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Welcome to the School of Business, Economics and Law University of Gothenburg

Welcome to the School of Business, Economics and Law University of Gothenburg. History. Founded as a private Business School in 1923 Public institution within the National Ministry of Education in 1960 Became a part of the University of Gothenburg in 1971

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Welcome to the School of Business, Economics and Law University of Gothenburg

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  1. Welcome to the School of Business, Economics and LawUniversity of Gothenburg

  2. History • Founded as a private Business School in 1923 • Public institution within the National Ministryof Education in 1960 • Became a part of the University of Gothenburg in 1971 • Became an independent unit within the University in 1986 • Moved to an expanded campus in 1995 • Independent Faculty Board in 1997The founder's vision was to provide an academically based education with a combination of business administration, economics and law with a strong emphasis on languages.

  3. Figures • Sweden’s largest Business School • 440 staff - 40 professors • 4,700 full-time students • 550 exchange students • Income 2008: 350 million, of which 55% government-financed • 45% external grants

  4. Business Administration Economic History Economics and Statistics Human and Economic Geography Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship Law Departments

  5. Bachelor and Master programmes • Bachelor Programme in Business and Economics • Bachelor Programme in Logistics • Master Degree Programme in Law • Bachelor Programme in Environmental Social Science

  6. Graduate School • Master of Science in Accounting • Master of Science in Economics • Master of Science in Enviromental Management and Economics • Master of Science in Finance • Master of Science in Industrial Management • Master of Science in Intellectual Capital Management • Master of Science in International Business and Trade • Master of Science in Logistics and Transport Management • Master of Science in Management • Master of Science in Marketing • Master of Science in Tourism and Hospitality Management

  7. Partnership Programme • Agreement of co-operation between business companies, public administration and the School • Long-term relationships • 42 partner companies • A partner for further education • Career Service – meeting point for students and employers • Alumni – relationships with former students

  8. An international School • offers over 400 international exchange opportunities within exchange network of 146 partner universities in 36 countries • hosts 350 international exchange students every year • sends over 200 students on exchange per year • 200 international students are enrolled in Graduate School • 220 students experience a short programme abroad • was granted a full accreditation by EQUIS in 2004.

  9. EQUIS Re-accreditation 2009 • What is EQUIS? • An international quality stamp of higher education in the fields of Business • Administration, Economics and Management. • Important elements are: Internationalisation, Corporate Connections and • strong Research. The School has been accredited since 2004. • Why is EQUIS important for you? • EQUIS is an internationally recognised, respected quality stamp. • It is a competitive advantage to receive a degree from an EQUIS accredited School. • An international evaluation team will visit us Sept 29th – Oct 1st • Consists of four persons. May visit lectures. • Will interview a selected group of students during their visit.

  10. International Office • Located in building C, 4thfloor (C4) • Visiting hours: • Monday - Thursday 10 am – 12.30 pm • Internet: www.handels.gu.se/international • E-mail: exchange@handels.gu.se

  11. International Office • For questions regarding • Letter of acceptance • Course registration • Course changes • Schedules • Results • Certificate of attendance • contact Chie Inoue, exchange@handels.gu.se, room C418

  12. Course Information • New course • FEA476 Intermodal Freight Transport 7,5 ECTS • GM1020 Continuous – Time Finance 7,5 ECTS • Cancelled course • FEA449 Change Management 7,5 ECTS • GM1011 Asset Pricing: Fixed Income 7,5 ECTS • Schedules for the second quarter will be available in • the end of October.

  13. Last day for course changes • Autumn 1: Monday 7 September (3 pm)Autumn 2:Monday16 November (3 pm)Please note: you are not able to change courses • (add or delete) online. • Ta make changes, send an email to exchange@handels.gu.seor fill out the yellow form and hand it in to the International Office in B 41 before 2.30 pm today.

  14. Computer Account • To connect to the wireless environment at the School please use the password in your information package. This is valid for one month, until 30 September 2009. • You will receive a user name and password for the School’s computers after your registration have been completed. We will keep you informed.

