• BI–Luiss Joint Msc In Marketing

  WHY CHOOSE A JOINT PROGRAMME IN MARKETING FROM LUISS AND BI?

  Do you want to be prepared for the international job market? This marketing programme will definitely fit the bill. Our joint programme is taught in two different locations to provide a unique multicultural experience and you will benefit from the knowledge and perspectives shared by two internationally acclaimed business schools. The programme also provides you with a unique opportunity to study marketing from a management perspective, while at the same time specialising in the analytics and metrics areas of the field. The programme will provide you with the academic and professional competence you need for managerial positions in marketing. Your combination of expertise in marketing and the ability to work in diverse environments will be highly sought after. Your skills will be relevant to a wide range of positions in marketing-oriented organisations focused on building and delivering value to customers.

   

  Candidates who successfully complete the programme will obtain the following two degrees upon graduation:

  •  Master of Science in Strategic Marketing Management from BI
  •  Master’s Degree in Marketing from Luiss

   

  WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?

  You will receive cutting-edge, research-based training from faculty at both institutions. The curriculum covers all major topics within the field of marketing, from statistical methods to how culture influences consumer behaviour. You will gain advanced knowledge on digitalisation and other emerging trends in the field.

   

  Among the most popular topics, you will find:

  •  Digital Marketing: Learn about the fundamentals and strategies behind digital marketing, as well as the practical hands-on tools used in various online, mobile, and social media channels.
  •  Consumer Decision Making: Understand what motivates people to choose a particular product or service and how this behaviour can be predicted or influenced.
  •  Performance Marketing: Examine how marketing insight contributes to a company’s value creation through studying a range of models, techniques, and metrics used to measure marketing performance in order to set investments and returns.

   

  The nature and curricula of the BI-Luiss joint programme will also teach you to appreciate and benefit from the cultural differences you will meet in an increasingly international workplace. You will be able to evaluate decisions in light of conflicting interests and consider different stakeholders’ influence on the organisation. Not the least, you will gain ethical awareness and learn how to improve an organisation’s long-term sustainability.

   

  CAREER POSSIBILITIES

  This joint master programme in Marketing will provide you with a solid basis for managerial positions in market-oriented organisations. This is a programme in leadership education as well as in marketing education, from an international perspective. With this degree, you will be able to work in a wide range of businesses and industries.

   

  Here are a few examples of positions you can aspire to have after graduating from the programme:

  •  Brand Manager
  •  Market Analyst
  •  Social Media Manager
  •  Digital Marketing Director
  •  Communications Specialist
  •  International Marketing Manager
  •  Media Buyer

   

  

   

   

   

• Master of Science in Sustainable Finance

  WHY STUDY SUSTAINABLE FINANCE?

  By studying sustainable finance you will be able to meet the increasing need for expertise in both finance and sustainability. You will combine a broad understanding of the challenges and issues related to global sustainable development, climate change and corporate environmental and social responsibility issues with strong general management and an extensive knowledge of the theories, concepts, and tools of finance.

   

  The financial industry, as well as the corporate sector and consulting firms are looking for candidates with the necessary expertise in both finance and sustainability to respond to societal demand, and to be able to offer the required services and management skills to incorporate sustainability issues in business finance.

   

  The Master of Science in Sustainable Finance programme will provide you not only with the required education for a career in finance and consulting, but also with a strong basis for management positions in a broad range of industries. BI's Department of Finance is ranked in the top ten in Europe, giving you a solid foundation as a starting point and an education that is recognised internationally.

   

  WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?

  The purpose of the programme is to offer a solid education within finance and business finance, but including a more in-depth study of sustainability topics. This way you will be well prepared for either traditional finance or business careers as well as positions at the intersection of finance/business finance and sustainability.

   

  •  You will learn to understand the critical role, as well as the limitations, of finance in creating value for firms and society as a whole.
  •  Learn the core economic theories that address sustainability issues, their market vs. non-market solutions, their macroeconomic aspects and corporate dimensions.
  •  You will be able to incorporate social and environmental related risks and opportunities, investor preferences and long-term sustainability constraints into real investment decisions, valuation and portfolio management.
  •  You will acquire the analytical skills and professional ethics, as well as the fundamental tools and methods for investments, financial management, and risk management.
  •  You will learn to analyse and address agency and incentive problems to achieve socially responsible operations, investments and financing of sustainable development.
  •  You will gain a deep understanding of fiduciary duty and conflict of interests, and the ethical issues arising from balancing the interests of investors, employees, other stakeholders and society.

