BI Norwegian Business School

PhD

Are you curious, ambitious, and analytical? With a PhD from BI you will be well prepared for a career at top universities and research institutions. Develop as a researcher under the supervision of internationally renowned BI faculty.

BI's PhD programme specialisations

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Accounting

Start date:  August 2026

PhD Candidate Caroline Espegren

Economics

Start date:  August 2026

Renata Silva de Almeida

Finance

Start date:  August 2026

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Communication

Start date:  August 2026

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Leadership and Organisation

Start date:  August 2026

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Marketing

Start date:  August 2026 

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Strategy, Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Start date:  August 2026

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Data and Decision Science

Start date:  August 2026 

PhD programme at BI

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Are you qualified?

To gain admission to the PhD Programme, an applicant must formally apply to be accepted into the PhD Programme at BI Norwegian Business School.

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How to apply

All applications must be submitted electronically through an online application form.

Placements

A PhD from BI can be a gateway to prestigious placements at universities around the world.

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Fully funded scholarships with a monthly salary

Candidates are temporarily employed by BI and receive financial support for four years.

Curious about PhD?

Watch the videos below and see why you should pursue a PhD at BI.

Why pursue a PhD at BI?

Our international environment and network

Mentoring in the PhD programme

Triple accreditation: One of the world's best Business Schools

BI Norwegian Business School is the first Norwegian business school to receive the three most prestigious international accreditations.

Oslo PhD initiative in Economics with the University of Oslo

The Initiative is a cooperation between the Economics Departments at BI Norwegian Business School (BI) and the University of Oslo (UiO).

Courses for external candidates

PhD candidates admitted to PhD programmes at other institutions are welcome to take PhD courses at BI.

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