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MSc in Business and Economics: Business Law, Tax and Accounting 2
Economics 5
Finance 8
Human Resource Management 12
Logistics - Supply Chains and Networks 15
Marketing 18
Strategy 21
Minors, free electives and Internship for MSc in Bus, and Economics 24
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MSc in Business and Economics: Business Law, Tax and Accounting 2011-2013 The MSc in Business and Economics is a two-year full time graduate programme, admitting students with a bachelor’s degree in business administration related fields. Proven skills in the use of mathematics and statistics are prerequisites for entry to the programme.
Learning outcomes Knowledge Students in the MSc Business and Economics will acquire general management skills founded on solid knowledge of several disciplines of business, critical thinking and effective communication. The core fields of business such as financial economics, economics, marketing, management, strategy, accounting, auditing and tax are all represented by majors in the programme, and students will be able to apply theoretical frameworks within several of these disciplines to real life business problems. Skills Students will
• be able to use quantitative methods in statistics and mathematics in the analysis of business relevant topics
• have general skills in ethical thinking and be able to identify ethical aspects within the core fields of business
• be effective communicator – both orally and written • have a solid theoretical understanding of a core fields of business, with proven ability to apply in
the study real life business problems • be able to take advantage of several disciplines in the study of business and management
relevant topics
Reflection Students are aware of conflicting interest involved in decision-making – both in politics and management, and being trained in identifying relevant ethical dilemmas in the management of business.
Semester 6 ECTS 6 ECTS 6 ECTS 6 ECTS 6 ECTS
1. semester GRA 6035 - Mathematics
CORE
GRA 6031 - Microeconomics
CORE
GRA 6038 - Applied Business
Ethics CORE
GRA 6211 - Financial
Accounting Theory
GRA 6212 - Financial Reporting and
Analysis
2. semester
GRA 6278 - Research methods
for MSc in Business and
Economics, major Business Law, Tax
and Accounting CORE
GRA 6036 - Multivariate Statistics
CORE
GRA 6210 - Business Analysis
and Valuation Using Financial
Statements
GRA 6213 - Selskapsrett - selskapsformer
GRA 6215 - Skatterett -
selskapsbeskatning og avgiftsrett
3. semester Electives/minor GRA 1900 - Master Thesis
4. semester
GRA 6214 - Selskapsrett - transaksjoner,
børs- og verdipapirrett
GRA 1900 - Master Thesis
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BI reserves the right to make changes or alterations in the course portfolio. Students need to check the prerequisites for courses and are asked to read the course descriptions carefully. A major in Business Law, Tax and Accounting consists of 6 courses (some offered only in Norwegian) There is no minor in Business Law, Tax and Accounting MSc in Business and Economics degree requirements:
• 5 core course 30 ECTS • 6 courses in the major 36 ECTS • 4 course in a minor or free electives 24 ECTS • Thesis 30 ECTS
International Opportunities Career Planning on the Timetable
MSc in Business and Economics: Business Law, Tax and Accounting 2012-2014 The MSc in Business and Economics is a two-year full time graduate programme, admitting students with a bachelor’s degree in business administration related fields. Proven skills in the use of mathematics and statistics are prerequisites for entry to the programme. Learning outcomes Knowledge Students in the MSc Business and Economics will acquire general management skills founded on solid knowledge of several areas of business, critical thinking and effective communication. The core fields such as financial economics, economics, marketing, HRM, international business, logistics, strategy, accounting, auditing and tax are all represented by majors in the programme, and students will be able to apply theoretical frameworks within several of these disciplines to real life business problems. Skills Students will
• be able to use quantitative methods in statistics and mathematics in the analysis of business relevant topics
• have general skills in ethical thinking and be able to identify ethical aspects within the core fields of business
• be effective communicator – both orally and written • have a solid theoretical understanding of a core fields of business, with proven ability to apply in
the study real life business problems • be able to take advantage of several disciplines in the study of business and management
relevant topics
Reflection Students are aware of conflicting interest involved in decision-making – both in politics and management, and being trained in identifying relevant ethical dilemmas in the management of business.
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Semester 6 ECTS 6 ECTS 6 ECTS 6 ECTS 6 ECTS
1. semester GRA 6035 - Mathematics
CORE
GRA 6031 - Microeconomics
CORE
GRA 6038 - Applied Business
Ethics CORE
GRA 6211 - Financial
Accounting Theory
GRA 6212 - Financial Reporting and
Analysis
2. semester
GRA 6278 Research Methods
for MSc in Business and
Economics, major Business Law, Tax
and Accounting CORE
GRA 6036 - Multivariate Statistics
CORE
GRA 6210 - Business Analysis
and Valuation Using Financial
Statements
GRA 6213 - Selskapsrett - selskapsformer
GRA 6215 - Skatterett -
selskapsbeskatning og avgiftsrett
3. semester Electives/minor GRA 1900 - Master Thesis
4. semester
GRA 6214 - Selskapsrett - transaksjoner,
børs- og verdipapirrett
GRA 1900 - Master Thesis
BI reserves the right to make changes or alterations in the course portfolio. Students need to check the prerequisites for courses and are asked to read the course descriptions carefully. A major in Business Law, Tax and Accounting consists of 6 courses(some offered only in Norwegian) There is no minor in Business Law, Tax and Accounting. MSc in Business and Economics degree requirements:
• 5 core course 30 ECTS • 6 courses in the major 36 ECTS • 4 course in a minor or free electives 24 ECTS • Thesis 30 ECTS
International Opportunities
Career Planning on the Timetable
Double Degree
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MSc in Business and Economics: Economics 2011-2013 The MSc in Business and Economics is a two-year full time graduate programme, admitting students with a bachelor’s degree in business administration related fields. Proven skills in the use of mathematics and statistics are prerequisites for entry to the programme.
