Master's Programme in Business Administration

UiA offers two specialisations in MSc Business Administration for international applicants: Analytical Finance The theory of finance is constantly developed and refined. The finance industry changes quickly and produces an ever-increasing volume of data. Consequently, there is a growing need for employees who possess a solid understanding of finance theory and who can process and analyse financial data. The specialisation in Analytical Finance will provide you with deep knowledge of financial modelling, computer programming skills, and experience in quantitative analysis of financial data. While studying basic financial theory and econometrics, you will focus on combining computer software and real-world data to implement a wide range of financial models. The covered topics include, but are not limited to, portfolio management, asset management, performance evaluation, capital market equilibrium models, pricing of derivative securities, risk measurement, numerical optimization, computer programming, financial econometrics, forecasting and stylized facts about financial markets. By the time of graduation, you will have an in-depth understanding of financial theory and be proficient in using tools that feature prominently in the practice of modern finance. Upon the graduation, you will possess a competitive advantage for securing an attractive position in a bank, a stock exchange, in security trading, investment, risk management, insurance, government or other financial institutions. This specialisation requires a high level of knowledge in finance, mathematics and statistics. International Business This specialization provides students with theoretical insights and analytical skills in handling business management and challenges in international markets. Central to the program are multinational companies and how they operate. Challenges faced by small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) when entering into the international arena will also be discussed.The specialisation provides students with knowledge of how the strategic and operational challenges can be analyzed, for example by developing and implementing relevant strategies, management and marketing practices as well as management systems.The specialisation gives students increased cultural understanding and knowledge of international business, making them well suited for positions in enterprises operating in international markets. This specialisation requires a high level of knowledge in marketing, organization theory and strategy. This Study Programme is open for applicants from the EU/EEA and applicants with a renewable or permanent residence permit to Norway.

Programme-specific requirements recorded in SIT Connect.

• The academic basis is a bachelor's degree in Business Administration, bachelor's degree in Accounting and Auditing or equivalent education that is based on Universities Norway (UHR) Disciplinary Strategic Unit for Economics and Administration’' plan for bachelor programmes in Business Administration (November, 2018). 120 ECTS credits must be within business administration subjects. The following subject areas, including subcategories, must be covered: Business Economics (30 ECTS credits) Financial Accounting Management Accounting Investment Analysis and Finance Administration (30 ECTS credits) Marketing Organisation and Management Business Strategy Economics (15 ECTS credits) Macroeconomics Microeconomics Methodology (20 ECTS credits) Mathematics for Economists Statistics for Economists Social Scientific Methods A minimum of 7.5 ECTS credits in Ethics, Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility must be included in the academic basis. The weighted average grade of C or better is required. For more details, see admission requirements on the programme’s webpages.

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.