Bachelor's Introduction Week
On this page, you will find all the information relevant to your introduction week and commencement of studies. Please stay informed on this page until the introduction week, as the programme might change.
The first thing you need to do after receiving your letter of admission is to confirm your student place!
We look forward to welcoming you!
Contact
- For questions about your introduction week,
please contact the introduction week coordinator at oecon-russek@econ.au.dk - For questions about your degree programme,
please contact the student 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".
Welcome to Aarhus BSS, Aarhus University
Welcome to your degree programme
I would like to welcome you to the economics programme at the Department of Economics and Business Economics, where you will have a unique opportunity to develop personally and professionally.
We will challenge you and provide you with knowledge and competencies that are in high demand in both the private and the public sector, in Denmark as well as abroad.
Starting a degree programme at the University might feel like quite a radical change. It calls for a completely different level of independence and responsibility for your own learning than an upper secondary education. The lecturers are researchers who will provide you with the latest knowledge during their teaching. You will learn to apply this knowledge when working with assignments and projects during your studies.
You will also become part of a large social community on your degree programme. There are many opportunities to participate in the various student associations which organise parties, academic events, trips abroad and much more.
To give you the best start at the University, we have organised a great introduction week for you. You will be introduced to the academic as well as the social aspects of your degree programme and get to know your fellow students.
I encourage you to engage in your studies both academically and socially. I am sure that doing so is the recipe for having five fantastic years at the Department of Economics and Business Economics.
Kind regards,
Michael Svarer
Director of studies for the degree programme in economics
Welcome to the introduction week
A warm welcome to you, a new fellow student of economics.
Your life as a student is just around the corner, and we look forward to introducing you to the unique student life at the Department of Economics and Business Economics, something you can definitely look forward to becoming a part of. In the coming years, you will develop both personally and professionally. You will be offered a wealth of new experiences, academic challenges and comprehensive studies – the many aspects of student life await you.
To introduce you to your degree programme, we have employed 12 terrific tutors to be your lifeline whenever the amount of information might seem insurmountable. You can ask them anything you can think of – that is why they are here, and they would love to help you!
This year, the introduction week takes place in week 35 from Monday 28 August to Friday 1 September. The Introduction Week will contain a mix of academic and social events around campus at Fuglesangs Allé. During these days, you will become acquainted with the university environment that you will spend time in for many years to come.
The introduction week is for everyone, and it is vital to us that all new students have a nice and memorable first week at university. During this week, the most important thing for us is to ensure that you have fun together with all your new fellow students. This will help establish the social community on your degree programme. Our prime piece of advice is to participate actively in the introduction week so that you get to know your fellow students in the best possible way.
In addition to the introduction week, we have planned a weekend trip in the autumn where you will join your fellow students and tutors for a weekend away from campus. The weekend trip will be full of fun activities and it will be a great opportunity to get to know your fellow students even better. The weekend trip will take place from Saturday 23 September to Sunday 24 September; please reserve this weekend in your calendar.
We hope that you and your fellow new students will have a wonderful week together with your tutors, a week filled with lots of exciting events and new people. So get ready – we certainly look forward to it!
Kind regards,
Anne Schack Kock og Frederik Æbeløe Christensen
Introduction week coordinators
All about your introduction week
Programme for the introduction week
The commencement of studies begins with an introduction week, giving you the chance to get to know your fellow students. Your introduction week starts Monday 28 August 2023 at 08.45.
In addition, there is a weekend trip for all new students at economics and management from Saturday 23 September to Sunday 24 September. You will receive more information about this trip during the introduction week.
There is an alcohol policy for the introduction week at Aarhus BSS to ensure that all activities are held in a responsible way. Read the alcohol policy here.
Please stay updated in this site, as the programme might change.
Monday
| 08.45 | Welcome and photos | Fuglesangssalen |
| 10.15 | Gathering in classes + lunch | Class rooms in M & D |
| 12.00: | Presentation by "Økonomisk Forening (ØF)" | Lecture theatre M3 |
| 12.15: | Presentation by "kvindelig Økonomisk Netværk" | Lecture theatre M3 |
| 12.30 | Presentation of courses | Lecture theatre M3 |
| 14.15-17.30 | Park Olympics | Botanical Gardens |
| 19.00-01.00 | Welcome party and dinner with ØF | Fuglesangssalen |
Tuesday
| 09.00 | Breakfast in class rooms | Class rooms in M & D |
| 10.35 | Tutor presentaion | Class rooms M & D |
| 11.35 | Presentation of courses | Lecture theatre M3 |
| 12.00 | Presentation by a cand.oecon | Lecture theatre M3 |
| 12.45 | Lunch | Class rooms in M & D |
| 13.30 | Presentation by Michael Svarer | Lecture theatre M3 |
| 13.30-14.15 | Lecture theatre M3 | |
| 14.30 | Student associations crawl | Campus |
| 19.00-24.00 | ”Comedy Night" and game night | S- & R-buildings |
Wednesday
| 08.30 | Breakfast in class rooms | Class rooms in M & D |
| 10.30 | Presentation by Oeconrådet | Lecture theatre M3 |
| 10.45 | Presentation of the student counsellors | Lecture theatre M3 |
| 11.00 | Presentation by a cand.oecon | Lecture theatre M3 |
| 11.45 | Lunch | Class rooms in M & D |
| 12.30 | Preperation of challange with "sister class" | Class rooms in M & D |
| 14.30 | Challenge with "sister class" | Botanical Gardens |
| 18.00 | Dinner with "sister class" | Class rooms in M & D |
| 20.00 | Private party | Hornsleth, Klostergade |
Friday
| 09.30 | We meet in class rooms | Class rooms in M & D |
| 11.30 | Sports tournament | The soccer fields at Fuglesangs Allé |
| 15.00 | Friday Bar | Konverterbar |
Meet your tutors
Your introduction week coordinators and tutors are responsible for your introduction week and will take you through the programme for the entire week. They are students from your own field of study, and they can help you answer the many questions you might have about your degree programme and the introduction week. Your tutors are not only your tutors during the introduction week but throughout your entire degree programme.
