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First-year Study Starter 2019/2020 Economics and Business Economics, Business Administration and Fiscale Economie student.uva.nl/eco (en) | student.uva.nl/ecb (nl) 1
Introduction
Welcome to UvA Economics and Business (EB), your place of study from now on!
The University of Amsterdam (UvA) is one of the top universities in the world and one of the best
places to come and experience a high quality of education, entertainment, an inspiring social life,
and a wide range of extracurricular activities.
The UvA, as well as the city of Amsterdam, is home to people with different mindsets, nationalities,
and backgrounds. This brings a lot of new experiences and fresh perspectives into your life. To
settle into this new environment it is good to know how the UvA works and how your study
programme is structured. Here your journey begins.
We offer all the resources you will need for a successful start of your studies: this Study Starter
guide, the study programme Kick-off day, the Onboarding week, the UvA Economics and Business
student website (EN / NL) and the MyUvA app. If you still have questions, don’t worry: in the first
semester your tutor is there to help.
We wish you good luck as well as a lot of fun!
On behalf of all lecturers,
Drs. Ellen de Jong
Director Foundation Year
Prof. Frank Belschak
Programme director Bachelor’s programme in Business Administration
Dr. Silvia Dominguez Martinez
Programme director Bachelor’s programme in Economics and Business Economics
Prof. Jan van der Streek
Programme director Bachelor’s programme in Fiscale economie
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Table of contents
Introduction3
Table of contents 4
1 Goals of the first Bachelor’s year 7
2 Teaching methods 8
2.1 First-year group
2.2 Lectures
2.3 Seminar
2.4 Tutorial
2.5 Weekly assignments
3 Academic calendar 10
3.1 Weekly study schedule and public holidays
4 Study Programme 12
4.1 First year schedules
4.2 Course Catalogue
4.3 Timetable
4.4 Canvas
4.5 Course and exam registration
4.6 Midterms and final exams
4.7 Inspection and appeal
4.8 Results
4.9 Choosing a major/specialisation
4.10 Honours programme
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5 Binding Study Advice (BSA) 18
5.1 What is a BSA?
5.2 Who can I talk to about the BSA?
5.3 When is a binding study advice not issued?
6 Study Support 19
6.1 UvA Central Student Service Desk
6.2 Economics and Business Education Desk
6.3 Economics and Business Study Advisers
7 Your rights and obligations 21
8 Representation for students 22
8.1 Economics and Business Programme Committees
8.2 Student Councils
8.3 Economics and Business Student Panel (Especially for first-year students)
9 Organisation structure 23
10 Student life and study associations 25
10.1 Student life
10.2 Study associations
11 Practical matters and whom to contact 27
11.1 Practical matters
11.2 Whom to contact
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1 Goals of the first Bachelor’s year
In the first year we will:
1. Provide you with
an introduction
to critical and
analytical
thinking about
economic and
business issues. 2. Teach you the
basic knowledge
and skills needed
for the second
academic year.
3. Familiarise you with the study programme and inform
you about the majors and specialised study tracks in the
second and third years of the Bachelor’s programme.
4. Determine whether we think
that you are able to complete the
study programme, by means of
the Binding Study Advice (BSA).
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2 Teaching methods
Teaching methods are adapted to the course contents, and they can vary widely from course to course.
2.1 First-year group
You have been assigned to a first-year group: a group with approximately 20-25 of your fellow
students. With your first-year group you will follow most lectures, tutorials and seminars. Seminars
are always taught to two first-year groups combined. Lectures are taught to more than two first-
year groups at the same time, sometimes all.
2.2 Lectures
There are two types of lectures: Lecture 1 at the beginning of each week and Lecture 2 at the end
of each week.
2.2.1 Lecture 1
The aim of Lecture 1 is to systematically cover the course material and to highlight interesting or
difficult points. This means that the lecturer will spend most of the time talking and will also lay
out new material. You are expected to take notes. For example, on the things that the lecturer
emphasises or things that you did not fully understand when you were preparing for the lecture.
