WELCOME TO
MSc EBA FSM

MSc in Economics and Business Administration in Finance and Strategic Management

We are very much looking forward to welcoming you all when you start your new studies after the summer!

Programme for intro days

On this page, you can find the full programme for the intro days at your study programme, contact information, and/or social media. Remember to keep yourself up to date as changes may occur up until the introduction week.

Activities at CBS will appear in your schedule, which you will find at calendar.cbs.dk. 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.

Wednesday, 26 August
2026

CBS Graduate Study Start Day

At the Graduate Study Start Day you will be welcomed along with all the other new students on CBS’ graduate programmes. CBS Graduate Study Start Day consists of an academic introduction to your study programme and a Student Support Fair, where you can get a lot of information about the different services and opportunities at CBS. There will also be a guided campus tour at CBS.

In addition to the academic introductions, there will be plenty of opportunity to network and meet other students in cosy surroundings.

The Graduate Study Start Day will take place at Solbjerg Plads 3, 2000 Frederiksberg.

Student Support Fair

During the Student Support Fair you can hear a variety of presentations and talks about CBS’ services. All presentations are held in the SPs01 auditorium at Solbjerg Plads 3. In addition, there will be walk-ins, where you can get more detailed information and can ask questions.

Presentations

Location: Solbjerg Plads 3, 2000 Frederiksberg, room SPs01.

11:40 – 11:50: CBS Students will talk about the digital platforms you need to know as a CBS student
11:55 – 12:05: CBS IT will talk about the digital platforms you need to know as a CBS student
12:10 – 12:20: CBS Library will give a presentation about the different facilities and offers
12:25 – 12:35: Student Guidance will talk about the help and advice you can get during your studies
12:40 – 12:50: CBS Careers will talk about career-relevant activities and events they arrange as well as the career counseling they provide
12:55 – 13.05: International Office will talk about your opportunities for exchange, CEMS and double degree
13:10 – 13:20: Copenhagen School of Entrepreneurship (CSE) will show you how to combine innovation and entrepreneurship with your studies

Walk-ins

10:45 – 14:00: CBS Students, room: CBS Student Office
10:45 – 14:00: CBS IT, room: Campus Information Desk
10:45 – 14:00: CBS Library, room: Library
10:45 – 14:00: Student Guidance, room: SP-DS.26
10:45 – 14:00: SPS (special educational support), room: SP-DS.26
10:45 – 14:00: Graduate Admission, room: Student Hub
10:45 – 14:00: SU (student grant), room: Student Hub
10:45 – 14:00: CBS Careers, room: SPs06
10:45 – 14:00: International Office, room: SPs09
10:45 – 14:00: CSE, room: SPs11
10:45 – 14:00: Green Office, room: SPs15

Guided campus tour

As a new student at CBS, you can get a tour of the campus on Wednesday. The tour gives you the opportunity to get familiar with the most important places, including CBS’ various buildings, canteens, library, and much more. You will be shown around by CBS students who can answer your questions and help you find your way.

Time and meeting place: 10:00 or 14:00. The guided tour starts in front of room SPs01. Please sign up for one of the time slots.

Academic introduction

At the academic introduction, you will get information about your study programme, including the structure and mandatory courses of your study programme.

MSc EBA FSM academic introduction

Time: 13:30 – 16:05
Location: Solbjerg Plads 3, room SP216 EY

Entire programme for Wednesday

Practical information: No specific items required. Wear comfortable clothes suitable for outdoor activities.

10:45 – 13:30: Student Support Fair (see information above)
13:30 – 16:05: MSc EBA FSM academic introduction, Solbjerg Plads 3, room SP216 EY
17:00 – 17:30: Arrival and welcome at Frederiksberg Garden.
17:45 – 18:45: Icebreaker activity games in Frederiksberg Garden. A series of fun group activities designed to help the new cohort bond in a relaxed outdoor setting. Intentionally designed to mix Danish and international students from the start.
19:00 – 20:00: Food together in Frederiksberg Garden. Students enjoy a shared meal to continue building connections in a social atmosphere.

Thursday,
27 August
2026

Address and room: H.V Nyholmsvej, 2000 Frederiksberg, room HN113

Practical information: Please bring your phone or laptop, and your curiosity.

Wear comfortable clothes as the afternoon includes an active outdoor activity around Copenhagen.
10:00 – 12:30: Guest session with Simon-Kucher. A game simulation of how strategy works, giving students a first-hand taste of working as a management consultant. Simon-Kucher will facilitate an engaging exercise providing real insight into strategy consulting practice.
12:30 – 16:00: Photo treasure hunt around Copenhagen. Students explore the city in mixed groups of Danish and international students. Groups score points by photographing Copenhagen locations. It is a fun, active way to bond and discover the city together. Photos are uploaded to Facebook group.
18:00 – 20:00: Social dinner (Self-paid). Groups from the afternoon activity share a meal together. This is a key element of the FSM community-building tradition, carried on from previous years.

Friday, 28 August
2026

Address and room: H.V Nyholmsvej, 2000 Frederiksberg, room HN113

Practical information: Please bring your phone or laptop, and your curiosity. The evening activity takes place on the water – dress appropriately for the weather.

11:00 – 13:00: An interactive brainstorming session exploring strategy and management consulting in practice. Kvadrant will facilitate an engaging exercise giving students a first-hand taste of working with strategy, business development, and the commercial engine behind successful companies.
17:00 – 19:00: Social dinner (Group 2 – new groups & Self-paid). A second round of social dinners with newly formed groups, ensuring all students have connected across the full program before it ends.
20:00 – 21:00: Boat trip around Copenhagen. Location: Nyhavn 3, 1051 Copenhagen. A scenic boat tour of Copenhagen’s canals and harbor, bringing the three-day study start program to a memorable close. This is the final activity of the FSM study start.

12 August
23 August,
2026

International Student?

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

12 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.

23 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.

Social media

Contact

FSM SOCIETY

Søren Layolle Busch-Knudsen, Sola22ac@student.cbs.dk
Victor Nørgaard Kønig, viko22ac@student.cbs.dk

If you want to join the social committee, please contact one of the members above. Also, join the Facebook groups for updates on social events.

WELCOME TO MSc EBA FSM