WELCOME TO THE COURSE
Welcome to Umeå School of Business, Economics and Statistics (USBE) 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.
Have you been admitted to a course or programme, but do not wish to keep your place? Then you should decline your offer by logging in to your account at Universityadmissions.se. In doing so, you free up your place to someone who is on the waiting list.
If you are in need of special support due to disability, you should apply for that in good time before you start your studies. Find more information about support for studying with disabilities.
CloseYou need to use online registration at the student website before this course starts. Online registration is open between between October 25 to November 1. To be able to sign in at the student website and register you need to have activated your Umu-id.
2. Log in at the Umeå University student website and register for your course.
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CloseThe course startdate is November 1, 2022
Time: According to schedule
Location: According to schedule
At the Umeå School of Business, Economics and Statistics student website you will find the schedule for each course module published no later than one month before the start.
Read more about the course content, expected learning outcomes, form of instruction and examination modes.
Course syllabus with literature can be found in the course syllabus search engine, enter the course code 2FE122.
CloseAt this course we use the learning platform Canvas were you will find everything you need for the course such as schedule, course material and assignments, list of course participants and messages from the teacher. You log in to Canvas with your activated Umu-id at the Umeå University student website. The Canvas site will be published no later than the first day of the course.
CloseUmeå University student website; here you'll find general information that concerns all studens at the university.
USBE student website; Umeå School of Business, Economics and Statistics has gathered specific information for the business school students. You will find information about examinations, internship, thesis, study abroad, degree and career. You will also find contact information to student support and career guidance, so please feel free to contact us if you have any questions.
CloseChecklist 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.
To the checklist for admitted Students
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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, register for a course, get a study certificate, apply for a degree or sign up for an examination.
CloseRecommended 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.
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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).
More about the Orientation this semester.
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As a new student, you need to activate your user account approximately two weeks prior to the start of the semester in order to, for instance:
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.
I want to learn more about my user account (Umu-id)
For exchange students
If you are an exchange student, you will receive an email with instructions on how to activate your account.
Help! It's not working
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.
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.
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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.
Become a member of a student union!
CloseAccess 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
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Information due to COVID-19
Since 1 April 2022, COVID-19 is no longer classified as a threat to public health and a danger to society in Sweden. From Autumn semester 2022, no COVID-related measures will be in place at Umeå University.
Anyone who is ill or has symptoms that could be COVID-19 must still stay at home from work and studies. Unvaccinated individuals have a personal responsibility to maintain distance to others and avoid places that are crowded.
COVID-19 and the latest news for new students
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