Welcome week MSc and Double degree

Welcome Week 2024 programme for new MSc and Double Degree students

Please note: Kindly check the online programme before Welcome Week begins, as scheduled details may be subject to last-minute changes. Also, keep an eye on the weather forecast and dress accordingly.

Friday 9 August
16:00-20:00	Grill & Greens NHH Staff Serving Up Smiles and Sizzle. Exclusively for invited international students. Location: NHH campus (seaside) OR Hall between the new wing and the main entrance
monday 12 august
13:00-14.30	matriculation ceremony* Welcome to NHH and the traditional matriculation ceremony. Please remember the dress code: formal attire. Location: The Aula, NHH. Use Entrance C. Note: Arrive 15 minutes before the ceremony starts.
14:30-15:30	Discovering NHHS by the Student Association of the Norwegian School of Economics (NHHS) Location: Aud Max
15:30-16:00	Division into fadder groups by NHHS Location: Hall between the new wing and the main entrance
± 18:00 onwards	Evening celebrations Location: See the NHHS website for details
Tuesday 13 august
10:00-11:00	Meet NHH leadership & NHH culture by Øystein Thøgersen, Rector Stig Tenold, Vice Rector for Academic Affairs Malin Arve, Vice Rector for Research Location: Aud A + stream in Aud B
11:00-12:00	Information session Information from and Q&A with: Fire brigade Student Ombudsman Sammen - the Student Welfare Organisation of Vestland Location: Aud A + stream in Aud B
12:00-13:00	Lunch Location: Outside Aud A
13:00-14:00	Outdoor life & sports in Norway by Torjus Nøstdal, Youth Activity Consultant Einar Sæther, Store Manager from DNT - the Norwegian Mountain Trekking Association + Q&A Location: Aud A
12:00-15:00	BOOTHS WITH INFORMATION ABOUT: Police Fire brigade ENGAGE.EU Student Chaplain Student Ombudsman Skatteetaten - the Norwegian Tax Administration SUA - Service Centre for Foreign workers DNT - the Norwegian Mountain Trekking Association Sammen - the Student Welfare Organisation of Vestland UDI - The Norwegian Directorate of Immigration Location: Hall between the new wing and the main entrance
± 18:00 onwards	Evening celebrations See the NHHS website for details
Wednesday 14 august
10:30-12:00	Welcome by the academic directors of Master in Economics and Business Administration (MScBA) and Master in Accounting & Auditing (MRR): Jan I. Haaland, academic head of the master programmes and Professor Kjell Ove Røsok, programme director MRR and Associate Professor Practical information, including presentations of all MScBA specialisations, and (international) opportunities for master students + Q&A Location: Aud Max
12.00-13.30	Lunch and Master Specialisations fair Lunch with insights! Explore and ask at the info stands: Master specialisations International opportunities, including: Exchange Double Degree CEMS-programme ENGAGE.EU Career Centre PhD-programme Location: Speilsalen
14:15-15:15	New Student Essentials Session Note: for international students by Sunniva Lofthus Sandø (adviser, Section for admissions) and international student representatives This session will cover the following subjects: Semester registration Overview of student IT-systems Where to go for information and help A few words about exams Registration in Norway for foreign students Information about document control The international students' association Location: Aud C
± 18:00 onwards	Evening celebrations See the NHHS website for details
Thursday 15 august
11:00-12:00	An inspiring speech on AI by Anker Albert, Senior Consultant Eivind Rebnord, Senior Consultant from Avo Consulting Location: Aud A + stream in Aud B
12:00-13:00	LUNCH Location: Aud A (outside)
13:00-14:00	orientation session: Opportunities ahead! by Merete Wiik Ånes, adviser Alexandra Blumenstein, senior executive officer Section for International Relations This session will cover the following subjects: ENGAGE.EU Double degree Career services The CEMS programme Outgoing student exchange Location: Aud A
14.00-16.00	Info session for Double Degree students + Meet & Greet By invitation only! by Hilde Rusten, adviser Section for International Relations Location: Aud. M
± 18:00 onwards	evening celebrations See the NHHS website for programme
Friday 16 august
12:00-15:00	sports- and activities day by NHHS Location: Stemmemyren sports field, across from the NHH campus.
18:00-22:00	Hallaien concert Location: Koengen, Bergen See the Study Bergen website for details
saturday 17 august
13:00-	NHHS programme See the NHHS website for details
Sunday 18 august
13:00-17:00	Alternative bus guiding through Bergen See the NHHS website for details