BI Norwegian Business School
MSc Administration, 0442 Oslo, Norway
Tel: +47 46 41 00 02 Fax: +47 46 41 00 59
msc@bi.no
www.bi.edu/msc
MASTER PROGRAMMES 2012–13
FULL-TIME
Bi MASTER pRogRAMMES
Bi Norwegian Business School’s Master programmes all lead to a two-year Master of Science (MSc) degree. our programmes will teach you what globalisation and internationalisation are all about and prepare you thoroughly for an international career.
Bi is a business school with a strong research tradition and boasts Norway's largest and one of Europe’s largest and most productive academic environments in the areas of business economics, marketing, finance and management. All Master programmes consequently offer you state-of-the-art knowledge based on cutting-edge research.
Bi's Master programmes provide a stimulating and multi-cultural learning environment.
faculty and students have an international outlook and share a fundamental curiosity that will take them to the heart of any business and management related matter.
The Master programmes are thorough, demanding and interactive, and the active participation of students is stimulating.
All programmes are taught in English.
ABouT Bi
Bi Norwegian Business School is an internationally recognised and accredited, private institution located in oslo, the capital of Norway. Bi has one of Europe’s largest and most productive academic environments in the area of business administration, marketing, finance and general management. Bi is a school for people who want a wide scope, accessibility and flexibility, as well as depth, specialisation and an international perspective. in May 2008, Bi obtained the status of a “specialised university institution” under the Norwegian Higher Education Act.
Bi iN SHoRT
• EQuiS accreditation since 1999 and reaccredited in 2005 and 2010
• Research oriented
• Wide range of educational programmes taught in English: Bachelor of Business
Administration, Bachelor of Shipping Management, Master, phD and Executive
MBA programmes
• State-of-the-art learning and teaching facilities
• 22,500 students of which 52% are parttime.
• oslo campus is home to over 8100 undergraduate and postgraduate students
• 390 faculty members
Read more about Bi at www.bi.no/aboutbi
NORWAY
Friendly, down-to-earth people, unique scenery, summer nights bright as day and delightful snowy winters make Norway a very special country. it is a very safe country in which to live. its crime rate is amongst the lowest in the world and its environment and air are amongst the cleanest.
it is easy for a foreigner to feel at home in Norway. English is widely spoken and coping with day-to-day life in Norway does not require proficiency in Norwegian. There are approximately 4.9 million Norwegians and they are considered to be friendly and open to strangers.
Norway is one of the world’s richest countries in per capita terms. Shipping, maritime, pulp and paper products, chemicals, shipbuilding and fishing are the most significant traditional industries. Norway's emergence as a major oil and gas producer in the mid-1970s has lead to increases in Norwegian production costs and wages compared to the rest of Western Europe. Employment remains currently high, and the prospects for economic growth are encouraging.
Read more about Norway at www.bi.no/norway
MSc iN BuSiNESS AND ECoNoMiCS
in this general management programme you will acquire solid all-around business leadership skills. The programme combines a broad business understanding with the opportunity to specialise within your field of interest. You can choose your concentration area or “major” from six different fields with a minor or free electives. The concentration areas offered are Strategy, Economics, finance, HRM, Marketing and logistics – Supply Chain and Networks. in addition to emphasizing analytical and strategic management thinking, this research based programme
provides you with in-depth knowledge of statistics, mathematics and data analysis. This programme is currently profiled among the financial Times’ ranking of Masters in Management programmes.
More information at www.bi.no/mscbu
MSc iN fiNANCiAl ECoNoMiCS
Bi is internationally recognised for its research in the field of financial economics and consequently lectures are given by faculty of high international standing. The finance industry is undergoing constant change and graduates with world class financial expertise provided by Bi are much in demand. This programme provides a thorough understanding of current financial theories, financial decision making criteria and risk management.
