Master’s programme

Business (Master - 5 years)

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Programme description

Do you have an entrepreneurial dream, or do you want to acquire the knowledge you may need as a leader? Want to learn more about how to develop good solutions that can drive businesses forward? Or do you envision an exciting career on the stock exchange, or in a multinational company? Then this is the study program for you.

The Business School’s attractive degree in business administration attracts students from the entire country, and has many international students. We educate change agents who can reflect and analyze, and use both digital and scientific tools to solve challenges. The study program is constantly being developed to adapt to society, business and students' needs. The candidates in this study, which is the Business School’s flagship, report that they are very satisfied with the education (The Student Barometer 2019). Since its establishment in the 1980s, the Business School has provided both Norwegian, national and international business with highly competent economists/”siviløkonomer”.

Career opportunities

The Business School’s Master of Business Administration degree is widely known and gives you a broad and applicable competence that gives you many job opportunities in both the private and public sectors. Our former students work in everything from the banking and finance industry, in accounting and auditing, industry and energy, and in ministries or other public institutions. Several of them are in senior positions or work as consultants, supervisors, and advisors. Several of our former students have also, with great success, developed their own companies. Over the years, the Business School has educated several thousand economists (siviløkonomer), and many of them are currently in leading positions in both Norwegian and international companies.

Teaching methods

The teaching takes place on campus throughout the semester and consists of lectures, group work, and other learning activities.

Higher Education Entrance Qualification Language requirement View general admission information View specific application deadlines Higher education entrance qualification Language proficiency View general admission and documentation requirements In addition to fulfilling the Higher Education Entrance Qualification, applicants must meet the special requirement of having passed Mathematics R1 or Mathematics (S1+S2) or the equivalent in order to be eligible for admission.

Do you dream of combining your studies with international experiences? With our study programme, you have the opportunity to explore the world while building a global career profile.

When is the best time?

The ideal time for a study period abroad is during the autumn semester of your 5th or 9th semester. Choose from attractive destinations within our extensive partner network and tailor your academic journey. A study abroad experience provides valuable cultural competence, international contacts, and a competitive edge in the job market.

Ready to take it even further?
If you choose Finance and Investment as your major in the master’s phase (the final two years), you gain a unique opportunity through our exclusive double degree programme in cooperation with Nuremberg Technical University. Two degrees, double expertise, and an international advantage that makes you especially attractive to employers!

Contact the programme’s academic advisor — we are here to help you make your dream a reality.

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Upon successful completion of this MSc, candidates qualify for applying for admission to the PhD programme at Nord University Business School as well as at other institutions in Norway and abroad. For further information about the Nord University PhD programme, please refer to specific information about this programme on our website.

The candidate’s learning outcomes
A candidate who has completed the education has the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence:

Knowledge:

The candidate

has broad knowledge of central topics, theories, issues, processes, tools, and methods within business economics, administration and management, social economics, and methodological subjects
is familiar with key topics within ethics, philosophy, and legal methodology
has knowledge of the history and traditions within business and management
holds advanced breadth and in-depth knowledge in the field of business economics
has in-depth knowledge of scientific theories, concepts, and models within subjects change management, strategic analysis, and valuation and profitability analysis
possesses specialized knowledge within a self-defined limited major: finance, management control, international marketing, or innovation and entrepreneurship
has insight in relevant and contemporary international research literature and applies this to new phenomena and issues within the field of business administration
has knowledge of relevant analytical tools and techniques to solve business ethical issues with ethical values
holds advanced knowledge of business research traditions and methodology, and in-depth knowledge of research ethical norms
possesses specialized knowledge of methods, techniques, and acceptable progression to carry out and disseminate an independent empirical research project

Skills:

The candidate

is specialized in analysing existing scientific theories and research methods in the field of business administration, and has the ability to critically evaluate their interpretations.
has the ability to critically analyse and evaluate established truths, information and information sources.
is specialized in obtaining relevant research literature and able to compile, analyse and evaluate literature
holds specialized competence in analysing business economics issues based on relevant theory and empirical evidence, and assessing the appropriate research methodology
is specialized in analysing, structuring and formulating professional reasoning and arguments
possesses specialized competence in implementing, producing and disseminating an independently defined research project under guidance in accordance with ethical norms within research

General competence:

The candidate

has the ability to produce independent analytical scientific work in line with the corporate economic tradition of academic dissemination both in writing and verbally
has the ability to apply scientific theories and models to illustrate business cases and issues in practice, based on ethical principles
has the ability to reflect and be critical of established truths, and conscious of the role of their profession in the community of ethical awareness
is competent to contribute to change and innovation processes in business-economic issues in a business
has the ability to apply their knowledge and skills to carry out advanced tasks and projects for and in collaboration with various specialized public and private professions, and nonprofit organizations
is specialized in analysing and evaluating business cases with relevant tools to solve practical issues
is specialized in discussing and communicating comprehensive business cases and an independent research project using enterprise economic expressions
has the ability to communicate academic issues and conclusions in the field of business administration with other specialized professions and the general public