Bachelor's Introduction Week
Contact
- For questions about your introduction week,
please contact the introduction week coordinator at [email protected]
- 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 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".
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. A degree programme that gives you a unique opportunity to develop personally and professionally.
As an economics student, you will be faced with new exciting professional challenges and build knowledge and skills that are in demand in both the private and public sectors at home and abroad.
Starting a degree programme at the university might feel like a radical change as it requires a different level of independence and responsibility than you may have known from your secondary education. During the degree programme you will be taught by researchers who will convey the latest knowledge to you. Knowledge that you will learn to apply through assignments and projects.
You will also become part of a large social community at 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 possible start at the university, we have organised a great introduction programme 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. We hope that this can help create a strong foundation for a good student life at the Department of Economics and Business Economics.
Bo Sandemann Rasmussen
Director of studies for the degree programme in economics
Welcome to the introduction week
Dear future fellow students
A warm welcome to you who are about to start as a student of economics! Ahead of you awaits an exciting student life in a study environment with great opportunities to participate in academic and social communities. We look forward to welcome you.
During your time at university, you will develop both academically and personally. To help you get off to a good start, we have put together a team of 12 tutors. The tutors are experienced economics students who look forward to introducing you to your new life as an economics student.
The introduction programme, also known as introduction week, will take place in week 35 and offers a wide range of both academic presentations and social activities. It’s a great opportunity to get to know your fellow students and ease into university life. The introduction week is for everyone, and aims to give you a safe, positive and unforgettable experience that you can look back on together with your fellow students.
We have also organised an autumn trip, which will take place from 25–27 September – so be sure to mark your calendar.
Download the Microsoft Temas app, where we will continuously send you information about the introduction week. See information about Teams in the section below.
We look forward to meeting you and hope you’ll have a fantastic introduction week and a great start to your studies!
Kind regards
The introduction week coordinators
Sofie Midtgaard Havsteen & Mikkel Hytte Rasmussen
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 24 August 2026 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 and evening wear
| 08:45 | Welcome in auditorium 1780-016 and group photos |
| Before noon |
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| Afternoon | Park Olympics in the University Park |
| 19:00–01:00 |
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Tuesday
| 09:00 | Breakfast in class rooms |
| Before noon |
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| Afternoon | Student association crawl |
| Evening | Game night |
Wednesday
| 09:00 | Meet in class rooms |
| Day programme |
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| Evening |
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Friday
| 09:15 | We meet in class rooms (bring your laptop) |
| Before noon | The Sports tournament |
| Afternoon | Friday Bar (Konverterbar) |
Payment for the introduction week
Participation in the introduction week costs DKK 850,-.
This includes lunch Monday to Wednesday, breakfast Tuesday 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: 17 August
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.
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.
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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.
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.
AU Library
At AU Library, you can:
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find academic information and literature
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find areas for studying and rooms for group work
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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.
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.
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.
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".
Contact
- For questions about your introduction week,
please contact the introduction week coordinator at [email protected]
- For questions about your degree programme,
please contact the student counsellors