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

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

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.

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!

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.

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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.

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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.

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.

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