Master's Introduction

Welcome to Aarhus BSS
Economics

Welcome to
Aarhus BSS

Economics


Welcome to your new Master's degree programme


Below, you will find all the information relevant to your commencement of studies.

There will be a brief introduction by the student counsellors for all new Master's degree students from other universities. Find the informatin below.

We look forward to welcoming you!

Contact


  • For questions about your introduction or your study 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". 

Introduction and counselling session

Counselling meeting

Information will be available soon

Select your corses

It is important that you register for courses for the fall semester before the commencement of studies in September. You can do this via the Student Self-service system at mystudies.au.dk between 14 - 18 August.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact your student counsellors at [email protected].

In the sections below, you can find further information about how to access the various student platforms and your AU e-mail account.

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 full personalised overview of your courses, timetable, announcements and events. 

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Brightspace 
Brightspace is a learning management system, where you can communicate with lecturers and co-students. Here you can find individual courses, teaching material, literature lists, cancelled lectures etc. 

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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. Use this email when you contact the Student Counsellors' Office or similar recipients. It is important that you check your AU email, as you will receive important information – for instance about deadlines. 

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Teams
Teams gives you the opportunity to collaborate with your fellow students in various groups, where you can share files and communicate. 

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.  

  • Read more about the Student Counsellors' Office

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 the University Park (building 1350, room 126) and Universitetsbyen (building 1854, level 0).  

  • Find more information about IT support

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. 

  • 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. 

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. 


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. 

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 or your study programme,
    please contact the student counsellors