MSc in Economics and Business Administration

1. Welcome to the master programme at NHH.Torolf Myklebust, Office of Student and AcademicAffairs

2. Marte Malones, marte.malones@nhh.no MSc in Economics and Business Administration • 8 specialisations available: • Business Analysis and Performance Management • Economic Analysis • Economics • Energy, Natural Resources and the Environment • Financial Economics • International Business • Marketing and Brand Management • Strategy and Management • Overview of courses taught in English available in the Study Handbook. • The degree amounts to 120 credits – 12 courses (7,5 credits) and a thesis (30 credits)

3. Study Plan MIB (total 120 credits) • Major (45 credits) • 6 courses • Choose at least 2 mandatorycoursesout of 5 possible • Minor (30 credits) • If youfind a minorthat offers enoughcourses in English youmayuse it as a minor • If you do not findoneminor –choose 6 electivecoursesout of theavailablecourses • Electivecourses(15 credits) • Choosetwoelectivecourse from anyprofile • Exchange willnormallycount for 4 courses – minor • Thesis (30 credits)

4. Study Plan MBM (total 120 credits) • Major (45 credits) • 6 courses • 2 mandatorycoursesoutof 3 possible • Minor (30 credits) • If youfind a minorthat offers enoughcourses in English youmayuse it as a minor • If you do not findoneminor –choose 6 electivecoursesout of theavailablecourses • Electivescourses (15 credits) • Choosetwoelectivecourse from anyprofile • Exchange willnormallycount for 4 courses – minor • Thesis (30 credits)

5. Study Plan ENE (total 120 credits) • Major (45 credits) • 6 courses • 1mandatorymethodcourseoutof 5possible • 3 seminars (or 2 seminars + 1 intenship) canreplaceonecourse • Minor (30 credits) • If youfind a minorthat offers enoughcourses in English youmayuse it as a minor • If you do not findoneminor –choose 6 electivecoursesout of theavailablecourses • Electivescourses (15 credits) • Choosetwoelectivecourse from anyprofile • Exchange willnormallycount for 4 courses – minor • Thesis (30 credits)

6. ENE seminars • Only 1 coursemay be replaced in your major profile • Butyoumayalsoreplace 1 courseamongstyourelectivecourses • First seminar starts nextweek–importantto be there from thebeginningsincetheynormallyonly last a week – mandatoryattendance.

7. Exemptions • Possible to apply for exemption of courses if you have taken similar courses at another institution. Can not be part of your admission requirements • Application deadline: September 1st • Required: • - level (master) • credits(at least 7,5 credits) • content(topics / content). • At least 60 credits of your master degree must be taken at NHH

8. International opportunities Exchange semester CEMS Master in International Management Double degree Further information on Tuesday at 12:15 in Finn Kydlandauditorium.

9. Important: Courses – normally 7,5 credits - 4 courses / 30 credits full semester load. Access to the examination requires course approval; - course responsible sets the criteria for the approval - details in the course description in the Study Handbook Exam only held in the same semester as teaching takes place. There may be clashes in the schedule and examination plan. Not all planned courses for the next semester will be given.

10. Make yourself familiar with available information Plan the whole programme (2 years) when you choose courses this semester. Choose courses that fits in with an exchange semester – if you are planning to go on exchange.

11. In need of a student counselor? Student counselors are available each day from 12:00-14:30 Book a meeting in the Information Center or by e-mail: stud@nhh.no Semester start (from now until September 1st) Week 34 Information Centre is open Monday - Wednesday 09.00 – 15.00 You may book a meeting with a counselor or drop in for questions in the Information Centre. Please read the Study plan, regulations etc. before you make an appointment.

