Business Administration - Master of Science
Study programme description for study year 2024-2025. Please note that changes may occur.
Vekting (stp)
120
Studieprogramkode
M-ØKAD
Studienivå
Master's degree (2 years)
Fører til grad
Master of Science in Business Administration - Siviløkonom
Heltid/deltid
Heltid
Varighet
4 Semesters
Grunnstudium
Nei
Undervisningsspråk
Engelsk
The Master of Science in Business Administration at UiS School of Business aned Law is a comprehensive program designed to equip students for the modern labor market. The program is accredited by EFMD (European Foundation for Management Development) Global, ensuring international recognition and quality.
The program offers three majors:
- Finance
- Economics
- Management
The Master of Science in Business Administration program blends academic depth with real-world application, achieved through our strong partnership with the regional business community. This ensures practical relevance, making graduates well-prepared for their professional careers.
Structured over four semesters, the program commences with foundational courses before progressing to specialized and elective subjects. Unique opportunities for international exchange or internships are also available. The program culminates in a Master's thesis in the final semester, where students hone their scientific research abilities and tackle real-world challenges, with a particular focus on ethical and sustainable business practices.
From the very beginning, students are presented with an exciting opportunity to participate in a comprehensive BootCamp (MSB001) in the first week of the program. This optional but highly recommended initiative focuses on essential business skills such as negotiation and teamwork. Embracing this opportunity provides students with a significant advantage, granting certificates that mark the beginning of their journey in enhancing advanced business expertise. This BootCamp is designed not just as an introduction, but as a foundational step towards professional success.
Læringsutbytte
Knowledge:
Upon completion of the programme, students will be able to:
• Explain, demonstrate, compare and contrast core theories and methods in their chosen specialization
Skills:
Upon completion of the programme, students possess the skills to
• Design scientifically sound studies and execute appropriate methods to address real-world business challenges
General Competence:
Upon completion of the programme, students will be able to:
• Critically evaluate ethical and sustainability perspectives in business
• Demonstrate abilities to communicate and work effectively with others
• Recognize regional, national, and international perspectives in the practice of business and management
Fagplan
Structured over four semesters, the program commences with foundational courses before progressing to specialized and elective subjects. Unique opportunities for international exchange or internships are also available. The program culminates in a Master's thesis in the final semester, where students hone their scientific research abilities and tackle real-world challenges, with a particular focus on ethical and sustainable business practices.
From the very beginning, students are presented with an exciting opportunity to participate in a comprehensive BootCamp in the first week of the program. This optional but highly recommended initiative focuses on essential business skills such as negotiation and teamwork. Embracing this opportunity provides students with a significant advantage, granting certificates that mark the beginning of their journey in enhancing advanced business expertise. This BootCamp is designed not just as an introduction, but as a foundational step towards professional success.
Hva kan du bli?
The MSc program in Business Administration offers wide-ranging career opportunities in business, industry, government, and professional organisations, with prospects in terms of both leadership and professional expert careers. Examples of job content include economic research, fund management, investment analysis, corporate finance, energy and environmental impact analyses, system design for incentivized motivation, brand building and strategic marketing, industry development, regional, national or international administration, and work in development agencies, consultancies, think tanks, chambers of commerce, and innovative firms.
For each major:
Finance
A major in finance provides you with skills and knowledge that are highly valuable in a wide range of future careers in both the public and private sector. Finance candidates have many possible career paths, for example: corporate finance (controller, treasury), financial markets (trader, analyst, strategist, regulator), banking (investment banking, consumer banks), asset management (insurance companies, pension funds), government/central Bank/administration, accounting, private equity. Many finance candidates choose to spend a few years within the structured trainee programs of the large accounting/consulting firms to enhance their choices even more.
Economics
With the Economics specialisation, you have good job opportunities both in the private business sector (finance, industry, energy) and in the public sector (state and municipality, directorate). Our graduates are working in various related fields, including consultancy, banks and financial services, oil and gas sector, and government agencies.