More information at www.bi.no/mscfe
MSc iN STRATEgiC MARKETiNg MANAgEMENT
This programme provides excellent in-depth knowledge of marketing as a discipline and develops students’ abilities for creative, analytical and strategic thinking. Marketing is closely linked to business strategy and students learn the tools needed to put strategies into practice, in addition to achieving a solid understanding of product and customer profitability. To better achieve the latter, quantitative and financial subjects are included in the course portfolio.
More information at www.bi.no/mscma
MSc iN lEADERSHip AND oRgANiSATioNAl pSYCHologY
The programme focuses on the human side of organisations. it combines traditional business studies with management and organisation psychology. it provides students with up-to-date knowledge in research related to leadership and organisational psychology and its application to the tasks and challenges of management and leadership in the modern organisation.
More information at www.bi.no/msclo
MSc iN iNNoVATioN AND ENTREpRENEuRSHip
Students will gain insight into development and project management within enterprises and entrepreneurial companies. They will get a complete overview of the
processes of innovation and important elements that are involved. The programme has been designed on the basis of a need within industry. Students will gain a good
understanding of the factors that affect the process of innovation and the way in which these factors interact and shape the outcome of this process.
More information at www.bi.no/mscie
MSc iN iNTERNATioNAl MANAgEMENT
The programme focuses on international strategy and management, cross-cultural management and international marketing. it gives the students insight into the way international companies operate and prepares them optimally for a career in international business. Study abroad is mandatory in this programme, although students with previous international experience may choose to spend the whole study period in oslo.
More information at www.bi.no/mscim
MSc iN poliTiCAl ECoNoMY
This programme focuses on phenomena and processes in the boundary areas between politics and economics, both in a national and in an international context. it tries to find answers to such questions as: is democracy important for economic growth? What effects does globalisation have on democracy? What are the requirements for an effective public sector? The central focus is on political and Tuition fee NoK 77,300 (approx. uSD 13,550; EuR 9,950) per year.*
Estimated living costs in Norway
NoK 90,000 (approx. uSD 15,750; EuR 11,550) per year.*
part-time work during your studies
There are good opportunities for part-time work for international
students in Norway. Students are allowed to work up to 20 hours per
week. Average wage is around 14 EuR/18 uSD.*
*exchange rate September 19th 2011 institutional conditions for economic development.
More information at www.bi.no/mscpo
Scholarships
Scholarships are awarded based on academic excellence as indicated by grade point average (gpA) and gMAT or other acepted admission tests. The following scholarships are available:
Scholarships for Norwegian and international students:
• The Bi presidential Scholarships are for Norwegian and international top level candidates (ECTS grade A or equivalent). They cover the full tuition fees for two years. Additional living costs scholarships may be available for international students.
Scholarships for international students:·
• The Bi Master scholarships: cover partial or full tuition fees for the first year.
• The Norwegian State Educational loan fund scholarships for students from Bi partner institutions in developing countries and Eastern European countries outside the Eu: cover living costs for both years (10 months per year) and most of the tuition fees.
• The A. Wilhelmsen foundation Scholarship: provides a two-year scholarship covering tuition fees and most of the living costs.
Scholarship application deadline is March 15th.
Complete scholarship details can be found at www.bi.no/msc/scholarship
Admission requirements
• Academic background: a bachelor degree from an accredited institution of higher learning (min. 180 ECTS) in Business Administration, Economics, Marketing, finance and/or subjects relevant to the chosen area of specialisation.
• grade point average (gpA) should be at least B (ECTS scale).
• A satisfactory score on the graduate Management Admission Test (gMAT) (600) and on the ToEfl (575) or iElTS language test (6.5). A gMAT and ToEfl requirement waiver may be granted to students from Bi partner institutions.
This list of general admission requirements applies to all programmes.
You will find detailed admission requirements for individual programmes at www.bi.no/msc/admission
When you apply please include your bachelor diploma, transcripts, motivation letter, financial plan (an overview of how you plan to finance your studies) and gMAT/ToEfl score (if applicable).
