Economic Transformation and Innovation - Master

This programme combines economics, management, and public policy to address the challenges of economic transformation. You will build a solid academic foundation, gain practical experience, and benefit from international perspectives. The curriculum explores how industries and regions adapt to sustainable solutions, with the Stavanger region serving as an especially relevant case study. The region’s unique challenges and key role in Norway’s economic transition make it a valuable context for analysis. You will study topics such as innovation, sustainability, regional development, and applied social science methods. In the third semester, you can customise your learning through internships, international exchange, or specialised study tracks. The programme concludes with a master’s thesis or a capstone project, enabling you to apply your skills to real-world economic and societal challenges. You’ll learn from leading scholars and engage in real-world projects that prepare you for careers in business, government, consulting, or policy research organisations.

Programme-specific requirements recorded in SIT Connect.

• A bachelor’s degree within social sciences or humanities is required in order to be qualified for admission to Master in Economic Transformation and Innovation, cf. Regulation Concerning Admission to Studies and Courses at the University of Stavanger, section 3-1 letter d. Subject areas that qualify for admission may include:
• Economics and administration
• Human and social geography
• Political science
• Social science
• History
• Social anthropology
• Law
• Psychology
• Philosophy
• Hotel and hospitality
• Media studies
• Development studies Minimum 7,5 ECTS within research method is required. There is a requirement for minimum grade average comparable to a Norwegian C on the ECTS scale.

The official programme record lists English. It does not publish a programme-specific minimum language-test score, so no score is invented here.

Preparation checklist; final document rules and certified translations are confirmed during application review.

This programme is recorded as accredited in the central catalogue.