Learning outcomes Knowledge Students in the MSc Business and Economics will acquire general management skills founded on solid knowledge of several disciplines of business, critical thinking and effective communication. The core fields of business such as financial economics, economics, marketing, management, strategy, accounting, auditing and tax are all represented by majors in the programme, and students will be able to apply theoretical frameworks within several of these disciplines to real life business problems. Skills Students will
• be able to use quantitative methods in statistics and mathematics in the analysis of business relevant topics
• have general skills in ethical thinking and be able to identify ethical aspects within the core fields of business
• be effective communicator – both orally and written • have a solid theoretical understanding of a core fields of business, with proven ability to apply in
the study real life business problems • be able to take advantage of several disciplines in the study of business and management
relevant topics
Reflection Students are aware of conflicting interest involved in decisions-making – both in politics and management, and being trained in identifying relevant ethical dilemmas in the management of business.
Semester 6 ECTS 6 ECTS 6 ECTS 6 ECTS 6 ECTS
1. semester GRA 6035 - Mathematics
GRA 6031 -Microeconomics
GRA 6634 - Business Cycle
Theory
GRA 6036 - Multivariate Statistics
CORE
GRA 6626 - Topics in Microeconomics
2. semester
GRA 6648 - Research
Methodology Economics
CORE
GRA 6038 - Applied Business
Ethics CORE
GRA 6639 - Topics in Macroeconomics
GRA 1305 - Industrial Economics
GRA 6631 - Monetary and Fiscal Policy
3. semester Electives/minor (GRA 6649 - International Economics*)
GRA 1900 - Master Thesis
4. semester GRA 6628 - Labour Economics
GRA 1900 - Master Thesis
BI reserves the right to make changes or alterations in the course portfolio. Students need to check the prerequisites for courses and are asked to read the course descriptions carefully.
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*GRA 6649 International Economics can be chosen as one of the four elective courses in the 3. semester and will make up the 7th course in the major.
A minor in Economics must include the following courses:
• GRA 6634 - Business Cycle Theory • GRA 6626 - Topics in Microeconomics • GRA 6649 - International Economics
MSc in Business and Economics degree requirements:
• 5 core courses 30 ECTS • 6-7 courses in the major 36-42 ECTS • 3-4 courses in a minor or free electives 18-24 ECTS • Thesis 30 ECTS
International Opportunities Career Planning on the Timetable
MSc in Business and Economics: Economics 2012-2014 The MSc in Business and Economics is a two-year full time graduate programme, admitting students with a bachelor’s degree in business administration related fields. Proven skills in the use of mathematics and statistics are prerequisites for entry to the programme.
Learning outcomes Knowledge Students in the MSc Business and Economics will acquire general management skills founded on solid knowledge of several areas of business, critical thinking and effective communication. The core fields such as financial economics, economics, marketing, HRM, international business, logistics, strategy, accounting, auditing and tax are all represented by majors in the programme, and students will be able to apply theoretical frameworks within several of these disciplines to real life business problems. Skills Students will
• be able to use quantitative methods in statistics and mathematics in the analysis of business relevant topics
• have general skills in ethical thinking and be able to identify ethical aspects within the core fields of business
• be effective communicator – both orally and written • have a solid theoretical understanding of a core fields of business, with proven ability to apply in
the study real life business problems
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• be able to take advantage of several disciplines in the study of business and management relevant topics
Reflection Students are aware of conflicting interest involved in decisions-making – both in politics and management, and being trained in identifying relevant ethical dilemmas in the management of business.
Semester 6 ECTS 6 ECTS 6 ECTS 6 ECTS 6 ECTS
1. semester GRA 6035 - Mathematics
CORE
GRA 6031 - Microeconomics
CORE
GRA 6634 - Introduction to
Advanced Macroeconomics
GRA 6039 - Multivariate
Statistics with Econometrics
CORE
GRA 6626 - Economic Theory
2. semester
GRA 6648 - Research
Methodology Economics
CORE
GRA 6038 - Applied Business
Ethics CORE
GRA 6639 - Topics in Macroeconomics
GRA 1305 - Industrial Economics
GRA 6631 - Monetary and Fiscal Policy
3. semester Electives/minor (GRA 6649 - International Economics*)
GRA 1900 - Master Thesis
4. semester GRA 6628 - Labour Economics
GRA 1900 - Master Thesis
BI reserves the right to make changes or alterations in the course portfolio. Students need to check the prerequisites for courses and are asked to read the course descriptions carefully. *GRA 6649 International Economics can be chosen as one of the four elective courses in the 3. semester and will make up the 7th course in the major.