Deadline for applications is March 15th. We operate a rolling admission system aer that date, subject to the availability of places and scholarships. Complete application and admission details and an online application form can be found at www.bi.no/msc/admission
MSc Administration, 0442 Oslo, Norway
Tel: +47 46 41 00 02 Fax: +47 46 41 00 59
msc@bi.no
www.bi.edu/msc
MASTER PROGRAMMES 2012–13
FULL-TIME
Bi MASTER pRogRAMMES
Bi Norwegian Business School’s Master programmes all lead to a two-year Master of Science (MSc) degree. our programmes will teach you what globalisation and internationalisation are all about and prepare you thoroughly for an international career.
Bi is a business school with a strong research tradition and boasts Norway's largest and one of Europe’s largest and most productive academic environments in the areas of business economics, marketing, finance and management. All Master programmes consequently offer you state-of-the-art knowledge based on cutting-edge research.
Bi's Master programmes provide a stimulating and multi-cultural learning environment.
faculty and students have an international outlook and share a fundamental curiosity that will take them to the heart of any business and management related matter.
The Master programmes are thorough, demanding and interactive, and the active participation of students is stimulating.
All programmes are taught in English.
ABouT Bi
Bi Norwegian Business School is an internationally recognised and accredited, private institution located in oslo, the capital of Norway. Bi has one of Europe’s largest and most productive academic environments in the area of business administration, marketing, finance and general management. Bi is a school for people who want a wide scope, accessibility and flexibility, as well as depth, specialisation and an international perspective. in May 2008, Bi obtained the status of a “specialised university institution” under the Norwegian Higher Education Act.
Bi iN SHoRT
• EQuiS accreditation since 1999 and reaccredited in 2005 and 2010
• Research oriented
• Wide range of educational programmes taught in English: Bachelor of Business
Administration, Bachelor of Shipping Management, Master, phD and Executive
MBA programmes
• State-of-the-art learning and teaching facilities
• 22,500 students of which 52% are parttime.
• oslo campus is home to over 8100 undergraduate and postgraduate students
• 390 faculty members
Read more about Bi at www.bi.no/aboutbi
NORWAY
Friendly, down-to-earth people, unique scenery, summer nights bright as day and delightful snowy winters make Norway a very special country. it is a very safe country in which to live. its crime rate is amongst the lowest in the world and its environment and air are amongst the cleanest.
it is easy for a foreigner to feel at home in Norway. English is widely spoken and coping with day-to-day life in Norway does not require proficiency in Norwegian. There are approximately 4.9 million Norwegians and they are considered to be friendly and open to strangers.
Norway is one of the world’s richest countries in per capita terms. Shipping, maritime, pulp and paper products, chemicals, shipbuilding and fishing are the most significant traditional industries. Norway's emergence as a major oil and gas producer in the mid-1970s has lead to increases in Norwegian production costs and wages compared to the rest of Western Europe. Employment remains currently high, and the prospects for economic growth are encouraging.
Read more about Norway at www.bi.no/norway
MSc iN BuSiNESS AND ECoNoMiCS
in this general management programme you will acquire solid all-around business leadership skills. The programme combines a broad business understanding with the opportunity to specialise within your field of interest. You can choose your concentration area or “major” from six different fields with a minor or free electives. The concentration areas offered are Strategy, Economics, finance, HRM, Marketing and logistics – Supply Chain and Networks. in addition to emphasizing analytical and strategic management thinking, this research based programme
provides you with in-depth knowledge of statistics, mathematics and data analysis. This programme is currently profiled among the financial Times’ ranking of Masters in Management programmes.
More information at www.bi.no/mscbu
MSc iN fiNANCiAl ECoNoMiCS
Bi is internationally recognised for its research in the field of financial economics and consequently lectures are given by faculty of high international standing. The finance industry is undergoing constant change and graduates with world class financial expertise provided by Bi are much in demand. This programme provides a thorough understanding of current financial theories, financial decision making criteria and risk management.
