1. Information from the Dean Welcome to the School of Business and Economics

2. Welcome! A new, modern and international university based in Småland Carl Linnaeus (Carl von Linné) Curiosity, creativity, companionship and utility – that is how we interpret Linnaeus’ actions and that is how we wish to carry out our activities Where people grow – attractive education, prominent research and a strong position in society. Internationalization, sustainable development and equal conditions will influence the work we do

3. Linnaeus University in Kalmar and Växjö Kalmar About 12000 students A university integrated with the city Växjö About 19000 students University campus

4. Quick facts about Linnaeus University and the School of Business and Economics Linnaeus University 34000 students (total) 14754 full-time equivalents 2000 employees School of Business and Economics 4864 students (total) 2666 full-time equivalents 2013 184employees

5. How the university works University Linnaeus University Faculty School of Business and Economics Department Department of Accounting and Logistics Department of Economics and Statistics Department of Marketing Department of Organisation and Entrepreneurship Rector - Main responsible for the university Dean - Main responsible for the faculty Head of Department - Main responsible for the department

6. School of Business and Economics – education The School of Business and Economics has elected to profile itself with a wide variety of specialization programmes, instead of just one large business administration and economics programme 13 Bachelor level degree programmes 7 specializations on the Business Administration and Economics Programme 11 one and two year master level degree programmes About 150 courses Our education is quality assured by the Swedish Higher Education Authority (Universitetskanslerämbetet, UKÄ)

7. Research at the School of Business and Economics Prominent research changes and affects us. Fundamentally it is about the dedication and willingness to improve our society. There are several focus points within the area of business administration and economics The Corporate Governance group leads the field nationally and studies how companies are governed. The research in entrepreneurship is internationally well-established towards social entrepreneurship and family enterprising. The accounting and logistics group is focussed on management of flows and processes as well as behavioural aspects of controlling. Other focus points are new emerging regions such as the Baltic Sea area and China, tourism, experience economics, and marketing, where particularly the internationalization of small and medium-sized companies is in focus. One of the university´s most prominent research groups, studying the labour market and discrimination, is also active with us.

8. Internationalization at the School of Business and Economics Access to about 500 exchange agreements around the world 2 Bachelor programmes, 12 programme varieties on Second Level, 3 specializations and numerous courses with international students 450 incoming students every year 250 outgoing students every year 162 tuition-fee paying students in 2014 (81 full-time equivalents) Integrated internationalization – at home and away

9. The educative journey – from knowledge consumer to knowledge producer Your journey – elementary school, university and work You are an important part of our brand Your demands and expectations Our demands and expectations Personal responsibility – 40 hour work week Your attitude and your ambitions affect you and your surroundings

10. The educative journey – from knowledge consumer to knowledge producer Academic freedom – what is that? Scientific knowledge A degree – not a right, it is the result of hard work and is a stamp of approval for both you and us We offer possibilities; it is your responsibility to take advantage of them!

11. The Swedish, Multi-Cultural Classroom A mix of different experiences and cultures A strength and an asset for you as a student

12. Good luck!