A minor in Economics must include the following courses:
• GRA 6634 - Introduction to Advanced Macroeconomics • GRA 6626 - Topics in Microeconomics • GRA 6649 - International Economics
MSc in Business and Economics degree requirements:
• 5 core courses 30 ECTS • 6-7 courses in the major 36-42 ECTS • 3-4 courses in a minor or free electives 18-24 ECTS • Thesis 30 ECTS
International Opportunities
Career Planning on the Timetable
Double Degree
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MSc in Business and Economics: Finance 2011-2013 The MSc in Business and Economics is a two-year full time graduate programme, admitting students with a bachelor’s degree in business administration related fields. Proven skills in the use of mathematics and statistics are prerequisites for entry to the programme. Learning outcomes Knowledge Students in the MSc Business and Economics will acquire general management skills founded on solid knowledge of several disciplines of business, critical thinking and effective communication. The core fields of business such as financial economics, economics, marketing, management, strategy, accounting, auditing and tax are all represented by majors in the programme, and students will be able to apply theoretical frameworks within several of these disciplines to real life business problems. Skills Students will
• be able to use quantitative methods in statistics and mathematics in the analysis of business relevant topics
• have general skills in ethical thinking and be able to identify ethical aspects within the core fields of business
• be effective communicator – both orally and written • have a solid theoretical understanding of a core fields of business, with proven ability to apply in
the study real life business problems • be able to take advantage of several disciplines in the study of business and management
relevant topics
Reflection Students are aware of conflicting interest involved in decision-making – both in politics and management, and being trained in identifying relevant ethical dilemmas in the management of business.
Semester 6 ECTS 6 ECTS 6 ECTS 6 ECTS 6 ECTS
1. semester GRA 6035 - Mathematics CORE
GRA 6031 - Microeconomics
CORE
GRA 6543 - Introduction to Asset Pricing
GRA 6036 - Multivariate Statistics
CORE
GRA 6544 - Multinational
Corporate Finance
2. semester
GRA 6547 - Research
Methodology in Finance CORE
GRA 6038 - Applied Business
Ethics CORE
GRA 6534 - Investments
GRA 6538 - Applied Valuation
GRA 6545 - Risk Management
3. semester Electives/minor* GRA 1900 - Master Thesis
4. semester
GRA 6541 - Advanced
Corporate Finance or
GRA 6531 - Portfolio
Management
GRA 1900 - Master Thesis
BI reserves the right to make changes or alterations in the course portfolio. Students need to check the prerequisites for courses and are asked to read the course descriptions carefully.
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*Students majoring in Finance may choose ONE of the following courses:
• GRA 6542 - Corporate Governance • GRA 6546 - Credit Markets and Financial Crisis • GRA 6539 - Fixed Income Securities • GRA 6535 - Derivatives
A minor in Finance consists of 3-4 courses:
• GRA 6540 - Applied Finance (mandatory) Students who take this course cannot also take GRA 6543 Introduction to Financial Economics/GRA 6543 Introduction to Asset Pricing
Please choose 2-3 of the following courses:
• GRA 6544 - Multinational Corporate Finance • GRA 6542 - Corporate Governance • GRA 6546 - Credit Markets and Financial Crisis
MSc in Business and Economics degree requirements:
• 5 core courses 30 ECTS • 6-7 courses in the major 36-42 ECTS • 3-4 courses in a minor or free electives 18-24 ECTS • Thesis 30 ECTS
International Opportunities Career Planning on the Timetable
MSc in Business and Economics: Finance 2012-2014 The MSc in Business and Economics is a two-year full time graduate programme, admitting students with a bachelor’s degree in business administration related fields. Proven skills in the use of mathematics and statistics are prerequisites for entry to the programme.
Learning outcomes Knowledge Students in the MSc Business and Economics will acquire general management skills founded on solid knowledge of several areas of business, critical thinking and effective communication. The core fields such as financial economics, economics, marketing, HRM, international business, logistics, strategy, accounting, auditing and tax are all represented by majors in the programme, and students will be able to apply theoretical frameworks within several of these disciplines to real life business problems.
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Skills Students will
• be able to use quantitative methods in statistics and mathematics in the analysis of business relevant topics
• have general skills in ethical thinking and be able to identify ethical aspects within the core fields of business
• be effective communicator – both orally and written • have a solid theoretical understanding of a core fields of business, with proven ability to apply in
the study real life business problems • be able to take advantage of several disciplines in the study of business and management
relevant topics
Reflection Students are aware of conflicting interest involved in decisions-making – both in politics and management, and being trained in identifying relevant ethical dilemmas in the management of business.
