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Master of Science in Business and Economics

Programme website	http://www.bi.no/en/Full-time/Mas...f-Science-in-Business-and-Economics/ (Opens in new window)
Contact (person and/or unit)	MSc Administration
Telephone	(+47) 46 41 00 00
Email	msc@bi.no
Programme duration	2 years
Programme description	The Master of Science in Business and Economics aims to build a broad platform to stand on. It combines a concentration area or "major" with electives from other fields or a "minor". The MSc thesis is written in the major area. This combination enables the candidates to pursue individual interests in a particular field while simultaneously covering other fields. The following majors are available: Economics, Finance, International Management, Strategy, Marketing, Organizational Psychology, Logistics. BI's MSc in Business and Economics was ranked 34 in the Financial Times ranking of pre experience European master programmes (2006).
Application deadline	Application deadline for the MSc program is April 15. Rolling admission after this date based on the availability of spaces, untill the program starts (Mid August).
Nokut certification	Yes (What is this?) NOKUT (Norwegian Agency for Quality Assurance in Education) NOKUT is an independent state body whose purpose is to safeguard and develop the quality of Norwegian higher educational institutions. This is done through evaluation, accreditation and recognition of quality systems, institutions and study programmes. Only courses that are accredited or recognised by NOKUT, or are accredited as a result of the institution's blanket accreditation, have the right to be called "higher education". More information about NOKUT: www.nokut.no
Formal prerequisites	Undergraduate degree in Business Administration, Economics. More detailed admission requirements are available on the website. GMAT. Applicants who are not native speakers of English may be required to take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).
Tuition	Annual tuition fee External students: NOK 60,800 (approx. Euro 7,500)
Subject area	Business Studies/Management Science
Degree level	Master
City	Oslo, Norway
Credits	120
Language of teaching	English
Scholarship	Other
Application procedures	Master of Science Candidates should submit the following: A completed application form, the blank copy may be downloaded from the MSc website Official university/college transcripts: copies of transcripts and degrees must be certified as true copies and include an official explanation of the grade scale used. All academic records not in English should be accompanied by a certified English translation. If you have not completed your undergraduate education at the time of sending, send in the most recent transcript. An official and original GMAT test score (copies are not accepted) if applicable: Test results of the GMAT should be sent directly to us. The code of the Norwegian School of Management BI is 0529. An application essay. In the application essay you should explain your ambitions/ dreams and how they relate to your choice of the MSc program at our school. This should be 1-2 pages. One passport-size photo Important note: If you need to apply for a residence permit and you're not from an EEA country, bear in mind that this process takes 2-3 months after you've been admitted to the MSc program.