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Tilburg University Tilburg School of Economics and Management offers 23 Bachelor’s and Master’s degree programs to approximately 6,000 students. Our lecturers, education managers and education assistants are committed to providing the highest quality teaching and education. Of course, if you’re new at Tilburg University, there’s a lot to get used to. The kind of lectures that are given, the way of studying, the rules concerning your study progress, the service... It will undoubtedly be different from what you are used to. Maybe you have other ambitions besides your studies. If so, you can always consider attending one of our excellence programs, becoming active in an association or going on an exchange. At TiSEM, you’ll have all these opportunities. To help you, we have compiled this comprehensive study guide. It contains the practical information which you will need to get through your first year in Tilburg, plus a list of extras that you can do alongside your studies. So keep this booklet with you! I would like to wish you an inspiring, educational and, above all, pleasurable period of study on our beautiful campus. Very best wishes, Prof. Dr. Lex Meijdam Dean School of Economics and Management Tilburg University  

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Table of contents Welcome to Tilburg University

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5 Get the most out of your student life 36

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5.1 Excellence 5.2 Studying abroad 5.3 Internships 5.4 Entrepreneurship 5.5 Co-determination 5.6.1 Mentorship 5.6.2 Study associations 5.6.3 Student associations 5.6.4 International Associations 5.6.5 Culture and Society 5.6.6 Sport Associations



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1 Course Information

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1.1 The basics 1.2 Portals 1.3 Enrollment for courses and (work)groups 1.4 Textbooks and readers 1.5 Study facilities

2.1 The basics 2.2 Registering for Exams

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7. Contact Information

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4.1 Consult Blackboard 4.2 Binding Study Advice (BSA) 4.3 What should you do if your results are disappointing? 4.4 Improve your study result

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Note! This study guide is written for all new students of the Tilburg School of Economics and Management. Therefore some paragraphs might be more useful for first year students than for Premaster’s and Master’s students. 2

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1 Course Information 1.1 The basics What does the academic year look like? The academic year at the university consists of two semesters or four study units during which different courses are taught. This academic year will start in the last week of August. A semester usually consists of thirteen or fourteen weeks of classes and lectures, followed by two weeks of exams. For the Econometrics and Operations Research program, the first academic year consists of blocks of seven weeks of lectures, followed by one examination week. Often, midterm exams are held after a few weeks in the first year. These midterms will help you to find out if you are running on schedule, and have an understanding of the subject matter. This means that you have a total of 26 or 28 weeks of classes, and about four to five weeks of exams in one academic year. What happens at lectures and tutorials? During a lecture, a presentation on a specific subject is presented to a group of students in a large classroom. More often than not, the lecturer uses a microphone and accompanies the lectures with slides, PowerPoint presentations, videos or overhead projections. A lecture usually consists of two blocks of 45 minutes with a 15-minute break in the middle. The break is yours to spend as you wish. During lectures (HC) there is little interaction between the lecturer and the students. During tutorials (WC), where groups are smaller, you are expected to participate a lot more and you have plenty of opportunities to ask questions. Lab assignments (LA) take place on the computer. How should I prepare for a lecture? You can find more information about schedules and course material on Blackboard (read more in Chapter 1.2). You can print the course material before the lecture and use it to make notes. Some students prefer to read everything in advance. If you are prepared for the lecture on beforehand, you will be able to follow it more easily and will already have your questions ready for the tutorials. Some students prefer to read everything later, and some students do both. After attending a few lectures, you will discover the best approach for you, but you may have to adapt it depending on the style of the lecturer. What should I do if I cannot attend a lecture? For most lectures you do not need to report your absence if you cannot attend; whether you attend or not is your own decision and responsibility. However, some lectures are compulsory and for 6

these you will need to report your absence to the lecturer or the course coordinator. Usually, you are allowed to miss one compulsory lecture. It is recommended you follow the first lecture of the course to find out if there are compulsory lectures. If you are unable to attend a lecture, try to arrange joining another group to catch up on the work you have missed. If this is not possible, ask your fellow students if you can copy their notes. Make sure you do not miss important announcements about exams, changes to the reading material, etcetera. If you are unwell for an extended period, you should contact the Student Counselor (more in Chapter 4.3). The curriculum, courses and study load The total package of courses in a study program is called the ‘curriculum’. The curriculum consists of compulsory courses and electives (optional courses). As well as theoretical courses, there are courses to develop your writing, linguistic and presentation skills. The average study load for a full year is 60 ECTS credits (or credits, in short). ECTS stands for ‘European Credit Transfer System’. Each educational component of your study program, such as a course or a thesis, merits a specific number of credits. You can find the number of credits in your course description. How are the study programs organized? Every course is the responsibility of one or more lecturer(s). The Academic Director is responsible for the content of the entire study program and is supported by lecturers, staff at the TiSEM Education Services, students in Sounding Board groups and Education Committees. Ultimate responsibility for the quality and organization of all TiSEM study programs rests with the Vice-Dean of Education. The first year of the Bachelor’s programs TiSEM offers six Bachelor’s programs: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

Bedrijfseconomie (BE) Fiscale Economie (FE) Econometrics & Operations Research (EOR) Economics (ECO) Economie (& Bedrijfseconomie) (EBE) International Business Administration (IBA)

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The first year of each of these Bachelor’s programs is as follows: Bedrijfseconomie and Fiscale Economie > 1st Semester Accounting 1: Financial Accounting Organization and Strategy Microeconomics for Business Administration Science for Policy Introduction Research Methods for Business Economics Mathematics 1 Writing Skills > 2 Semester Finance 1 Macroeconomics for Business Administration Marketing 1 Oral Skills Statistics 1 Compulsory optional subjects: Entrepreneurial Business Planning or Tax Economics nd

Note! Bedrijfseconomie and Fiscale Economie have a combined first year. This makes it possible to change from one study program to the other in the second year without problem. In the spring of 2015 you will have an opportunity to attend an information session where you can pose your questions to Academic Directors and students and make an informed choice. You will be informed about this session automatically.

> 3rd Study Unit Probability and Statistics Mathematical Analysis 2 Microeconomics for EOR > 4th Study Unit Probability and Statistics Introduction Econometrics Introduction Finance and Actuarial Science Economics > 1st Semester Business Economics 1 for ECO: Accounting Macroeconomics 1 for ECO Mathematics 1 for ECO Microeconomics 1 for ECO Statistics for ECO > 2nd Semester Business Economics 2 for ECO: Finance Financial Economics for ECO Macroeconomics 2 for ECO: International Finance Mathematics 2 for ECO Microeconomics 2 for ECO: Welfare Economics Economie & Bedrijfseconomie

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Microeconomics 2 voor EBE: Welfare Economics Statistics 1 Mathematics 2 for EBE International Business Administration > 1st Semester Accounting 1 for IBA International Management for IBA Mathematics 1 for IBA Microeconomics for IBA Organizational Behavior for IBA > 2nd Semester Finance 1 for IBA Macroeconomics for IBA Marketing Management for IBA Project IBA Statistics 1 for IBA

1.2 Portals Information about study programs, courses, timetables and exams can be found in the following places: Student Portal The student portal is an integrated and personalized environment where you can access important study information and personal details. For example, Blackboard courses you are enrolled in, your lecture and exam schedule, your course catalog, your e-mail from Tilburg University, The Teaching and Examination Regulations, the transition rules and the books you have borrowed and reserved in the university library. To access the Student Portal you will need to log in using your Tilburg University’s username and password. You will have received this information after you registered as a student at Tilburg University. To log in to the Student Portal, go to the following website: www.tilburguniversity.edu/students/ and click the green box - ‘Log in Student Portal’.