   

  CAREER POSSIBILITIES

  Sustainable finance is an area of competency that is still very new and will increase in importance in the coming years. There is high demand from all sectors of the economy for managerial talent with both strong management and financial skills, and a deep understanding of sustainability and social responsibility issues. A broad range of career opportunities will be open to you, both in Norway and internationally.

   

  Graduates will qualify for a range of positions in different areas across:

  •  The finance industry
  •  The banking and insurance industries
  •  Consulting
  •  The shipping industry
  •  Large organisations where finance and sustainability and the circular economy are considered important and relevant
  •  As analysts, roles in portfolio management, asset management, and risk assessment•  Roles in performance measurement / monitoring and reporting

   

  

   

   

   

• Master of Science in Strategic Marketing Management

  WHY STUDY STRATEGIC MARKETING MANAGEMENT?

  Strategic Marketing is about creating future-proof businesses that are able to create value for their customers, and make money in an ever-changing marketplace. This is a master's programme for people who like to communicate, and support their message with a thorough understanding of statistics and analysis to substantiate their communication to their targeted market. The programme could be your path to a leadership career in marketing management. Your understanding of digital platforms and new ways of reaching the market will be highly sought after.

   

  The programme will provide you with the academic and professional competence you need for managerial positions in marketing, both in Norway and abroad. The skills you develop in the programme are relevant to a wide range of positions in market-oriented organisations, wherever the ability to build and deliver value to customers is required.

   

  WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?

  You will receive cutting-edge, research-based training from faculty at BI's top-ranked Department of Marketing. The curriculum is advanced and innovative. Some of the most important topics in the programme include understanding the consumer's psychology and behaviour, marketing research and statistical methods, building strong brands in the goods and services markets, and the financial consequences of marketing investments. By taking a Master's degree in Strategic Marketing Management, you will be able to further develop your ability to understand what makes winners and losers in the market. You will develop analytical and communication skills through close interaction with faculty and fellow students.

   

  Among the most popular topics, you will find:

  •  Brand Management: Understanding how to strategically position and grow a brand. Could you build the next Apple or Coca-Cola?
  •  Understanding the Consumer: Get fresh insight into consumer behaviour and what makes people buy.
  •  Strategic Management: Learn to analyse markets and situations strategically, and get familiar with how you must think as a top-level executive.

   

  CAREER POSSIBILITIES

  A Master's in Strategic Marketing Management will provide you with a solid basis for managerial positions in market-oriented organisations. This is a programme in leadership education as well as in marketing education. With this degree, you will be able to work in a wide range of businesses and industries.

   

  Here are a few examples of positions our former student have obtained:

  •  Head of Integrated Communication, Mercedes-Benz
  •  Category Trade Manager, Mondelez International
  •  Brand Manager, Stabburet
  •  Marketing Coordinator, Silicon Laboratories
  •  Market Analyst, Verdens Gang AS (VG)
  •  Project Manager, Microsoft Norway

   

  There are many, many other opportunities as well! It is important to understand that with a marketing career, you need experience and knowledge of a market to really apply your knowledge to full effect. Try not to focus too much on titles, but try to find what kind of products and markets you really want to get to know.

   

  

   

   

   

• Master of Science in Leadership and Organizational Psychology

  WHY STUDY LEADERSHIP AND ORGANISATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY?

  Businesses today must recruit, retain, develop, and reward employees and provide an environment in which they will perform their best. Strategic workforce planning improves business value, and makes it possible for companies and organisations to reach their goals. The Master of Science programme in Leadership and Organisational Psychology will provide you with the required education to implement and lead such processes in organisations, thereby contributing to organisational effectiveness.

   

  WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?

  The purpose of the programme is to provide the best possible education and environment for the development of knowledgeable and socially responsible HR-professionals for a variety of companies. You will gain a thorough understanding of theory and research in the area of leadership and organisational behaviour. You will develop skills in applying this knowledge to real-life organisational challenges, and identify necessary changes for meeting organisational goals and ambitions.

   

  Among the most popular topics you will find:

  •  Groups and Teams: How can you create winning teams? Learn how psychological processes can affect group performance.
  •  Strategic Management: Examine the frameworks and concepts employed by managers when they make decisions which govern the scope, direction, and competitive positioning of organisations.
  •  Persuasion and Power in Organisations: Why do some attempts to influence succeed while other attempts fail?

   

  CAREER POSSIBILITIES

  With a Master's Degree in Leadership and Organisational Psychology, you will be a relevant and attractive candidate for a great number of positions at the managerial level in a variety of organisations.

