GUIDE FOR NEWLY ADMITTED STUDENTS

INTRODUCTIONMODULE 2009The fall semester of 2009 starts on August 19 at 13.15 inthe SSE Auditorium.SSE REGISTRATIONYour official registration to SSEwill take place on August 19.You register by signing the SSEMSc Registration Book. This hasbeen a tradition since the foundingof the School in 1909 and it takesplace in the Board Room of theSchool. Please note that you haveto be here to register in person, oryour place at SSE will be revoked.IMPORTANT DATESJuly 30August 19August 24Dead-line forconfirming yourplace at SSE(www.studera.nu)Introductionmodule beginsThe GM programstartsThe purpose of the introduction module isto create a solid foundation and to set a positiveatmosphere for the two intensive studyyears to come. During the first day you willbe registered and get practical informationabout SSE and the services offered. August20 will be devoted to your General ManagementProgram and you will get to knowthe faculty and your new classmates. On thelast day of the introduction the SSE StudentAssociation will arrange social activitiesduring which you will get to know eachother and become familiar with Stockholm.Expect three full days packed with activitiesfrom early morning to late evening.Please note that the introduction moduleis mandatory for all master students. OnAugust 24 the specialization courses/modulesbegin, and on the same day there will bea short introduction module (course 198) tothe SSE computer environment.IMPORTANT!SSE is a private institution of higher educationand differs in some respects fromits state run counterparts in Sweden. It isof great importance that you are awareof the SSE Study Regulations, which canbe found in the SSE Academic Policies(MSc GM). When registering at SSEyou will sign a statement which, amongother things, confirms that you accept theSchool’s rules about the minimum numberof credits required and exam proceduresand that you, at all times, will act as agood ambassador of SSE. A copy of thisagreement is enclosed in the SSE AcademicPolicies for your reference.A more detailed schedule will be sent to youin August.4

SSE ACADEMICSTRUCTUREAll educational programs at the StockholmSchool of Economics are based on researchand stress a theoretical and analyticalapproach. The teaching methodology is amixture of American and European teachingmethods and theories. Some modulesare characterized by more traditionalteaching, with lectures, written courseassignments and seminars. In other theteaching is to a great extent based on cases;active participation in class is expected andcontributes to the final grade. Many of thecourse modules require substantial preparatoryreading.As an SSE Master student, you will bepart of a student body of about 1700 activestudents. You may find that the structureof examination differs from what you areused to. SSE exams will put great emphasison not only understanding the materialfrom the respective module, but also beingable to connect and integrate learningacross different topics. Exams are writtenor oral.SSE ACADEMIC YEARThe SSE academic year consists of twosemesters, fall (August –December) andspring ( January– June), each worth 30 ECTScredits. In order to complete the programyou will have to take a total number of 120ECTS credits.8 9

SERVICES OFFEREDSTUDENT SERVICESStudying at SSE can be rather intenseand it is important that all the practicalitiessurrounding your study situation areworking smoothly. The Student Servicesdepartment handles services and functionswhich will be of assistance duringyour studies. We have professional studentcounselors and we will assist you with formalgrade transcripts, we deal with studenthealth issues and offer you career servicesetc. SSE takes a sincere interest in the students’well-being and integrity, and you arealways welcome to contact the Student Servicesfor any reason. The School has a verystrict policy concerning harassments of allkind, and there are disciplinary measuresfor violations.housing serv icesFinding accommodation in Stockholm isvery difficult, and if you are looking forhousing we recommend that you immediatelyregister with SSSB: www.sssb.se/index.php?page=home_engSSSB is a foundation that manages themajority of student accommodation inStockholm. Expect the process of findingaccommodation to take 2–4 months. Registeringwith SSSB is free, but unless you login once every three months you will bederegistered. The cost for SSSB accommodationvaries depending on size, facilitiesand location but expect to pay around SEK3000 for a single room with shared kitchenfacilities.The Student Association at SSE mediatesa limited number of second hand contractsand lodging opportunities. They can alsohelp you with information, shorter translationsand general advice.Please contact their representativeMaria Johard at 21122@student.hhs.seSSE provides a limited number of roomsand apartments that are available primarilyfor international exchange students.Available accommodation is distributedthroughout June and July and is normallylet for one semester. Rent ranges fromSEK 3200–8000 depending on size, facilitiesand location. For more informationon SSE housing please visit www.hhs.se/Education/Housing/Pages/default.aspxFor more information and other ways to findaccommodation in Stockholm also visitwww.studyinstockholm.se/living/agencies.php10 11