Study Guide Two Study Guides are available: a general Study Guide (Electronic Guide) and a Personal Study Guide. The Electronic Guide contains up-to-date information concerning all study programs offered at the university. There are also links to the news pages of each school where you can find more information about education. The Electronic Study Guide includes program descriptions, course overviews for each program, course information, lecture and examination schedules and changes. The Personal Study Guide makes it possible to track your own individual program and schedules. Here you can select your program, subjects, work groups, and enroll in COMAP (see below). You can also access your literature list, exam notifications, grades and you can reserve a computer on the campus. This personal information is kept on a database which you can access at any time. You can access your Personal Study Guide via your Student Portal. Simply click on ‘Personal Study Guide’ in the right-hand corner of the page. www.tilburguniversity.edu/studyguide Blackboard Blackboard is a digital learning environment with a full range of individual courses. Via Blackboard, you will have access to course information, instructor information and contact details, lecture slides, and homework or team assignments. All mid-term, teamwork or participation grades are usually also posted on Blackboard. In most cases, important messages from the lecturers (i.e. changes in timetables), will be posted on Blackboard, so you should consider checking this site regularly. Furthermore, you can find important study related information on the Blackboard page of your specific program. https://edubb.uvt.nl/webapps/portal/frameset.jsp COMAP Registration for computer practicum/exam, a work group or a tutorship can be done via the COMAP system. You can find the COMAP link via your Student Portal. Simply click on ‘COMAP’ in the right-hand corner of your page when you are in the Student Portal. E-mail You will receive an e-mail account ([email protected]) from the university. You can access this personal mail account by going to your student portal and clicking on ‘Google Mail’. In addition, you can access this mail by going to www.tilburguniversity.edu/cloud/mail. When logging in to your Google Apps @ Tilburg University account for the first time, a screen will show up asking you to accept the Google Terms of Service. 1. Read the Terms of Use. 2. Complete the Captcha field by typing the slanting letters into the text box.

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If you cannot read the letters clearly, please refresh your browser (F5) and you will be presented with a new set of letters. 3. Click on “I accept. Continue to my account.” More information about this can be found at the following website: http://www.tilburguniversity.edu/students/it/google-apps/ Google Apps Along with their e-mail accounts, Tilburg University students also have access to Google Calendar, Google Talk, Google Docs and Google Sites, as well as Google Mailbox. To Access Google Apps @ Tilburg University you can use the following links: Google mailbox: www.tilburguniversity.edu/cloud/mail Google Calendar: www.tilburguniversity.edu/cloud/calendar Google Docs: www.tilburguniversity.edu/cloud/docs Google Sites: www.tilburguniversity.edu/cloud/sites

iStudent TiU iStudent TiU is a mobile application for Tilburg University students. The application offers a number of student services conveniently grouped and developed specifically for use on your mobile device. You can easily rearrange the layout of the menu, and remove items from the list to build a personalized application. Once loaded, most items are available for offline reading should an internet connection not be available. Prospective Tilburg University Students can register as guest, to fully experience all services provided. Available services: • My Schedule • My Schedule Changes • My Grades • Campus Map • Where Am I? • Various Interesting University websites • Weekly menus, University restaurants • Public transport information • PC Availability • Sport Schedule • and many more... 12

1.3 Enrollment for courses and (work)groups All students have to enroll for the subjects in their program. You can do this in three easy steps: Step 1 – Log in 1. Go to your student portal via this link: http://www.tilburguniversity.edu/students/ and click on the white button in the green square ‘Log in Student Portal’. Now you can log in with your username and password. 2. You will now see your Blackboard page. Go to ‘Personal Study Guide’ 3. Check whether the correct program and start year is selected in ‘my programme’ (on the left site). If not, select your program and start year and click ‘Continue’. 4. Here you will see all your subjects. Make sure that all the subjects are checked (the check boxes all have to be filled). Step 2 – Enrollment for courses via Blackboard or COMAP Tilburg University makes use of two separate software programs to enable students to enroll for courses and examinations: Blackboard and COMAP. Which program you will need can differ from subject to subject. Therefore, you should enroll for courses using the following steps: 1. Go to ‘Personal Study Guide’ on your Blackboard page. 2. Go to ‘my subjects’ or ‘my optional subjects’. Here you will see all the subjects in your program. Click on the first subject. In the course description, under registration, you will be able to see whether enrollment is via Blackboard or COMAP. 3. To enroll for a Blackboard course, click on the blue link ‘enroll’. To enroll for a COMAP course, simply follow the blue link for COMAP. 4. Follow the instructions on the screen. Do not forget to click the ‘submit’ button in Blackboard. Step 3 – Enrollment for (work) groups via ‘My Personal Study Guide’ In order to provide the Blackboard module ‘My Weekly Schedule’, you have to select groups in your Personal Study Guide. If you do not do this, ‘My Weekly Schedule’ will not give any information. It is important to select the appropriate groups to give a complete and accurate overview of your schedule in the Student Portal. 1. Go to ‘Personal Study Guide’ and click on ‘my groups’. 2. Select the relevant group for all your subjects. You will need to choose the group that belongs to your program. For example: 2IBA, means the second year in International Business Administration. You also have to select your work groups. 3. After you have selected a group for each subject, click ‘OK’ below. Note! First-year Bachelor’s students will be enrolled in a work group at the beginning of the academic 13

year, which means that they are automatically enrolled for their subjects. Have you not been enrolled in a group? Please contact the TiSEM Education Desk as soon as possible! Please remember that first-year students do have to enroll for exams and mid-terms (more in chapter 2.2)! Are you having problems enrolling for your courses? If you have problems enrolling for subjects in Blackboard, contact the lecturer of that course. It is possible that he or she needs to enable you to enroll for the course. If you have problems enrolling in COMAP, contact the TiSEM Education Desk.