Management
Graduates from the management major will be well-equipped to take on leadership roles in a variety of industries, from consulting and finance to technology and non-profit organizations. With a solid foundation in strategic management and modern empirical skills, our alumni are poised to become innovative leaders and change-makers in their respective fields, driving organizational success and contributing to a more sustainable future.
A master of science degree in business administration also meets the formal requirement for admission to Ph.D. programs.
Course assessment
The UiS Business School collects feedback from students through dialogues and written course evaluations. The study programme also has a study programme committee with student, faculty and business representatives which handles matters concerning the study programme.
Studieplan og emner
Oppstartssemester: 2024
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Compulsory courses
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Business Decisions
Første år, semester 1
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Master Thesis
Andre år, semester 3
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Business Administration - Major
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Major Finance
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Compulsory courses
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Business Economics
Første år, semester 1
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Corporate Finance
Første år, semester 1
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Econometrics and Machine Learning
Første år, semester 2
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Investments
Første år, semester 2
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Risk management and Derivatives
Første år, semester 2
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Term 3 - Exchange Studies or at UiS
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Term 3 - Exchange Studies
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Term 3 - electives at UiS
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Electives Finance (0-20 sp)
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Valuation and Small Firm Financing
Andre år, semester 3
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ESG Issues in Finance
Andre år, semester 3
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Topics in Finance
Andre år, semester 3
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Choose at 10 points, max 30 points
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Managing Strategic Partnerships and Digital Platform Ecosystems: The Economics of (Digital) Organizations
Andre år, semester 3
Managing Strategic Partnerships and Digital Platform Ecosystems: The Economics of (Digital) Organizations (MSB201)
Studiepoeng: 10
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Internship
Andre år, semester 3
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Corporative Law
Andre år, semester 3
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Supply Chain and Lean Management
Andre år, semester 3
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Economics of Motivation
Andre år, semester 3
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Sustainable Business Development and Innovation: Introduction
Andre år, semester 3
Sustainable Business Development and Innovation: Introduction (MSB305)
Studiepoeng: 10
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Sustainable Business Practices
Andre år, semester 3
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Environmental Economics
Andre år, semester 3
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Sustainable Entrepreneurship
Andre år, semester 3
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Applied Learning Experience
Andre år, semester 4
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Green Transition
Andre år, semester 3
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Marketing Strategy
Andre år, semester 3
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Term 3 - at UiS with Minors
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Minor in Economics
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Compulsory courses
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Economics of Motivation
Andre år, semester 3
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Environmental Economics
Andre år, semester 3
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Choose 10 credit elective
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Green Transition
Andre år, semester 3
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Marketing Strategy
Andre år, semester 3
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Managing Strategic Partnerships and Digital Platform Ecosystems: The Economics of (Digital) Organizations
Andre år, semester 3
Managing Strategic Partnerships and Digital Platform Ecosystems: The Economics of (Digital) Organizations (MSB201)
Studiepoeng: 10
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Internship
Andre år, semester 3
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Corporative Law
Andre år, semester 3
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Supply Chain and Lean Management
Andre år, semester 3
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Sustainable Business Development and Innovation: Introduction
Andre år, semester 3
Sustainable Business Development and Innovation: Introduction (MSB305)
Studiepoeng: 10
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Corporate Finance
Andre år, semester 3
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Valuation and Small Firm Financing
Andre år, semester 3
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ESG Issues in Finance
Andre år, semester 3
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Topics in Finance
Andre år, semester 3
