INNStart for master i økonomi og ledelse - business analytics
Velkommen som student ved Høgskolen i Innlandet, studiested Lillehammer.
During the first week, you will be introduced to your study programme, receive essential practical information, and gain an initial insight into your future academic experience.
We are delighted to welcome you and look forward to supporting and collaborating with you throughout the exciting years ahead.
On Sunday, August 16, Campus Lillehammer will be open to new students. This is an excellent opportunity to visit the campus, become acquainted with the facilities, and get a head start on your university experience.
We look forward to welcoming you.
Program INNStart
Monday 17. august
| Time | Activity | Location | Responsible |
| 10:00–11:00 AM | Official Opening Ceremony for New Students | Outside in the ampitheatre, Campus Lillehammer | University of Inland Norway |
| 11:00–11:30 AM | Registration | Auditorium E - Korgen | Professor Ståle Størdal, profile coordinator |
| 12:15-1:00 PM | Introduction to the MSc in Business Administration – Business Analytics
| Auditorium E - Korgen | Professor Ståle Størdal |
| 1:15–1:45 PM | Introduction to coursework
| Auditorium E - Korgen | Associate professor Nurilla Avazov |
| 2:00-2:45 | Guest lecture: Data Analytics in Practice | Auditorium E - Korgen | Tobias Wichstrøm Münter, Head of Strategic Projects, Sparebank1 Østlandet |
| 3:00-3:30 PM | Formation of Teams «The 36-Hour Analytics Challenge» | Auditorium E - Korgen | Professor Ståle Størdal |
| 6:00 PM | Guided Tour of Maihaugen Open-Air Museum | Maihaugen | Professor Ståle Størdal |
Tuesday 18. august
| Time | Activity | Location | Responsible |
| 8:15 AM | Joint Session | Auditorium E - Korgen | Professor Ståle Størdal |
| 11:30 AM | Presentation by the Student Welfare Organisation (SINN) Information about the services and support offered by SINN | Auditorium E - Korgen | Ingrid Solli Kolloen, Counsellor/Advisor Anne Anker Bolstad, Student Chaplain |
| 3:00 PM | Information from the International Office Joint session | Auditorium E - Korgen | Kine Marie Skjærvik, International Advisor for incoming mobility Professor Ståle Størdal |
| 3:30 PM | Reception hosted by the Dean of the Inland School of Business and Social Sciences Pizza and refreshments | «Studenten» | |
| 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM | Teams work on the 36-Hour Analytics Challenge and prepare their presentations for Wednesday | Group Rooms available: 1S103, 1S104, 1S106, 1S110, 1S112, 1S116, 1S118, 1S120 | Each team coordinates its own work. Faculty members visit the teams throughout the day |
Wednesday 19. august
| Time | Activity | Location | Responsible |
| 9:15–11:30 AM | Team presentations – 36-Hour Analytics Challenge | Auditorium E -Korgen | Professor Ståle Størdal |
| 11:30 AM–12:45 PM | Barbecue Lunch in the Amphitheater | Outside in the ampitheatre | INNStart/Buddy Week |
| 12:45–1:00 PM | Feedback from Faculty | Auditorium E -Korgen | Professor Ståle Størdal |
| 1:00–1:45 PM | Academic Writing and Course Requirements | Auditorium E -Korgen | Associate Professor Xiang Ying Mei, Study Program Manager |
| 1:45–2:00 PM | Summary and Conclusion Election of student representatives | Auditorium E -Korgen | Associate Professor Xiang Ying Mei, Study Program Manager |
| 2:00 PM | Start of Buddy Week | TBA | Student Organizations |
Please note that minor changes to the program may occur.
We encourage all students to participate in both the academic and social activities during INNStart. The introductory week provides an excellent opportunity to meet fellow students, connect with faculty members, and become part of the Business Analytics community at the University of Inland Norway.