1.4 Textbooks and readers Buying textbooks For some subjects you will need several books just for one semester, whereas others can accompany you throughout your entire program (for example, statistical reference works). You will find the reading lists alongside the course descriptions in the Course Catalog. You can purchase your books from a standard book store or in the campus book store ‘The Study Store’ on the ground floor of Building G. They have most titles in stock, if not, they can order them for you. When you become a member of Asset, the Faculty Association, you will receive a discount of up to 20% on textbooks if you order them at the campus Study Store or at the online bookshop. www.studystore.nl/webshop/winkel/toon/Universiteit-van-Tilburg

• The Montesquieu Learning Centre (MLC) • The Goossens Learning Centre (GLC) • The internet cafes: in Building C (Room C187, above the canteen), in Building M, in building P, room P51, on the second floor of Building G, and in the corridor of Building D. Computer facilities At various locations on the campus, you will find computers with direct Internet access. Furthermore, there are wireless zones and plug-in connections for laptops. In the library and internet cafes at the university, you will find a large number of individual and group workspaces with a computer. To use a computer, you must log in with your U-number and password. Reservations are recommended. This you can do via the following link: http://www.tilburguniversity.edu/students/it/desktops/ Information computers are located at various locations throughout the campus. These provide access to the University’s web pages, and a limited number of external websites. Login is not necessary. In total there are 150 connections for plug-in PCs, each are marked with a green square. The speed of connection is 100 Mbit / s. If you have a laptop with wireless LAN, you can access internet virtually anywhere on campus. Location

Buying readers You will need more than just books for your study program. You may also need collections of articles or additional information recommended by the lecturer. These collections, also called syllabi or readers, can be purchased at the course materials shop. You can reserve them online and pick them up at Prisma Print in Building P. prismaprint.uvt.nl/loginpw/ Borrowing books Students can borrow textbooks, papers, journals and academic articles from Tilburg University Library free of charge. There is a library instruction that you can follow to learn how you can quickly find the exact information that you need. http://www.tilburguniversity.edu/about-tilburg-university/library/

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Printing and copying There are 21 multi-functional printers (MFP) on campus. With these printers you can print, copy, or scan documents. When you use one of these printers for the first time, you must link your bank pass to your user name. Afterwards, the printer will recognize your bank pass, which is connected 15

to your username. You can only link one card per per person. You can sign on at a printer using your Chip card and you can also pay with your Chip card. You can print by choosing the print option within the program (for example Word). Then you have to choose the right printer, the black and white printer, or the color printer. You can go to any student printer on campus with your bank pass and click on the print option. All your printing instructions will be selected, and you only have to press the green button to print everything.

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For copying, just go to any printer, enter your bank pass, select the correct settings, and press the green button to confirm your copying assignment. For scanning: go to a printer, enter your bank pass, place the document on the glass and select ‘scan and send’. Select prstuo1o.campus.uvt.nl and click on the green button. After the scanning has finished, click on ‘start sending’. Your scans will be sent to your e-mail account at the university. The only accepted means of payment is with a chip card. You can top up your chip card at various locations on campus (for example, near the entrance to the Mensa). Opening hours Every building on campus has its own opening hours. Library The Library is open Monday until Friday from 08.00 until 24.00, and on Saturday and Sunday from 10.00 until 24.00. On national holidays the opening hours are limited* or the library is closed**. The exact opening hours and closing dates of the library can be found at the following website: https://www.tilburguniversity.edu/about/library/openinghours/ Montesquieu Learning Centre (MLC) The Montesquieu Learning Centre is open Monday to Friday from 08.00 until 18.00, and is closed on the same days that Tilburg University is closed**. Goossens Learning Centre (GLC) The Goossens Learning Centre is open Monday to Friday from 08.00 until 22.30, and is closed on the same days that Tilburg University is closed**. Internet cafes The internet cafes in the Cobbenhagen, Prisma and Dante Buildings are open from 08.00 until 22.30, and are closed on the same days that Tilburg University is closed**. *) Limited assistance and advice about searching for information 16

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2 Examinations 2.1 The basics Midterms, exams and study results Most exams are written exams and take place at the end of the semester. You can also have group and individual assignments, theses and midterms. The different examinations have their own rules, which can be found in the course description in the Course Catalog, the Education and Examination Regulations (EER) of your study program and the Rules and Guidelines for the Examination Committee. Every semester ends with an exam period. There is one in December/January and another period in May/June. During these periods, which last two to three weeks, you will take an exam for each course. For the programs that use a unit system you will have exams after each study unit. The exam will cover all the material discussed in the previous thirteen weeks of lectures and tutorials. If you have units of seven weeks, the exams will take place after these seven weeks. It is impossible to study all lecture material in three weeks, so it is extremely important to keep revising it during the whole semester and to prepare for lectures and tutorials throughout the semester. It is advisable to take the regular exams (rather than relying on resits) and to prepare well for them. Postponing exams can adversely affect your study progress and your binding recommendation regarding the continuation of studies (BSA, see Chapter 4). Exam results The lecturer submits the grades for written exams to the Student Administration after the formal three-week grading period. Where possible, the Student Administration processes these grades on the day of arrival. One day later, the course results will be posted on the internet. You can find them on your Blackboard at ‘Check Study Results’. Results are never disclosed by telephone or e-mail. Many lecturers announce the preliminary results on Blackboard before submitting them to the Student Administration for processing. The lecturer is required to inform students of their grades for oral exams immediately after the exam has taken place. The lecturer also informs the Student Administration, usually in an exam results form. This form can only be handed in by the lecturer, and not by the student. The result of an exam is decided by the Examining Board. If you do not agree with this decision, you can appeal to the Examination Appeals Board. http://www.tilburguniversity.edu/students/study/complaint-appeal/eab/

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Resit exams If you take a resit exam, it is the highest grade that counts. The rules can vary for each subject and program. You should therefore consult the appropriate Education and Examination Rules (EER) and the syllabus of the specific course or contact the TiSEM Education Desk for the correct information. What happens if I fail an exam? If you fail an exam, you will have to take a resit exam. This will have an impact on your study progress, so you should try to pass your exams the first time! If you fail a second time, you will have to try again the next year. You must achieve a minimum of 70% of the credits (42 credits) in your first year to be allowed to continue with your program. In some programs you will be required to score more than this to be allowed to take exams in certain second-year subjects. Extra resit exams In the event of special circumstances beyond your control, you may be allowed to take an extra resit exam. This decision rests with the Program coordinator or the Examining Board. In such cases, you must prove that you had registered for the exam and that you had submitted written evidence of your circumstances beforehand. If you are frequently ill or unable to attend exams, (or lectures) you must report these circumstances to the Student Counselor within two months if your absence is likely to lead to a study delay. Academic Misconduct & Plagiarism Being in possession of unauthorized notes during an exam, manipulating results and copying unreferenced text from other sources constitute academic misconduct. Academic misconduct is unethical. Any suspicion of fraud is reported to the Examining Board and penalties are severe if the suspicion is confirmed. The maximum penalty is exclusion from all exams for an entire academic year. This will impose a serious delay on your studies. Please see for more information about the definitions and the consequences: http://www.tilburguniversity.edu/students/study/fraud/

