Studystart

Welcome to BSc IBA

On this page, you can find the full programme for the introduction week at your study programme, as well as contact information and links to social media.

Remember to keep yourself up to date as changes may occur up until the introduction week.

Welcome from your guides

Welcome to CBS and to International Business in Asia (IBA)! 

First of all, we would like to congratulate you on getting in. We are looking forward to spending these first exciting days with you and welcoming you to our school. 

We have prepared interesting and fun activities for the introduction week, that will take place in week 35 (26.08 – 30.08), which we are looking forward to sharing with you. This programme is created so that you can get to know each other and obtain a deeper understanding of the academic and social life at CBS.  

We hope to see you there! 

The IBA study start team! 

Welcome from Programme Director

Dear IBA-Students

We welcome you to you to your first week at Copenhagen Business School (CBS). It is really great that you have selected BSc in International Business in Asia (IBA) as the foundational step in your higher education journey.

This distinctive programme melds business and economics with the study of Asian languages and cultures. The programme is offered in partnership with the University of Copenhagen (UCPH) and includes collaborative exchange opportunities in China and Japan. This will be exciting!

Our team has crafted an engaging agenda for your start at CBS. Upon completion, you will feel more adept at navigating the various university systems. You will also have a chance to familiarize yourself with the campuses of CBS and UCPH. You will also be able to connect with your fellow IBA students and gain first insights into their diverse backgrounds.

During your Study Start, you will also have the opportunity to meet our Programme Manager, Anna Sofie Andersen, and me. We will provide a comprehensive overview of the programme and stand ready to address any questions you may have.

Have a good start!

Björn Jindra
Programme Director

Programme for the introduction week

Activities at CBS will appear in your schedule, which you will find at calendar.cbs.dk. Please be aware that the below programme may differ slightly from calendar.cbs.dk, as it shows the room booking timeslots. It is the timeslots in the programme below that you must follow.

Activities outside CBS, e.g. social events, will not appear in your schedule, but only in the programme below.

Monday,
26 August
2024

Practical information: No need to bring anything except good humor and comfortable clothes! 

  • 9:00 – 10:30 We meet at greens behind Solbjerg Plads 3, 2000 Frederiksberg (SP). Coordinates: 55°40’53.6″N 12°31’39.1″E. Here we will begin our first day of intro-week! We will do some easy ice-breakers, so that everybody can get to know each other and be more at ease. Later we will follow with some games, quick chats and dancing! 
  • 10:30-10:45. Short water break. Then tutors will guide you to the auditorium at Solbjerg Plads (SP) for the next part of the programme. 
  • 10:45 – 11:15 Room: SPs10 KPMG, Solberg Plads 3, 2000 Frederiksberg. Here you will be given an overview of the week, so that you know what to expect during the study start week. 
  • 11:15 – 12:00. Presentation about IBA given by our programme director (Björn Jindra) and programme manager (Anna Sofie Andersen). There will also be time for some Q&A, so do not hesitate to ask!  
  • 12:00-12:15. Short water break  
  • 12:15-13:00. We will talk a bit more about CBS and student life in Copenhagen. Also, we would like you to meet our Study Board – a body made of students who take care of the study quality for all of us. 
  • 13:00 – 14:15. LUNCH BREAK. We will break into smaller groups and have lunch together. Tutors will show you several places to get food from. After the break, we meet at the same spot as we started the day. Tutors will guide you to new rooms. 
  • 14:30 – 15:30 Rooms: SP108, SP112, Solbjerg Plads 3, 2000 Frederiksberg. We will divide into Chinese and Japanese Tracks to talk about track-specific details of your studies. You will hear about coherence between the courses and what to expect from your first year at IBA. 
  • 15:30 – 15:45. Short Water Break. You can leave your belongings in the rooms. 
  • 15:45 – 17:00. We will play some more games and chill out, so that you are not overwhelmed by the academic content. 
  • 17:00. WRAP-UP! 

Tuesday,
27 August
2024

Practical information: Remember to bring your laptops for the IT tour! 

  • 8:15 – 9:30. We meet again at greens behind Solbjerg Plads 3, 2000 Frederiksberg (SP). Coordinates: 55°40’53.6″N 12°31’39.1″E. We will start the day with a little dance, fun and games, so that everybody wakes up a bit! We will focus a bit more on team-building, so you get to know each other even more. 
  • 9:30-9:45. Short water break. Then tutors will guide you to the same rooms as the day before, at Solbjerg Plads (SP) for the next part of the programme. 
  • 9:45 – 10:45 Rooms: SP108, SP112, Solbjerg Plads 3, 2000 Frederiksberg. Here we will go more into details regarding the language part of your programme. You will hear more about Chinese/Japanese classes, some study techniques from your older colleagues, and maybe even meet your teachers. 
  • 10:45 – 11:00. A quick water break 
  • 11:00-11:45 Room: SP108 or SP112, Solbjerg Plads 3, 2000 Frederiksberg. Here we will merge again in one of the classrooms to talk more about the business classes, which are the ones you all will have together. You will learn about IB (International Business, Semester 1) and RM (Research Methods, Semesters 2&4).  
  • 11:45-12:30. LUNCH BREAK. We can either do it in smaller groups like before, or you can have some time to yourself. Just remember to be again in the greens on time! 
  • 12:30 – 13:30 Coordinates: 55°40’53.6″N 12°31’39.1″E. Let’s move a bit! Dance and games to keep you going! At the end we will all go to the big Auditorium (SPs10 KPMG). 
  • 13:30 – 14:15 Room: SPs10 KPMG, Solbjerg Plads 3, 2000 Frederiksberg. IT TOUR. Introduction into all online tools you will need during your studies by CBS IT Helpdesk. Eduroam, Canvas, my.cbs.dk, etc. 
  • 14:15 – 14:30. Short Water Break. You can leave your belongings in the rooms. 
  • 14:30 – 15:30. A bit about Organizations at CBS, Student Citizenship Points and why they are important during your studies. You will be introduced to, among others, Student Hub and Asia Days. 
  • 15:30 – 17:00. A Campus Tour! We have prepared a terrain game that will help you around the campus in a fun way. You will have several tasks to perform at various, important places. No worries, you will get a map! 
  • 17:00-17:30. WRAP UP! 