ca r eer serv icesThe SSE Career Services assists studentsin entering the job market and supportthem in the process of choosing a career.We offer the following services: counselingand advising, skills seminars, access to theVault Online Library and an annual PlacementReport (an employment survey ofSSE graduates).Individual counseling sessions assist studentsin defining career alternatives andchoosing a career and teach them jobsearchstrategies. You are welcome to signup for an individual session to talk aboutyour career plans.Through the Career Services website youhave access to the Vault Online Librarythat includes company and industry guides,among others. The Career Serviceshas a separate shelf in the SSE Librarywhere you will find career managementbooks.The SSE Career Services works in closecooperation with the Business Committeeof the Student Association. Company presentationsare offered on a weekly basis,and the SSE Business Forum (Career Days)take place in the beginning of februaryevery year. Please note that you need tobe a member of the Student Association totake part in their recruitment services.PC SUPPORTPC Support will assist you with everythingconnected to the student computer environmentat SSE, logging on, passwords,printing, solving technical problems withSSE computers, as well as with connectingyour own lap-top to the SSE wireless network.The wireless system also works at“Studentpalatset” (student facility not farfrom SSE). At Saltmätargaran 13–17 youhave access to five computer labs with atotal of 90 computers as well as printers,CD-burners and scanners. You will alsofind computers in the library and a lap-toproom. For a quick look at your schedule oryour e-mail you can always use the browserterminals at SSE. The number of studentcomputers is limited and SSE stronglyrecommends its students to bring their ownlap-top.In order to get access to the IT resources at SSEyou need to sign a user agreement the first timeyou log in.The computer labs are open 24 hours a day,seven days a week, except for the computerlab in the SSE Library that is restricted tothe library’s opening hours.You will find further information atstudentweb.hhs.se/pcsupport/You are welcome to visit or contact the staffat the Career Services or visit our websitewww.hhs.se/careercenter for further information.1213

MAPLIBRARYThe SSE library functions as the principalinformation resource for students, researchersand staff within the fields of businessand economics, and it also has supplementaryholdings in law, statistics and thesocial sciences.The selection of the printed and digital collectionsis made out in cooperation withSSE researchers. The library offers accessto over 15,000 electronic journals and morethan 60 databases as well as 4,500 metersof shelf space containing printed materials.The library is open Monday to Friday12.00–17.00. An access card is requiredin the mornings until 12:00, in the evenings17:00–20:00, and during weekends12:00–16:00. Opening hours are extendedduring examination periods.The library offers all students working ontheir thesis or other business projects thepossibility to consult a librarian for individualinstruction in the use of electronicdatabases and resources.For further information please visit thelibrary web pages: www.hhs.se/library.STUDENT ASSOCIATION HELP DESKSSE has one of Sweden’s most active studentassociations, offering a wide selectionof activities, projects and events. You willfind the offices of the Student Association(SASSE) on the lower level at Sveavägen65. At the reception desk you will be ableto get assistance with the Mecenat Card(for members of the SASSE), buy SSE apparel,get DN (a daily newspaper) for free, etc.This is also where you will find the officeof the President of the Student Association.For further information about our activitiesand services, please read The Master´sGuide 2009 about the Student Association.Contact information:Karsek@hhss.se+46- (0)8 -506 92 900SSE BUILDINGS &LECTURE HALLSA MAIN BUILDING, SVEAVÄGEN 65K.A.W – basement level01 and 02 – basement levelAuditorium (A) – first floor328, 336, 342, 343, 349 and350 – third floorErling (542) – fifth floorThe Ohlin Room – fifth floorThe Peter Wallenberg Lecture Hall – fifth floor750 – seventh floor975 – ninth floorB SALTMÄTARGATAN 13–17Computer RoomsRuben – first floorJohan – fourth floorC HOLLÄNDARGATAN 32437 – fourth floorThe Prince’s Gallery (Prinsens Galleri)– sixth floorThe Grand Hall (Stora Salen) – seventh floorTerrace Room (Terrassrummet) – eighth floorPlease note that the main building is undergoingreconstruction and currently the number of studyseats is limited.14 15

