Business Administration - Master of Science


Study programme description for study year 2025-2026. Please note that changes may occur.

Facts

Credits (ECTS)

120

Studyprogram code

M-ØKAD

Level

Master's degree (2 years)

Leads to degree

Master of Science in Business Administration - Siviløkonom

Full-/Part-time

Full-time

Duration

4 Semesters

Undergraduate

No

Language of instruction

English

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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 outcomes

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.

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.

Study plan and courses

Enrolment year: 2025

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  • Compulsory courses

  • Business Administration - Major

    • Major Finance

      • Compulsory courses

      • Term 3 - Exchange Studies or at UiS

        • Term 3 - Exchange Studies

        • Term 3 - electives at UiS

          • Electives Finance (0-20 sp)

          • Choose at 10 points, max 30 points

        • Term 3 - at UiS with Minors

          • Minor in Economics

            • Compulsory courses

            • Choose 10 credit elective

          • Minor in Economic Development

            • Mandatory courses

              • MSB305: Growth, Location and Sustainable Development

                Year 2, semester 3

                Growth, Location and Sustainable Development (MSB305)

                Study points: 10

                Read full course description

              • MSB335: Policies for Transformation

                Year 2, semester 3

                Policies for Transformation (MSB335)

                Study points: 10

                Read full course description

            • Choose 10 credit elective

          • Minor in Management

            • Compulsory course

            • Choose one Minor course

              • MSB255: Supply Chain and Operations Management

                Year 2, semester 3

                Supply Chain and Operations Management (MSB255)

                Study points: 10

                Read full course description

              • MSB325: Sustainable Business Practices

                Year 2, semester 3

                Sustainable Business Practices (MSB325)

                Study points: 10

                Read full course description

            • Choose 10 credit elective

    • Major Management

      • Compulsory courses

      • Semester 2, choose Track or Minor

        • Track in Organization and Leadership

        • Track in Strategy and Decision Analytics

          • MSB201: Managing Strategic Partnerships and Digital Platform Ecosystems: The Economics of (Digital) Organizations

            Year 1, semester 2

            Managing Strategic Partnerships and Digital Platform Ecosystems: The Economics of (Digital) Organizations (MSB201)

            Study points: 10

            Read full course description

          • MSB260: Strategic Decision-Making with AI

            Year 1, semester 2

            Strategic Decision-Making with AI (MSB260)

            Study points: 10

            Read full course description

        • Minor in Innovation and Sustainable Development

          • MSB340: Geography of Sustainability Transition

            Year 1, semester 2

            Geography of Sustainability Transition (MSB340)

            Study points: 10

            Read full course description

          • MSB416: Applied Innovation Management

            Year 1, semester 2

            Applied Innovation Management (MSB416)

            Study points: 10

            Read full course description

      • Term 3 - Exchange Studies or at UiS

        • Term 3 - Exchange Studies

        • Term 3 - electives at UiS

          • Electives Management (0-20 sp)

            • MSB255: Supply Chain and Operations Management

              Year 2, semester 3

              Supply Chain and Operations Management (MSB255)

              Study points: 10

              Read full course description

            • MSB325: Sustainable Business Practices

              Year 2, semester 3

              Sustainable Business Practices (MSB325)

              Study points: 10

              Read full course description

            • MSB415: Sustainable Entrepreneurship

              Year 2, semester 3

              Sustainable Entrepreneurship (MSB415)

              Study points: 10

              Read full course description

          • Choose at 10 points, max 30 points

        • Term 3 - at UiS with Minors

          • Minor in Economic Development

          • Minor in Economics

            • Compulsory course

            • Choose one Minor course

            • Choose 10 credit elective

          • Minor in Finance

            • Compulsory course

            • Choose one Minor course

    • Major Economics

      • Compulsory courses

      • Semester 2, choose Track or Minor

        • Track in Financial Economics

          • Compulsory course

            • MSB111: International Macroeconomics

              Year 1, semester 2

              International Macroeconomics (MSB111)

              Study points: 10

              Read full course description

          • Choose one Track course

        • Track in Environmental and Energy Economics

        • Track in Business Economics

          • MSB111: International Macroeconomics

            Year 1, semester 2

            International Macroeconomics (MSB111)

            Study points: 10

            Read full course description

          • MSB260: Strategic Decision-Making with AI

            Year 1, semester 2

            Strategic Decision-Making with AI (MSB260)

            Study points: 10

            Read full course description

        • Minor in Innovation and Sustainable Development

          • MSB340: Geography of Sustainability Transition

            Year 1, semester 2

            Geography of Sustainability Transition (MSB340)

            Study points: 10

            Read full course description

          • MSB416: Applied Innovation Management

            Year 1, semester 2

            Applied Innovation Management (MSB416)

            Study points: 10

            Read full course description

      • Term 3 - Exchange Studies or at UiS

        • Term 3 - Exchange Studies

        • Term 3 - electives at UiS

        • Term 3 - at UiS with Minors

          • Minor in Economic Development

            • Mandatory courses

              • MSB305: Growth, Location and Sustainable Development

                Year 2, semester 3

                Growth, Location and Sustainable Development (MSB305)

                Study points: 10

                Read full course description

              • MSB335: Policies for Transformation

                Year 2, semester 3

                Policies for Transformation (MSB335)

                Study points: 10

                Read full course description

            • Choose 10 credit elective

          • Minor in Management

            • Compulsory course

            • Choose one Minor course

              • MSB255: Supply Chain and Operations Management

                Year 2, semester 3

                Supply Chain and Operations Management (MSB255)

                Study points: 10

                Read full course description

              • MSB325: Sustainable Business Practices

                Year 2, semester 3

                Sustainable Business Practices (MSB325)

                Study points: 10

                Read full course description

            • Choose 10 credit elective

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, by 15 February. 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

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.

Contact information

The UiS School of Business and Law. Tel: +47 51 83 15 55. E-mail: hhuis-post@uis.no