WELCOME TO
MSc IBP
MSc in International Business and Politics
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. 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 presentations, 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: Student Guidance
- 10:45 – 14:00: SPS (special educational support), room: Student Guidance
- 10:45 – 14:00: Graduate Admission, room: SP-DS.26
- 10:45 – 14:00: SU (student grant), room: SP-DS.26
- 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 IBP academic introduction
Time: 08:55 – 11:30
Location: Solbjerg Plads 3, room SPs05 PwC
Full Wednesday programme
- 08:45 – 09:00: Coffee and pastries, Solbjerg Plads 3
- 09:00 – 11:30: MSc IBP academic introduction by Duncan Wigan, Study Director. Room SPs05 PwC
- 11:30 – 14:00: Student Support Fair (see information above) – a place to ask all kinds of questions, figure out initial IT issues, get your student ID, etc. Also a time for all of you to grab lunch together (either bring your own or head to the canteen or the mall).
- 14:00 – 16:00 meeting point at the back entrance of SP (the entrance next to Café Nexus). Heading to Frederiksberg Have to play ice-breaker games
Thursday ,
27 August
2026
Meeting point: Solbjerg Plads 3, 2000 Frederiksberg, room SPs16 BCG
- 14:00 – 15:30: IBP Alumni Fireside Chat. We will have Emil Fuglsang (CEO & Co-Founder of Matter) as well as Anne Marie Engtoft Meldgaard (ex Tech Ambassador of Denmark, incoming CCO at Sparrow Quantum) as our guests. The two will talk about their experiences as IBP alumni, and you will also have the opportunity to ask all your questions.
- 15:30 – 15:45: Coffee Break
- 15:45 – 17:00: Presentations by the Study Board, IBP Union and other student societies
- 17:00 – 17:45 Snacks outside SPs16 BCG
- 19:00 Bastard Café Valby. More information will follow
Friday,
28 August
2026
There are no activities at MSc IBP on Friday
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.