FOR INTERNATIONALSTUDENTSMoving to another country to pursue studies is a major undertaking. Below you will findsome information which may be valuable when moving to Sweden. More comprehensiveinformation and a list of valuable links can be found at the SSE web site www.hhs.se/Education/NewStudent2009RESIDENCE PERMITSStudents from countries outside of the EU/EEA need a residence permit to study inSweden. You must have this before comingto Sweden. Students who need a residencepermit are advised to apply as soon as theyreceive the notification of admission sinceit is important to have sufficient time toapply for your residence permit before thesemester starts. Students from EU/EEAcountries do not need a residence permitbefore arriving. However, if you are studyingfor more than three months you mustregister with the Swedish migration boardno later than three months after yourarrival. Visit www.migrationsverket.se foradditional information.SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER(PERSONNUMMER)Having a “personnummer” is often the keyto Sweden. With a social security numberit will be easier to open bank accounts,open a telephone subscription etc. (In Swedenthe social security number is called“personnummer”). Application for civilregistration – must be made at your localtax office. Bring your passport, a letter ofacceptance from your department/educationalinstitution or Högskoleverket, and, ifyou are married, your marriage certificate.Visit the local tax office in person. Consultwww.skatteverket.se for visiting address andopening hours.INSURANCE COVERAGE ANDMEDICAL CAREIf you are a citizen of any of the Nordic orEU/EEA countries, you have access topublic medical services if you register inadvance at a social insurance office in yourhome country and obtain a Europeanhealth insurance card. If you are a studentfrom outside the EU/EEA countries stayingin Sweden for more than one year – i.e.if you have a residence permit valid for oneyear or more – you are entitled to the samehealth benefits as Swedes. However, youmust first apply for civil registration at yourlocal tax office as soon as you arrive.WORK PERMITYou may work in Sweden without a workpermit during your stay as a student aslong as you have a valid residence permit.Nordic, EU and EEA students donot need a residence permit, but need toregister at the Swedish Migration Board.Please note that if you intend to workpart time during your study period inSweden, you might forfeit your right tosocial security from your home country.For more information, please seethe Swedish Migration Board’s websitewww.migrationsverket.seFor information about Housing – see page 17.CHECKLIST FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS:Residence permit – apply early for residence permit (or civil registration).Insurance – check that you are fully insured before leaving your home country.Apply for housing as soon as possible.Read about banks, telephones, etc on the SSE web.17

GENERALINFORMATIONACCESS CARDS & SECURITYSSE is located in the middle of Stockholm,which brings closeness to a wide variety ofcultural events, sports, shopping, leisureactivities, etc. This also means that securityprocedures must be observed. Every SSEstudent will be able to purchase an accesscard. The card is personal and must not belent to anyone else. It can be used in thefollowing card readers: the main entranceon Sveavägen 65, the door to the right atthe top of the stairs in the lobby of the mainbuilding, the entrance at the short side ofthe main building (Kopparporten), the PC-Labs, the library during internal openinghours, and to the entrance to Saltmätargatan13–17.cards will be sold during lunch hour,week 36 (august 31 to september 4) in rooma137 for sek 100:–. please note that wewill only be able to accept cash.ALUMNIAs an alumnus from SSE you will be partof a unique worldwide network of some13,000 professionals active in various fieldsof business.The SSE fellow alumni around the worldform a vast global community. The AlumniOffice exists to help SSE and its alumnistay in touch in ways that are mutuallybeneficial and lasting. A great deal of thenetworking takes place through the SSEAlumninet, an online community openonly to SSE graduates. Moreover alumniare invited to recurring events arranged bythe School and by the Alumni Association(Kamratföreningen).DISABLED STUDENTSIf you have a permanent disability youmay be entitled to support and we encourageyou to contact the Student Services( Joakim.Grundberg@hhs.se) well aheadof the beginning of the fall semester. If youhave reading difficulties and need yourliterature to be converted to talking books,e-books, braille or large print you shouldalso contact the Student Services, or theSSE Library (Peter.Gavelin@hhs.se). Youmay also visit “talboks- and punktskriftsbiblioteket”at www.tpb.se.18 19