  15. Plagiarism • Plagiarism and other forms of cheating is not tolerated at the University of Gothenburg • The student’s home university will be notified • Students risk their results being withheld

  16. Letter of Acceptance • Dear Student LETTER OF ACCEPTANCE • ID No: 000000-P000 • This is to advise you that you have been accepted for studies at THESCHOOL OF BUSINESS • ECONOMICS AND LAW, UNIVERSITY OF GOTHENBURG during the Autumn term 2009 • (1 September – 18 January) under the auspices of an exchange agreement. • This letter of acceptance has been issued on the understanding that: • no tuition fees will be charged for your studies at the School; • all residence, or other housing fees incurred during your stay in Göteborg will bepaid by you; • upon arrival, you will be in possession of all necessary documentation for your • entry to andsojourn in Sweden; • the authorization of an extension of the study period shown above is subject to • approval by your home institution and the undersigned. • Feel free to contact me, if you require further information.

  17. Access Card • Within a few days you will receive an Access Card to the School. • To get the pin code to your Access Card; take the four last digits in your ID-number (found on your letter of acceptance) • – change P to 1. • Example: • If your ID-number is 821102-P373 your pin code will be 1373

  18. Swedish Language Course • If you have questions regarding the Swedish Language Course, contact Ann-Marie Wahlström • ann-marie.wahlstrom@svenska.gu.se

  19. Insurance • All exchange students are covered by the • University’s insurance policy • A claim form can be downloaded from • www.kammarkollegiet.se

  20. Monday 31 August 10 – 12 am Information Meeting for New Exchange Students Malmstenssalen, A2 (Building A, 2nd floor)12 – 2.30 pm Registration and sightseeing Students are grouped according to Family Names Group 1: A-D (Adamcakova – Dufief) Group 2: E-K (Eissenberger – Kugler) Group 3: L-R (L´Hostis – Rüggeberg) Group 4: S-Z (Saari– Zimmermann) Group 112 – 12.45 pm Course modifications Room B41 (Building B, 4th floor) Library Card Room D42 - D45 (Building D, 4th floor) 12.45 – 1.15 pm Sightseeing, Reception Desk, (Building A, 2nd floor)Group 2 12 – 12.30 pm Sightseeing, Reception Desk, (Building A, 2nd floor)12.30 – 1.15 pm Registration for Courses Room B41 (Building B, 4th floor) Library Card Room D42 - D45 (Building D, 4th floor) Group 31.15 – 2 pm Registration for Courses Room B41 (Building B, 4th floor) Library Card Room D42 - D45 (Building D, 4th floor) 2 – 2.30 pm Sightseeing, Reception Desk, (Building A, 2nd floor)Group 4 1.15 – 1.45pm Sightseeing, Reception Desk, (Building A, 2nd floor)1.45 – 2.30 pm Registration for Courses Room B41 (Building B, 4th floor) Library Card Room D42 - D45 (Building D, 4th floor) 4 – 6 pm Welcome ReceptionHyllan, E4 (Building E, 4th floor, above the restaurant)

  21. A: Dean’s Office (6th floor), Economics Library (EKB) (3rd floor), Reception ( 2nd floor), Malmstensalen, B: Human and Economic Geography (5th - 6th floor), C: Law (5th - 6th floor), “Handelsboden”(3rd floor), ICU, GBS and Career Services (4th floor), International Office (4th floor) D: Finance (5th - 6th floor), Computer rooms (4th floor) E: Economics (5th - 6th floor), Volvo-salen (4th floor), SEB-salen (4th floor), Handelsrätten Restaurant (3rd floor) F: CG-salen (4th floor), SKF-salen (4th floor), Caretaker’s office (3rd floor), Computer room (2nd floor) G: Lecture Hall, H: The Student Union (HHGS) J: Business Administration ( 3rd floor), IT- Service (2nd floor) Economic History: Skanstorget 18 Map

  22. Welcome ReceptionMonday 31 AugustTime: 4 - 6 pmLocation: Hyllan, E4 (building E, 4th floor) (above the restaurant)

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