It is therefore important that you carefully read the material in advance. Taking notes helps you
focus on the lecture and helps you process the information given during the lecture. If you have
prepared in advance, you will not have to write down everything the lecturer says, because you are
already familiar with the material. We recommend you to revise your notes shortly after the lecture.
You will remember the material better, which is definitely an advantage during exams!
2.2.2 Lecture 2
You can use Lecture 2 for exam prep, to get answers to the questions that came up during the
week and to go through difficult assignments. Depending on the course, Lecture 2 can also be
used to cover new material. If you have questions about the material, do not hesitate to contact
the lecturer. Going to Lecture 2 is always very useful because it gives you a chance to check your
understanding of the material covered that week.
2.3 Seminar
In most courses, a lecture is followed by one or more mandatory seminars in the succeeding days.
The aim of these seminars is to allow you to practice the theory covered in the book and lectures.
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Assignments from the book are regularly discussed in seminars, as are, in some courses, homework
assignments. A seminar gives you the opportunity to ask questions about the material. Seminars
are much more useful if you have revised the contents of a lecture, because you can meaningfully
discuss issues and questions with the instructor. If you fall behind, you will miss that opportunity.
Instructors appreciate active students, so make use of that!
2.4 Tutorial
You will attend tutorials for the courses Principles of Economics and Business 1 and 2 in the first
semester. In the first semester your tutor will also help you find your way around and make you feel
comfortable at the UvA. You will meet your tutor at the study programme Kick-off day in August.
In the second semester students in Economics and Business Economics and students in Fiscale
Economie will also attend tutorials within the Research Project. Tutorials are compulsory.
2.5 Weekly assignments
8-week courses (see 3 Academic calendar) give you the opportunity to do weekly tests to check
if you are on track with the course. Some tests will be multiple choice, others have open questions
and will be peer reviewed (you and your fellow students review each other’s work). In some courses
you can earn a bonus when you perform well on these tests. The answers to a test will be discussed
in Lecture 2. In the Course Catalogue you will find more details about weekly assignments and
whether you can earn a bonus.
coursecatalogue.uva.nl (EN)
studiegids.uva.nl (NL)
Attendance rules for each course
It is important to be well aware of the rules concerning attendance for each course.
Even though not all lectures are compulsory, we advise you to attend them anyway in
order to be fully prepared for the exams. Please note that all seminars and tutorials in
the first year are compulsory. If you attend (almost) all classes, you will earn the right for
the resit. Please see the Canvas pages of the course for exact details.
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3 Academic calendar
At the UvA, the academic year runs from the beginning of September until the end of August of
the next year. It is divided into two semesters with three periods each: two periods of eight weeks
and one period of four weeks. Please note that the resits of period 1 are scheduled right after the
Christmas holidays.
student.uva.nl/eco > A-Z > Academic calendar (EN)
student.uva.nl/ecb > A-Z > Academische jaarkalender (NL)
3.1 Weekly study schedule and public holidays
Public holidays
Christmas holidays 23 December - 03 January Liberation Day Tuesday 05 May
Good Friday Friday 10 April Ascension Day Thursday 21 May
Easter 12 and 13 April Whit Sunday Sunday 31 May
King’s Day Monday 27 April Whit Monday Monday 01 June
During public holidays the UvA has adjusted opening hours. Keep an eye on Announcements.
student.uva.nl/eco > Announcements (EN)
student.uva.nl/ecb > Mededelingen (NL)
10Weekly study schedule
Wk Period 1 Activity Wk Period 4 Activity
36 02/09 Lectures 06 03/02 Lectures
37 09/09 Lectures 07 10/02 Lectures
38 16/09 Lectures 08 17/02 Lectures
39 23/09 Lectures / Midterms 09 24/02 Lectures / Midterms
40 30/09 Lectures 10 02/03 Lectures
41 07/10 Lectures 11 09/03 Lectures
42 14/10 Lectures 12 16/03 Lectures
43 21/10 Exams period 1 13 23/03 Exams period 4
Period 2 Period 5
44 28/10 Lectures 14 30/03 Lectures
45 04/11 Lectures 15 06/04 Lectures*
46 11/11 Lectures 16 13/04 Lectures*
47 18/11 Lectures / Midterms 17 20/04 Lectures / Midterms
48 25/11 Lectures 18 27/04 Lectures / Midterms*
49 02/12 Lectures 19 04/05 Lectures*
50 09/12 Lectures 20 11/05 Lectures
51 16/12 Exams period 2 21 18/05 Lectures*
22 25/05 Exams period 5
Period 3 Period 6
02 06/01 Lectures / Resits period 1 23 01/06 Lectures*
03 13/01 Lectures 25 15/06 Lectures
04 20/01 Lectures 26 22/06 Exams period 6
05 27/01 Lectures / Exams period 3 27 29/06 Resits period 2, 3 & 4
28 06/07 Resits period 5 & 6
The weekly study schedule gives an overview of activities per week. If a week is marked with a *, a holiday falls within this week.
