, counselling and support units, and life as a student. This online 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".