Welcome to Master of Science Autumn 2013

Links to films Welcome to BI 2013 (film)Welcome to BI 2013 (film) SiO - The Foundation for Student Life in Oslo (film)SiO - The Foundation for Student Life in Oslo (film)

Agenda Welcome to BI 2013 (film) Welcome Ann Kristin H. Calisch, Director of MSc Programmes GSS (Graduate Students’ Society) and the Master Chamber Martin Brekko, Project Manager GSS and Mats Hegg Møllerop, Leader Master Chamber SiO - The Foundation for Student Life in Oslo (film) BI Library Astrid Heltne, (film) Practical and Administrative Information Margareth Danielsen, Information Coordinator MSc Programmes

Being an MSc Student Partnership between students and faculty Be prepared for class Have a positive dialogue with faculty and fellow students High Ethical standard Follow rules and regulations, pay attention to cheating rules, citation rules, hand-in deadlines Academic Integrity Honesty Act in relation to the principles of academic honesty and integrity (Honour Code)

Expectations Keep updated on information NB! Keep address, postal address and mobile number updated! Read your BI mailbox The “Bible” – the programme information Regularly check your timetable and course information app Respect the deadlines

Student Facilities Library, IT services, SiO Student Service Centre (Ground Floor) Master administration (C3) Master area (C2) and group work areas Akademika Bookstore Copy machines/printers and computers Gym Cafeteria and coffee bars

Student Service Center Student identity card Access, printing, ID number Get your picture taken to get your card (may take up to a week) Preliminary transcripts/confirmations Lånekassen (Norwegian Student Loan Foundation) Term paper and examination hand ins Deadline 12:00 noon

Be Active Students Class Representatives Course Evaluations Student Union

@BI – BI’s student portal Mailbox – important information Everything you need to know about your student life Information regarding your study (incl. study plans) Information regarding your exams Access to Office 365 ”Cloud” Time schedule Personal calendar Course and course descriptions Bulletin Board IT-support FAQ Contact sheet to admin.

MSc Orientation Week All MSc programmes and specialisations have their own information meetings –The times and dates for these meetings are published on our website –We recommend you to participate in these meetings. Other meetings and events –Times and dates posted on our website MSc website ( (See program in your envelope from matriculation

Nathalie Gathe MSc in Business MSc in Financial Economics Stine Marie Rode MSc in Leadership and Organisational Psychology MSc in Strategic Marketing Management Coordinator for Mentor Programme Elise Rolland Master of Professional Accountancy (Master i regnskap og revisjon) MSc Coordinators

MSc Administration – the rest of us Ann Kristin H. Calisch Director of Master Programmes Nina B. Husjord Director of Studies Pamela Echeverria Director of Studies Alf Ole Aarseth Scheduling + Booking Kristine Sydhagen Recruitment/Marketing Tone Mikkelsen Admission Betina Asplin Master Thesis + Double Degree Margareth Danielsen Information + Events

MSc Administration or Phone: (Monday-Friday ) Location: C3 (Block C, Third floor) Opening hours: Monday-Friday