Master of Science in Business Administration
Customise your business expertise with a flexible, interdisciplinary Master’s programme in Norway.
Best for:Best for ambitious graduates seeking a flexible, interdisciplinary business degree with specialisation options in finance, innovation, digital transformation, or sustainability.
Overview
This two-year Master’s programme at Nord University equips students to become analytical, digitally literate change agents in business. Students design their own study path by selecting from four specialisations—Finance, Innovation, Digital and Sustainable Business—while gaining interdisciplinary insights through elective courses. The curriculum integrates core business theory with practical problem-solving, research methodology, and ethical analysis. Students also have opportunities for international exchange, internships, and research collaboration with faculty. The programme is tailored for aspiring leaders, entrepreneurs, and professionals aiming to drive innovation in global or Norwegian markets.
What you'll do
- Complete compulsory subjects in economics, strategic analysis, valuation, profitability, and research methodology during the first semester.
- Select a major specialisation (Finance, Innovation, Digital, or Sustainable Business) and one elective from another major to gain interdisciplinary knowledge.
- Conduct independent research in the final semester, culminating in a Master’s thesis that contributes to business economics literature.
- Engage in international exchange programmes at partner universities during the third semester.
- Participate in internships or research projects alongside faculty to gain practical experience.
- Develop critical thinking and analytical skills to evaluate business theories, models, and ethical principles.
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, or a related field (or equivalent).
Degree offered: Master of Science in Business Administration
Language: English proficiency (no explicit test requirement mentioned); Norwegian language skills required for the *Financing and Investment* specialisation.
Instruction: English (with some Norwegian-language courses in the *Financing and Investment* specialisation)
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
- Basic proficiency in economic theory and business models
- Ability to evaluate and apply research methodologies
- Proficiency in Norwegian language for the *Financing and Investment* specialisation
- No explicit nationality or residency restrictions mentioned
- Minimum 45 ECTS credits completed in the first year to progress to the third semester
- Completion of the research methods course and major specialisation required to start the Master’s thesis
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How to apply
Applicants must apply through Nord University’s official portal. Required documents include a completed application form, Bachelor’s degree certificate, transcripts, proof of English proficiency (if applicable), and a statement of purpose. Additional documents may be requested based on the chosen specialisation.
- Completed application form
- Bachelor’s degree certificate
- Transcripts of academic records
- Proof of English proficiency (if not native speaker)
- Statement of purpose or personal essay
- CV/Resume (if applicable)
- Proof of Norwegian language proficiency (for *Financing and Investment* specialisation)
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