PhD in Business

Doctoral degree

Nord University Business School has, from February 2000, had the authority to award doctoral degrees.

PhD education, which represents teaching at the highest scientific level, is a logical continuation of and conclusion to one's studies at the Business School.

Programme description

Nord University Business School has, from February 2000, had the authority to award doctoral degrees.

PhD education, which represents teaching at the highest scientific level, is a logical continuation of and conclusion to one's studies at the Business School.

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Admission requirements

Admission to PhD studies at the Business School normally requires five years of tertiary education within the field of business (Master of Science), or equivalent education in which at least 2 years (120 ECTS) are at a Master degree level. Business subjects must constitute at least 90 ECTS. Normally, the 2 year Master degree must include a Master thesis with a grade point average of B (or the equivalent) for the thesis and the entire Master degree.For mer informasjon

Job opportunities

A doctoral degree in business from Nord University Business School qualifies successful candidiates for demanding academic and research activities in higher education, or in business and industry. We aim to provide a first class PhD programme, which prepares candidates for careers within education and research at leading insitutions, as well as for careers that demand expertise and analytical skills.

Further education

PhD is the highest form of academic education offered, and signifies the conclusion of studies.

Study abroad

The Business School encourages students to participate in mobility programmes. Based on the chosen research project, fieldwork, residencies and/or visits to insitutions nationally and internationally may all be an option.

Application deadline and admission

ECTS Credits 180
Study level Ph.D
Scope Full time
Teaching language
Norwegian and English
Police certificate of conduct No
Campus Bodø

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