2. Master of Science

3. Why do a Master of Science degree
You get the opportunity to choose a specialisation and get a deeper understanding of the subject.
Become an expert in a particular discipline
Enhanced employability
Develop skills that are essential for future career
- International experience
- Critical thinking
- Independence and team work
- Work under pressure/learn to prioritize
Most trainee/entry-level positions require a Master’s degree

4. Why do a Master of Science at BI.
#1 Business School in Norway
1% of business school worldwide have achieved triple accreditation
International mindset, international faculty, international students = strength through diversity
Prepare for global workplace: learn the business in the global language of business
Recognized and valued brand in Norway and Scandinavia – and Europe
Highly ranked faculty and programmes
International opportunities while studying in Oslo

5. Why choose BI ? Study quality: Students
Focused on the quality of studies
Study quality:
High level of study quality when the stakeholders expectations are met
Business Schools
Employers

6. From BI’s Bachelor to BI’s Master
Which Bachelor’s Programmes qualify to apply for which Master’s Programmes?
Bachelor in…
Master of Science
Master of Science in Strategic Marketing Management
Master of Science in Leadership and Organisational Psychology
All Bachelor’s Programmes
Økonomi og ledelse/Siviløkonom
Økonomi og administrasjon, Regnskap og revisjon, Økonomi og forretningsjus, Finans og BBA
Master of Science in Professional Accountancy
(in Norwegian)
Økonomi og ledelse/Siviløkonom,
Økonomi og administrasjon, Finans og BBA
Master of Science in Finance
Master of Science in Business

7. Master of Science programmes at BI
Master of Science in Business (Siviløkonom)
Master of Science in Business (without Sivøk title)
Master of Science in Finance
Master of Science in Strategic Marketing Management
Master of Science in Leadership and Organisatinal Psychology
Master in Regnskap og Revisjon

8. MSc Business One program – Seven majors
About 400 students enroll to this programme each year – largest MSc programme at BI
The content of the 2 year programme:
Major – 7 courses
Core courses for
all students
Several options – besides the major
Master Thesis
Finance
Tax, law and accounting
Marketing
Economics
Leadership and change
Logistics
Strategy
Microeconomics
Mathematics
Statistics
Ethics
Methodology
Exchange
Internship
Free exchange outside major
International internships
Courses with study tours
Summer school
30 ECTS

9. Master of Science in Business (Siviløkonom)
Students in the MSc Business will acquire solid knowledge within core areas of business administration, in addition to specialized knowledge within their chosen major in either finance, economics, marketing, HRM, logistics, strategy, accounting auditing and tax.

10. MSc Business – international opportunities
QTEM
- Eligible for students majoring in Finance or Economics
- A networks master that consists of 19 prestigious business schools across the globe
- Emphasis on developing quantitative and analytical skills
- Degree requirement: The student are exposed to at least three different countries plus complete an internship

11. Why QTEM? – added value
Added international aspects – exposure to three different countries – with the possibility to tailor-make 2 semester
2 degrees (one from BI and one from QTEM)
Highly recognized by employers because they have been involved in developing the candidate profile.
Unique international student network
QTEM give you the possibility to go on exchange with students with the same purpose and goal as you with
Different learning environment (different universities) – unique learning experience (different context).
The network is growing steadily and the QTEM degree will be ranked in FT – (just as the MSc in Business program at BI)

12. MSc Business Double degree
- Two degrees from two universities in two years
- The student spends the 1st year at BI and the 2nd year at another school
- For MSc in Business:
EDHEC –Frankrike
Catolica – Portugal
Queens - Canada

13. Specialized Masters - structure
Ten
Five
One
Specialization courses
Core courses
Depends on the program
Internship
Exchange semester (specialization courses)
Master Thesis
30 ECTS
Double degree agreements
Half of our 4 specialized masters programs have double degree agreements with international schools
(see information for each program)

14. Master of Science in Finance
Specialist in Finance
Curriculum modelled to prepare you for Certified Financial Analyst
Focus on corporate governance, analysis and trade
Bloomberg Room used in classes and case work
Faculty top 5 in Europe
Analytical and model-based
Possibility for exchange, internship, and double degree (Catolica in Portugal)

15. MSc in Leadership and Organisational Psychology
Combine business and psychology
Focus on the human aspect in a business / public sector
Motivation, cooperation, recruitment , analysis, diversity, gender
Possibility for exchange and internship

16. MSc in Strategic Marketing Management
Marketing with a leadership perspective plus focus on data
Analytical and quantitative
Top in Europe in research within marketing
Possibility for exchange, internship and double degree
Double degree – Second year, 2 options
- Luiss (Rome)- Italy
- Groningen - Netherlands

17. Master i Regnskap og Revisjon
Basis for auditor (statsautorisert revisor)
Speciality in accountancy, auditing, taxation, ethics, law – wide variety of choices
Possibility for exchange

18. What does a master require of you?
Master’s Mindset
Focus, commitment, and willingness to put in the effort
Openness and ambition
High academic level and hard work
Preparation and participation in the classroom
Process evaluation throughout the semester
All the master programmes are taught in English
Except Master in regnskap og revisjon

19. Admission requirements and procedures
Completed bachelor degree by August 15 (minimum 180 ECTS)
Minimum 3,50 (B) GPA
Specific admission requirements for the individual programmes (no Ds in certain subjects)
Motivational letter in English (except regnskap og revisjon) CV
Application portal opens in mid November
Everything is uploaded in the system (including scholarship letter)
BI students do not have to upload BI transcripts, but we do require exchange semesters
Priority deadline: March 1st
Rolling admission and conditional offers

20. Admission Decisions
1) Full offer: if you have successfully completed your bachelor’s degree and satisfy the admission requirements, you may receive an offer of admission
2) Conditional offer: if you are in your final year, and we believe you will satisfy the admission requirements upon graduation, you may receive a conditional offer of admission. In this case, you will need to submit documentation as soon as you have fulfilled the conditions before you will receive a full offer of admission.
3) Deferral: if you are in your final year or are retaking courses, and your GPA is close to the requirements, you may be asked to send us your grades from your Spring semester before a decision can be made.
4) Denial of admission: if you do not meet the admission requirements, you will receive notification that you will not be admitted to the programme.
Please note: meeting the minimum criteria does not guarantee admission. An overall assessment of an application or a lack of available study places may result in a denial of admission.

21. Presidential Scholarship
Scholarship for top candidates, with a GPA (grade average) of minimum A (4,5)
At least one scholarship for each of the BI campuses
The scholarship covers the tuition fees for the two years (conditions for the second year: keep at least a B average and have normal progression of minimum 60 ECTS); international students also qualify for a living stipend
10 for Norwegians; 20 for International Students
Deadline: March 1

22. MSc International Scholarship
Scholarship for candidates with strong aademic records, with a GPA (grade average)
Financial situation also considered
The scholarship covers the tuition fees for the two years (conditions for the second year: keep at least a B average and have normal progression of minimum 60 ECTS); small, one-time living stipend in 1st semester
20 for International Students
Deadline: March 1

23. Contact us www.bi.edu/msc e-mail: msc@bi.no
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