International Business and Marketing
Welcome to the new semester 2019
Introduction programme for international students 8.-12. August
Thursday 8. August 2019
| Time | Place | Topic | By |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09:00-10:15 | TEFT-lab, K-building, top floor | Welcome Introduction to NTNU in Ålesund and the region, practical information | Office of International Relations: Anne Ulla, International Coordinator Kristian Severeide, Higher Executive Officer |
| 10:30-11:30 | TEFT-lab, K-building, top floor | Mini course in the most important ICT systems for students | Per Arne Orloff, Advisor possibly others |
| 11:30-12:30 | C226 | Open computer lab with ICT assistance available | Oracle Services |
| 12:45-13:00 | K-building entrance | Lunch bag pick up |
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| 13:00- | K-building entrance | STIKK UT Short hiking trip to Borgundgavlen (3 km, easily accessible/light terrain). Bring good shoes and rain clothes if necessary. | Anne Ulla Kristian Severeide |
Friday 9. August 2019
| Time | Place | Topic | By |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09:00-09:30 | TEFT-lab, K-building, top floor | Summon-up - questions from yesterday | Anne Ulla Kristian Severeide |
| 09:30-11:30 | TEFT-lab, K-building, top floor | Newcomer in a strange new country; Crash course about Norwegian culture and cultural differences | Paula Rice, Associate Professor Bianca Hammer, Assistant Professor Kristian Severeide Possibly others |
| 11:30-12:30 | K-building entrance | Lunch bag pick up |
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| 12:30-14:30 | TEFT-lab, K-building, top floor | Newcomer in a strange new country, continues | Same as above |
| 14:30-15:30 | Time available for individual guidance and questions |
Monday 12. August 2019
| 09:00-12:30 | Sunnmøre Politikammer – foreign section
| BLOCK REGISTRATION AT THE LOCAL IMMIGRATION OFFICE (Mandatory registration for the immigration authorities) NOTE 1: All students must have preregistered their applications online at https://www.udi.no/en/ by August 1st. You must bring (EU citizens may bring a national ID card in original instead of a passport). NOTE 2: Students who register this day do not book an appointment for registration online. |
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When getting back to campus:
stop by the photo automat at B2 to register and take picture for student ID-card
Student ID-card can be picked up at the front desk 2-3 days after photo has been taken.
| Time | Place | Topic | By |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12:30 – | K-building Entrance | Lunch bag pick up | |
| 13:00-14:00 | Aud. Åse | Information from the Student Welfare Organization (SFS) | Rolf Viddal, Head of SiT Ålesund |
| 14:00-15:00 | Library Front Desk | Library resources for students | Anne Hauso, Librarian Possibly others |
| 15:00- | K-building Entrance | Tour on campus | Anne Ulla, Kristian Severeide |
Semester Commencement 13. August
Time: 11.00: We welcome all new students to the semester commencement in the Main Building
Read more about the semester commencement.
Start up program at the Department
14. - 16. August
Tuesday 13. August 2019
| When | Where | Who | What |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11:00 - 12:00 | Main Building | All new students in Ålesund | Matriculation Ceremony* |
| 13:30- | Campus Ålesund | All new students | Barbeque with "Fadder" - Buddy Program |
Wednesday 14. August 2019
| When | Where | Who | What |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09:00-12:00 | TEFT-lab | Students at Master in International Business and Marketing (siviløkonom) | Introduction to the Study Program* |
| 12:15- | Ålesund town center | All new students | Lunch at the Town Hall |
Thursday 15. August 2019
| When | Where | Who | What |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09:00 - 12:00 | TEFT-lab | Students at Master in International Business and Marketing (siviløkonom) | Introduction to team work, student services and local industry* |
Friday 16. August 2019
| When | Where | Who | What |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10:00 - 11:00 | TEFT-lab | Students at Master in International Business and Marketing (siviløkonom) | Introduction to and choice of majors |
| 11:00- | Campus Ålesund | All new students | Career Day |
Student registration
Get started as a student
- International students: Arrival check list and register as student
- Norwegian students: Register as a student
Time schedules
The lessons start after the start seminar. You will find your time schedule in TP:Timeplan
Access card
The access card serves as a key/access card, a library card and for printing.
Your NTNU user account must be activated before you can get an access card.
- On the 1.rst floor in the Main Building, there is a photo machine
- Log in with your NTNU username and password
- Take a photo and set a PIN code
- Go to the Front Desk on the ground floor at the Main Building (during the opening hours 8-15) to pick up your access card. Remember to bring ID!
- The access card is printed when you show up, and the photo will be checked
Curriculum
Buy your curriculum on the internet or at the book store Sit Ålesund at campus. You will find your curriculum in the course description for each course. (Choose Autumn 2019/Spring 2020)
Join the Buddy Week
The Buddy Week lasts from August 13th to August 24th.
Useful Links
Bus to Ålesund
Accommodation
Student housing (long-term and temporarily)
Map of NTNU in Ålesund
Download map-app Mazemap | For Android (Google Play) | For iPhone (iTunes)
About International Business and Marketing
The industry of Mid-Western Norway is highly internationalised. Many businesses within this region operate on markets with a high degree of global competition. In spite of this region’s strong globalisation, this is the first master’s degree in management studies specialising in international business and marketing offered in this region.
Admission requirements
Completed Bachelor degree within business administration with business economics, economics, methods and adminsitration.
Job prospects
Recent studies show that both the private and public sector are in demand of competence in international business. Recruiting personnel with advanced knowledge and skills in international business has proven difficult in Møre and Romsdal. Towards 2025 a substantial increase in the demand for international business managers is expected.
Programme components
The Master of Science programme in International Business and Marketing/"Siviløkonom" is a two year programme, which awards a total of 120 ECTS credits, 30 credits per term over four terms.You can choose between two majors:
- International Business
- Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Counselling
Questions about the study? Contact our student advisers.
Degree: Master of Science in International Business and Marketing (siviløkonom)
Duration: 2 years, 120 ECTS
Program Code: 860MIB
Restricted Admission: Yes
Language of instruction: English
Department of International Business
Faculty of Economics and Management
City: Ålesund
Application deadlines
Non-EU/non-EEA students:
1 December 2018
EU/EEA students:
1 March 2019
Norwegian/Nordic students:
15 April 2019
The application portal is now open
Questions
Please see our FAQGroup for EU applicants
Group for non-EU applicants