   

  Here are a few examples of positions our former student have obtained:

  •  Recruitment Coordinator Scandinavia, Tesla Motors
  •  Nordic HR Manager, Texas Instruments
  •  Consultant/Analyst, PA Consulting Group
  •  Talent and Reward Manager, Telia Norge
  •  HR Specialist, Opera Software
  •  Communication Manager, Thales Norway

   

  Other position titles include Organisational Consultant, Customer Relations Manager, Business Analyst, Manager for Change and Management Trainee in various companies.

   

  

   

   

   

• Master of Science in Finance

  WHY STUDY FINANCE?

  Finance is ultimately about taking optimal and strategic decisions in an uncertain environment, which applies to all areas of business. A modern manager requires good insight into the drivers of the financial situation of an enterprise, which is intimately connected with its success. The Master of Science programme in Finance, therefore, will provide you not only with the required education for a career in finance and consulting, but also a strong basis for management positions in a broad range of industries. BI's Department of Finance is ranked in the top ten in Europe, giving you a solid foundation as a starting point and an education that is recognised internationally.​

   

  WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?

  The purpose of the programme is to provide the best possible education and environment for the development of well-trained, knowledgeable and socially responsible professionals for finance and other related positions. At the same time, since Finance is a quantitative and analytical subject, students will develop these skills, which are transferrable to all other business disciplines. These skills form the basis for critically assessing problems and being able to make optimal and strategic decisions. The aim is to develop valuable individuals for corporations and society both in relation to current practices and designing a better future with the ability to adjust to new challenges with vision. The Master's programme in Finance has an applied focus. Students will develop IT and programming skills to meet the needs of an industry that is becoming increasingly technological.

   

  Among the most popular topics you will find:

  •  Quantitative Methods for Finance: You will be introduced to programming in MatLab, as there is increasing demand for finance candidates with technical skills.
  •  Applied Valuation: You will learn a range of valuation techniques, and when the different techniques should be used. The use of Bloomberg terminals will give you the skills you need for a career in the industry.
  •  Investments: You will review the different financial assets available to the portfolio manager, the markets in which they trade, their risk-return characteristics, and how they are priced.

   

  CAREER POSSIBILITIES

  With a Master of Science in Finance, there will never be any doubt as to your qualifications, and a broad range of career opportunities will be open to you – both in Norway and internationally. The following are some examples of positions our graduates have obtained recently:

  •  Chief Economist, Sparebank 1 Markets
  •  Vice President, Credit Suisse
  •  Consultant, First House
  •  Business Controller, Kongsberg Maritime AS

   

  Our graduates have also secured jobs such as financial analyst in the oil industry, analyst in the stock market, adviser in a PR-company and senior executive officer in statistics and social analysis - to name a few.

   

  

   

   

   

• Master of Science in Business

  WHY CHOOSE MASTER OF SCIENCE IN BUSINESS?

  You have the opportunity to customise your own programme by selecting a concentration area or ‘major’ in addition to choosing free electives from other fields. The comprehensive curriculum will provide you with competence relevant to a wide range of positions. In addition to being awarded a master’s degree, you may also qualify for the title of “Siviløkonom”, a well-established and recognised professional qualification in business and industry.

   

  WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?

  The opportunity to combine different subjects, according to your interests and career plans, is unique for the Business programme. You can choose courses from all core fields of business. You will combine a specialisation (major) in one field with a broader orientation in other fields. On one hand, you will become a generalist or an all-rounder, with a general management education that is relevant to a number of different positions. On the other hand, you will become a specialist in a subject area chosen to meet your interests and ambitions. You will also develop sound analytical and strategic skills that are needed in managerial positions in business, industry, and public administration.

   

  MAJORS

  Choose 1 of these 8 majors:

  •  Sustainable Finance
  •  Economics
  •  Finance
  •  Strategy
  •  Logistics, Operations and Supply Chain Management
  •  Marketing
  •  Leadership and Change (Starting autumn 2019, you can enroll in the Master of Science in Business with a major in Leadership and Change at our campus in Bergen.)
  •  Accounting and Business Control

   

  CAREER POSSIBILITIES

  As a graduate, you will have the business world at your feet. You will receive a solid education and a wide variety of skills, suited for a leader in an international environment. You will have a strong general knowledge of economics and management and, depending on your choices during your degree, benefit from a specialisation in a specific area. With this knowledge, the career opportunities are many. Master of Science in Business graduates work throughout the business world - both in Norway and internationally.

   

  Following are a few examples of positions our former students have obtained:

  •  Controller, Coca Cola Enterprises
  •  Relationship Manager, Nordea Bank AS
  •  Consultant, EY
  •  Industry Manager, Google Norway
  •  HR Generalist, J.P. Morgan
  •  Consultant Analyst, P.A. Consulting Group
  •  Investment Advisor, Ferd Kapital
  •  Global Account Manager, Universum

   

  

   

   

   

• Master of Science in Business Analytics

  WHY STUDY BUSINESS ANALYTICS?