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Sustainable Business Practices
Andre år, semester 3
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Sustainable Business Development and Innovation: The policy perspective
Andre år, semester 3
Sustainable Business Development and Innovation: The policy perspective (MSB335)
Studiepoeng: 10
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Sustainable Entrepreneurship
Andre år, semester 3
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Applied Learning Experience
Andre år, semester 4
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Minor in Economic Development
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Mandatory courses
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Sustainable Business Development and Innovation: Introduction
Andre år, semester 3
Sustainable Business Development and Innovation: Introduction (MSB305)
Studiepoeng: 10
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Sustainable Business Development and Innovation: The policy perspective
Andre år, semester 3
Sustainable Business Development and Innovation: The policy perspective (MSB335)
Studiepoeng: 10
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Choose 10 credit elective
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Green Transition
Andre år, semester 3
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Marketing Strategy
Andre år, semester 3
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Managing Strategic Partnerships and Digital Platform Ecosystems: The Economics of (Digital) Organizations
Andre år, semester 3
Managing Strategic Partnerships and Digital Platform Ecosystems: The Economics of (Digital) Organizations (MSB201)
Studiepoeng: 10
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Internship
Andre år, semester 3
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Corporative Law
Andre år, semester 3
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Supply Chain and Lean Management
Andre år, semester 3
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Economics of Motivation
Andre år, semester 3
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Valuation and Small Firm Financing
Andre år, semester 3
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ESG Issues in Finance
Andre år, semester 3
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Topics in Finance
Andre år, semester 3
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Sustainable Business Practices
Andre år, semester 3
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Environmental Economics
Andre år, semester 3
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Sustainable Entrepreneurship
Andre år, semester 3
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Applied Learning Experience
Andre år, semester 4
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Minor in Management
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Compulsory course
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Marketing Strategy
Andre år, semester 3
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Choose one Minor course
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Managing Strategic Partnerships and Digital Platform Ecosystems: The Economics of (Digital) Organizations
Andre år, semester 3
Managing Strategic Partnerships and Digital Platform Ecosystems: The Economics of (Digital) Organizations (MSB201)
Studiepoeng: 10
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Supply Chain and Lean Management
Andre år, semester 3
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Sustainable Business Practices
Andre år, semester 3
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Choose 10 credit elective
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Green Transition
Andre år, semester 3
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Internship
Andre år, semester 3
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Corporative Law
Andre år, semester 3
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Economics of Motivation
Andre år, semester 3
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Sustainable Business Development and Innovation: Introduction
Andre år, semester 3
Sustainable Business Development and Innovation: Introduction (MSB305)
Studiepoeng: 10
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Valuation and Small Firm Financing
Andre år, semester 3
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ESG Issues in Finance
Andre år, semester 3
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Topics in Finance
Andre år, semester 3
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Sustainable Business Development and Innovation: The policy perspective
Andre år, semester 3
Sustainable Business Development and Innovation: The policy perspective (MSB335)
Studiepoeng: 10
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Environmental Economics
Andre år, semester 3
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Sustainable Entrepreneurship
Andre år, semester 3
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Applied Learning Experience
Andre år, semester 4
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Major Management
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Compulsory courses
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Data Analytics
Første år, semester 1
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Strategic Management
Første år, semester 1
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Strategic Analysis
Første år, semester 2
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Semester 2, choose Track or Minor
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Track in Organization and Leadership
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Leadership and HRM
Første år, semester 2
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Leadership and Organisational Change
Første år, semester 2