114 Study Programme
Each academic year consists of 60 EC. Each EC represents 28 hours of study. This means you will have
to study 168 hours for a course of 6 EC. 60 EC is evenly distributed over the academic year.
4.1 First year schedules
Bachelor’s programmes in Economics and Business Economics / Fiscale Economie
SEMESTER 1
Period 1 Period 2 Period 3
Principles of Economics and Microeconomics 1
Business 1
Financial Accounting
Mathematics 1
Principles of Economics and Business 2
SEMESTER 2
Period 4 Period 5 Period 6
Macroeconomics 1 Economics of Markets and
Organisations
Statistics 1
Finance 1
Research Project
12Bachelor’s programme in Business Administration
SEMESTER 1
Period 1 Period 2 Period 3
Principles of Economics and Economics
Business 1
Business Research Methods
Strategy and Organisation
Principles of Economics and Business 2
SEMESTER 2
Period 4 Period 5 Period 6
Quantitative Data Analysis 1 Business Operations and
Processes
Organisational Behaviour
Financial Accounting 1
Project Qualitative Research Methods and Analysis
134.2 Course Catalogue
You can find all course descriptions in the Course Catalogue. They describe the learning objectives,
the entry requirements, the teaching methods and the contents of each course. Here you will also
find the course literature and the form of examination.
In the Course Catalogue you can also find more general information about UvA’s study
programmes. This can be useful when you, for example, want to look at the full Bachelor’s study
programme, entry requirements for a Master’s programme or a minor, or contact information for a
study programme.
coursecatalogue.uva.nl (EN)
studiegids.uva.nl (NL)
4.3 Timetable
Download MyUvA app
All lecture and examination dates can be found in the UvA
for direct access to
timetable. Add your group to view your personal timetable.
your timetable, results,
1. Log in with your UvAnet ID so you can save your
announcements,
personal timetable.
available study spaces
2. Choose ‘Add timetable’ and click ‘Group’. Search
and more.
for your study programme and select your first- year
group. Your personal timetable will appear.
mytimetable.uva.nl (EN)
rooster.uva.nl (NL)
4.4 Canvas
Canvas is our digital learning environment. After you have registered for a course, you will get
access to that course in Canvas as soon as the lecturer makes it available. Here you will find
teaching materials, articles, assignments, practice exams, homework, and announcements (for
example about changes in the course schedule) added by your lecturer. You can also use Canvas to
communicate with your lecturer and fellow students about the course.
canvas.uva.nl
Download the Canvas Student app to stay
up to date about your courses anywhere.
(After downloading, search for ‘University of
Amsterdam’ under ‘Schools’)
144.5 Course and exam registration
To provide you with a smooth start, you will be registered for all courses during your first year.
This includes registration for the exams and, if needed, for resits (also see 4.8 Results). Before the
academic year starts, you will receive your personal timetable by email.
From the second academic year onwards, you will have to register for courses yourself (including
first-year courses that you did not pass). Course registration will take place in June 2020 (for
semester 1) and December 2020 (for semester 2). The Education Desk will send you important
emails about the course registration, so keep an eye on these messages.
4.6 Midterms and final exams
You will earn course credits when you meet all course requirements and achieve a passing final grade.
• Each course examination consists of at least a midterm and a final exam.
• For each first-year course you have one resit opportunity.
• In case of a resit, the results obtained for the midterm will be disregarded.