12. NHH.noStudent pages • New student • StudyHandbook • Schedules • Examinationdates • It’s Learning • StudentWeb • NHH – A - Z • Form download • News • FAQ

13. User Account - Computer ICT rules must be signed when you take your photo User name: s14xxxx(Your student number) Password: Nhh!pincodepincode Example: Nhh!12341234 Password must be changed at first logon. User support – Office in the Library and in the New Wing

14. Check your student email All information from NHH will be sent on your student e-mail address Kari.Normann@student.nhh.noaliass14xxxx@student.nhh.no Forward if you do not want to checkseveral email accounts

15. Internetaccess in theHostels • http://www.sib.no/hostels/internet • User name and passwordwill be the same as at NHH • Be sure to loggon to a computer at NHH beforetrying to connect to theinternet at thehostel

16. Course registration • Semester Fee to be paid – wait three workdays • Through StudentWeb • Semester Card will be sent to you at your address in Norway approximately 3 days after your registration

17. Course registration • Use the same username and password as to your IT account • Deadline: September 1 st / February 1st • Withdrawal – as soon as you know – at latest three weeks before the examination date

18. Course registration • Restricted access course • FIE401E Empirical Finance • FIE435 Financial Modelling • FIE445 Project Finance • INB422C International Strategy (only CEMS-students) • Earlier deadline – August 19th • Prioritygroups for admission to courseswithlimitedaccesswill be as follows 1. CEMS-students (NB! CEMS-students willonly be given toppriority for CEMS-courses, otherwisetheywill be rankedaccording to point nr. 4)2. Master students withthecourse in themajor 3. Master students withthecourse in the minor 4. Exchange students/ Master students whowilltakethecourse as an electivecourse. If thereare more applicantsthanavailable places for thecourse, students in same categorywill be ranked by means of drawing lots. • Withinthe same category of students -major/minorprofilethe students arerankedaccording to thenumber of creditstaken. Students with 60 credits or more have thehighest ranking, thereafter students with 30-59 credits, and then students with 0-29 credits. • NHH students on exchangecannotgetaccess to courseswithrestrictedaccess.

19. Right to study • To keep your right to study • - Confirm you Educational Plan before September 1st • Regulation for the Master of Science Programme in Economics and Business Administration • Three years right to study • The right to study will normally cease if a students progression shows no credits after one semester or less than 15 credits after two semesters • Three attempts to sit each exam – IF there is offered an exam in the course.

20. Photo for Student Card • Place: Library • Time: This week • Rememberyour PIN code • How to: • Findyourname in the list • Take Photo • Approve

21. Study halls and group rooms No reservation If you leave the desk for more than 30 minutes – you must clean the desk If you accompany kids to the day care center (barnehage) – there is a special arrangement – contact the Information Centre Group rooms Reservations to be made at: booking.nhh.no

22. Book Lockers In the Service Building and New Wing Will be handed August 26th and 27th, in the Information Centre

23. Special Examination Arrangements • Application: • Deadline for application: September 1st or February 1st • The need must be confirmed by a doctor / specialist: • - Diagnosis / description of the problem • - Needs / Recommendation • Dyslexia • More information: • Contact Inger D. Eikeland in the Section for Timetabling and Exam

24. It’s learning • Our e-learning system (nhh.itslearning.com) • Username and password - the same as your IT account • Access the day after your registration • The courses you have registered for will automatically show

25. Master programme board (PMU) Has the academic responsibility for the master programmes • Quality control and evaluation of the courses • Discuss suggested changes raised by for instance students or lecturers

26. Welcomeweek program Tuesday 11.45 – 12.00 Library 12.15 – 13.00 International Opportunities Wednesday 11.00 – 11.30 SiB – Aud A12.00 – 13.00 Profilemeetings ENE – Finn Kydland Aud INB – Agnar Sandmo Aud MBM – Aud 24

27. Presentations ofall profiles Thursday 10.15 – 11.00: Short Presentation in plenary – Aud D 11.15 – 11.45 og 12.00 – 12.30: Separate Presentations

28. Questions? • OpeninghoursInformation Center • 18.-20. August: kl 09.00-15.00 • Monday to Friday kl09.00-11.15 and 12.00-14.30 • stud@nhh.no