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Track in Strategy and Decision Analytics
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Decision Analysis in Excel
Første år, semester 2
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Competitive Strategy
Første år, semester 2
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Track in Digital Marketing and AI
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Digital Marketing
Første år, semester 2
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Advanced Customer Analytics
Første år, semester 2
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Minor in Innovation and Sustainable Development
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Sustainability Transitions and Innovation
Første år, semester 2
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Sustainable Business Development and Innovation: The firm perspective
Første år, semester 2
Sustainable Business Development and Innovation: The firm perspective (MSB416)
Studiepoeng: 10
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Term 3 - Exchange Studies or at UiS
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Term 3 - Exchange Studies
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Term 3 - electives at UiS
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Electives Management (0-20 sp)
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Managing Strategic Partnerships and Digital Platform Ecosystems: The Economics of (Digital) Organizations
Andre år, semester 3
Managing Strategic Partnerships and Digital Platform Ecosystems: The Economics of (Digital) Organizations (MSB201)
Studiepoeng: 10
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Supply Chain and Lean Management
Andre år, semester 3
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Sustainable Business Practices
Andre år, semester 3
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Sustainable Entrepreneurship
Andre år, semester 3
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Choose at 10 points, max 30 points
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Microeconomics
Andre år, semester 3
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Internship
Andre år, semester 3
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Corporative Law
Andre år, semester 3
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Economics of Motivation
Andre år, semester 3
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Sustainable Business Development and Innovation: Introduction
Andre år, semester 3
Sustainable Business Development and Innovation: Introduction (MSB305)
Studiepoeng: 10
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Environmental Economics
Andre år, semester 3
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Sustainable Entrepreneurship
Andre år, semester 3
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Applied Learning Experience
Andre år, semester 4
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Green Transition
Andre år, semester 3
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Corporate Finance
Andre år, semester 3
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Valuation and Small Firm Financing
Andre år, semester 3
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ESG Issues in Finance
Andre år, semester 3
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Topics in Finance
Andre år, semester 3
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Sustainable Business Development and Innovation: The policy perspective
Andre år, semester 3
Sustainable Business Development and Innovation: The policy perspective (MSB335)
Studiepoeng: 10
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Term 3 - at UiS with Minors
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Minor in Economic Development
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Mandatory courses
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Sustainable Business Development and Innovation: Introduction
Andre år, semester 3
Sustainable Business Development and Innovation: Introduction (MSB305)
Studiepoeng: 10
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Sustainable Business Development and Innovation: The policy perspective
Andre år, semester 3
Sustainable Business Development and Innovation: The policy perspective (MSB335)
Studiepoeng: 10
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Choose 10 credit elective
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Green Transition
Andre år, semester 3
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Internship
Andre år, semester 3
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Corporative Law
Andre år, semester 3
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Economics of Motivation
Andre år, semester 3
-
Valuation and Small Firm Financing
Andre år, semester 3
-
ESG Issues in Finance
Andre år, semester 3
-
Topics in Finance
Andre år, semester 3
-
Environmental Economics
Andre år, semester 3
-
Sustainable Entrepreneurship
Andre år, semester 3
-
Applied Learning Experience
Andre år, semester 4
-
Microeconomics
Andre år, semester 3
-
Managing Strategic Partnerships and Digital Platform Ecosystems: The Economics of (Digital) Organizations
Andre år, semester 3
Managing Strategic Partnerships and Digital Platform Ecosystems: The Economics of (Digital) Organizations (MSB201)
Studiepoeng: 10
-
Supply Chain and Lean Management
Andre år, semester 3
-
Corporate Finance
Andre år, semester 3
-
Sustainable Business Practices
Andre år, semester 3
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Minor in Economics
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Compulsory course
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Microeconomics
Andre år, semester 3
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Choose one Minor course
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Economics of Motivation
Andre år, semester 3
-
Environmental Economics