• For most courses you can earn a bonus by doing weekly assignments.
Check the course descriptions for more information about how a course is graded.
coursecatalogue.uva.nl > Choose course > Assessment and testing (EN)
studiegids.uva.nl > Kies vak > Toetsing en toetsdata (NL)
Compulsory EB calculator for examinations
For all first-year exams at UvA Economics and Business (EB), you are only
allowed to use the EB calculator (non-programmable). You can buy the
EB calculator at the study association SEFA store. Other calculators are
not allowed at exams, unless stated otherwise by your teacher.
sefa.nl > Sefa store
Code of conduct for examinations
Be aware of the exam and resit rules before entering an examination hall.
student.uva.nl/eco > A-Z > Exams and resits (EN)
student.uva.nl/ecb > A-Z > Tentamens en hertentamens (NL)
154.7 Inspection and appeal
The Teaching and Examination Regulations (OER) state that you have the right to inspect your tests
within twenty working days of receiving your grade.The lecturer decides how this inspection will
take place, individually or collectively, and they will announce the moment of inspection on Canvas.
We urge you to go to the inspection, this way you can learn from your mistakes.
It is possible to lodge an appeal regarding a test result. You can find more information on this
procedure in article 4 of the OER (see 7 Your rights and obligations).
4.8 Results
Your lecturer will place midterm results on Canvas.
UvA grading scheme
You can find an overview of your registered final
At the UvA the maximum
grades via sis.uva.nl or directly via the MyUvA app.
grade you can obtain is 10,
You will be notified of your final registered grades by
while the lowest grade is 1.
email. Results are never communicated by telephone.
student.uva.nl/eco > A-Z >
Grading scheme (EN)
Did you unfortunately not pass your exam? The
student.uva.nl/ecb >
resit is only available to students who have abided
Grading scheme (NL)
by the attendance rules. If you have complied with
the attendance rules for the course, you will be
automatically registered for the resit. If you have
failed to do so, you will not be registered, nor will you be able to register for the resit yourself.
Did you pass the exam, but do you want to do the resit to try to get a higher mark, then you do
not have to register separately for the resit. Please note: the last mark you receive will apply.
student.uva.nl/eco > A-Z > Exams and resits (EN)
student.uva.nl/ecb > A-Z > Tentamens en hertentamens (NL)
4.9 Choosing a major/specialisation
4.9.1 Bachelor’s programme in Economics and Business Economics
After you have completed the first year and the first semester of the second year, you specialise by
choosing the major Economics or the major Business Economics.
Within the major Business Economics you specialise further by choosing one of the three tracks:
Accounting and Control, Organisational Economics or Finance. In the third year you will follow
courses within your chosen track. The major Economics gives you the opportunity to choose your
own specialisation courses in the third year.
16Both majors offer elective space in the third year, in which you can for example take a minor, opt
for an internship or study abroad for a semester.
4.9.2 Bachelor’s programme in Business Administration
In the second semester of the third year you specialise by choosing one of the four tracks: Finance,
Accounting and Control, Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Creativity or Management in the Digital
Age. In the first semester of the third year you can take electives, opt for an internship, do a minor
or study abroad for a semester.
4.9.3 Bachelor’s programme in Fiscale Economie
Fiscale Economie does not offer a major or specialisation track. The study programme has some
space for electives, but not for going abroad or doing a minor. However, you can do a minor or go
abroad as an extra-curricular activity.
4.9.4 More information
For more information on a major/specialisation and second and third year courses, go to the
overview of your Bachelor’s programme in the Course Catalogue.
coursecatalogue.uva.nl (EN)
studiegids.uva.nl (NL)
You can find more information on minors, studying abroad, internships and career in the A-Z list on
the student website.
student.uva.nl/eco > A-Z (EN)
student.uva.nl/ecb > A-Z (NL)
4.10 Honours programme
If you want an extra challenge, then definitely consider joining the Honours programme. In this
additional 30 EC programme you will have the opportunity to take interdisciplinary courses (courses
in which the subjEC cover multiple disciplines) with other honours students, as well as courses
within UvA Economics and Business. After completion of this programme, you will graduate with a
‘With Honours’ annotation on your degree certificate.