2.2 Registering for Exams All students, including first-year students, have to register for exams and midterms. To do this, go to your blackboard page and follow the instructions below: For written exams: 1. Click on ‘Register Written Exams’ 2. Choose the right year under the heading Faculty of Economics and Business Admin. 21

3. Select the period in which the exam(s) will take place. 4. Select the exam(s).  Remember to check the course code! Some course names look very similar or are offered in two languages. Make sure you register for the correct exam (e.g. if you are registered for the English course Statistics 1, you cannot take the (Dutch) Statistiek 1 exam or vice-versa). 5. After selecting the exam(s), click the ‘Registration’ button at the bottom of the page. 6. One week before the monthly exam period at the latest, you will receive a notification at your university mail address for all exams in that month. For computer exams/practicum: 1. Click on ‘Register via COMAP’. 2. Enter (part of) the course name or the course code. 3. COMAP will show you the results found. Select the right course (check the course code) by clicking on ‘select the subject’. 4. Select the right module (exam, resit exam, etc.). 5. You will now see the groups for which it is possible to register. Click on ‘register’ and later you will receive confirmation. Important additional information: • You need to register before you can take an exam / resit exam / midterm exam (if you are not registered, your exam may not be graded!) For information about final registration dates, see http://www.tilburguniversity.edu/students/study/written-exams/finaldate/. Most of the times this will be the 15th in the month before the exam takes place. • If you have missed the registration deadline for a written exam or computer exam, please contact the Student Desk. For your first overdue registration, you will be given a warning. For each subsequent overdue registration, you will be charged €25 for administrative costs. Are you too late to register for multiple exams in one month? Then you only need to pay €25 once. Please note: late registration is only possible until 2 workdays before the exam. So: Day of exam

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• When you have finished part of the material, make an exam question, or carry out an exercise to see if you really understand it.

Make sure you prepare for your exams as from the first lectures. If you do not do this, you may not have enough time to study all exam material in time. It is a good idea to summarize all the material from every lecture. In the end you will have your own summary which you can use to study for the exam. Another option is to buy a guideline at Faculty Association Asset (see 5.6) for different courses. The advantage of making your own summary is that you already will have read all the course material and have written it down in your own words. By doing this it will be easier to apply the material. There are different ways to prepare for your exams and midterms. First of all, search for the exam material in Blackboard. For a lot of courses a syllabus is available. Here you can find which subjects you will need to know after every lecture or chapter. You can use this to check if you really know and understand the exam material. Also try to figure out what the exam questions will look like. Will the exam exist of only multiple choice questions, only open question, or will it be a combination? Attending every tutorial and teaching lecture is also advisable. In this way you will stay up-todate with the exercises, and you can ask questions about exercises you do not understand. When producing exercises, you are forced to apply the material and you can immediately check whether you understand it. Often you can find old exams on Blackboard. When you think you know the material, you can check yourself by making an old exam. However, understanding old exams do not guarantee a good result on the current exam. It can be the case that in former years the exam material was different to the current year. Sometimes it is also good to peruse the exam material with fellow students. There are always students who are willing to explain the material to you when you do not completely understand it, and vice versa. Together you can also reach new insights. Furthermore, studying together can also be a good opportunity to check whether you already know the exam material and you can motivate each other. Below, you can find a number of tips which you can use while studying: • Vary your study activities: reading, doing assignments, revision, summarizing. Variation makes studying more fun and helps you to maintain your concentration. • It is best to take a short break every hour or so. 45 to 60 minutes of studying in one go is the maximum for most students. • Make sure you have time to go through what you have learned. It is better to revise a small amount of material every day than everything at once. • You will have to memorize some things, such as lists of features or parts. Never do this for more than half an hour, you will reach your saturation point after this time. 26

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programs with an almost identical first year: • Business Economics/Fiscal Economics and International Business Administration • Economics & Business Economics and Economics You may, however, apply for another program at this faculty/university.

4.1 Consult Blackboard You can check your study progress on Blackboard: • Log in to your Student Portal with your user name and password. • Via your Blackboard page go to ‘Check Study Results’. • Click on ‘Progress’ to see how many credits you have gained.

Skills courses You will have several skill courses in your Bachelor’s program (for example, writing skills and presentation skills). These courses are not part of the BSA and are therefore not included in the preliminary advice. However, you will have to pass these skill courses during your Bachelor’s program to be able to receive your degree. Exceptions are the skill courses within the Bachelor’s programs Bedrijfseconomie en Fiscale Economie. The skill courses in these programs will be included in your BSA.

4.2 Binding Study Advice (BSA) This section provides you with detailed information on the binding recommendation regarding the continuation of your studies and on the preliminary advice that you will receive after the first semester. This information applies to first-year Bachelor students only! Binding Study Advice in general At the end of the first year of your Bachelor’s program (September 2014-August 2015), you will receive a binding recommendation (BSA) regarding the continuation of studies from the School of Economics and Management. This recommendation is based on your progress in your first year and determines whether you may continue with the program you have selected. You are legally obliged to follow this advice, which is issued only in the first year of study. More information about the BSA can be found at the website below. http://www.tilburguniversity.edu/students/study/bsa Positive or negative BSA The BSA can be positive or negative. Positive advice You will receive a positive BSA if you have passed courses worth a total of 42 ECTS or more. You are then allowed to continue with the program. Negative advice If you have not earned at least 42 ECTS after the first academic year, you will receive a negative BSA, which means that you are not allowed to continue with your Bachelor’s program. You will not be allowed to enroll for this program again for a period of three years, or for any other Bachelor’s 30

Revised advice Under certain circumstances, a Student Counselor may revise your BSA after assessing the situation. If you find yourself in a situation which can have negative consequences on your studies through no fault of your own, please notify the student counselor as soon as possible. You will need to do this as soon as possible, at the very latest within two months of its occurrence. Note: Afterwards it is not possible to report any special circumstances. Exemptions for courses Exemptions that are granted for courses in your first-year program (or corresponding courses that you have obtained in a previous study in Tilburg) will not be taken into account in your BSA. This means that you must obtain at least 70% of the remaining credits for the compulsory first-year courses (so this does not include second-year courses or electives!). When the required number of credits is determined, the norm will be rounded up to the equivalent of a whole number of courses. For example: 12 credits exempted = 60 – 12 = 48 remaining credits. You must obtain at least 70% of 48 (i.e. 33.6, which is rounded up to 36 credits (6 courses, each worth 6 credits). Preliminary advice In January you will receive preliminary advice based on your results from the first midterms and exams. The preliminary advice is not legally binding, but it does give you an early warning if your study progress is insufficient. The preliminary advice is determined as follows: BE/FE/E&BE/IBA/ECO/EOR In most of the Bachelor’s programs the preliminary advice is based on the results of the midterms in the first semester or on the results after the first exams. 31

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If you find yourself in the first category (sufficient), there is nothing to worry about. However, you do need to maintain the same level of performance and pace because the study load will get heavier in the coming months. Try to reach the maximum of 60 credits; although you can continue to study with 42 credits, you will still face a delay of 4-5 months! The second category (insufficient) is a cause for major concern. You are already facing a delay at this early stage in your studies. Research has shown that many students with a negative preliminary advice also receive a negative BSA at the end of the year. In fact, the level is as high as 75%! If you receive a negative preliminary advice, you will be invited by your program coordinator for a meeting. We strongly advise you to use this meeting to discuss your possibilities.