Payment for the introduction week
Participation in the introduction week costs DKK 700,-.
This includes lunch Monday to Wednesday, breakfast Tuesday and Wednesday as well as dinner Monday and Wednesday. It also includes all the activities during the introduction week and the weekend trip.
You pay via this link: https://events.au.dk/rus2023paaoekonomi
Registration is binding and the last due date for payment is 23 August at 12.00 o'clock.
A checklist for the introduction week
Before the introduction week
- Please read all the information on this website carefully.
- Save the dates in your calendar for the entore introduction week.
- Follow the Facebook page ”Nye Økonomistuderende 2023”
- Follow us on Instagram: @oeconrussek.
- Pay for the introduction week before 23 August.
- If you have any questions, please write to oecon-russek@econ.au.dk
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Bring this for the Introduction Week:
- Every day: A water bottle and preferably a snack or two to keep yourself energized.
- Monday: Sportswear for the park run. It will be possible to change later. If you live far away from campus, please also bring any additional clothes for the party in the evening.
- Wednesday: Any additional clothes for the party in the evening seeing as you will not have time to go home.
- Friday: Your own computer. And sportswear.
Important platforms, counselling, support and bookstore
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 time tables 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 – 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 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 in relation to your degree programme. We can help you with print transcripts of your grades, verify that you are actively enrolled, register for courses and exams, and apply for exemption, etc.
Bookstore, library and it-support
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 11
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
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).
Schedule, course descriptions and exams
Timetables
You can always find your timetables (schedule) here at your study portal under Teaching > Timetables. Changes may occur and therefore it is important to check your timetables 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 a 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.
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.
Read more about the freedom of expression at Aarhus University
A bit about your degree programme
Teaching
During your first two years at university, you will have about 20 hours of teaching per week. In addition, you will have to solve a number of assignments each week. A study group is a good place for discussing difficult theories and solving assignments. The literature is something you have to buy on your own (at BSS Books). Most of the literature is in English.
The Bachelor’s degree programme consists of two forms of teaching: lectures and classroom instruction.
- Lectures
Lectures are given in a lecture theatre by a lecturer who presents the key points of a certain subject. Usually, this is a matter of one-way communication, but it is also allowed to ask questions. A piece of good advice is to read the material for the lecture beforehand. This will give you a better understanding of the lecture. - Classroom instuction
From the very first day, everyone will be divided into classes. A class consists of 25-30 students. During the first year, there will be classroom instruction for all courses. An instructor (older student) will be responsible for the teaching. During classroom instruction, you will present and discuss your answers to a number of exercises. The instructor will help you solve difficult exercises and answer questions about the syllabus.
Brief introduction to your first courses
Principles of Economics
Principles of Economics is a 14 week course that will give you insight into most of the big questions within the field of economics. Without using advanced methods, the course will give you insight into how theory from economics can be used to answer some of the biggest questions of our time, including how we can ensure a sustainable future economy which will result in prosperity for all and show due consideration for the climate, environment and a just distribution of income.
Principles of Mathematics and Statistics
Principles of Mathematics and Statistics is a course that takes you through the basic mathematical and statistical concepts relevant to economists. The course will introduce important mathematical tools such as differentiation, integration, comparative static analysis and multivariable optimisation. Furthermore, we will work with probability theory and statistic. Principles of Mathematics and Statistics provides you with a toolbox that will help prepare you for future courses at the degree programme.
Accounting
The course aims at enabling students to utilise tools from the field of management accounting and financial reporting in order to gather and analyse accounting information. By doing this, the economist can provide the management of a company as well as its external stakeholders with valuable information when seeking to make the optimal decision about specific issues.
Study groups
The study group rotation system
A unique offer for those studying Economics and Management: Help for identifying the best study group
It is of great help to have fellow students with whom you can discuss assignments; both to strengthen your own understanding of the subject matter and to be challenged in terms of different ways to approach the syllabus. The Oecon Council offers you the opportunity to participate in a study group rotation system for the first four weeks of the degree programme. Every week, you will be placed in a group of students from your own class, and together you will form a study group for a week. After the four weeks, you will be able to form your own study group. Participation in the rotation system is voluntary, but we advise you to participate. It gives you the opportunity to get to know your fellow students, as well as to learn more about yourself in a group setting!
More information will be presented during the introduction week.
Student associations
Characteristic of the Department of Economics and Business Economics are the student organisations which give life to the student environment, create a unique sense of community and enrich everyday life for many students. As part of an organisation, you can help develop exciting events of an academic as well as social nature, and you will build a diverse network across different year groups and fields of study. You will be presented to the organisations in the ‘organisation run’ during the introduction week.
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".
Contact
- For questions about your introduction week,
please contact the introduction week coordinator at oecon-russek@econ.au.dk - For questions about your degree programme,
please contact the student counsellors