Semester 6 ECTS 6 ECTS 6 ECTS 6 ECTS 6 ECTS
1. semester GRA 6035 - Mathematics
CORE
GRA 6031 - Microeconomics
CORE
GRA 6543 - Introduction to Asset Pricing
GRA 6039 - Multivariate
Statistics with Econometrics
CORE
GRA 6544 - Multinational
Corporate Finance
2. semester
GRA 6547 - Research
Methodology in Finance CORE
GRA 6038 - Applied Business
Ethics CORE
GRA 6534 - Investments
GRA 6538 - Applied Valuation
GRA 6545 - Risk Management
3. semester Electives/minor* GRA 1900 - Master Thesis
4. semester
GRA 6541 - Advanced
Corporate Finance or
GRA 6531 - Portfolio
Management
GRA 1900 - Master Thesis
BI reserves the right to make changes or alterations in the course portfolio. Students need to check the prerequisites for courses and are asked to read the course descriptions carefully. *Students majoring in Finance may choose ONE of the following courses:
• GRA 6542 - Corporate Governance • GRA 6546 - Credit Markets and Financial Crisis • GRA 6539 - Fixed Income Securities • GRA 6535 - Derivatives
A minor in Finance consists of 3-4 courses:
• GRA 6540 - Applied Finance (mandatory) Students who take this course cannot also take GRA 6543 Introduction to Asset Pricing
Please choose 2-3 of the following courses:
• GRA 6544 - Multinational Corporate Finance
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• GRA 6542 - Corporate Governance • GRA 6546 - Credit Markets and Financial Crisis
MSc in Business and Economics degree requirements:
• 5 core courses 30 ECTS • 6-7 courses in the major 36-42 ECTS • 3-4 courses in a minor or free electives 18-24 ECTS • Thesis 30 ECTS
International Opportunities Career Planning on the Timetable
Double Degree
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MSc in Business and Economics: Human Resource Management 2011-2013 The MSc in Business and Economics is a two-year full time graduate programme, admitting students with a bachelor’s degree in business administration related fields. Proven skills in the use of mathematics and statistics are prerequisites for entry to the programme.
Learning outcomes Knowledge Students in the MSc Business and Economics will acquire general management skills founded on solid knowledge of several disciplines of business, critical thinking and effective communication. The core fields of business such as financial economics, economics, marketing, management, strategy, accounting, auditing and tax are all represented by majors in the programme, and students will be able to apply theoretical frameworks within several of these disciplines to real life business problems. Skills Students will
• be able to use quantitative methods in statistics and mathematics in the analysis of business relevant topics
• have general skills in ethical thinking and be able to identify ethical aspects within the core fields of business
• be effective communicator – both orally and written • have a solid theoretical understanding of a core fields of business, with proven ability to apply in
the study real life business problems • be able to take advantage of several disciplines in the study of business and management
relevant topics
Reflection Students are aware of conflicting interest involved in decisions-making – both in politics and management, and being trained in identifying relevant ethical dilemmas in the management of business.
Semester 6 ECTS 6 ECTS 6 ECTS 6 ECTS 6 ECTS
1. semester GRA 6035 - Mathematics CORE
GRA 6031 - Microeconomics
CORE
GRA 6038 - Applied Business
Ethics CORE
GRA 2205 - Organisational
Behaviour
GRA 2203 - Psychological
Measurement & Individual Differences
2. semester
GRA 2258 - Research
Methodology for Organizational Pschycology
CORE
GRA 6036 - Multivariate Statistics
CORE
GRA 2239 - Leadership in Organisations
GRA 2246 - Managing Workplace Diversity
GRA 2257 - Human Resource
Management
3. semester Electives (GRA 2231 Stress and Productivity*)
GRA 1900 - Master Thesis
4. semester
GRA 2261 - Managing for Excellence - Generative Practices
GRA 1900 - Master Thesis
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BI reserves the right to make changes or alterations in the course portfolio. Students need to check the prerequisites for courses and are asked to read the course descriptions carefully. *GRA 2231 Stress and Productivity can be chosen as one of the four elective courses in the 3. semester and will make up the 7th course in the major.
A minor in HRM must include the following courses:
• GRA 2205 - Organisational Behaviour • GRA 2203 - Psychological Measurement & Individual Differences • GRA 2231 - Stress and Productivity
MSc in Business and Economics degree requirements:
• 5 core courses 30 ECTS • 6-7 courses in the major 36-42 ECTS • 3-4 courses in a minor or free electives 18-24 ECTS • Thesis 30 ECTS
International Opportunities Career Planning on the Timetable
MSc in Business and Economics: Human Resource Management 2012-2014 The MSc in Business and Economics is a two-year full time graduate programme, admitting students with a bachelor’s degree in business administration related fields. Proven skills in the use of mathematics and statistics are prerequisites for entry to the programme.
Learning outcomes Knowledge Students in the MSc Business and Economics will acquire general management skills founded on solid knowledge of several areas of business, critical thinking and effective communication. The core fields such as financial economics, economics, marketing, HRM, international business, logistics, strategy, accounting, auditing and tax are all represented by majors in the programme, and students will be able to apply theoretical frameworks within several of these disciplines to real life business problems. Skills Students will
• be able to use quantitative methods in statistics and mathematics in the analysis of business relevant topics
• have general skills in ethical thinking and be able to identify ethical aspects within the core fields of business
• be effective communicator – both orally and written • have a solid theoretical understanding of a core fields of business, with proven ability to apply in
the study real life business problems
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• be able to take advantage of several disciplines in the study of business and management relevant topics
Reflection Students are aware of conflicting interest involved in decision-making – both in politics and management, and being trained in identifying relevant ethical dilemmas in the management of business.