4.3 What should you do if your results are disappointing? We would like to help you find a solution if your study results are disappointing. Please make sure to make an appointment with the Program Coordinator. The Dean of Students will respond to more general requests. Ask TiSEM: knowledge database for TiSEM students If you have any questions you can visit the online database, Ask TiSEM. If you cannot find the answers to your questions, you can contact the Education Desk or your Program Coordinator. http://www.tilburguniversity.edu/students/studentdesk/ask/Ask-TiSEM/ Program coordinator You can contact a Program Coordinator with any questions and problems regarding your study program, electives, timetables, planning, resit exams due to illness, doubts about your subjects, or about your study. When you have certain questions we advise you to first consult the knowledge database for TiSEM students, Ask TiSEM. http://www.tilburguniversity.edu/students/studentdesk/ask/Ask-TiSEM/ If you cannot find the answer to your question, you can fill out a form with your question or you can make an appointment with the program coordinator of your studies.

Regulations (EER) you should hand in a written request to the Examination committee at the School of Economics and Management. You can appeal against a decision of the Examination committee within six weeks after the date of the letter you have received from the Examining committee. More information can be found at the following website: http://www.tilburguniversity.edu/students/study/complaint-appeal/eab/ For frequent applications such as applying for courses abroad; the interpretation of electives; requesting an exemption or an extra chance, you can submit a request via an online form. Go to the Personal Study Guide and then to “my request forms”. Dean of Students If you are facing problems when studying, first of all you should contact the Dean of Students. Depending on the nature and the seriousness of the problem, the Dean of Students can help you with information and coaching or refer you to other staff members or authorities or certain training sessions or courses. These circumstances may be grounds for postponing your BSA. You can contact the Dean of Students for guidance and advice on the following subjects: • Study problems; • Study delay; • Financial support; • Excellence scholarship; • Legal position (rights and duties); • Social and Personal facilities; • Pregnancy and studying with children; • Complaints, objection- and appeal procedures; • Special facilities for disabled students. • To make an appointment with the Dean of Students, please contact the Student Desk. Study and Career Counselor If you have any doubts about your studies, or you are wondering which master’s program matches your future dream job, the Study and Career Counselors can guide you in making these decisions in a number of ways: • Trainings and workshops: interactive and practical, in small groups and with lots of personal guidance; • Consultation hours: both for a quick CV or application letter check and for any number of questions surrounding the application process; • Individual appointments.

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Top sports coordinator Tilburg University welcomes students who want to combine their studies with taking part in competitive sports. You should inform the top-level sports coordinator if you belong in this category. You can send a mail to: [email protected] if you are involved in top-level sport.

4.4 Improve your study result Many students experience some courses, such as mathematics and statistics as tough and problematic, but can still pass them with some extra support. MAK Mentorship System offers this extra support (see below). http://maktilburg.nl/ Tutorships First-year students may attend extra classes (‘tutorships’) to learn how to tackle problematic courses. When you sign up for a tutorship, you receive coaching from a senior student with specific knowledge and skills. During the sessions you review assignments from your regular classes and look at extra assignments and old exams. New tutorships start every semester and consist of around thirteen 90-minute sessions. The tutorships start in the second week of the semester and continue until the end of the period covered by the course. The language spoken in the tutorships is the same as the official language for the course. Note! You can subscribe online via COMAP in the first week of the semester. Registering for these special tutorship sessions during the first week of study unit may feel premature; however, you probably already know from your high school experience that you will have trouble with one of these courses. Do not underestimate the benefit of these tutorships or forget the BSA: you cannot afford to miss many credits. Private coaching If you are having trouble with a particular course and you feel you would like to have extra personal attention and study the material more flexibly, or the course you are having difficulties with doesn’t have a tutorship, MAK can provide private coaching. You will be assigned a personal coach, a student who really understands the subject you are struggling with. He or she will help you to understand the material and prepare for the exam. To sign up for private coaching, you can send an e-mail to MAK at: [email protected]

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5 Get the most out of your student life For students who require an extra challenge in addition to their studies, the university has several extra-curricular excellence programs and you can also become active besides your studies. Below you can find the programs the university has to offer you.

5.1 Excellence Discourses on Europe/Honors Program The University-wide Honors Program has been running for several years now. If you want to join this program, you need to achieve a grade-point average of at least 7.0 for all your first-year courses, no exceptions can be made. You also need to be highly-motivated. The Honors Program consists of one extra course in each semester, four courses in total. You can choose from nine courses in total. The main subject is ‘Europe’. After two years, the participants will receive an Honors Certificate which is attached to your Bachelor’s degree. http://www.tilburguniversity.edu/students/broaden/honorsprogram/ Tilburg University Outreaching Honors Program The Outreaching Honors Program is specifically designed for outstanding Bachelor’s students who will take up leading positions in the national or international business community in the future, or a national or international organization in the service of society or in public administration. The program goes beyond the regular curriculum and offers students a real challenge. It educates and prepares students for a top position in society. They must be able to contribute to solving societal issues through innovative and pioneering means. The Outreaching Honors Program is open to a maximum of 50 students who should show a strong motivation to participate in the Outreaching Honors Program. The minimal admission requirements are having fully completed the first year (60 ECTS) with an average grade of at least 7.0. If you complete the program successfully, you will gain a special certificate besides your Bachelor’s degree and 30 credits. http://www.tilburguniversity.edu/students/broaden/outreaching/ CentER Honors Program The goal of the CentER Honors program is to familiarize TiSEM’s best third-year Bachelor’s and Master’s students with research and research methods in economics and business. The School of Economics and Management also wants to draw students’ attention to CentER’s Research Master’s programs. In a series of interactive lectures, some of our very best researchers actively discuss important papers and their scientific impact. At CentER Honors program you can expect intensive lectures, small groups, student involvement, self-study, and space for interaction. There is a strong focus on academic skills, such as discussion techniques, research and essay-writing. The CentER 36

Honors program is an extra-curricular program which earns you a certificate and between 7 and 11 ECTS. www.tilburguniversity.edu/research/institutes-and-research-groups/center/graduate-school/chp/ Tilburg University Excellence Scholarship The Excellence Scholarship is awarded to outstanding students who use it to fund a Master’s program abroad or for a Research Master’s at Tilburg University. Students are considered for an Excellence Scholarship if they complete a Bachelor’s degree program (without exemptions) with an average final grade of 8,5 or higher. The use of the scholarship may be postponed for one year, for example, to allow the student to prepare for the international Master’s program. http://www.tilburguniversity.edu/students/administration/excellencescholarships/

