Study programme description for students
Economics and Business Administration - Master
Facts
Studyprogram code M-ØKAD
Credits (ECTS) 120
Level Master's degree (2 years)
Leads to degree Master in Economics and Business Administration – Siviløkonom
Full-/Part-time Full-time
Duration 4 semesters
Undergraduate No
Language of instruction English, Norwegian
The Master of Science in Business Administration 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
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 BootCamp (MSB001). 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.
Learning outcome
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
Syllabus
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.
Career prospects
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.
A master of science degree in business administration also meets the formal requirement for admission to Ph.D. programs.
Course assessment
The UiS School of Business and Law 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.Studyplan with courses
To see your remaining courses, you must first make the choices that apply to your study path.Student exchange
Exchange semester
Semester 3
In the third semester, you can study abroad at one of UiS' partner institutions. Our international partners offer other courses than UiS, which can give you a chance to build a unique combination of courses in your degree. By going on exchange, you will get a chance to broaden your network. The international experience that you gain, will also make you a more attractive job candidate for internationally oriented firms.
Exchange scheme
We recommend students who are going on exchange abroad to have completed the first 60 credits of the programme.
Choice of courses
The exchange semester has 30 ECTS elective courses, which means that you can choose freely which courses you would like to study abroad. A semester abroad is a good opportunity to take courses that UiS does not offer. A good tip is to think in terms of a specialisation and your field of interest.
The courses you choose, need to be at a corresponding level to where you are in your study program. It is also important that they do not overlap in content with the courses you have taken or will take later. In addition, you need to have a broad composition of courses in your study program.
It is important that you apply for pre-approval of the courses you will take abroad. The UiS Business School invites all students who have applied for an exchange to a workshop on selection and pre-approval of courses.
Contact
Guidance and pre-approval of courses:
Anne Lin Brobakke
General information about exchange: Exchange guide in Digital student service desk
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Admission requirements
Applicants with foreign educational background must have a bachelor's degree with minimum 90 ECTS within economics and administrative disciplines: Business Economics, Administrative Science, Economics and Methodology. The subjects within the fields of business economics and administrative sciences must be equal to minimum 30 ECTS. Methodology must include both mathematics and statistics.
There is a requirement for minimum grade average of C on ECTS scale.
Applicants who enter this programme based on these academic requirements will receive the degree Master of Science in Business Administration after completing the programme. They will not automatically obtain the professional title siviløkonom.
