Master's Introduction
Welcome to your Master's degree programme in:
- Economics and Business Administration
- Business Administration
- Business Administration – Business Psychology
Please stay informed on this page until the introduction days, as the programme might change. You will also receive an e-mail about the introduction days at your AU-mail.
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Please note that there are different introduction programmes:
- One for new Master degree students in the above mentioned degree programmes
- Another for students from another degree programme with supplementary subject in business administration.
We look forward to welcoming you!
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 by the introduction week coordinators
Welcome to Aarhus BSS!
We are responsible for this year’s Master introduction week, and we and our Master instructors look forward to welcoming all new students at the Master’s degree programmes at Aarhus BSS from 31 August - 1. September. We have prepared a great programme for the intro days to ensure that you get the best possible start as a new Master’s degree student. We recommend that you reserve these days in your calendar!
On this page, 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 intro days. In addition, all new students will also receive further information via email when we approach September. 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,
Emma Fly & Pernille Ravnsgaard
Coordinators for Master introduction week 2023
Master Intro Days
The Master’s degree programme starts with two intro days on 31 August - 1 September 2023 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 30 August 2023.
See the entire programme
Wednesday 30 August
| 09.00 | Welcome to all new International Students |
| 09.20 | Presentation by Aarhus BSS Career & Alumni |
| 09.40 | Presentation by the student counsellors |
| 10.15 | Presentation of the Buddy Programme and activities |
| 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 31 August
For the Master Intro Days, please bring your own computer on Thursday.
It will be possible to buy food during the day, but you are also more than welcome to bring your own.
| 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 |
Friday 1 September
| 08.00 | "Morning surprise" for everyone |
| 10.30 | Secret speaker |
| 11.30 | Presentation by Aarhus BSS Career & Alumni |
| 13.00 | Lunch |
| 13.45 | Teambuilding |
| 15.00 | Master Case Ceremony |
| 16.15 | Teambuilding / Tapas and networking |
| 17.00 | Dinner & "Hygge" |
| 02.00 | End of the day |
To ensure a responsible Introduction Week programme, there is an alcohol policy at Aarhus BSS. Learn more about the alcohol policy.
Introduction to important platforms, guidance and support
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. It also gives you direct access to other platforms such as the Student Self-Service and Brightspace. 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 via the menu on the left, e.g. academic regulations, student counselling, exam schedules and rules, everything related to your study environment, your schedule etc. We encourage you to check the study portal if you need information about your degree programme.
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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 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.
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..
IT support, the bookstore and the library
IT-support
IT support
IT will inevitably become an integrated part of your new life as a student at Aarhus BSS, and you are always welcome to contact the IT support. The IT department can help you with a broad range of services, including usernames and passwords, your student email and accessing the wireless network via eduroam.
You will find the IT support at both Fuglesangs Allé (building 2628) and Bartholins Allé (building 1322).
Bookstore
Stakbogladen
You can buy your books online at www.stakbogladen.dk. Stakbogladen is Aarhus University's book store. You can find a list of the literature you need for the semester. It is also possible to purchase your books at our pop-up shop at Fuglesangs Allé 18, wich is open twice a year in the beginneing 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
At Bartholins Allé, you will mainly find books and journals within the subjects of psychology and behavioural sciences, political science, and law.
Read more at library.au.dk/biblioteker/bartholins-alle - Fuglesangs Allé 4
At Fuglesangs Allé, you will mainly find books and journals within the subjects of corporate law, economics, and management.
Read more at library.au.dk/biblioteker/fuglesangs-alle
Schedule, course descriptions and exams
Schedule
You can always find your schedule here at your study portal under Teaching > Schedule. 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.
Exams (when the time comes)
Digital exams take place via the platform WISEflow, so it is ia good idea to familiarize yourself on how WISEflow works before a digital exam. You can read more about the exam in general, incl. digital exams, here on the student portal under Exam.
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 represented in this Code of Conduct.
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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.
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".