5.2 Studying abroad Studying at one of our partner universities abroad offers you an opportunity to learn about business or economics from a different perspective and helps to improve your language proficiency. Tilburg University has connections with many universities inside and outside Europe. A period of studying abroad will also offer you a unique chance to meet people from all over the world and develop your intercultural communication skills. In an increasingly globalized world these skills are indispensable for students planning an international career. Bachelor’s students from the programs International Business Administration, Economics ’Bedrijfseconomie’ and ‘Economie (en Bedrijfseconomie)’ can participate in an exchange without falling behind in their studies. If an exchange is not part of your program, you are still allowed to go on exchange, but it is likely that you will incur a study delay. If you are thinking about going on exchange, discuss this with your program coordinator, and look carefully at your study planning. Students who want to go on exchange in their third year should apply for this in November of their second year of study. The selection is based mainly on your motivation and if you are suitable as an ambassador for Tilburg University. Besides showing enthusiasm, there are a number of requirements you will have to meet. For example, some of our partner universities require minimum grades and certain levels of language skills. Please keep in mind that you are only allowed to go on exchange if you have completed all the courses in your first year and have in total 90 ECTS at the point of departure. Please feel free to visit the website or to make an appointment with the TiSEM Exchange Office through the website. http://www.tilburguniversity.edu/students/study/abroad/exchange/

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1e jaar

Bsc 2e jaar

Bsc 3e jaar

MSc

  Tilburg University Outreaching Program ‘Career in society’ Tilburg University Honors Program ‘Broad interest’  

Tilburg University Excellence Scholarship

CentER Honors Program ‘Academic Career’

5.3 Internships

Integrand Integrand is a national non-profit organization that mediates between university students and business/government agencies for work assignments and internships. There is an Integrand office in every University city in the Netherlands, and there are opportunities in every discipline. Every year, Integrand successfully matches approximately 600 students with organizations. With a database of 40,000 companies and 12,000 students, Integrand is the largest mediator for university students in search of practical experience. www.integrand.nl Tilburg University Career Portal The Career Portal is a digital marketplace for internships, graduate studies, work assignments and (side) jobs. Companies and institutions can place advertisements or consult student résumés. Use of the Career Portal is free of charge.

Internships offer excellent opportunities for getting acquainted with the job market. Many students combine an internship with a Master’s thesis and carry out their research at the host company. There are many ways of arranging an internship during your Bachelor’s and Master’s programs. The following organizations can help you.

5.4 Entrepreneurship

TiSEM Student Career Services TiSEM Student Career Services helps you to explore your career opportunities. You may need career advice or assistance in arranging an internship. TiSEM Student Career Services cooperates closely with the University Student Career Services as well as student organizations and various companies to provide the widest possible range of options. http://www.tilburguniversity.edu/students/labor/

Starterslift Starterslift supports Tilburg University students with promising business concepts. Starterslift project managers are experienced entrepreneurs who will contribute actively to the realization of your plans. Together, you can determine the next step with regard to your product, market or enterprise. Starterslift can help you with housing, finance and many other matters. You will also get access to a unique network of coaches and to on-the-job training. https://www.starterslift.nl/

AIESEC AIESEC is the largest international student organization worldwide and currently operates in more than 110 countries. Over 55,000 students at more than 1,700 universities around the world are represented by AIESEC. AIESEC’s mission is to encourage global cooperation and cultural understanding through international exchange. http://www.aiesec.nl/ UniPartners UniPartners Tilburg is a non-profit consultancy firm that makes academic knowledge more accessible for businesses and offers students opportunities to put their knowledge into practice. UniPartners accepts projects from companies which are then carried out by motivated students at Tilburg University. www.unipartners.nl/tilburg 38

The University encourages entrepreneurship among both students and staff and encourages it in different ways. The following organizations can help you to set up your own company.

Brabant Center of Entrepreneurship BCE promotes entrepreneurship at TU Eindhoven and Tilburg University to support ambitious people in fulfilling their dreams. The program aims to put theory into daily practice by offering courses and skills training, necessary to assess and shape an opportunity and to present your findings to a panel of experts. This is a four-week program offered during the summer break. http://www.bc-e.nl/ Academic Business Club The Academic Business Club (ABC) is a network platform for young, enthusiastic, entrepreneurial students who would like to come into contact with other entrepreneurial students and share (enterprising) ideas. You can use ABC to get in touch with other budding entrepreneurs and learn from their visions, ideas and experiences. Presentations by enterprising students, speakers from 39

the business community, (in)formal drinks, brainstorming sessions and network meetings will give you plenty of opportunities to tackle problems, ask questions and develop your ideas. The ABC meetings are in Dutch, so if you speak Dutch well enough you are welcome to visit them. http://www.academicbusinessclub.nl/

student concerns, and co-determines future policy. www.fractiesam.nl www.fractie-front.nl

5.6 Becoming active 5.5 Co-determination Do you want to have a say in the governance and policy at Tilburg University? Then why not join one of the input associations, such as the Sounding Board, the Education Committee, or one of the councils? Sounding Board Every cohort in the economic programs has its own Sounding Board. Programs with an identical first year have a common Sounding Board. The Sounding Board consists of several students that meet regularly to evaluate the courses, lectures, instruction sessions, examinations, literature etcetera. The program director then discusses these evaluations with the lecturers and course coordinators. If you want to attend the Sounding Board, contact the program director of your study program. www.tilburguniversity.edu/students/broaden/participation/feb/sounding-board Education Committees The Education Committees control the activities and plans of the program directors. These committees consist of staff members as well as student members. They offer advice – solicited and unsolicited – to the Vice-Dean of Education. They also advise the Faculty Council on the Education and Examination Regulations. Input from the student members in this process is very important and highly appreciated. Faculty Council Every School in the university has its own council which represents students, lecturers and education support staff. The Faculty Council takes decisions on educational, research-based, strategic and financial issues. The representative body for the Tilburg School of Economics and Management is ECCO. University Council The University Council is the central representative advisory body. Its student members are united in the parties SAM and Front party. The University Council consults with the Executive Board and has a considerable influence on strategic policy, organization, management and budgets. The council advises, or votes, on proposals that concern the whole university and addresses various issues, such as the internationalization of the campus, the expansion of the network and budgetary implications. The council also allocates funding, holds discussions on general education and 40

In September you will start with your academic studies by attending lectures, working on assignments and, of course, passing exams. But if you fancy some other activities, you might find it interesting to join an association. If you become an active member of an association and go to meetings and organize activities, you will get to know many people and gain a lot of experience. Tilburg University is home to study associations, student associations, sports associations, cultural associations and political associations. Look for more information on the following website: http://wordactieftilburg.nl/

5.6.1 Mentorship MAK Mentorship System TiSEM The MAK Mentorship System of the Tilburg School of Economics and Management (TiSEM) is part of TiSEM Education Services and assists students during their studies in diverse ways. MAK helps to organize introduction and integration activities. It provides study support and information and arranges information sessions. Study Introduction Day The Study Introduction Day (SID) is held at the end of August. All new students at TiSEM are required to attend this day. During the SID you will receive useful information to help you get off to a good start at the university and you will get to know fellow students whom you will meet again during tutorials and lectures. MAKazine In the first year students are informed about various events and issues via the MAKazine, an information bulletin that appears in September and January. In the MAKazine you can find information about what you need to know in your first year. Tutorships MAK organizes tutorships for students who are struggling with difficult courses at the School of Economics and Management. For a nominal fee you can receive tutoring in a small group setting. For more information, see section 4.4.