More information at www.bi.no/mscfe
MSc iN STRATEgiC MARKETiNg MANAgEMENT
This programme provides excellent in-depth knowledge of marketing as a discipline and develops students’ abilities for creative, analytical and strategic thinking. Marketing is closely linked to business strategy and students learn the tools needed to put strategies into practice, in addition to achieving a solid understanding of product and customer profitability. To better achieve the latter, quantitative and financial subjects are included in the course portfolio.
More information at www.bi.no/mscma
MSc iN lEADERSHip AND oRgANiSATioNAl pSYCHologY
The programme focuses on the human side of organisations. it combines traditional business studies with management and organisation psychology. it provides students with up-to-date knowledge in research related to leadership and organisational psychology and its application to the tasks and challenges of management and leadership in the modern organisation.
More information at www.bi.no/msclo
MSc iN iNNoVATioN AND ENTREpRENEuRSHip
Students will gain insight into development and project management within enterprises and entrepreneurial companies. They will get a complete overview of the
processes of innovation and important elements that are involved. The programme has been designed on the basis of a need within industry. Students will gain a good
understanding of the factors that affect the process of innovation and the way in which these factors interact and shape the outcome of this process.
More information at www.bi.no/mscie
MSc iN iNTERNATioNAl MANAgEMENT
The programme focuses on international strategy and management, cross-cultural management and international marketing. it gives the students insight into the way international companies operate and prepares them optimally for a career in international business. Study abroad is mandatory in this programme, although students with previous international experience may choose to spend the whole study period in oslo.
More information at www.bi.no/mscim
MSc iN poliTiCAl ECoNoMY
This programme focuses on phenomena and processes in the boundary areas between politics and economics, both in a national and in an international context. it tries to find answers to such questions as: is democracy important for economic growth? What effects does globalisation have on democracy? What are the requirements for an effective public sector? The central focus is on political and Tuition fee NoK 77,300 (approx. uSD 13,550; EuR 9,950) per year.*
Estimated living costs in Norway
NoK 90,000 (approx. uSD 15,750; EuR 11,550) per year.*
part-time work during your studies
There are good opportunities for part-time work for international
students in Norway. Students are allowed to work up to 20 hours per
week. Average wage is around 14 EuR/18 uSD.*
*exchange rate September 19th 2011 institutional conditions for economic development.
More information at www.bi.no/mscpo
Scholarships
Scholarships are awarded based on academic excellence as indicated by grade point average (gpA) and gMAT or other acepted admission tests. The following scholarships are available:
Scholarships for Norwegian and international students:
• The Bi presidential Scholarships are for Norwegian and international top level candidates (ECTS grade A or equivalent). They cover the full tuition fees for two years. Additional living costs scholarships may be available for international students.
Scholarships for international students:·
• The Bi Master scholarships: cover partial or full tuition fees for the first year.
• The Norwegian State Educational loan fund scholarships for students from Bi partner institutions in developing countries and Eastern European countries outside the Eu: cover living costs for both years (10 months per year) and most of the tuition fees.
• The A. Wilhelmsen foundation Scholarship: provides a two-year scholarship covering tuition fees and most of the living costs.
Scholarship application deadline is March 15th.
Complete scholarship details can be found at www.bi.no/msc/scholarship
Admission requirements
• Academic background: a bachelor degree from an accredited institution of higher learning (min. 180 ECTS) in Business Administration, Economics, Marketing, finance and/or subjects relevant to the chosen area of specialisation.
• grade point average (gpA) should be at least B (ECTS scale).
• A satisfactory score on the graduate Management Admission Test (gMAT) (600) and on the ToEfl (575) or iElTS language test (6.5). A gMAT and ToEfl requirement waiver may be granted to students from Bi partner institutions.
This list of general admission requirements applies to all programmes.
You will find detailed admission requirements for individual programmes at www.bi.no/msc/admission
When you apply please include your bachelor diploma, transcripts, motivation letter, financial plan (an overview of how you plan to finance your studies) and gMAT/ToEfl score (if applicable).
Deadline for applications is March 15th. We operate a rolling admission system aer that date, subject to the availability of places and scholarships. Complete application and admission details and an online application form can be found at www.bi.no/msc/admission
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