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STUDY PROGRAMMES

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MSC IN ECONOMICS AND BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

Academic strength and comprehensive understanding of business and industry. With a master’s degree from NHH you get the best foundation for an inspiring career.

It makes a difference where you study! NHH is among the best ranked business schools in Europe. A master’s degree from NHH enables you to make qualified decisions for business and society. Flexibility lets you tailor your degree to your academic interests and career ambitions, and opens the way to exceptional international experiences.

SPECIALISATIONS

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

MAJOR (45 ECTS.)

The major consists of compulsory and elective courses. We recommend that you take the compulsory courses in the first or second semester. The number of compulsory courses varies between the different majors. All majors include a course in empirical methodology.

ELECTIVE COURSES (45 ECTS.)

Students can form a combination with electives of choice within a given framework. Of these electives, 22.5 ECTS credits must be in other subject areas than the chosen major, i.e. they cannot have the same letter code as the major.

One can also select a minor (22.5-30 ECTS.) according to what is specified in the major. The minor cannot be within the same subject areas as the major. Students can also use CEMS or Innovation school (30 ECTS.) as a minor.

MASTER’S THESIS (30 ECTS.)

During their degree, all students must write a master’s thesis where they perform an in-depth study on one or more issues within their chosen major. The master’s thesis should be written in the third or fourth semester. The thesis should be within the academic field of the major and is normally written together with another student. The master’s thesis gives students the skills in thinking and working independently on a topic of their interests. 

We recommend the following semester structure: 

  1. semester: 30 ECTS. major
  2. semester: 15 ECTS. major + 15 ECTS. elective/minor
  3. semester: 30 ECTS. elective/minor/exchange
  4. semester: 30 ECTS. master’s thesis

NO TUITION FEES

NHH is a publicly funded university and charges no application or tuition fees. This applies to both Norwegian and international students.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

NHH graduates are highly sought after by potential employers. Surveys show that our graduates quickly find relevant well-paid jobs. The majority of NHH students receive a job offer before graduating.

A master’s degree in Economics and Business Administration gives you a comprehensive education that qualifies for a wide range of jobs, regardless of which major you choose. You will find more information on typical career opportunities in the description of each specialisation.

INTERNATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

As an NHH student, you have excellent opportunities to gain international experience through exchange programmes, the CEMS Master’s in International Management (MIM), the Double Degree programme and summer courses.

The programme accommodates for students to go on exchange during their studies, and more than 50 per cent make use of this opportunity. This makes NHH the Norwegian exchange champions!

STUDENT LIFE

The NHH experience is not limited to the classrooms and study halls. Engaging in student activities, will provide you with new friends and possibilities to develop your teamwork and leadership skills.

ADMISSION MSC IN ECONOMICS AND BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

Admission is once a year and the study programme starts in August. Admission is highly competitive.

The following information concerns applicants with a non-Norwegian bachelor’s degree. If you have a Norwegian bachelor’s degree, please go to the Norwegian pages to find the admission requirements and apply through the Norwegian admission process. 

REGISTRATION OF APPLICATION

Application deadline: 15 February (midnight CET)

Apply here (application portal)

  • If you are directed to a Norwegian language front page, but need English, please change the language settings on the landing page.
  • We recommend that you use another web browser than Internet Explorer.
  • The communication between you and the Admissions Office will take place by email, so please make sure to register your email address correctly and to check it regularly. Please also register admission@nhh.no as a safe email address. You have a responsibility to read and follow up on all emails from the Admissions Office during the application process.
  • When you have logged in, click on New Application and Master’s programmes and select Master of Science in Economics and Business Administration Autumn 2022. Nine distinctive majors taught in English are offered. 

Before applying, please familiarize yourself with the application procedure and important dates.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

1. Bachelor’s degree

Admission to master’s degree studies in Norway requires Higher Education Entrance Qualification and a completed degree comparable to a Norwegian bachelor’s degree. Please refer to NOKUT (The Norwegian Agency for Quality Assurance in Education) for information about the minimum educational requirements for your country.

90 ECTS must be within economics and business administration.

  • A minimum of 30 ECTS must be within business administration, e.g. finance, accounting, strategy, marketing. Economics courses, such as micro- or macroeconomics, may not count toward the business administration requirement.
  • A maximum of 45 ECTS may be within methodological subjects, such as statistics or mathematics.

This requirement is absolute and cannot be compensated by work experience, test results or other criteria.