Semester 6 ECTS 6 ECTS 6 ECTS 6 ECTS 6 ECTS
1. semester GRA 6035 - Mathematics
CORE
GRA 6031 - Microeconomics
CORE
GRA 6038 - Applied Business
Ethics CORE
GRA 2205 - Organisational
Behaviour
GRA 2203 - Psychological
Measurement & Individual Differences
2. semester
GRA 2258 - Research
Methodology for Organizational Pschycology
CORE
GRA 6036 - Multivariate Statistics
CORE
GRA 2239 - Leadership in Organisations
GRA 2246 - Managing Workplace Diversity
GRA 2257 - Human Resource
Management
3. semester Electives (GRA 2231 Stress and Productivity*)
GRA 1900 - Master Thesis
4. semester
GRA 2261 - Managing for Excellence - Generative Practices
GRA 1900 - Master Thesis
BI reserves the right to make changes or alterations in the course portfolio. Students need to check the prerequisites for courses and are asked to read the course descriptions carefully. *GRA 2231 Stress and Productivity can be chosen as one of the four elective courses in the 3. semester and will make up the 7th course in the major.
A minor in HRM must include the following courses:
• GRA 2205 - Organisational Behaviour • GRA 2203 - Psychological Measurement & Individual Differences • GRA 2231 - Stress and Productivity
MSc in Business and Economics degree requirements:
• 5 core courses 30 ECTS • 6-7 courses in the major 36-42 ECTS • 3-4 courses in a minor or free electives 18-24 ECTS • Thesis 30 ECTS
International Opportunities
Career Planning on the Timetable
Double Degree
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MSc in Business and Economics: Logistics - Supply Chains and Networks 2011 - 2013 The MSc in Business and Economics is a two-year full time graduate programme, admitting students with a bachelor’s degree in business administration related fields. Proven skills in the use of mathematics and statistics are prerequisites for entry to the programme.
Learning outcomes Knowledge Students in the MSc Business and Economics will acquire general management skills founded on solid knowledge of several disciplines of business, critical thinking and effective communication. The core fields of business such as financial economics, economics, marketing, management, strategy, accounting, auditing and tax are all represented by majors in the programme, and students will be able to apply theoretical frameworks within several of these disciplines to real life business problems. Skills Students will
• be able to use quantitative methods in statistics and mathematics in the analysis of business relevant topics
• have general skills in ethical thinking and be able to identify ethical aspects within the core fields of business
• be effective communicator – both orally and written • have a solid theoretical understanding of a core fields of business, with proven ability to apply in
the study real life business problems • be able to take advantage of several disciplines in the study of business and management
relevant topics
Reflection Students are aware of conflicting interest involved in decisions-making – both in politics and management, and being trained in identifying relevant ethical dilemmas in the management of business.
Semester 6 ECTS 6 ECTS 6 ECTS 6 ECTS 6 ECTS
1. semester GRA 6035 - Mathematics CORE
GRA 6031 - Microeconomics
CORE
GRA 6038 - Applied Business
Ethics CORE
GRA 6715 - Operations 1
GRA 6714 - Supply Chain
Management
2. semester
GRA 6721 - Research
Methodology for Logistics and
Strategy CORE
GRA 6036 - Multivariate Statistics
CORE
GRA 6719 - Operations 2
GRA 6718 - Distribution and Logistics Service
Providers
GRA 6717 - Purchasing:
Managing Supply Relationships and
Networks
3. semester Electives/minor (GRA 6716 - Managing in Business Networks*)
GRA 1900 - Master Thesis
4. semester GRA 6722 -
Current Issues in SCM and Logistics
GRA 1900 - Master Thesis
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BI reserves the right to make changes or alterations in the course portfolio. Students need to check the prerequisites for courses and are asked to read the course descriptions carefully.
*GRA 6716 Managing in Business Networks can be chosen as one of the four elective courses in the 3. semester and will make up the 7th course in the major.
A minor in Logistics must include the following courses:
• GRA 6715 - Operations 1 • GRA 6714 - Supply Chain Management • GRA 6716 - Managing in Business Networks
MSc in Business and Economics degree requirements:
• 5 core courses 30 ECTS • 6-7 courses in the major 36-42 ECTS • 3-4 courses in a minor or free electives 18-24 ECTS • Thesis 30 ECTS
International Opportunities Career Planning on the Timetable
MSc in Business and Economics: Logistics - Supply Chains and Networks 2012 - 2014
The MSc in Business and Economics is a two-year full time graduate programme, admitting students with a bachelor’s degree in business administration related fields. Proven skills in the use of mathematics and statistics are prerequisites for entry to the programme. Learning outcomes Knowledge Students in the MSc Business and Economics will acquire general management skills founded on solid knowledge of several areas of business, critical thinking and effective communication. The core fields such as financial economics, economics, marketing, HRM, international business, logistics, strategy, accounting, auditing and tax are all represented by majors in the programme, and students will be able to apply theoretical frameworks within several of these disciplines to real life business problems. Skills Students will
• be able to use quantitative methods in statistics and mathematics in the analysis of business relevant topics
• have general skills in ethical thinking and be able to identify ethical aspects within the core fields of business
• be effective communicator – both orally and written
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• have a solid theoretical understanding of a core fields of business, with proven ability to apply in the study real life business problems
• be able to take advantage of several disciplines in the study of business and management relevant topics
Reflection Students are aware of conflicting interest involved in decisions-making – both in politics and management, and being trained in identifying relevant ethical dilemmas in the management of business.