To be eligible for the honours programme, a GPA of 7.5 is required.
Admission requirements, application procedure and more information can be found on:
student.uva.nl/eco > A-Z > Honours programme (EN)
student.uva.nl/ecb > A-Z > Honoursprogramma (NL)
175 Binding Study Advice (BSA)
A Binding Study Advice (BSA) applies to the first-year’s Bachelor’s programmes in Economics and
Business Economics, Fiscale economie and Business Administration.
5.1 What is a BSA?
A BSA determines whether you have sufficient knowledge and skills to continue and finish your
Bachelor’s programme.
• 60 EC in one year earned: You can start the second year of your Bachelor’s programme.
• A minimum of 48 EC earned (BSA-requirement): You will receive a positive advice, which
allows you to re-enrol. You have to finish the remaining first-year courses in your second year.
• Less than 48 EC earned: You will receive a negative advice at the end of the first year.
A negative advice is binding, which means that you will have to quit the Bachelor’s programme.
Moreover, you will not be allowed to enrol in the same programme at UvA Economics and Business
for three years. For students in the BSc in Economics and Business Economics and Fiscale economie
this includes both the BSc in Economics and Business Economics and the BSc in Fiscale economie.
5.2 Who can I talk to about the BSA?
Throughout the academic year you can contact a study adviser if you have questions about your
study progress and the BSA. The study advisers are trained in counselling students and can be
reached daily. You can sit down with a study adviser to talk about the cause of the unsatisfactory
results and how you can improve your study skills, and to draw up a study plan. Sessions with a
study adviser are always confidential.
5.3 When is a binding study advice not issued?
There are two possible reasons for not receiving a BSA:
I Termination of enrolment in Studielink before 1 February.
II Recognised personal circumstances (when reported on time to the study adviser).
All the information on the BSA can be found on:
student.uva.nl/eco > A-Z > Binding Study Advice (BSA) (EN)
student.uva.nl/ecb > A-Z > Bindend Studieadvies (BSA) (NL)
186 Study Support
UvA Economics and Business has an extensive infrastructure for study support. We encourage
you to make as much use of this infrastructure as you need. We would like to emphasise that the
initiative to use these services and facilities has to be taken by you.
We have listed a number of important services for you. For contact information,
check 11.2 Whom to contact in this guide or visit the students website:
student.uva.nl/eco > Contact (EN)
student.uva.nl/ecb > Contact (NL)
6.1 UvA Central Student Service Desk
The Student Service Desk is the first point of contact for general
questions about studying at the UvA. You can ask questions about your
choice of study programme, enrolment at the UvA, Studielink, tuition
fees, residence permits and visa, insurance, UvA-net ID, Canvas and
much more.
6.2 Economics and Business Education Desk
The Education Desk helps you in case you have a question about your
timetable, registration of your grades or when you have other practical
questions about your study. You can also turn to the Education Desk in
case you do not know where to go with your question.
6.3 Economics and Business Study Advisers
Study advisers are available if you need professional support and
information during your studies. If you think there are personal
circumstances that may have a negative impact on your study result,
please let the student counsellors know! All sessions are strictly
confidential.
196.3.1 Studying successfully
We offer several different services and tools that can help you improve your study skills.
Study skills tipsheets:
These sheets list several tips and tricks for different subjEC related to study skills. Examples are
tipsheets on procrastination, drawing up a study plan, taking an exam, and remembering and
processing study material. Make sure to take a look at the subjEC you have trouble with. Reading a
tipsheet does not take long and can help you a lot!
student.uva.nl/eco > A-Z > Studying successfully > Study skills (EN)
student.uva.nl/ecb > A-Z > Succesvol studeren > Studievaardigheden (NL)
Workshops:
If you’re looking to enhance your study skills, consider joining one of the workshops offered by UvA
Student Services. Topics include planning skills, jumpstarting your thesis, and ‘tackling the books.’