Applicants are ranked according to their grade average. Your GPA should correspond approximately to a B on the ECTS grading scale. If you are to complete your degree in the spring semester of the admission year, admission will be assessed on results up to and including the penultimate semester. If final transcripts result in an unacceptable decrease in GPA, you may be refused unconditional admission.

2. GMAT or GRE

Unless you belong to one of the groups exempted (see below), you must pass the GMAT or the GRE test successfully in order to be qualified. We also accept GMAT Online Exam or GRE Test At Home.

Minimum test scores required:

  • GMAT: a total score of 600 points 
  • GRE: 152 points on the quantitative reasoning section

Test scores must be a maximum of five years old at the time of the application deadline and only test scores issued to NHH directly from the issuing authority are accepted.

3. English language requirement
Unless you belong to one of the groups exempted (see below), you must document a good command of the English language by passing one of the three tests below. We also accept TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition and IELTS Online.

  • TOEFL – Test of English as a Foreign Language. Minimum total score: 90 points on the internet based test, 575 points on the written test or 233 on the computer-based test.
  • IELTS Academic – International English Language Testing System
    Minimum overall band score: 6,5
  • PTE Academic – The Pearson’s Test of English. Minimum score: 62

Test scores must be a maximum of two years old at the time of the application deadline and only test scores issued to NHH directly from the issuing authority are accepted.

Please proceed to the documentation requirements to find out what you have to upload.

ARE YOU A FORMER EXCHANGE STUDENT?

Please note that if you have formerly been on exchange to NHH and taken master level courses that are part of the basis for your admission, you will not be able to use those courses as part of a full-degree master’s programme at NHH.

Norwegian University Overview

Founded in 1996, Norges teknisk-naturvitenskaplige universitet (Norwegian University of Science and Technology) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the small city of Trondheim (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Trondelag. Officially recognized by the Kunnskapsdepartementet, Norge (Ministry of Education of Norway), Norges teknisk-naturvitenskaplige universitet (NTNU) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 20,000-24,999 students) coeducational Norwegian higher education institution. Norges teknisk-naturvitenskaplige universitet (NTNU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 24 years old Norwegian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students’ past academic record and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. NTNU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

Norwegian University of Science and Technology

Norwegian University ranking

country rank 2
world rank 210

Norwegian University ranking Identity

NameNorwegian University of Science and Technology
AcronymNTNU
Founded1996 Origins date back to 1760
MottoKnowledge for a better world
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Norwegian University Location

AddressNTNU
Trondheim
7491 Trondelag
Norway
Tel+47 73 59 50 00
Fax+47 73 59 53 10

Study Areas and Degree Levels

UndergraduatePostgraduate

 

 

 

 
Arts & Humanities 
Business & Social Sciences 
Language & Cultural 
Medicine & Health 
Engineering 
Science & Technology 

Yearly Tuition Range

UndergraduatePostgraduate
Local
students
0-1,000 US$
(0-750 Euro)
0-1,000 US$
(0-750 Euro)
International
students
0-1,000 US$
(0-750 Euro)
0-1,000 US$
(0-750 Euro)

University Admissions

Gender Men and Women (coed)
International Students Yes, international applicants are welcome to apply for admission
Selection Type Yes, based on students’ past academic record and grades
Admission RateNot reported
Admission OfficeNTNU
Trondheim 7491

Size and Profile

Student Enrollment 20,000-24,999
Academic Staff Not reported
Control Type Public
Entity Type Non-Profit
Academic Calendar Other
Campus Setting Suburban
Religious AffiliationNone

Facilities and Services

Library Yes 
Housing Yes
Sport Facilities Yes
Financial AidsNot reported
Study Abroad Yes
Distance Learning Yes
Academic CounselingNot reported
Career ServicesNot reported
Institutional HospitalNot reported

Accreditations

Institutional Accreditation 

Kunnskapsdepartementet, Norge

Other Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

  • Norwegian Agency for Quality Assurance in Education (NOKUT)

Memberships and Affiliations

  • European University Association (EUA)
  • Conference of European Schools for Advanced Engineering Education and Research (CESAER)

Social Media

 Facebook

Norwegian University of Science and Technology’s Facebook page for social networking 

 Twitter

Norwegian University of Science and Technology’s Twitter webpage for micro-blogging and news updates 

 LinkedIn

Norwegian University of Science and Technology’s LinkedIn profile for business and academic networking

 YouTube

Norwegian University of Science and Technology’s YouTube or Vimeo channel for videos 

 Instagram

Norwegian University of Science and Technology’s Instagram or Flickr account for photos

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