Andre år, semester 3
-
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Choose 10 credit elective
-
Green Transition
Andre år, semester 3
-
Marketing Strategy
Andre år, semester 3
-
Managing Strategic Partnerships and Digital Platform Ecosystems: The Economics of (Digital) Organizations
Andre år, semester 3
Managing Strategic Partnerships and Digital Platform Ecosystems: The Economics of (Digital) Organizations (MSB201)
Studiepoeng: 10
-
Internship
Andre år, semester 3
-
Corporative Law
Andre år, semester 3
-
Supply Chain and Lean Management
Andre år, semester 3
-
Sustainable Business Development and Innovation: Introduction
Andre år, semester 3
Sustainable Business Development and Innovation: Introduction (MSB305)
Studiepoeng: 10
-
Corporate Finance
Andre år, semester 3
-
Valuation and Small Firm Financing
Andre år, semester 3
-
ESG Issues in Finance
Andre år, semester 3
-
Topics in Finance
Andre år, semester 3
-
Sustainable Business Practices
Andre år, semester 3
-
Sustainable Business Development and Innovation: The policy perspective
Andre år, semester 3
Sustainable Business Development and Innovation: The policy perspective (MSB335)
Studiepoeng: 10
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Sustainable Entrepreneurship
Andre år, semester 3
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Applied Learning Experience
Andre år, semester 4
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Minor in Finance
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Compulsory course
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Corporate Finance
Andre år, semester 3
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Choose one Minor course
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Valuation and Small Firm Financing
Andre år, semester 3
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Investments
Andre år, semester 4
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Risk management and Derivatives
Andre år, semester 4
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Choose 10 credit elective
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Green Transition
Andre år, semester 3
-
Marketing Strategy
Andre år, semester 3
-
Managing Strategic Partnerships and Digital Platform Ecosystems: The Economics of (Digital) Organizations
Andre år, semester 3
Managing Strategic Partnerships and Digital Platform Ecosystems: The Economics of (Digital) Organizations (MSB201)
Studiepoeng: 10
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Internship
Andre år, semester 3
-
Corporative Law
Andre år, semester 3
-
Supply Chain and Lean Management
Andre år, semester 3
-
Economics of Motivation
Andre år, semester 3
-
Sustainable Business Development and Innovation: Introduction
Andre år, semester 3
Sustainable Business Development and Innovation: Introduction (MSB305)
Studiepoeng: 10
-
Topics in Finance
Andre år, semester 3
-
Sustainable Business Practices
Andre år, semester 3
-
Sustainable Business Development and Innovation: The policy perspective
Andre år, semester 3
Sustainable Business Development and Innovation: The policy perspective (MSB335)
Studiepoeng: 10
-
Environmental Economics
Andre år, semester 3
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Sustainable Entrepreneurship
Andre år, semester 3
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Applied Learning Experience
Andre år, semester 4
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Major Economics
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Compulsory courses
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Business Economics
Første år, semester 1
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Corporate Finance
Første år, semester 1
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Econometrics and Machine Learning
Første år, semester 2
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Semester 2, choose Track or Minor
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Track in Financial Economics
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Compulsory course
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Macroeconomics
Første år, semester 2
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Choose one Track course
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Investments
Første år, semester 2
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Risk management and Derivatives
Første år, semester 2
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Track in Environmental and Energy Economics
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Macroeconomics
Første år, semester 2
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Economics of Energy Markets
Første år, semester 2
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Track in Business Economics
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Macroeconomics
Første år, semester 2
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Competitive Strategy
Første år, semester 2
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Minor in Innovation and Sustainable Development
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Sustainability Transitions and Innovation
Første år, semester 2
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Sustainable Business Development and Innovation: The firm perspective
Første år, semester 2
Sustainable Business Development and Innovation: The firm perspective (MSB416)
Studiepoeng: 10
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Term 3 - Exchange Studies or at UiS
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Term 3 - Exchange Studies
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Term 3 - electives at UiS
-
Green Transition
Andre år, semester 3
-
Marketing Strategy
Andre år, semester 3
-
Managing Strategic Partnerships and Digital Platform Ecosystems: The Economics of (Digital) Organizations
Andre år, semester 3
Managing Strategic Partnerships and Digital Platform Ecosystems: The Economics of (Digital) Organizations (MSB201)
