Aarhus University, School of Business and Social Sciences

Services & Facilities

Being a student at BSS means much more than taking classes and going to exams.

Here you can read about the various facilities that BSS offers besides the study related things, such as the student counselor, our it services, the Library, the bookstore, the Student Union (SL) and sport activities.

Services:

Introduction Week and Buddy Program

The Student Union is also in charge of running the Introduction week for Danish as well as international students. The introduction week will guide you through the practical details concerning settling in Aarhus and introduce you to study methods and social life at BSS. Recently the Student Union introduced a so-called Buddy

Program where new international students come together with students already studying at BSS, long before they arrive in Aarhus.

InterRessource

This is a project specifically aimed at benefiting international students. It is an EU- and mid-Jutland funded project with the goal of increasing the awareness to Danish companies that international students can be a value-added resource to a company’s dynamics.

The goal is to help create a professional network in Denmark for international students, and to guide them in finding study-relevant positions during their education, and after in the form of a full-time job, especially focusing on the mid-Jutland region.

There are four partner schools involved: Aarhus University, Business and Social Sciences, the Aarhus School of Architecture, and the Institute of Business and Technology, Herning; Studenterhus Aarhus is also involved in this project.

The Career Centre

Our mission is to support career opportunities for student at Aarhus University, Business and Social Sciences and to service local and international companies in terms of recruitment and corporate branding.

Facilities:

Student Counselors

BSS has a student counseling service for degree as well as exchange students.

The student counselors can assist you with academic questions such as admission to the BSS study programs, how to plan your study program, information about exam regulations, and much more.

All questions and doubts are welcome at the student counselor’s office.

IT Services:

During your stay at BSS you will need to use computers several times for assignments, presentations, etc.

A large number of computers are available for students in designated computer rooms as well as several places in the common areas. At BSS we have wireless Internet throughout the campus.

Library and Book Store:

BSS has a large modern research library that offers a wide range of services to students and teachers.

The Library is specialized in business administration and language and business communication. In the Library you can always find just the information you need, when you are studying at BSS.

It is also possible to find a place for group work or access computers in the library.

BSS also has its own campus bookstore, HVB, where you can find all the literature that you will need when you take courses at BSS. The bookstore offers the latest textbooks, reference books, and literature for researchers, students and the business community.

Student Union:

As a student at BSS you will get a lot of opportunities to participate in other things than just classes and other study related things.

BSS has a Student Union that manages cafés and canteens, eg. Caféen and Klubben. Since all teaching activities take place on campus both Caféen and the student lounge, Klubben, are natural places to meet with friends after classes.

The Student Union sponsors a wide range of student activities such as a fitness center, an art association, a drama club, a ski tour association, the annual student cabaret and a wide range of student parties.

BSS student organizations represent business, economic and political affiliations.

The organizations issue campus newspapers, organize campus activities and serve as general information centers. During their office hours the Student Union also offers the opportunity of photocopying and binding notes and papers.

Moreover, as an international you have the chance to apply and be part to many more student associations.

Sports Activities:

You have the opportunity to meet fellow BSS students through several kinds of sports activities. The BSS Student Union manages a fitness center on campus with fitness facilities allowing for a complete full body workout using free weights and high quality workout machines, free training guidance by qualified instructors, and a variety of classes, for example body toning, circuit training, kickboxing workout, step and spinning.

The BSS also offers a sports organization where you can play soccer, basketball, and participate in the annual sports day.

Student Life

The university is situated in a beautiful, yellow-brick campus in the center of Aarhus city. The campus includes an attractive park that hosts students’ social activities and events, concerts and is available for all city residents to enjoy. The city of Aarhus is situated on the Eastern cost of Jutland, the large peninsula in Denmark. The city is thus surrounded by cost line and beaches to the east, forests to the south and to the west beautiful hilly area with lakes and streams. The city of Aarhus is home to more than 300,000 people, out of which 35,000 are students. Aarhus University and Aarhus city is an attractive venue for students as well as for researchers with excellent job opportunities and with educational opportunities for the entire family with an international school and a soon to be established International Baccalaureate within the city limits. Moreover, Aarhus has been ranked as the number one student city from Denmark.

To get more insight into the student life, go to our student-to-student facebook group: student-to-student

Accreditation

After the Student life Section there should be a section called Accreditations , that should include the following information:

The former Aarhus School of Business, Aarhus University (ASB), is one of Europe's largest and best business schools, as is illustrated by the accreditations which ASB has earned in the past seven years. ASB has been EQUIS-accredited since 2001, and in January 2008 we were approved to initiate the AACSB accreditation process.

Proof of high quality and international focus

EQUIS and AACSB are the leading international quality systems for assessing, improving and accrediting institutions of higher education within the field of management and business administration. In order to live up to these accreditations, ASB must not only demonstrate that we are capable of high-quality performance, but also that our activities are internationally oriented. The accreditations are also proof that we have achieved a good balance between high academic quality and professional relevance through close collaboration with the national and international business communities.

These accreditations are vital for the institution to maintain and strengthen its position in an increasingly competitive sector. They are decisive for ASB's brand and for our ability to attract the right students, researchers and collaborative partners. The accreditations are renewed every three to five years, which ensures that we work on an ongoing basis to develop ourselves and to improve the quality of everything we do.

Facts about EQUIS, AACSB and AMBA accreditations

EQUIS stands for European Quality Improvement System, and accreditation is awarded by the EFMD (European Foundation of Management Development), whose members comprise leading business schools all over the world.

AACSB stands for Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, and AASCSB International awards accreditation.
The accreditations are awarded to the entire institution – not just to individual programs or parts of the organization. Both accreditation systems maintain a significant focus on strategy.
AMBA stands for Association of MBAs , which is an independent international organization for MBA students, masters and employers. The AMBA accreditation is awarded to the entire institution but relates specifically to MBA programs. The purpose of AMBA is to secure high standards for MBA programs worldwide.

ACE Denmark

In August 2007, it was enacted that higher education study programs offered by the Danish University Act must be accredited by the Accreditation Institution - ACE Denmark. Accreditation is a professional assessment carried out using centrally set criteria for quality of existing and new courses. The purpose is to ensure and document quality and relevance of the higher education study programs.
According to the Danish University Act, the accreditation council is the specific unit, which makes the decisions regarding accreditation of all higher education study programs. Decisions are made on the basis of accreditation reports prepared by accreditation operators.