For a quick brush-up, there are shorter workshops that will get you up to speed on basics like exam
tips and smart reading in just an hour.
student.uva.nl/eco > A-Z > Studying successfully > Training and workshops (EN)
student.uva.nl/ecb > A-Z > Succesvol studeren > Trainingen en workshops (NL)
207 Your rights and obligations
Your rights and obligations are documented in the Teaching and Examination Regulations (OER).
In this document you will find, amongst other things, the regulations on the determination of
grades, right of inspection, academic fraud and plagiarism and the Binding Study Advice.
The OER for a specific academic year is published before the start of each academic year.
The articles most crucial and useful on a daily basis for you are:
Assessment and Examination
• Article 4.2; Type of examination
• Article 4.4; 1 Determining and announcing results
• Article 4.5; 3 Opportunities to sit examinations
• Article 4.6; 3 Marks
• Article 4.9; Right of inspection
Honours Programme
• Article 5.1; Honours Programme
Academic student counselling and advice regarding continuation of studies
• Article 7.2; Binding (negative) advice regarding continuation of studies (BSA)
Read more online about these daily basis articles and more:
student.uva.nl/eco > A-Z > Rights and obligations (EN)
student.uva.nl/ecb > A-Z > Rechten en plichten (NL)
218 Representation for students
We encourage you to actively discuss and express your opinion on education matters, arrangements
and student interests. Students can influence the board and organisation on different levels.
8.1 Economics and Business Programme Committees
Here you can discuss the quality of education with fellow students and lecturers. The Programme
Committee provides advice to the programme director on the design of the curricula, quality
assurance and policy-making.
student.uva.nl/eco > A-Z > Programme committees (EN)
student.uva.nl/ecb > A-Z > Opleidingscommissies (NL)
8.2 Student Councils
Economics and Business Student Council
Ten members of the Student Council represent the needs and wishes of all students within our
faculty. The Student Council has a say about affairs at UvA Economics and Business and gives advice
to the management team (see 9 Organisation structure) and has regular meetings with the dean.
It is divided into two committees:
• Education & Research mainly works on tasks regarding study programmes, courses,
the Teaching and Examination Regulations (OER) and other educational matters.
• Organisation & Media is responsible for organising events, and connecting with students
through social media.
Economics and Business Student Council: studentenraad.nl/feb
UvA Central Student Council
The Central Student Council is the umbrella council that concerns itself with matters that cover the
whole University.
UvA Central Student Council: studentenraad.nl/centrale-studentenraad
Members of the Student Councils are democratically elected and you can put yourself forward as a
candidate. All students are entitled to vote during the annual elections in May.
8.3 Economics and Business Student Panel (Especially for first-year students)
Through the Student Panel you can directly give feedback on the first year. You can apply for the
Student Panel by contacting Ellen de Jong (see 11.2 Whom to contact).
229 Organisation structure
The Executive Board is charged with the general management and responsible for the efficient
management of the University of Amsterdam (UvA) as a whole: seven faculties, executive staff and
shared service units.
The Supervisory Board assesses overall governance of the University and advises the Executive Board
appropriately. The members of the Board are appointed for four years by the Dutch Minister of
Education, Culture and Science.
Education at UvA Economics and Business (EB) falls under two Schools: The Amsterdam Business
School (ABS) and the Amsterdam School of Economics (ASE). Research at UvA Economics and
Business is carried out at the Amsterdam School of Economics Research Institute (ASE-RI) and the
Amsterdam Business School Research Institute (ABS-RI). At UvA Economics and Business, research
and education are strongly connected and we carefully consider the impact our work may have on
society.
The dean Prof. Han van Dissel is in charge of the general management and is responsible for the
administration and management of UvA Economics and Business. A dean is a professor and is
appointed by the university’s Executive Board. To stay in touch with the student body, the dean
meets the Economics and Business Student Council (FSR) every six weeks to discuss new ideas for
the improvement at UvA Economics and Business (EB).
Management team
Educational Directors supervise the management team and they are in control of the curricula and
teaching plans of study programmes. The Educational Directors work closely with different boards
and advisory groups to discuss and apply rules and regulations.
Programme directors work in a team with other members of programme management on the
development and improvement of a specific study programme that they are responsible for.
Course coordinators are responsible for facilitating a high quality of the courses. Their tasks include
designing and developing courses, selecting assessments methods and evaluating student learning
outcomes.