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Private Coaching If you have problems with one specific subject in your studies, MAK can try to help you with finding a tutor for private coaching. You will be specifically allocated to a student coach who can help you with your problems. For more information, see section 4.4. Information market ‘’Dare to Dream’ This information market informs you about possible ways of developing your competencies and/ or stretching yourself at Tilburg University. It covers a whole range of options, such as joining a student union or study association, doing an internship, going abroad and applying for an Excellence Scholarship. First-year information session During the first-year information session, first-year students receive information about switching between Bedrijfseconomie and Fiscale Economie. The session is organized jointly with TiSEM Education Services. First year committee To make sure that every student gets to know their fellow students, MAK, together with Asset, coordinates a first year committee for Bedrijfseconomie students. At the beginning of the academic year you can apply to join this committee and throughout the semester you will organize activities for your fellow students and make sure you get to know everybody better. If you would like to know more about MAK you can go to www.maktilburg.nl

5.6.2 Study associations Faculty Association Asset Asset is the name of TiSEM’s own Faculty Association. Asset is an umbrella association which offers services and activities for all students at TiSEM. The interests of students in individual fields of study are served by the program-specific associations. The overall aim of Asset is to provide its members with services and activities that will enhance their study period at Tilburg University. These services and activities reflect four spearheads: providing study support, acting as an intermediary between students and companies; closing the gap between theory and practice; and organizing social activities. Contact Asset to get study guidelines, pay a visit to a real business, go on a study trip or participate in one of the many informal activities. You will have plenty of opportunities to meet fellow students, or to organize an activity yourself. www.asset-tilburg.nl 42

T.F.V. De Smeetskring “De Smeetskring” is the study association for students of Fiscal Economics and Fiscal Law at Tilburg University. It tries to bring students, lecturers and businesses together by organizing all sorts of activities, such as guest lectures, excursions to fiscal consultancies and, of course, social get-togethers. Its primary role is looking after the interests of fiscal students. In addition to the already mentioned activities, this takes the form of book discounts, the association magazine Circulaire, and the Almanac. www.smeetskring.com

5.6.3 Student associations Tilburg has three large student associations which accepts students from other universities besides Tilburg. One attractive aspect of these associations is that they offer opportunities to meet students from other programs. St. Olof’s student association is Tilburg’s oldest association and hence has many traditions. The Plato student association, another robust association, was founded in the 1980s as an alternative to St. Olof. Vidar, on the other hand, began as a student rowing club but has evolved into much more over time. TSC St. Olof Tilburg’s oldest student association is located in the city center. You will never be alone at Olof as there are always members around to have a drink with. Olof owns numerous bars, a billiard hall, a library and several conference rooms. It also organizes a variety of activities such as conferences, business days, balls, parties, and more. Of course, you will meet many people at your lectures, but at Olof you will also meet people from different disciplines and age groups. In short, Olof is a very pleasant association where you can build social contacts and aid your personal development. www.olof.nl TSV Plato Plato was founded in 1987 and is more open and free than the older associations. Plato is continuously in development and offers a wide variety of activities including a gala night, sport tournaments, intriguing film nights, and wild parties that last from dusk till dawn. Plato has a lot to offer its members, including seats on committees and a platform for deejays. www.tsvplato.nl T.S.R. Vidar Are you looking for some fun? Do you want to do more during your student days than just sit in the library and read books? Are you a sports fan? Then Vidar is the place for you! The Vidar Rowing Club is the only student association in Tilburg that combines the classic elements of student life

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with the popular student sport of rowing. Besides partying and having a good time, Vidar offers you opportunities to grow and make the most of your time as a student. As the only club in Tilburg, Vidar offers you the chance to develop yourself as a rower and an athlete. www.tsr-vidar.nl

5.6.4 International Associations I*ESN Tilburg I*ESN aims to serve as a platform for exchange students, degree seeking students and Dutch students who are interested in international life and culture. I*ESN helps international students at Tilburg with social and cultural integration and organizes city trips, themed parties and other activities in and around Tilburg. http://www.iesntilburg.nl/ AEGEE AEGEE is the largest European student association with local branches in more than 200 university cities throughout Europe. AEGEE has been in Tilburg since 1991. At local level, AEGEE-Tilburg organizes numerous activities as well as trips to other European cities. AEGEE-Tilburg organizes an annual international event called the Summer University when approximately thirty people from all over Europe visit Tilburg for two weeks. www.aegee-tilburg.nl

5.6.5 Culture and Society Tilburg University’s cultural associations offer you a wide range of opportunities for cultural development during your studies. All possibilities can be found on the website of Word Actief Tilburg. http://wordactieftilburg.nl/

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6. Calendar: Academic Year 2014-2015 When?

What?

2014 August Week 34

18 Aug – 22 Aug

TOP-week

Week 35

25 Aug - 29 Aug

Start academic year

September Week 36

1 Sep – 5 Sep

Week 37

8 Sep – 12 Sep

Week 38

15 Sep – 19 Sep

Week 39

22 Sep – 26 Sep

Week 40

First mentor meeting first year bachelor’s students

29 Sep – 3 Oct

Week 10

2 Mar – 6 Mar

Week 11

9 Mar – 13 Mar

Week 12

16 Mar – 20 Mar

Exams unit 3 (EOR)

Week 13

23 Mar – 27 Mar

Resit Exams unit 2 (EOR)

Week 14

30 Mar – 3 Apr

Midterms Bachelor’s students (except EOR) Friday is called off (Good Friday)

Week 15

6 Apr – 10 Apr

Monday is called off (Eastern)

Week 16

13 Apr – 17 Apr

Week 17

20 Apr – 24 Apr

Week 18

27 Apr – 1 May

Monday is called off (King’s day)

Week 19

4 May – 8 May

HOLIDAY

Week 20

11 May – 15 May

Thursday and Friday are called off

Week 21

18 May – 22 May

Week 22

25 May – 29 May

Exams semester 2 (Dutch Bachelor’s students) Monday is called off

Week 23

1 Jun – 5 Jun

Exams all Bachelor’s students

Week 24

8 Jun – 12 Jun

Exams all Bachelor’s students (except EOR)

Week 25

15 Jun – 19 Jun

Resit Exams (EOR) Resit Exams semester 2 (All bachelor’s students, except EOR)

