Master of Science in Finance

In addition, you must meet the general requirements for the Master of Science.

1. Degree requirements

1.1 Undergraduate Degree
a) A completed Bachelor’s degree (180 ECTS credits) in the field of business administration, finance, or economics. 

Or

b) A completed Bachelor’s degree with a specialisation worth at least 80 ECTS credits. The specialisation must be in one of the following areas. The course combination must provide a strong base for further study in finance

• Engineering
• Computer Science
• Mathematics
• Accounting
• Actuarial Science

1.2 The Bachelor’s degree should include the following courses, or equivalent:

• Foundations in Economics and/or Finance
• Mathematics*
• Statistics or Econometrics

*Equivalent courses may include Calculus, Algebra, Differential Equations, or other courses in which mathematics was taught and applied. Applicants need to include the relevant course syllabus(es) with their application to determine that applicants satisfy this requirement.

2. Grade requirements

In addition to the admission requirements for all MSc degree programmes, the following requirements must be met:

• A minimum grade of C in Mathematics, Statistics, Economics/Finance (or equivalent courses).

Please note:
The admission requirements above are the minimum requirements. We recommend that applicants have a strong foundation in basic mathematics and statistics. Applicants should also have a good understanding of economics and finance. This will help them succeed in this degree programme.

Students are strongly advised to take the relevant preparatory courses. BI Norwegian Business School offers this course each July and August. The course is free of charge.

More information is available on the student portal. If you are a new student and you have been admitted to start classes at BI this autumn, you can log in. Here you will find the courses recommended for your study programme.

NB:
Grades are posted using the ECTS scale.

Last updated 21 May 2025