Business (Master of Science)
See study programmeThe programme develops skilled change agents with analytical skills and reflective critical thinking, which can use scientific and digital tools in practical problem solving. The programme facilitates the students to design their own study programme. With five majors and more electives, and the ability to choose subjects on the crossing of main profiles, students can design the course of study from their own areas of interest. The programme also facilitates exchange stays at international universities.
We offer specialisation within four majors:
- Management Control
- Innovation and Entrepreneurship
- Financing and Investment (Norwegian language skills necessary)
- International Business and Marketing
In the first semester of the study programme, compulsory subjects will be completed, which will provide students with broad knowledge within economics, with advanced knowledge of theoretical perspectives and models within the fields of change management, strategic analysis, valuation and profitability analysis, and research methodology. The subjects develop skills to critically evaluate established theories, models, information and its sources, and the ability to illuminate business-economic business situations and issues with ethical principles. Knowledge and skills acquired in the first semester are continued and further developed in other semester through a self-chosen major. The major provides both broad and deep knowledge within the self-chosen limited profile area. Students will also choose one subject from one of the other majors to acquire advanced insights into theories and models from another subject area and to be able to understand interdisciplinary issues. In the third semester, students go deeper into the major area, and will be prepared to apply research literature and methodology for independent research work. This semester also offers a number of electives that provide advanced insights into various phage maths. The third semester also facilitates exchange for one of our many cooperative universities in the world.
In the last semester of the study programme, the students work on independent research within the chosen major. The Master's thesis is a scientific work that will illuminate a particular business economics issue through investigation and contributions to relevant research literature. By using appropriate research methodology for collecting and analysing empirical data, students will contribute with implications to evaluation and innovation in business economy cases. The study model has a comprehensive connection between the programme's compulsory subjects, majors and research methodology, which provides gradual progression on academic knowledge, skills and general competence. Progression Requirements The student must complete a minimum of 45 ECTS credits from the first year of study to start the courses in the 3rd semester. To start the master's thesis, the student must have passed the research methods course and completed the major.
Knowledge
The candidate:
- holds advanced breadth and in-depth knowledge in the field of business economics.
- has in-depth knowledge of scientific theories, concepts, and models within subjects change management, strategic analysis, and valuation and profitability analysis.
- possesses specialised knowledge within a self-defined limited major: finance, management control, international marketing, or innovation and entrepreneurship.
- has insight in relevant and contemporary international research literature and applies this to new phenomena and issues within the field of business administration.
- has knowledge of relevant analytical tools and techniques to solve business ethical issues with ethical values.
- holds advanced knowledge of business research traditions and methodology, and in-depth knowledge of research ethical norms.
- possesses specialised knowledge of methods, techniques, and acceptable progression to carry out and disseminate an independent empirical research project.
Skills
The candidate:
- is specialised in analysing existing scientific theories and research methods in the field of business administration, and has the ability to critically evaluate their interpretations.
- has the ability to critically analyse and evaluate established truths, information and information sources.
- is specialised in obtaining relevant research literature and able to compile, analyse and evaluate literature.
- holds specialised competence in analysing business economics issues based on relevant theory and empirical evidence, and assessing the appropriate research methodology.
- is specialised in analysing, structuring and formulating professional reasoning and arguments.
- possesses specialised competence in implementing, producing and disseminating an independently defined research project under guidance in accordance with ethical norms within research.
General competence
The candidate:
- has the ability to produce independent analytical scientific work in line with the corporate economic tradition of academic dissemination both in writing and verbally.
- has the ability to apply scientific theories and models to illustrate business cases and issues in practice, based on ethical principles.
- has the ability to reflect and be critical of established truths, and conscious of the role of their profession in the community of ethical awareness.
- is competent to contribute to change and innovation processes in business-economic issues in a business.
- has the ability to apply their knowledge and skills to carry out advanced tasks and projects for and in collaboration with various specialised public and private professions, and nonprofit organisations.
- is specialised in analysing and evaluating business cases with relevant tools to solve practical issues.
- is specialised in discussing and communicating comprehensive business cases and an independent research project using enterprise economic expressions.
- has the ability to communicate academic issues and conclusions in the field of business administration with other specialised professions and the general public.
Higher education entrance qualification:
Documented proficiency in English language
Bachelor's degree or equivalent three/four years of business and administrative studies. In addition the following requirements for the combination of subjects applies:
A total of 120 credits comprising:
- a minimum of 30 credits of business: management accounting, financial accounting, finance and investment
- a minimum of 30 credits administration subjects: organisation, marketing, strategy and management
- a minimum of 15 credits economics: microeconomics, macroeconomics, public finance
- a minimum of 20 credits methodology: mathematics, statistics, scientific method
- a minimum of 7,5 credits ethics, CSR, sustainability
Admission requires a good result (laudabilis), ie an average grade of minimum C in the admission basis. For international students minimum 2nd Class, Upper Division/B or equivalent is required.
Explore exchange opportunities in our study program and gain a unique global experience. Customize your academic journey by selecting destinations from our diverse network. Enrich your studies with cultural competence, forge international connections, and enhance your career prospects. One unique opportunity is available through our double degree program in collaboration with Nuremberg Technical University.
Your mobility window is during the fall of the 3rd semester, which is ideal for a full-semester study abroad experience. There will also be opportunities for shorter stays during your study period, such as summer schools. Visit the university’s website for more information or reach out to one of our academic advisors