Week 26

22 Jun – 26 Jun

No Lectures (EOR) Resit Exams semester 2 (All bachelor’s students, except EOR)

Week 27

29 Jun – 3 Jul

Resit Exams (EOR) Resit Exams semester 2 (All bachelor’s students, except EOR)

May 6 Oct – 10 Oct

Week 42

13 Oct – 17 Oct

Midterms (Bachelors’ students, except EOR)

Week 43

20 Oct – 24 Oct

Exams EOR

Week 44

23 Feb – 27 Feb

March

April International Barbecue Lunch BE/FE/EBE

October Week 41

Week 9

27 Oct – 31 Oct

November

June

Week 45

3 Nov – 7 Nov

MAK informal activity

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10 Nov – 14 Nov

Student for a Day Second mentor meeting first year bachelor’s students

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17 Nov – 21 Nov

Week 48

24 Nov – 28 Nov

December Week 49

1 Dec – 5 Dec

Exams (All bachelor’s students, except EOR)

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8 Dec – 12 Dec

Exams (All bachelor’s students, except EOR)

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15 Dec – 19 Dec

Exams (All bachelor’s students)

July

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22 Dec – 26 Dec

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Week 29

13 Jul – 17 Jul

HOLIDAY

January

Week 30

20 Jul – 24 Jul

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Week 31

27 Jul – 31 Jul

HOLIDAY

Week 32

3 Aug – 7 Aug

HOLIDAY

Week 33

10 Aug – 14 Aug

HOLIDAY

Week 34

17 Aug – 21 Aug

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Week 35/Week 36

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Introduction period Study Introduction Days Start academic year 2015-2016

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29 Dec – 2 Jan

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Week 2

5 Jan – 9 Jan

Resit Exams (All bachelor’s students)

Week 3

12 Jan – 16 Jan

Resit Exams (All bachelor’s students)

Week 4

19 Jan – 23 Jan

Resit Exams (All bachelor’s students, except EOR)

Week 5

26 Jan – 30 Jan

Resit Exams (All bachelor’s students, except EOR)

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2 Feb – 6 Feb

Week 7

9 Feb – 13 Feb

Week 8

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7. Contact Information Ask TiSEM: knowledge database for TiSEM students Online answers to frequent asked, study related questions http://www.tilburguniversity.edu/students/studentdesk/ask/Ask-TiSEM/ Blackboard Communication via internet: course information, assignments, slides, practice exams, lecture schedule https://blackboard.uvt.nl/webapps/portal/frameset.jsp COMAP Register for computer lab/-exams, workgroups or tutorships mystudy.uvt.nl/esgportal/comap.s_pwmenu?taal=e Education Committees Monitoring quality of education, plans and activities [email protected] http://www.tilburguniversity.edu/about-tilburg-university/schools/economics-and-management/ organisation/management/ec/ Education Desk TiSEM The education desk is the place where you should go with questions concerning your study program. If you have questions about enrollment for courses and workgroups of TiSEM, schedules, books and Binding Study Advice. The answers to the Frequently Asked Questions can be found in Ask Tisem. A 301| 013-466 3037 Visiting hours: daily between 10:00-16:00 hours Contact by telephone: daily between 10:00-12:00 and between 13:30-15:30 hours https://www.tilburguniversity.edu/students/tutoring/educationdesks/economics-management/ Examination Committee Exemptions, use of electives, thesis, extra exam opportunities, admissions, academic misconduct [email protected] http://www.tilburguniversity.edu/students/study/examiningboard/economics-and-management/

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Faculty Association | Asset Study association for all TiSEM students, students & companies, book discounts, social activities E.112 | 013 466 2991 [email protected] www.asset-tilburg.nl Faculty Council Advice and right of consent in amongst others faculty budget, plans and regulations ECCO http://www.tilburguniversity.edu/nl/over-tilburg-university/schools/economics-and-management/ organisatie/bestuur/fr/ International Exchange Coordinator Studying abroad, exchange K.207 | 013 466 8307 [email protected] www.tilburguniversity.edu/students/study/abroad MAK Mentorship System TiSEM Mentorship, study information, study accompaniment, introduction and social activities K.017 | 013 466 2999 [email protected] http://maktilburg.nl/ Program Coordinators General matters concerning the school, education program, adaptations to the lecture schedule, illness, personal problems Make an appointment via: http://www.tilburguniversity.edu/students/tutoring/studyadvisors/economics-management/ Student Counselor Study delay, scholarships, culture finance You can make an appointment at the Student Desk [email protected] http://www.tilburguniversity.edu/students/tutoring/Deans-of-students/

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Student psychologist Dissatisfaction, fear, relaxation, procrastination, insecurity You can make an appointment at the Student Desk http://www.tilburguniversity.edu/students/tutoring/psychologist/ Student Portal & Freshmen Website Study-related information for (freshmen) students http://www.tilburguniversity.edu/students http://www.tilburguniversity.edu/students/freshmen Study Guide All information about lectures and study directions http://mystudy.uvt.nl/

T.F.V ‘De Smeetskring’ Study association for all students from fiscal economics and fiscal law, student & companies, book discounts, social activities E.207, E.208 | 013 466 2987 [email protected] www.smeetskring.com Top sports coordinator Advice and support in the Top sports and study combination You can make an appointment at the Student Desk [email protected] http://www.tilburguniversity.edu/students/circumstances/topsports/

Examination Appeals Board Decisions regarding exemption, BSA, academic misconduct, results and admission to exams S.332 | 013 466 2131 www.tilburguniversity.edu/students/study/complaint-appeal/eab Student Career Services Economics and Management Internship and graduation mediation Simone Hofland-Lokin K.18 | 013 466 4203 [email protected] www.tilburguniversity.edu/studentcareerservices Student Desk You can go to the Student Desk with more general questions concerning your Tilburg University registration, Studielink, the University card, graduation, study progress, late exam registration and other administrative affairs. The Student Desk can also inform you about workshops, trainings and language courses, and you can make an appointment with the Student Dean, Study and Career Counselor, Student Psychologist or the Top Sports Coordinator at the Student Desk. You can also contact the Student Desk if you want information about internships, graduation assignments, starter jobs, entrepreneurship and the Career Portal. The answers to frequently asked questions can be found in the knowledge database Ask Student Desk. If you can’t find the answer to your question there you can fill out a web form in the knowledge database or you can go to the Student Desk in Academia building. A 301 (route 14) | during opening hours between 10.00 and 16.00 hours. www.tilburguniversity.edu/studentdesk 50

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A - Academia building C - Cobbenhagen building D - Dante building E - Esplanade building F - Faculty Club G - Goossens building K - Koopmans building L - Library M - Montesquieu building O - Olympia building P - Prisma building R - Restaurant S - Simon building T - Tias building V - Vigilant W - Warande building Z - Zwijsen building

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Reception 013 466 9111 Security 013 466 3000 Emergency 013 466 2525

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