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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.