Semester 6 ECTS 6 ECTS 6 ECTS 6 ECTS 6 ECTS
1. semester GRA 6035 - Mathematics
CORE
GRA 6031 - Microeconomics
CORE
GRA 6038 - Applied Business
Ethics CORE
GRA 6715 - Operations 1
GRA 6714 - Supply Chain
Management
2. semester
GRA 6721 - Research
Methodology for Logistics,
Operations and Supply Chain Management
CORE
GRA 6036 - Multivariate Statistics
CORE
GRA 6719 - Operations 2
GRA 6718 - Distribution and Logistics Service
Providers
GRA 6717 - Purchasing:
Managing Supply Relationships and
Networks
3. semester Electives/minor (GRA 6716 - Managing in Business Networks*)
GRA 1900 - Master Thesis
4. semester GRA 6722 -
Current Issues in SCM and Logistics
GRA 1900 - Master Thesis
BI reserves the right to make changes or alterations in the course portfolio. Students need to check the prerequisites for courses and are asked to read the course descriptions carefully.
*GRA 6717 Managing in Business Networks can be chosen as one of the four elective courses in the 3. semester and will make up the 7th course in the major.
A minor in Logistics must include the following courses:
• GRA 6715 - Operations 1 • GRA 6714 - Supply Chain Management • GRA 6716 - Managing in Business Networks
MSc in Business and Economics degree requirements:
• 5 core courses 30 ECTS • 6-7 courses in the major 36-42 ECTS • 3-4 courses in a minor or free electives 18-24 ECTS • Thesis 30 ECTS
International Opportunities
Career Planning on the Timetable
Double Degree
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MSc in Business and Economics: Marketing 2011-2013 The MSc in Business and Economics is a two-year full time graduate programme, admitting students with a bachelor’s degree in business administration related fields. Proven skills in the use of mathematics and statistics are prerequisites for entry to the programme.
Learning outcomes Knowledge Students in the MSc Business and Economics will acquire general management skills founded on solid knowledge of several disciplines of business, critical thinking and effective communication. The core fields of business such as financial economics, economics, marketing, management, strategy, accounting, auditing and tax are all represented by majors in the programme, and students will be able to apply theoretical frameworks within several of these disciplines to real life business problems. Skills Students will
• be able to use quantitative methods in statistics and mathematics in the analysis of business relevant topics
• have general skills in ethical thinking and be able to identify ethical aspects within the core fields of business
• be effective communicator – both orally and written • have a solid theoretical understanding of a core fields of business, with proven ability to apply in
the study real life business problems • be able to take advantage of several disciplines in the study of business and management
relevant topics
Reflection Students are aware of conflicting interest involved in decisions-making – both in politics and management, and being trained in identifying relevant ethical dilemmas in the management of business.
Semester 6 ECTS 6 ECTS 6 ECTS 6 ECTS 6 ECTS
1. semester GRA 6035 - Mathematics CORE
GRA 6031 - Microeconomics
CORE
GRA 6419 - Service Marketing
GRA 4145 - Brand Management
GRA 2418 - Understanding the
Consumer
2. semester
GRA 6438 - Research
Methodology CORE
GRA 6036 - Multivariate Statistics
CORE
GRA 6038 - Applied Business
Ethics
GRA 6435 - Marketing Finance
GRA 6437 - Marketing
Research and Multivariate
Analysis
3. semester Electives/minor GRA 1900 - Master Thesis
4. semester GRA 6409 - Strategic Marketing
GRA 1900 - Master Thesis
BI reserves the right to make changes or alterations in the course portfolio. Students need to check the prerequisites for courses and are asked to read the course descriptions carefully. Students majoring in Marketing may choose ONE of the following courses:
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• GRA 6428 - New Product Development and Service Innovation • GRA 6433 - Theories and Methods in Marketing Communication • GRA 6436 - Managing Business-to-Business Relationship
A minor in marketing must include the following courses:
• GRA 6436 - Managing Business-to-Business Relationship • GRA 4145 - Brand Management • GRA 2418 - Understanding the Consumer
MSc in Business and Economics degree requirements:
• 5 core courses 30 ECTS • 6-7 courses in the major 36-42 ECTS • 3-4 courses in a minor or free electives 18-24 ECTS • Thesis 30 ECTS
International Opportunities Career Planning on the Timetable
MSc in Business and Economics: Marketing 2012-2014 The MSc in Business and Economics is a two-year full time graduate programme, admitting students with a bachelor’s degree in business administration related fields. Proven skills in the use of mathematics and statistics are prerequisites for entry to the programme.