Studiepoeng: 10
-
Internship
Andre år, semester 3
-
Corporative Law
Andre år, semester 3
-
Supply Chain and Lean Management
Andre år, semester 3
-
Economics of Motivation
Andre år, semester 3
-
Sustainable Business Development and Innovation: Introduction
Andre år, semester 3
Sustainable Business Development and Innovation: Introduction (MSB305)
Studiepoeng: 10
-
Corporate Finance
Andre år, semester 3
-
Valuation and Small Firm Financing
Andre år, semester 3
-
ESG Issues in Finance
Andre år, semester 3
-
Topics in Finance
Andre år, semester 3
-
Sustainable Business Practices
Andre år, semester 3
-
Sustainable Business Development and Innovation: The policy perspective
Andre år, semester 3
Sustainable Business Development and Innovation: The policy perspective (MSB335)
Studiepoeng: 10
-
Environmental Economics
Andre år, semester 3
-
Sustainable Entrepreneurship
Andre år, semester 3
-
Applied Learning Experience
Andre år, semester 4
-
-
Term 3 - at UiS with Minors
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Minor in Economic Development
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Mandatory courses
-
Sustainable Business Development and Innovation: Introduction
Andre år, semester 3
Sustainable Business Development and Innovation: Introduction (MSB305)
Studiepoeng: 10
-
Sustainable Business Development and Innovation: The policy perspective
Andre år, semester 3
Sustainable Business Development and Innovation: The policy perspective (MSB335)
Studiepoeng: 10
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Choose 10 credit elective
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Green Transition
Andre år, semester 3
-
Marketing Strategy
Andre år, semester 3
-
Managing Strategic Partnerships and Digital Platform Ecosystems: The Economics of (Digital) Organizations
Andre år, semester 3
Managing Strategic Partnerships and Digital Platform Ecosystems: The Economics of (Digital) Organizations (MSB201)
Studiepoeng: 10
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Internship
Andre år, semester 3
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Corporative Law
Andre år, semester 3
-
Supply Chain and Lean Management
Andre år, semester 3
-
Economics of Motivation
Andre år, semester 3
-
Valuation and Small Firm Financing
Andre år, semester 3
-
ESG Issues in Finance
Andre år, semester 3
-
Topics in Finance
Andre år, semester 3
-
Sustainable Business Practices
Andre år, semester 3
-
Environmental Economics
Andre år, semester 3
-
Sustainable Entrepreneurship
Andre år, semester 3
-
Applied Learning Experience
Andre år, semester 4
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-
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Minor in Management
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Compulsory course
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Marketing Strategy
Andre år, semester 3
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Choose one Minor course
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Managing Strategic Partnerships and Digital Platform Ecosystems: The Economics of (Digital) Organizations
Andre år, semester 3
Managing Strategic Partnerships and Digital Platform Ecosystems: The Economics of (Digital) Organizations (MSB201)
Studiepoeng: 10
-
Supply Chain and Lean Management
Andre år, semester 3
-
Sustainable Business Practices
Andre år, semester 3
-
-
Choose 10 credit elective
-
Green Transition
Andre år, semester 3
-
Internship
Andre år, semester 3
-
Corporative Law
Andre år, semester 3
-
Economics of Motivation
Andre år, semester 3
-
Sustainable Business Development and Innovation: Introduction
Andre år, semester 3
Sustainable Business Development and Innovation: Introduction (MSB305)
Studiepoeng: 10
-
Valuation and Small Firm Financing
Andre år, semester 3
-
ESG Issues in Finance
Andre år, semester 3
-
Topics in Finance
Andre år, semester 3
-
Sustainable Business Development and Innovation: The policy perspective
Andre år, semester 3
Sustainable Business Development and Innovation: The policy perspective (MSB335)
Studiepoeng: 10
-
Environmental Economics
Andre år, semester 3
-
Sustainable Entrepreneurship
Andre år, semester 3
-
Applied Learning Experience
Andre år, semester 4
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-
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Minor in Finance
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Compulsory courses
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Valuation and Small Firm Financing
Andre år, semester 3
-
ESG Issues in Finance
Andre år, semester 3
-
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Choose 10 credit elective
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Green Transition
Andre år, semester 3
-
Marketing Strategy
Andre år, semester 3
-
Managing Strategic Partnerships and Digital Platform Ecosystems: The Economics of (Digital) Organizations
Andre år, semester 3
Managing Strategic Partnerships and Digital Platform Ecosystems: The Economics of (Digital) Organizations (MSB201)
Studiepoeng: 10
-
Internship
Andre år, semester 3
-
Corporative Law
Andre år, semester 3
-
Supply Chain and Lean Management
Andre år, semester 3
-
Economics of Motivation
Andre år, semester 3
-
Sustainable Business Development and Innovation: Introduction
Andre år, semester 3
Sustainable Business Development and Innovation: Introduction (MSB305)
Studiepoeng: 10
-
Topics in Finance
Andre år, semester 3
-
Sustainable Business Practices
Andre år, semester 3
-
Sustainable Business Development and Innovation: The policy perspective
Andre år, semester 3
Sustainable Business Development and Innovation: The policy perspective (MSB335)
Studiepoeng: 10
-
Environmental Economics
Andre år, semester 3
-
Sustainable Entrepreneurship
Andre år, semester 3
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Applied Learning Experience
Andre år, semester 4
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