Wednesday,
28 August
2024

No activities.

Thursday, 29 August
2024

Practical information: Remember to bring laptops for the KU IT Tour 

NOTE: IT’S ANOTHER CAMPUS – University of Copenhagen Amager (KUA)! Karen Blixens Vej 8, 2300 København

  • 8:15 – 8:30. Let’s meet in front of the Southern Campus of University of Copenhagen, next to the Islands Brygge metro station.  Coordinates: 55°39’48.7″N 12°35’08.8″E. We will, as is tradition, start with a quick dance, and then go all together to a classroom 15A.0.13. 
  • 8:30 – 9:45 Room: 15A.0.13. KU IT TOUR. We will show you how to use the KU online services. 
  • 9:45 – 10:00. Short water break. You can leave your belongings in the room. 
  • 10:00 – 12:00 Rooms: 15A.0.13 and outside. You will meet your KU counterparts that you will have history classes with through the first 2 semesters. There will be some ice-breaking, chats and games. Who knows, maybe you will be able to show off and teach them your dancing skills? 😉 
  • 12:00 – 13:00. LUNCH BREAK. We can sit all together and eat something. There are several options around the campus. 
  • 13:00-13:45 Rooms: 10.2.68 & 12.1.62. You will be able to change into your party costumes here! 
  • 13:45-17:00 Room: 15A.0.13. IBA Wedding Party! This time will be full of fun games and dancing. We will also check how much you remember from your intro week. You will get to know this campus better as well. At the end, we invite you to have dinner with us. What could it possibly be? 🙂 
  • 17:00-17:30. WRAP UP! 

Friday,
30 August
2024

The Kick Off

Place and time: See your schedule for the day via CBS Calendar. Your personal timetable will be available 9 August, at the latest. You can find the guide to Calendar in an FAQ, to the left when you are logged in. Go to Calendar.

The programme for the day is as follows: 

  • 10.00-10.30: Light breakfast with students from your programme at Solbjerg Plads 
  • 10:30-11:00: Welcome speech from CBS President Peter Møllgaard 
  • 11.00-12.00 How is Nordic Nine used in your programme? 
  • 12.00-14.00: Nordic Nine Fair + food trucks with delicious lunch 
  • 15.00-16.00: Football tournament organised by CBS Students and CBS Sports. SIGN UP HERE.
  • 16.00-22.00: Semester start party at Solbjerg Plads 
Read more about the Kick Off

The Kick Off is the last day of intro and your first day as an bachelor student. Here you will get to know your fellow students better – both academically and socially –  and learn more about student life with the nine competences that run like a common thread throughout your studies at CBS. The Kick Off ends with a semester start party for all students! 

The theme for the day is Nordic Nine, which are the nine competences that are the most important skills – besides the learning from your programme – you achieve while at CBS. With Nordic Nine, CBS wants to inspire you to help solve society’s challenges with consideration for yourself, for others and for the planet. At the Nordic Nine Fair, you can talk to other students, teachers and representatives from the business world about how Nordic Nine can be used in practice and help make your education something extraordinary. 

We will provide delicious meals from food trucks and good company. If you want to play football in the afternoon, you can sign up, and otherwise you can cheer with the others before the Semester Start Celebration with live music and DJ. 

13 August
24 August, 2025

International Student? 

Every year, right before the study start, CBS hosts two welcome events for new international students:

Wednesday, 13 August: Online pre-arrival seminar 

Join CBS for an online seminar to help you get settled in Denmark and at CBS. You will get information and tips about registration with the authorities, housing, living in Denmark and much more.

Sunday, 24 August: Welcome event 

On this day you will get essential practical, academic and cultural information to assist you in your transition to CBS and Copenhagen. 

Please note that you need to sign up for the Welcome event.

Meet your study start guides

We are 9 study guides from second years at International Business in Asia. We have put all of our effort into making this intro-week an unforgettable event for all of you. We look forward to showing you what we have prepared and to have an amazing time with all of you in week 35! 

We all became study guides because we want to make sure you are well prepared for the upcoming school year as well as help you start out your new social life at CBS. We’ve gone through study start ourselves and have carefully crafted this week to best equip you to start your program as well as to best get to know your peers. 

We cannot wait to meet you all and we hope you are just as excited about this as we are! See you soon! 

BSc IBA on social media

Facebook: IBA Intro Week 2024
Instagram: iba_intro 

Contact information

If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to reach out to us by email or telephone anytime:

Maciej Mielewski 
Email: mami23ad@student.cbs.dk 
Joshua Murphy 
Email: jomu23ac@student.cbs.dk 

If you have questions concerning your study programme, you can also contact the programme management:

Programme Manager: Anna Sofie Andersen, asan.stu@cbs.dk
Programme Director: Björn Jindra, bji.egb@cbs.dk