23Organisation structure
Minister of Education, Culture and Science
Supervisory Board
UvA Central
Executive Board Student Council
Faculties Executive Staff Shared Service
Units
Dentistry
Economics and Business
Humanities
Law
Medicine
Science Economics
and Business
Social and
Student Council
Behavioural Science
Dean Economics and Business (UvA EB) (FSR-EB)
ASE Amsterdam Business Amsterdam School ABS
Research School (ABS) of Economics (ASE) Research
Institute Institute
(ASE-RI) Educational Directors (ABS-RI)
Programme Directors Economics
and Business
Programme
Course Coordinators
Committees
Find your way around the organisations’ management and structure.
uva.nl/en > organisation (EN)
uva.nl > organisatie (NL)
2410 Student life and study associations
10.1 Student life
Come onboard university life and find out what UvA Economics and Business has to offer, become
part of the campus community, meet new people and get tips from experts.
Social mentors: Tips and guidance from experts
If you are looking for advice on how to make the most of studying and living in Amsterdam, the
social mentors are there for you.
• Social mentors are 2nd or 3rd year students in your study programme and are therefore experts
in the first-year challenges you may face.
• They can recommend the best spots in Amsterdam, help you find your way around the campus
or give study tips.
• Together with a group of first-year students two social mentors will guide you and do fun
activities around the campus and city, in the first semester.
student.uva.nl/eco > A-Z > New students > Sign up for a student mentor (EN)
student.uva.nl/ecb > A-Z > Eerstejaars > Social mentor groep (NL)
Unibuddy: Chat with a student
Do you have questions about studying and living in Amsterdam and would you like to have
additional tips? Chat with other students at Economics and Business. Our student ambassadors are
from around the world and represent a variety of programmes.
student.uva.nl/eco > A-Z > New students > Chat with a current student (EN)
student.uva.nl/ecb > A-Z > Eerstejaars > Unibuddy: stel je vragen aan een student (NL)
Onboarding week
The onboarding week takes place during the first week of classes in September. UvA Economics
and Business organises a number of workshops, sports classes, quizzes and fun events, during
which you will get to know your fellow students and the faculty.
Sports
At the University Sports Centre (USC) you can participate in a full range of sport and fitness
activities at low rates.
student.uva.nl/eco > A-Z > Sport & Fitness (EN)
student.uva.nl/ecb > A-Z > Sport (NL)
25Creativity
At CREA, the cultural organisation of the UvA, you can participate in creative courses and
workshops or attend performances, concerts, events and exhibitions.
student.uva.nl/eco > A-Z > Cultural organisation – CREA (EN)
student.uva.nl/ecb > A-Z > CREA (NL)
Language skills
Maximise your study time by learning Dutch or a foreign language and prepare for your future job.
student.uva.nl/eco > A-Z > Dutch language course (EN)
student.uva.nl/eco > A-Z > Language skills (EN)
student.uva.nl/ecb > A-Z > Taalvaardigheid (NL)
10.2 Study associations
Becoming a member of a study association gives you the opportunity to come into contact with
your fellow students in various phases of their studies. It can also be beneficial for your future
career and personal development to participate in study association activities.
• Sefa, for BSc and MSc students in all Economics and Business disciplines
sefa.nl
• VSAE, for BSc and MSc students in Actuarial Science and Econometrics
vsae.nl
• Marketing Association Amsterdam (MAA), for BSc and MSc students
specialising in Marketing (joint UvA-VU study association)
ma-amsterdam.nl
• Financiële Studievereniging Amsterdam (FSA), for BSc and MSc students
specialising in Finance (joint UvA-VU study association)
fsa.nl
• Studievereniging Fiscale Economie en Recht (SFEER), for BSc and MSc students
in Fiscale Economie and Fiscaal Recht
sfeeramsterdam.nl (NL)
2611 Practical matters and
whom to contact
11.1 Practical matters
UvAnetID
All students receive a UvAnetID which provides access to PCs at UvA study areas, Wi-Fi, and all
online tools.