“MY ADDRESS” AT THE STUDENT WEBwhen you have received your sse registrationnumber it is of great importancethat you register your postal address viathe student web.Note that you need to indicate the addresswhere you would like your SSE postalmail to be sent. If you change your addresswhile staying in Stockholm you are responsiblefor updating it on the web.Various information is sent to the studentaddresses; general information, evaluations,etc. The Student Association mayalso, if they consider it to be in the interestof the students, allow commercial distribution.You are, however, able to declinethese offers on the web page of the StudentAssociation. It is also common that companiescontact various categories of studentsfor recruitment purposes.SSE E- MAILYou will obtain a personal e-mail addressat SSE, based on your registration numberwhich is given to you during the registrationin August. If your registration numberis 80004, your e-mail address will be:80004@student.hhs.seYou can easily access your e-mailaccount anywhere from the Student Web,or from one of the PC-lab terminalsthrough Microsoft Outlook, where youre-mail account is preconfigured. You canalso reconfigure your account to the mailingsoftware on your own computer or laptop.Instructions are found at PC Support’sweb page and help is available at PC Support.You are not allowed to sign up for anymailing lists with this account, to prohibitspamming.STUDENT HEALTHSSE has an agreement for medical and psychologicalcounseling with a clinic specializedin student health care (Studenthälsan).You can get advice about all health issuesthat affect your study situation. Professionalsecrecy applies to all counseling. Pleaseread more at www.studenthalsanistockholm.se.You can also visit the contact personat the Student Services at SSE, Susanne.Reenstierna@hhs.se, if you have any questions.SWEDISH COURSEAll master students will be offered a crashcourse in Swedish during the fall semester.For students interested in learning Swedishmore in depth we will be happy to adviceyou about more extensive courses.WHERE TO STUDYDue to the reconstruction of the SSE mainbuilding, the number of study seats will besomewhat restricted during the academicyear of 2009/2010. In the main buildingyou will find places to study and groupwork in the corridor level 3, in the libraryand outside the KAW lecture hall. As anSSE student you are also entitled to use thefacilities of “Studentpalatset” at Norrtullsgatan2 (www.studentpalatset.se).20 21

WHOM TO CONTACTANNA DOZAI AHLQVISTProgram Coordinator Master ProgramsStudent ServicesE-mail: Anna.Dozai@hhs.seTel: +46-(0)8-736 90 28CHRISTINA ZANDERDirector of Student ServicesE-mail: Christina.Zander@hhs.seTel: +46-(0)8-736 90 22JOAKIM GRUNDBERGStudy Counselor Master ProgramsStudent ServicesE-mail: Joakim.Grundberg@hhs.seTel: +46-(0)8-736 90 39PÄR MÅRTENSSONProgram Director MSc ProgramGeneral ManagementE-mail: Par.Martensson@hhs.seTel: +46-(0)8-736 94 2222 23

The StockholmSchool of EconomicsThe Stockholm School of Economics (SSE) is the preeminent businessschool in Northern Europe. For nearly a century, SSE has educated talentedmen and women for leading positions within business and the public sector.SSE offers Master's och Bachelor's Degree Programs along with highlyregarded PhD Programs, Executive Education and MBA. SSE has earned areputation for excellence, both here in Sweden and around the world. TheSchool is fully accredited by EQUIS (European Quality Improvement System)certifying that all of its main activities – teaching as well as research –are of the highest international standards. SSE is also the Swedish memberinstitution of CEMS (The Global Alliance in Management Education) andPIM (Partnership in International Management).The Stockholm School of Economics • Sveavägen 65 • Box 6501 • SE -113 83 Stockholm • SwedenPhone +46 8 736 90 00 • Fax +46 8 31 81 86 • info@hhs.se • www.hhs.se