Master of Science in Business
Master of Science in Business
The MSc in Business is a two-year full-time programme in business economics and business administration. The program strongly emphasizes quantitative analysis and a theoretical understanding of real-world business challenges. Students will develop the ability to critically analyze data, theories, and past experiences to derive insights and make responsible business decisions.
The programme is for students who wish to specialize in one subject area – a major - while at the same time gaining a broad and versatile business education. The programme’s analytical approach prepares graduates to succeed in their future roles as consultants, managers, and leaders, while at the same time equipping them to act as analysts and specialists within their chosen focus areas.
Through research-driven teaching, industry connections, a global perspective, and a wide range of options such as internships, summer schools, and exchange opportunities, students enhance their practical skills, relevance in the workplace, and professional network.
MSc in Business graduates, who have completed suitable course combinations during their bachelor studies, also qualify for the prestigious title of “Siviløkonom”, a respected professional qualification in Norway. The program has successfully produced generations of business leaders who have significantly contributed to Norwegian society, while also catering to students seeking a globally relevant business degree.
Detailed learning outcomes, key competencies, and specific job opportunities are given in the graduate profile for each major.
The candidate should have acquired:
- Advanced theoretical understanding within core areas of business economics and business administration.
- Comprehensive knowledge of analytical tools and quantitative methods to analyze complex business problems.
- Specialized knowledge within their chosen major, including the development and state-of-the-art of core theories, empirical approaches, concepts, frameworks, and tools relevant to the major subject area.
- Ability to apply advanced academic knowledge critically in business and societal settings.
A candidate should be able to:
- Apply theories and methods from business disciplines to analyse and solve real-life problems in business and society.
- Utilise quantitative methods to analyze topics relevant to business.
- Apply appropriate analytical tools to facilitate data-driven decision-making in business.
- Develop skills to effectively communicate analysis verbally and in writing.
- Design, plan and conduct an independent research project under supervision and in accordance with the applicable norms for research ethics.
A candidate should be:
- Able to use his/her new knowledge and skills in businesses and organizations across all sectors of the global economy.
- Able to search for and process information and data in a critical way.
- Capable of critical thinking about the effects of business decisions on society, in particularly with respect to sustainability.
- Capable of identifying best practise and understanding ethical dilemmas within their chosen major.