  The survival and performance of any business depends on the choices that are made. Business analytics plays an essential role in providing the tools to make the right decisions and strategies needed to survive in a competitive market and grow profitably. In a world of Big Data, analytics has become a strategic necessity in virtually all areas of business. Analytics now permeates business sectors from marketing to accounting, sales to logistics, and HR to operations. No industry or market is unaffected by Big Data, so the need for business analytics is universal.

   

  WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?

  To make the best decisions, businesses need to master both business and analytics. Through the Master of Science programme in Business Analytics, you will develop the analytical knowledge and skills within an applied business context. Analytics is a means to an end: to achieve greater business value through superior insight. Consequently, you will learn to conduct descriptive, predictive and prescriptive analyses to support and make business decisions. You will develop knowledge and skills through close collaboration with international industry partners. The programme actively utilises team projects so you will acquire and improve your analytical, communication and collaborative skills.

   

  Among the most popular topics you will find:

  •  Decision Theory: Learn about biases in decisions, risk, uncertainty, and game theory.
  •  Data Management: Identify and import data, and learn basic programming.
  •  Econometrics with Big Data Applications: Learn forecasting and prediction models, causal inference, and machine learning.

   

  CAREER POSSIBILITIES

  With a master's degree in Business Analytics, you will be a relevant and attractive candidate for a great number of positions across a range of businesses and industries.

   

  •  Portfolio Analyst
  •  Campaign Analyst
  •  Financial Analyst
  •  Marketing Operations Analyst
  •  HR/People Analyst
  •  Product Analyst
  •  Web Analyst

   

  

   

   

   

• Master of Science in Applied Economics

  WHY STUDY APPLIED ECONOMICS?

  This master’s programme provides you with the tools to apply economics in real-life situations. You will specialise in industrial organization and macroeconomics, and you will be particularly well prepared for a career as a macro analyst or an economics consultant.

   

  The programme has a quantitative focus, using data science techniques to simulate economic models and analyse data. You will apply theories and empirical results to solve economic problems, analyse markets, and prescribe optimal business solutions.

   

  The Applied Economics programme is suitable for students with a bachelor degree in: business, economics, and finance; political science and other social sciences with a quantitative focus; and natural sciences including mathematics and statistics.

   

  WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?

  This programme provides you with a solid foundation in core economic disciplines. It has a quantitative focus and integrates data science techniques in the courses. You will develop strong analytical skills and learn a framework for analysis that can be applied to a great variety of areas, ranging from international trade, business cycles and financial markets, to firm competition, market analysis, and strategic behaviour.

   

  You will learn basic programming and data management, and you will learn the main econometrics estimation methods, using both time series and panel data. You will apply these methods to cases relevant for businesses. The emphasis on analytical and quantitative skills throughout the programme will enable you to understand and develop strategies based on statistical arguments, therefore improving on decision making in this digital age.

   

  Among the topics you will find:

  •  Industrial Organization: Learn how to apply econometric techniques to uncover casual relationships that may improve decision-making by firms. Understand how the principles of industrial organization are applied within economics consulting, through real-world cases.
  •  Macroeconomics: Learn the models and empirical techniques used by leading macro-analysts, and analyse macroeconomic events by simulating numerical models. Typical topics are investment, sustainable development, inflation, and how monetary and fiscal policy affect the economy and business.
  •  Data and programming: Learn basic programming for data management, data analysis, and model simulation.

   

  You will have the opportunity to learn directly from leading economists within fields such as Econometrics and Statistics, Industrial Organisation, and Macroeconomics. You will become part of an environment that has strong ties to both the business community and policy makers.

   

  CAREER POSSIBILITIES

  With a Master of Science in Applied Economics degree, you will be a relevant and attractive candidate for a great number of positions, both in the private and public sector. Since the basic concepts in Economics are transferrable, you will be able to work all over the world.

   

  Examples of career possibilities:

  •  Economics consulting/ management consulting
  •  Chief Economist
  •  Macro/micro analyst
  •  Strategic advisor
  •  Data analyst

   

  

   

   

   

• Master of Science in Entrepreneurship and Innovation

  Do you dream of launching your own company? Or maybe you want to follow your entrepreneurial interests and join a growth phase scale-up, or lead innovation efforts at an established company?

   

  WHY STUDY ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND INNOVATION?

