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Overview
The skill sets you acquire form the basis for critically assessing problems and being able to make optimal and strategic decisions in an uncertain environment. A modern manager requires good insight into the drivers of the financial situation of an enterprise, which is intimately connected with its success. 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. This programme has an applied focus and you will develop IT and programming skills to meet the needs of an industry that is becoming increasingly technological.
At BI you will develop skills and tools relevant in the world of Finance that you will carry with you throughout your career. To help you develop these skills, BI has established a Bloomberg room dedicated for Finance students. In addition, our programmes will help you prepare to become a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and gain a competitive edge in the job market.
Careers
With a Master of Science programme in Finance at BI Norwegian Business School , you will be a viable candidate for a broad range of positions and industries, in Norway and internationally. Here are a few examples of positions our former students have obtained:
- Chief Economist, Sparebank 1 Markets
- Vice President, Credit Suisse
- Consultant, First House
- Business Controller, Kongsberg Maritime AS
- Finance Analyst, Equinor ASA
- Investment Analyst, SpareBank 1
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Courses include:- Applied Valuation
- Advanced Corporate Finance
- Financial Risk Management
- Investments
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Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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- Priority application deadline for Master of Science: 1 March
- After 1 March, applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
Language
English
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 90
Credits
120 ECTS
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Economics Finance Banking and InvestmentExplore more key information
Visit official programme websiteAcademic requirements
GPA 3.5
GRE® 152 (verbal)
158 (quantitative)
GMAT 600
Minimum of 3.5 (B) on the ECTS scale
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 90
Other requirements
General requirements
- 1.1 Undergraduate Degree
- a) A successfully completed Bachelor’s degree (180 ECTS credits) in the field of business administration, finance, or economics.
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- b) A successfully completed Bachelor’s degree with a specialisation (minimum 80 ECTS credits) in one of the following, provided that the combination of courses gives a good foundation for further studies within finance:
- Engineering
- Computer Science
- Mathematics*
- Accounting
- Actuarial Science
- 1.2 The Bachelor’s degree should include the following courses, or equivalent:
- Foundations in Economics and/or finance
- Mathematics*
- Statistics or Econometrics
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International
14271 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 14271 EUR per year during 24 months. -
EU/EEA
10988 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 10988 EUR per year during 24 months.
EU/EEA applicants: NOK 114 200
Outside EU/EEA applicants: NOK 148 400
Living costs for Oslo
11682 - 19230 NOK /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Visit bi.edu for scholarship options including the Women in Finance and Tech Master Scholarship.
Scholarships are available for applicants with EU/EEA citizenship. Awarded based on outstanding academic achievement. Apply with application for admission by March 1.
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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