Learning outcomes Knowledge Students in the MSc Business and Economics will acquire general management skills founded on solid knowledge of several areas of business, critical thinking and effective communication. The core fields such as financial economics, economics, marketing, HRM, international business, logistics, strategy, accounting, auditing and tax are all represented by majors in the programme, and students will be able to apply theoretical frameworks within several of these disciplines to real life business problems. Skills Students will
• be able to use quantitative methods in statistics and mathematics in the analysis of business relevant topics
• have general skills in ethical thinking and be able to identify ethical aspects within the core fields of business
• be effective communicator – both orally and written • have a solid theoretical understanding of a core fields of business, with proven ability to apply in
the study real life business problems • be able to take advantage of several disciplines in the study of business and management
relevant topics
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Reflection Students are aware of conflicting interest involved in decisions-making – both in politics and management, and being trained in identifying relevant ethical dilemmas in the management of business.
Semester 6 ECTS 6 ECTS 6 ECTS 6 ECTS 6 ECTS
1. semester GRA 6035 - Mathematics
CORE
GRA 6031 - Microeconomics
CORE
GRA 6419 - Service Marketing
GRA 4145 - Brand Management
GRA 2418 - Understanding the
Consumer
2. semester
GRA 6438 - Research
Methodology Marketing
CORE
GRA 6036 - Multivariate Statistics
CORE
GRA 6038 - Applied Business
Ethics CORE
GRA 6435 - Marketing Finance
GRA 6437 - Marketing
Research and Multivariate
Analysis
3. semester Electives/minor GRA 1900 - Master Thesis
4. semester GRA 6409 - Strategic Marketing
GRA 1900 - Master Thesis
BI reserves the right to make changes or alterations in the course portfolio. Students need to check the prerequisites for courses and are asked to read the course descriptions carefully. Students majoring in Marketing may choose ONE of the following courses:
• GRA 6428 - New Product Development and Service Innovation • GRA 6433 - Theories and Methods in Marketing Communication • GRA 6436 - Managing Business-to-Business Relationship
A minor in marketing must include the following courses:
• GRA 6436 - Managing Business-to-Business Relationship • GRA 4145 - Brand Management • GRA 2418 - Understanding the Consumer
MSc in Business and Economics degree requirements:
• 5 core courses 30 ECTS • 6-7 courses in the major 36-42 ECTS • 3-4 courses in a minor or free electives 18-24 ECTS • Thesis 30 ECTS
International Opportunities
Career Planning on the Timetable
Double Degree
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MSc in Business and Economics: Strategy 2011-2013 The MSc in Business and Economics is a two-year full time graduate programme, admitting students with a bachelor’s degree in business administration related fields. Proven skills in the use of mathematics and statistics are prerequisites for entry to the programme.
Learning outcomes Knowledge Students in the MSc Business and Economics will acquire general management skills founded on solid knowledge of several disciplines of business, critical thinking and effective communication. The core fields of business such as financial economics, economics, marketing, management, strategy, accounting, auditing and tax are all represented by majors in the programme, and students will be able to apply theoretical frameworks within several of these disciplines to real life business problems. Skills Students will
• be able to use quantitative methods in statistics and mathematics in the analysis of business relevant topics
• have general skills in ethical thinking and be able to identify ethical aspects within the core fields of business
• be effective communicator – both orally and written • have a solid theoretical understanding of a core fields of business, with proven ability to apply in
the study real life business problems • be able to take advantage of several disciplines in the study of business and management
relevant topics
Reflection Students are aware of conflicting interest involved in decisions-making – both in politics and management, and being trained in identifying relevant ethical dilemmas in the management of business.
Semester 6 ECTS 6 ECTS 6 ECTS 6 ECTS 6 ECTS
1. semester GRA 6035 - Mathematics
CORE
GRA 6031 - Microeconomics
CORE
GRA 6038 - Applied Business
Ethics CORE
GRA 6830 - Foundations of
Strategic Management:
Models & Analyses
GRA 6831 - Foundations of
Strategic Management: Processes & Decisions
2. semester
GRA 6721 - Research
Methodology for Logistics and
Strategy CORE
GRA 6036 - Multivariate Statistics
CORE
GRA 6833 - Corporate &
Global Strategies
GRA 6832 - Interorganisational
Strategies
GRA 6829 - Strategies of
Industrial Competitiveness
3. semester Electives/minor* (GRA 6834 - Business Development and Innovation Management*)
GRA 1900 - Master Thesis
4. semester
GRA 6835 - The Practicing Strategist:
Leadership & Implementation
GRA 1900 - Master Thesis
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BI reserves the right to make changes or alterations in the course portfolio. Students need to check the prerequisites for courses and are asked to read the course descriptions carefully. *GRA 6834 Business Development and Innovation Management can be chosen as one of the four elective courses in the 3. semester and will make up the 7th course in the major.