  This programme is designed to provide you with entrepreneurial skills and an entrepreneurial mindset. This type of competence can enable you to start and develop your own business, help smaller companies grow and scale-up faster, and contribute to restructuring and innovation in existing businesses.

   

  WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?

  You will learn how to discover new opportunities, evaluate them in close dialogue with the environment, market, and customers, and implement new solutions or business areas. An important part of the programme is to learn about handling uncertainty and risk, and developing the skills necessary to quickly identify opportunities, test solutions, and adapt them to customer needs. Implementation and cooperation skills will also be key learning outcomes.

   

  

   

   

   

• Master of Science in Quantitative Finance

  WHY STUDY QUANTITATIVE FINANCE?

  The globalisation of today’s financial markets has led to increased international competition and a growing need for employees with advanced skills. Candidates who combine a deep understanding of financial theory with strong quantitative skills are in high demand. Since companies today have access to large amounts of data, they need employees who can process and analyse financial data to make strategic decisions. The Master of Science in Quantitative Finance will provide you with the skills to assess problems, analyse them through advanced modelling, and make informed decisions. You will learn to use data and technology to better understand complex financial relationships and manage assets, evaluate risk factors, and maximize profitability. This combination of quantitative and analytical skills is easily transferrable to other business disciplines beyond finance, which will make you a valuable candidate for employment across industries.

   

  WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?

  The Master of Science in Quantitative Finance programme provides you with both quantitative and programming skills from topics covering numerical analysis, stochastic models, statistics, and econometrics. Along with the knowledge of finance that you gain, you will learn how to apply these advanced tools and be able to analyse complex financial instruments and contracts, analyse varied data sets for information extraction, as well as make forecasts and measure risk. This combination of knowledge and skills is what companies need in order to compete and succeed today.

   

  Among the topics you will find:

  •  Quantitative Risk Management: Learn about the fundamental issues of risk modelling and management in finance.
  •  Computational Methods: Gain insight into computational methods for pricing and hedging standard and complex financial instruments.
  •  Derivatives: Obtain a thorough understanding of the workings and pricing of derivative securities.

   

  +1 MODEL

  Do you already have a related master’s degree? If so, you may be eligible to complete a MSc in Quantitative Finance degree in just one year. Some applicants may need to take additional courses, which will be determined while evaluating your application for admission. Please click Course Link below for more information.

   

  

   

   

   

• QTEM Masters Network

  QTEM (Quantitative Techniques for Economics and Management) Masters Network, is an international network bringing together outstanding students, academic partners and international corporations.

   

  At BI, the QTEM option is available in the following programmes:

  •  MSc in Applied Economics
  •  MSc in Finance
  •  MSc in Business Analytics
  •  MSc in Business - major in Finance
  •  MSc in Business - major in Economics

   

  WHY CHOOSE A MASTERS DEGREE IN THE QTEM MASTERS NETWORK?

  Earn your master’s degree as part of an international network of 23 of the best business schools in the world who partner with leading corporations committed to developing global talent with strong quantitative competencies, analytical skills, international and intercultural experience, and management potential. If you are looking for a master’s degree with global reach and an emphasis on the quantitative and analytical skills in demand by employers, then a QTEM Master is the degree for you.

   

  You will complement the knowledge gained in your core courses at BI with skills and competencies in Finance and Risk Management, Applied Economics, and Public Policy, Business Intelligence and Big Data, or Innovation and Strategy developed while studying at the QTEM partner business schools.

   

  At BI, students in the QTEM Masters Network are automatically members of the Master Merit Society.

   

  WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?

  You will learn to make optimal decisions by applying the knowledge and competency you develop by studying at three prestigious business schools. Through the programme, you will learn the latest quantitative techniques and develop analytical skills needed for a global career in finance, economics, big data, or management. By adapting to three different cultures over the course of your educational experience, you will develop global insight and intercultural competency. Your internship will give you hands-on experience, providing a great starting point in your career.

   

  CAREER POSSIBILITIES

   

  •  Financial Analyst: Whether you want to work on the ‘buy’ side of investments or the ‘sell’ side of products, the QTEM programme will prepare you to work for a career in the financial industry.
  •  Equity Analyst: Help your organisation make the best investment decisions by building an investment portfolio within the company’s values and objectives.
  •  Business Intelligence Analyst: Help give your company a competitive edge. Use big data to build the resources your company needs to make timely and valuable decisions.

   

  

   

   

   

Other programmes offered to strengthen your MSc degree:

Students of the MSc Business programme are provided with the option of further enhancing their studies by applying for any of the following:

Double Degree

Students may take a double degree where they would earn two master’s degrees jointly from BI and a partnership university.

Exchange Semester

Students may go on exchange to top schools from all over the world.

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