WELCOME TO
MSc EBA SAM

MSc in Economics and Business Administration in Sales 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 introduction week at your study programme. 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 SAM academic introduction

Time: 13:30 – 16:05
Location: Solbjerg Plads 3

Practical information: You do not need to bring a computer. Wear comfortable clothes and a few snakc for a picninc, if you like, bring a blanket to sit on in the park.

Entire programme for Wednesday

8.55 – 11.30: Welcome session with the programme coordination team (Room SP201).
11.40 – 13.30: Student Support Fair. Held in the SP201 auditorium at Solbjerg Plads 3, this is your chance to learn more about the different support services CBS offers, through short talks as well as informal walk-in stands where you can ask questions directly.
13:30 – 16:05: Academic introduction to SAM – presentation of the programme structure, mandatory courses, electives, exchange opportunities and the Study/Quality Board. Room: [Room SP213]
16.15 – 16.30: Off to the park! A short 5-minute stroll together to Frederiksberg Have.
17.00 – 18.00: Get-to-know-you: Ice breakers in the park. Time to actually meet your classmates. Food’s on us, but feel free to bring a snack to share. 😊
18.30: Official programme wraps up. Not ready to call it a day? Join us for a drink (not part of the official programme).

Thursday,
27 August
2026

Address: Orstedsparken: Nørre Farimagsgade, 1364 København K

Practical information: Bring your own lunch, wear comfortable walking shoes and a jacket – we will be outside in the afternoon.

12:30-14:30: Orstedsparken – Ice Breakers (teams of 5-6 solve challenges) e.g Music Video
14:30 –15:30: City scavenger hunt around. Self-guided on foot using your phone; clues and a map are shared in advance. Teams are mixed so everyone meets someone new.
15:30-16:00: Wrap-up scavenger hunt.
18:00: Optional hangout, at Broens Street Food – students who’d like to join (not part of the official programme).

Friday, 28 August
2026

Address and room: Solbjerg Plads 3, 2000 Frederiksberg, room TBA

09:00-10:15: Guest lecture by Pedro Peixoto Head of e-Commerce at Satair – a look at career paths and how the programme connects to the world of work.
10:15-10:30: Break.
11:30-12:30: Lunch together – bring your own or buy on campus.
14:30: Official programme ends. There is a guest lecture speaker and lots of new friends – some students may want to keep celebrating the end of study start week in the evening, but this is entirely optional (not part of the official programme).

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.

WELCOME TO MSc EBA SAM