WELCOME TO THE COURSE
Welcome to Umeå School of Business, Economics and Statistics and to courses in Business Administration. On this page you will find important information that will be useful, so please read it carefully. If you have any questions you can use the contact form below. We wish you a warm welcome and hope that you will enjoy your period of studies here in Umeå!
As a new student, you need to activate your user account (your Umu-id) approximately two weeks prior to the start of the semester.
With your user account you can:
If you are a new student, you will automatically receive a user account when you are admitted, but you will need to activate it for it to function properly. You will not be able to activate it until approximately two weeks prior to the start of the semester.
Install MFA for a more secure login
To increase security and reduce the risk of unauthorised access to your information or account, students must enable multi-factor authentication (MFA) to log in to various systems, such as Canvas and the Student Web.
I want to activate my user account and install MFA
If you are an exchange student or tuition fee paying student, you will receive an email with instructions on how to activate your account.
If you are having problems activating your account or logging in, please contact our Servicedesk. You will find answers to common questions, and can submit enquiries.
You need to register manually at the introductory information meeting that will be announced later or at the study advisor's office. You need to register as soon as possible staring 24-02-2022 and at the latest 24-03-2022. If you have not registered before that deadline, you will lose your seat on the course.
Register manually at the introductory information meeting or at the study advisor's office.
24th of March 2022
Time: See below
Location: See below
The schedule will be planned together with your supervisor.
Read more about the course content, expected learning outcomes, form of instruction and examination modes.
You will find the course syllabus with literature can be found in the course syllabus search engine, enter the course code 2fe402.
At this course we use the learning platform Canvas were you will find everything you need for the course such as course material, list of course participants and messages from the teacher. Log in to Canvas with your activated Umu-id trough the student website. The Canvas site will be published no later than the first day of the course.
In the thesis thesis manual on our webpage you will find important information regarding thesis writing, supervision, opposition and other recommendations.
Theses in Business Administration are normally co-written by two authors. It is not possible for two students in a thesis team to write one and the same thesis on differing levels (for example 2nd year Master's thesis and Degree Projects) or of different length (for example 2nd year Master's thesis 15 credits and 30 credits).
Please use the following two systems to inform your fellow students about your research interest (if you are still in need of a thesis partner) or inform us directly about your research team if you have already teamed up.
Umeå School of Business, Economics and Statistics (USBE) is a University-based Business School firmly rooted in the region, nationally influential and internationally respected. We create knowledge in interaction with stakeholders, to develop responsible leaders with a sustainability orientation for a local and global society. Read more at the USBE website.
At Umeå School of Business, Economics and Statistics (USBE) we have a student webpage were you can find infomration about out courses, contactinformation, schedule and other information concerning your studies.
Checklist for admitted students
Follow this simple list of things to complete your enrolment at Umeå University. It includes: how to secure housing, getting a residence permit (for citizens from outside the EU/EEA and Switzerland), tuition payment (if applicable), travel directions and more.
The Student web
The website for current students has all sorts of information about services, support, legal and practical matters at Umeå University. You can sign in to the learning platforms, see your schedule and course overview, get a study certificate, apply for a degree or sign up for an examination.
Recommended arrival times
International students are recommended to arrive at least a few days before the start of the regular semester, preferably prior to the Orientation. If you fail to arrive on time, you have to contact the study counselor as soon as possible, but no later than one week ahead of the course start, or you may not be able to register for the programme or course.
If you will have student housing through the Housing Office at Umeå University you will receive information about your arrival in your offer of housing.
Don't forget - Umeå has cold winters, so pack accordingly with a warm jacket, warm shoes, gloves and hat.
Orientation
Moving to a new country with an unfamiliar language, culture and customs can be a challenge. We would like to help you and ease that challenge so that you can focus on your studies. Therefore, we would like to offer you the possibility to take part in our Orientation, which begins a few days before the start of the semester (Autumn) or the same day as the semester starts (Spring).
Welcome Fair
Are you a new student at Umeå University? Visit the Welcome Fair – a perfect opportunity to learn what our university and Umeå can offer. The fair normally takes place in the beginning of each semester.
Get your UmU card
When you are on Campus Umeå, Umeå Arts Campus or Campus Örnsköldsvik, you will need a UmU card. The card has the following functions:
To get the card, you need to apply for it. Here’s how to apply for the UmU card.
Join a student union
There are three student unions at Umeå University:
They are actively involved so that fellow students have a high quality of education, good working environment, and fun leisure time.
Access to Microsoft Office 365
Students at Umeå University have free access to the programmes of Microsoft Office 365. This means that you have access to Teams, Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Whiteboard Forms, your student email and other services which can facilitate your studies and your collaboration with other students. To access Office 365 you need to activate your UmU-id.
Learn more about Office 365 and how to install it on your computer