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Master programmes and individual courses

Master 120 ECTS

Business

Become the kind of leader who makes better decisions through analysis. Develop strong quantitative and analytical skills to solve complex business challenges. Choose 1 of 7 majors to tailor your degree and qualify for the Siviløkonom title at BI.

What will you learn?


This two-year master's in business gives you a broad, versatile foundation with strong quantitative, analytical, and strategic skills. You’ll learn to turn data and quantitative evidence, theory, and experience into practical insight that helps organisations adapt and create value in a fast-changing world - recognising how sustainability, profitability, and innovation are connected.

You will build general management competence and specialise through a major aligned with your interests and ambitions. Along the way, you strengthen skills employers value: quantitative analysis, problem solving, cross-functional teamwork, and clear communication.

You may also qualify to use the Norwegian professional title Siviløkonom, a well-established and recognised credential in business and industry.

Why choose this programme?


Programme structure and shared foundation

The Master in Business combines a shared academic foundation with specialisation in one of seven majors. All students complete four common, mandatory courses:

Your major includes five mandatory specialisation courses. The programme also includes a 30-ECTS master's thesis and 22.5 ECTS through electives, exchange or internship, depending on the options available for your major.

Explore the programme structure for each major below. The study plans and courses are subject to change.

Elisabeth Gravdal
The Master in Business combines strong analytical skills with strategic, technological and financial insight. Its high academic standards make graduates attractive to employers and well equipped to take on early responsibility in leadership and project roles across industries.
Elisabeth Gravdal

Manager, Data & AI at BDO

 

Choose a major


Tailor your degree by choosing a major that forms the core of your programme. Each major combines advanced coursework with real cases and projects. We also offer the Finance major at our Bergen campus.

Tuition fee

Applicant Price per year

Master 120 ECTS

Business

Internal applicant*
NOK 110,700

Master 120 ECTS

Business

External applicant
NOK 128,200

Tuition fee

Master 120 ECTS

Business

Internal applicant* Price per year
NOK 110,700
External applicant Price per year
NOK 128,200

*Internal applicants are applicants who have passed a minimum of 120 ECTS from BI.

Students with a bachelor's degree from BI are eligible for a discounted tuition fee.

The tuition fee is invoiced per semester and adjusted annually. It includes access to lectures and the standard examination fee.

Different rates apply to students from countries outside the EU/EEA and Switzerland. Certain exceptions and variations may apply.

Read more about tuition fees here

Scholarship and financing


BI offers scholarships for eligible applicants. Explore the available scholarships and check the eligibility requirements and application deadlines for your programme and intake.

Explore scholarships at BI.

 

BI is proud to offer a housing guarantee for international students. In cooperation with our housing providers, international students can choose from several different housing locations.

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