Master in Business

The programme develops skilled change agents with analytical skills and reflective critical thinking, which can use scientific and digital tools in practical problem solving. The programme facilitates the students to design their own study programme. With five majors and more electives, and the ability to choose subjects on the crossing of main profiles, students can design the course of study from their own areas of interest. The programme also facilitates exchange stays at international universities. We offer specialisation within four majors: Management Control Innovation and Entrepreneurship Financing and Investment (Norwegian language skills necessary) Digital and Sustainable Business In the first semester of the study programme, compulsory subjects will be completed, which will provide students with broad knowledge within economics, with advanced knowledge of theoretical perspectives and models within the fields of change management, strategic analysis, valuation and profitability analysis, and research methodology. The subjects develop skills to critically evaluate established theories, models, information and its sources, and the ability to illuminate business-economic business situations and issues with ethical principles. Knowledge and skills acquired in the first semester are continued and further developed in other semester through a self-chosen major. The major provides both broad and deep knowledge within the self-chosen limited profile area. Students will also choose one subject from one of the other majors to acquire advanced insights into theories and models from another subject area and to be able to understand interdisciplinary issues. In the third semester, students go deeper into the major area, and will be prepared to apply research literature and methodology for independent research work. This semester also offers a number of electives that provide advanced insights into various phage maths. The third semester also facilitates exchange for one of our many cooperative universities in the world. In the last semester of the study programme, the students work on independent research within the chosen major. The Master's thesis is a scientific work that will illuminate a particular business economics issue through investigation and contributions to relevant research literature. By using appropriate research methodology for collecting and analysing empirical data, students will contribute with implications to evaluation and innovation in business economy cases. The study model has a comprehensive connection between the programme's compulsory subjects, majors and research methodology, which provides gradual progression on academic knowledge, skills and general competence. Progression Requirements The student must complete a minimum of 45 ECTS credits from the first year of study to start the courses in the 3rd semester. To start the master's thesis, the student must have passed the research methods course and completed the major. Do you have an entrepreneurial dream, or do you want to acquire the knowledge you may need as a leader? Want to learn more about how to develop good solutions that can drive businesses forward? Or do you envision an exciting career on the stock exchange, or in a multinational company? Then this is the study programme for you. The Business School’s attractive degree in Business Administration attracts students from the entire country, and has many international students. We educate change agents who can reflect and analyse, and use both digital and scientific tools to solve challenges. The study programme is constantly being developed to adapt to society, business and students' needs. Since its establishment in the 1980s, the Business School has provided both Norwegian, national and international business with highly competent economists/”siviløkonomer”. As a student in Master in Business, you also have the opportunity to participate in internships and HHN’s mentor program. Students who wish to do so can also contribute to research projects alongside our faculty. In this master’s program, we offer the following specializations: Finance and Investment Management Control Innovation and Entrepreneurship Digital and Sustainable business

Living costsNOK 14,700 a month in Bodø, rent included

kr 176,400

Living costs from SiT estimate from livingcost.org city data (Nov 2026), converted from USD at the ECB reference rate of 30 Oct 2026 (1 EUR = 10.312 NOK, 1.1172 USD)

Typical requirements in Norway for this degree level. Your advisor gives you the final list.

• A completed qualification that gives access to Master's Degree study.
• Academic transcripts and any programme-specific assessment the institution asks for.
• Your advisor checks the final requirements for your education system and intake.

Taught in English.

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A typical checklist for this degree level. Your advisor gives you the final list.

The central catalogue records this programme as accredited.