Bachelor's Introduction Week

Welcome to Aarhus BSS
Economics

Welcome to
Aarhus BSS

Economics




We look forward to welcoming you!

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!




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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". 

Welcome to your degree programme and introduction week

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.

Student life is just around the corner, and we look forward to introducing you to the unique student life here at the Department of Economics and Business Economics, which you will certainly be happy to be a part of. To guide you into the degree programme and student life, we have selected 12 tutors who are experienced students within your own field of study.

The introduction week takes place in week 35 and will include a mix of academic and social events around the Fuglesangs Allé campus. These days will give you the opportunity to be introduced to the university environment that you will be a part of. The introduction week is for everyone, and the most important thing is that all new students have a positive and memorable experience. The introduction week contribute to the basis for the social community at the university.

In addition, we have planned an introduction trip in September. The trip takes place from 27-29 September; so please save the date.

We hope that you have a great introduction week and a great start to your degree programme.

Kind regards,
The introduction week coordinators
Mathilde Larsen og Mollie Kongsbak Fossaberg

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 on Monday 26 August 2024 at 08.45.

Please be there 10-15 minutes before to get checked in.

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.

Monday
Bring sports wear

08.45 Welcome and photos in Fuglesangssalen 
Before noon
  • Gathering in classes
  • Lunch
  • Presentation by "Økonomisk Forening (ØF)"
  • Presentation by "Kvindelig Økonomisk Netværk"
  • Presentation of courses
Afternoon Park Olympics in the Botanical Garden
19.00-01.00 Welcome party and dinner with ØF


Tuesday

09.00 Breakfast in class rooms
Before noon
  • Tutor presentaion
  • Presentation of courses
  • Presentation by a cand.oecon.
  • Lunch
  • Presentation by professor in economics, Michael Svarer
Afternoon Student association crawl
Evening Game night

Wednesday

08.30 Breakfast in class rooms
Before noon
  • Presentation by Oeconrådet
  • Presentation of the student counsellors
  • Presentation by a cand.oecon.
  • Lunch
Afternoon
  • Preperation of challange with "sister class"
  • Challenge with "sister class"
Evening
  • Dinner with "sister class"
  • Private party at Hornsleth, Klostergade

Friday

09.30 We meet in class rooms (bring your laptop)
Before noon The Sports tournament at the soccer fields
Afternoon Friday Bar

Find your way

The first day, we will meet in Fuglesangssalen in building 2625 (F) at Fuglesangs Allé 4.

All your tutors will be there to guide and welcome you!

Payment for the introduction week

Participation in the introduction week costs DKK 750,-.

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: TBA

Deadline for payment: 19 August

A checklist for the introduction week

Here, we will give your practical information before and during the introduction week.

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. 

__________ 

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.  

__________ 

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. 

  • 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 Fuglesangs Allé (building 2628) and Bartholins Allé (building 1322).  


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.  

  • 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. 

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There are two libraries in Aarhus affiliated with Aarhus BSS: 

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. 

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.
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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.

Student associations

There are many different student organisations at campus which 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. 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 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". 

Contact