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.
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.
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
Master 120 ECTS
Business
Master 120 ECTS
Business
Tuition fee
Master 120 ECTS
Business
*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.
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.
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.
Admission requirements
- Admission requirements for all full-time Master programmes
- Programme-specific admission requirements for the Master in Business
- If you are a current student at BI, log in to the student portal to find specific admission requirements in your education plan
Priority application deadline for full-time Master programmes: 1 March
After 1 March, applications are accepted on a rolling basis.