A minor in Strategy must include the following courses:
• GRA 6830 - Foundations of Strategic Management: Models & Analyses • GRA 6831 - Foundations of Strategic Management: Processes & Decisions • GRA 6834 - Business Development and Innovation Management
MSc in Business and Economics degree requirements:
• 5 core courses 30 ECTS • 6-7 courses in the major 36-42 ECTS • 3-4 courses in a minor or free electives 18-24 ECTS • Thesis 30 ECTS
International Opportunities Career Planning on the Timetable
MSc in Business and Economics: Strategy 2012-2014 The MSc in Business and Economics is a two-year full time graduate programme, admitting students with a bachelor’s degree in business administration related fields. Proven skills in the use of mathematics and statistics are prerequisites for entry to the programme.
Learning outcomes Knowledge Students in the MSc Business and Economics will acquire general management skills founded on solid knowledge of several areas of business, critical thinking and effective communication. The core fields such as financial economics, economics, marketing, HRM, international business, logistics, strategy, accounting, auditing and tax are all represented by majors in the programme, and students will be able to apply theoretical frameworks within several of these disciplines to real life business problems. Skills Students will
• be able to use quantitative methods in statistics and mathematics in the analysis of business relevant topics
• have general skills in ethical thinking and be able to identify ethical aspects within the core fields of business
• be effective communicator – both orally and written • have a solid theoretical understanding of a core fields of business, with proven ability to apply in
the study real life business problems
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• be able to take advantage of several disciplines in the study of business and management relevant topics
Reflection Students are aware of conflicting interest involved in decisions-making – both in politics and management, and being trained in identifying relevant ethical dilemmas in the management of business.
Semester 6 ECTS 6 ECTS 6 ECTS 6 ECTS 6 ECTS
1. semester GRA 6035 - Mathematics
CORE
GRA 6031 - Microeconomics
CORE
GRA 6038 - Applied Business
Ethics CORE
GRA 6830 - Foundations of
Strategic Management:
Models & Analyses
GRA 6831 - Foundations of Strategic
Management: Processes & Decisions
2. semester
GRA 6836 - Research
Methodology for Strategy
CORE
GRA 6036 - Multivariate Statistics
CORE
GRA 6833 - Corporate &
Global Strategies
GRA 6832 - Interorganisational
Strategies
GRA 6829 - Strategies of Industrial
Competitiveness
3. semester Electives/minor (GRA 6834 - Business Development and Innovation Management*)
GRA 1900 - Master Thesis
4. semester
GRA 6835 - The Practicing Strategist:
Leadership & Implementation
GRA 1900 - Master Thesis
BI reserves the right to make changes or alterations in the course portfolio. Students need to check the prerequisites for courses and are asked to read the course descriptions carefully. *GRA 6843 Business Development and Innovation Management can be chosen as one of the four elective courses in the 3. semester and will make up the 7th course in the major.
A minor in Strategy must include the following courses:
• GRA 6830 - Foundations of Strategic Management: Models & Analyses • GRA 6831 - Foundations of Strategic Management: Processes & Decisions • GRA 6834 - Business Development and Innovation Management
MSc in Business and Economics degree requirements:
• 5 core courses 30 ECTS • 6-7 courses in the major 36-42 ECTS • 3-4 courses in a minor or free electives 18-24 ECTS • Thesis 30 ECTS
International Opportunities
Career Planning on the Timetable
Double Degree
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Minors, free electives and Internship for MSc in Business and Economics 2012-2014 Minors and free electives Students can create a minor by choosing 3-4 courses from one of the other major areas in the MSc in Business and Economics Programme. For information about courses please see each 'major'. Please note that the majors may differ as to which courses they consider mandatory in order to create a minor. Students need to check the prerequisites for the courses and the timetable.
• MSc in Business and Economics students can combine their major with a minor or a set of free electives courses.
• No other programmes than MSc in Business and Economics have minors or free electives.
In addition to courses in other 'majors', students can select minors as listed below: Minor in International Management: 3-4 courses Course Autumn 2013
GRA 6331 The international Firm Compulsory
GRA 6332 International Business: Context and Development Compulsory
GRA 6336 Emerging Economies - China Elective
GRA 6337 Foreign Operations Methods Elective Students taking GRA 6331 The International Firm cannot also take GRA 6833 Corporate and Global Strategies.
Minor in Political Economy: 3-4 courses Course Autumn 2013
GRA 5916 Core Concepts in Political Economy Compulsory
GRA 5914 Global Politics Compulsory GRA 5915 The Political Economy of Regulation: EU Competition Policy and Sector Regulation
Compulsory
Minor in Innovation and Entrepreneurship: 3-4 courses Course Autumn 2013
GRA 3136 New Venture Creation Compulsory
GRA 3151 Theories of Innovation Compulsory
GRA 3154 International and National Perspectives on Innovation Compulsory BI reserves the right to make changes or alterations in the course portfolio Students need to check the prerequisites for courses and are asked to read the course descriptions carefully.
Internship in the MSc in Business and Economics BI Norwegian Business School is introducing an opportunity for students in the MSc in Business and Economics to choose an internship period carried out at a partner company. Internships will be offered to a selected number of students during the 3rd semester of the programme. The internship is organized as a minor giving 24 credits in total. The internship will give 12 ECTS credits, while two mandatory courses make up the remaining 12 credits. Click here for more information.