student.uva.nl/eco > A-Z > UvAnetID (EN)
student.uva.nl/ecb > A-Z > UvAnetID (NL)
Student ID card
You will need your student ID card to take exams, to enter buildings, to borrow books at the library
and to pay for food and drinks at UvA locations. The student ID card also provides discounts at
CREA and USC as well as museums, theatres and cinemas in Amsterdam, the Netherlands and
abroad. Make sure you activate your card when you first receive it.
student.uva.nl/eco > A-Z > Student ID card (EN)
student.uva.nl/ecb > A-Z > Collegekaart (NL)
Wi-Fi
Most UvA locations offer free Wi-Fi. Make sure you have the right settings activated on your device
for safe use of the network.
student.uva.nl/eco > A-Z > Wi-Fi (EN)
student.uva.nl/ecb > A-Z > Wi-Fi (NL)
Printing, copying and scanning
If there is credit on your activated student ID card, you can use it at UvA libraries to make prints,
copies and scans.
student.uva.nl/eco > A-Z > Printing, copying and scanning (EN)
student.uva.nl/ecb > A-Z > Printen, kopiëren en scannen (NL)
27Readers Online
Readers Online is a website that offers access to digital readers and course materials. Download
them for free or purchase a printed copy.
student.uva.nl/eco > A-Z > Readers Online (EN)
student.uva.nl/ecb > A-Z > Readers Online (NL)
UvA Library
The library allows you to borrow books and to make use of its study facilities. You need your
student ID card to enter the library.
uba.uva.nl/en (EN)
uba.uva.nl (NL)
Study areas
At the UvA you can find several types of study areas (with or without PCs): individual spots, study
cabinets or larger spaces for group projects.
student.uva.nl/eco > A-Z > Room booking and finding a study place at the UvA (EN)
student.uva.nl/ecb > A-Z > Ruimte reserveren en een studieplek vinden (NL)
11.2 Whom to contact
UvA Central Student Service Desk
• (Re)Enrolment and termination of enrolment at UvA (Studielink)
• Financial matters and residence permit
• Visa
• Student grants and loans
• UvAnetID and Student ID card
student.uva.nl/eco > Contact > Central Student Service Desk (EN)
student.uva.nl/ecb > Contact > Centrale Student Service Desk (NL)
Economics and Business Education Desk
• Course registration
• Grade registration
• Graduation
• Statements and requests
student.uva.nl/eco > Contact > Education Desk (EN)
student.uva.nl/ecb > Contact > Onderwijsbalie (NL)
28Economics and Business Study Advisers
The Study Advisers can help you with:
• Advice about personal circumstances during your study programme
• Coaching in making important choices
• Questions about taking on more challenges and enhancing your knowledge
• Advice about your study planning and study delay
• Support related to studying more effectively
• Questions regarding the Binding Study Advice (BSA)
student.uva.nl/eco > Contact > Study Advisers (EN)
student.uva.nl/ecb > Contact > Studieadviseurs (NL)
Economics and Business Board of Examiners
• Submitting study programme requests
• Additional resits
• Appeals
• Approval of electives
• Exam and examination regulations
• Exemptions
• Requests
student.uva.nl/eco > Contact > Board of Examiners (EN)
student.uva.nl/ecb > Contact > Examencommissie (NL)
29Coordinator first-year Bachelor’s programmes in Economics and Business Economics, Business Administration and Fiscale Economie Also in case of complaints or comments concerning educational matters and examinations. Drs. E. de Jong Room: E1.59 Email: E.deJong@uva.nl Programme director Bachelor’s programme in Economics and Business Economics Dr. Silvia Dominguez Martinez Room: E6.29 Email: S.DominguezMartinez@uva.nl Programme director Bachelor’s programme in Business Administration Prof. Frank Belschak Room: M2.16 Email: F.D.Belschak@uva.nl Programme director Bachelor’s programme in Fiscale Economie Prof. Jan van der Streek Email: J.L.vanderStreek@uva.nl Colophon: Education Service Centre (ESC) in association with Marketing and Communication dept. © July 2019, University of Amsterdam, Economics and Business. The content of this guide has been prepared with care, no rights can be derived from its contents.
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