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
This PhD specialisation provides candidates with rigorous training at the research frontier in Accounting.
The PhD programme in Economics trains candidates to engage in high quality scientific research, making use of economic theory and state of the art econometric methods.
This PhD specialisation provides candidates with an in-depth and intensive training programme at the cutting edge of both theoretical and empirical research in Finance.
This PhD specialisation supports future researchers in gaining state-of-the-art research skills to explore a variety of communication theories, technologies, and practices.
This PhD specialisation is an international programme designed to provide candidates with the knowledge and skills necessary to the advancement of research and practice within the field of leadership and organisation.
This PhD specialisation is designed to produce graduates who are able to contribute to the advancement of marketing theory and practice.
This PhD specialisation is developed to provide candidates with the knowledge and skills to produce relevant and original research within strategic management, entrepreneurship, innovation and related fields.
Placements
A PhD from BI can be a gateway to prestigious placements at universities around the world.
Fully funded scholarships with a monthly salary
Candidates are temporarily employed by BI and receive financial support for four years.
Curious about PhD?
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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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