Welcome to the School of Business, Economics and Law

University of Gothenburg

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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 1997

The 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.

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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

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Departments

Business Administration

Economic History

Economics and Statistics

Human and Economic Geography

Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Law

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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

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

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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

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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.

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.

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International Office

Located in building C, 4th floor (C4)

Visiting hours: Monday - Thursday 10 am – 12.30 pm

Internet: www.handels.gu.se/international

E-mail: exchange@handels.gu.se

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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

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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.

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Last day for course changes

Autumn 1: Monday 7 September (3 pm)

Autumn 2: Monday 16 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.

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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.

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• 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

Plagiarism

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Dear Student LETTER OF ACCEPTANCE ID No: 000000-P000

This is to advise you that you have been accepted for studies at THE SCHOOL 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 be

paid by you; • upon arrival, you will be in possession of all necessary documentation for your

entry to and sojourn 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.  

Letter of Acceptance

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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

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Swedish Language Course

If you have questions regarding the Swedish Language Course, contact Ann-Marie Wahlström

ann-marie.wahlstrom@svenska.gu.se

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Insurance

All exchange students are covered by the

University’s insurance policy

A claim form can be downloaded from

www.kammarkollegiet.se

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 NamesGroup 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 212 – 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 41.15 – 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 Reception

Hyllan, E4 (Building E, 4th floor, above the restaurant)

Monday 31 August

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Map

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

Welcome Reception

Monday 31 AugustTime: 4 - 6 pm

Location: Hyllan, E4 (building E, 4th floor) (above the restaurant)