Welcome to Master of Science Autumn 2014

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

Agenda Welcome : Ann Kristin H. Calisch, Director of MSc Programmes GSS (Graduate Students’ Society) : Swati Sharma, President Master Chamber : Kjersti Kristine Sletbakk, President SIO – The Foundation for Student Life in Oslo (film) BI Library : Astrid Heltne, Librarian 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 Programme information Regularly check your timetable and course information Respect the deadlines - punctuality

Expectations Read s from BI Use our course platform itslearning Use «Service Request» form for requests Study smart - start today Contact us if you have questions or concerns – we are in C3 daily between to help you settle in and master your studies

@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 Student calendar Bulletin Board Course and course descriptions IT-support FAQ Contact sheet to admin.

BI Mobile Download the app – available both for iOS and android

Student Service Centre Student identity card Access, printing, ID number Get your picture taken to get your card Preliminiary transcripts/confirmations Lånekassen (Norwegian Student Loan Foundation) Term paper and examiniation hand-ins Deadline 12:00 noon

Student facilities Library, IT services, SiO Student Service Centre (Ground Floor) Master administration (C3) Master area (C2) and group work areas 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

MSc Orientation Week All MSc programmes and majors have their own information meetings Times and dates for these meetings We recommend you to participate Other meetings and events Times and dates posted on our website

Nathalie Gathe MSc in Business MSc in Financial Economics Bente P. Lyfjell MSc in Leadership and Organisational Psychology MSc in Strategic Marketing Management 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 Manager Admission and Student Services Jason Wertz Manager Admission and Recruitment Alf Ole Aarseth Scheduling + Booking Kristine Sydhagen Recruitment/Marketing Tone Isene Waaler Admission Sandra Martinez Master Thesis + Double Degree Margareth Danielsen Information + Events

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