Welcome to the
Master’s programme
in Economics
Programme
• Information about the academic structure of the programme by Edwin Leuven, Head of programme
• Short introduction by the Student council
and the Melt Student Network • Practical aspects of the programme by Line
Grenheim, Student adviser• An introduction to StudentWeb (optional)
Where to find information?
• The programme’s home page Economics (master's - 2 years)
Here you can find:• Messages• Information about
exchange possibilities• Programme structure• Programme options• Master projects
- etc..
Structure of the programme
- Information about the study plan and recommended order of courses
All three study optionshave their own programme pages where you will find a detailed programme structure incl. the compulsory courses for each study option
The course and semester pages
The department’s home page studies manage your studies
Website for master students
Information about thesis work, oral exam, leave of absence, deadlines, scholarships
- etc.
My studies
So far available from UiO’s front page (www.uio.no)
In "Mine studier" UiO students get- personal course schedule- messages from programmes and courses- links to programmes and courses
In conclusion..
• Programme pages• Course and semester pages• The Department’s home page• Manage your studies For master students• My studies
Contact persons: Student adviser, lecturers
Registration for courses: Deadline 1st September
• How to get a user name and password• StudentWeb
• Confirm Study plan
• Payment of semester – and print fees
Your personal student email
• Our main point of contact with you –
please check your student email regularly!• Log on to your UiO email at mail.uio.no
Student & semester card
• Semester card: will be sent to you in the post from the middle of June/December once you have registered as a student in StudentWeb and paid the semester fee
• Student card for UiO: may be obtained from SiO
• The student card is your access card and library card at UiO’s libraries. – Valid student identification gives you the right to discounts for travel and
theatre performances etc.
• Student number: printed on the semester card. You will also find your number in StudentWeb.
Recognition of previous education
• Norwegian education
• Recognition of foreign education (see English application form on “For master students” web pages)
• Contact person : Line Grenheim
• Remember to apply in good time – applications may take up to 3 months to assess!
A Semester abroad
• Exchange agreements Department, Faculty and UiO
• When to go: the 2nd semester
see information on Semester abroad page
• Application deadline: 15 September
• Contact person : Line Grenheim
Facilities• Akademika book shop (remember to bring
semester card)• Reading room (10th floor)
See information online: http://www.sv.uio.no/english/studies/resources/study-halls/
• Student card and access (The Sio Centre)• Access to ES: bring your student card to the
reception on the 12th floor http://www.sv.uio.no/studier/ressurser/apningstider/
• Library • Science shop
Social info
• The social environment at the Department• The student council (Fagutvalget)
• Frederik (arranges parties etc)
• Observator (the ”newspaper” at our Department produced by and for the students)
• ECONLINK (Students – private sector)
.. and more?http://www.sv.uio.no/econ/english/student-life/
Contact information
Study plans, external education, exchange, supervisors:
Line Grenheim ([email protected])Visiting hours: Wednesdays 13:00-15:00
Hand-in of master thesis, oral exam:
Rhiana Bergh-Seeley ([email protected])Office 1206
Admission:
Sofie Kjernli-Wijnen ([email protected])Office 1213
Head of Programme:
Edwin Leuven ([email protected])