Overview

The Master in Finance degree at BI Norwegian Business School is your opportunity to excel in the world of finance, irrespective of whether you want to specialise in corporate finance, asset management, or other finance-related roles. In a programme with international students and faculty from around the world, you will learn to solve complex problems in uncertain environments. For instance, in corporate finance, you will grasp where a company’s value comes from and how different factors impact its financial situation. Similarly, in asset management, you will understand how changes to the risk-return trade-off affect portfolio weights.

Credential Earned: MSc in Finance
FT Ranking 2025: 56
QS Master in Finance 2025: 56

Key Facts

The driving force behind this programme is the Department of Finance which is ranked among the top ten in Europe and has a strong international focus. As such, the MSc in Finance lays a solid foundation upon which you can build and apply your knowledge in practice. You will also gain important digital competencies. Beyond mastering Excel and programming, you will gain proficiency in working with data, e.g., in our Bloomberg room. As a member of the CFA’s University Affiliation Programme, our MSc in Finance also helps you on your journey toward becoming a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), thereby enhancing your competitiveness in the job market.

In the face of the ever-changing needs of the financial industry, our objective is to equip you with the ability to identify the underlying economic issues and propose innovative solutions to address them. This prepares you for a thriving career while simultaneously creating value for society as a whole.

Career Possibilities

It is important for us that our students have access to the best tools and possibilities to help improve their skills and employability. With a Master of Science in Finance, you will be a viable candidate for a broad range of positions and industries, in Norway and internationally. Below are some of our former students and the positions they secured straight after graduation.

Equity Research Analyst

Junior Associate

Financial Analyst

Consultant

Economist

Investment Banking Analyst

Accreditation

BI Norwegian Business School is in the top 1% of business schools worldwide having achieved the Triple Crown of international business school accreditations.

Accredited by: EQUIS, AMBA, AACSB

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Corporate Finance
Fintech

Quantitative Methods for Finance

Economics for Finance

Ethics, Responsibility, and Sustainability in Finance

Applied Valuation

CFA Research Challenge

Corporate Governance

ESG and Sustainability Disclosure, Reporting and Regulation

Fixed Income Securities
Global Sustainability Issues and Finance

International Finance

Strategic Asset Allocation

Numerical Methods in Python with Applications

Stochastic Calculus and Derivatives

Internship opportunity

Master Thesis

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00 , International

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Applications accepted starting November 1.

Applications received by 1 March prioritized.

EU/EEA Applicants can apply until 1 August, if seats available

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

62

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Oslo, Norway

Disciplines

Finance Risk Management Investment View 6 other Masters in Risk Management in Norway

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.5

GRE^®

158 _{(quantitative)}

GMAT

600

Minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.50 (B) on ECTS scale
GMAT 555 (Focused Edition) or GMAT 600 (10th Edition)

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

62

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A successfully completed Bachelor’s degree (180 ECTS credits) in the field of business administration, finance, or economics.

Or

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

The Bachelor’s degree should include the following courses, or equivalent:

Foundations in Economics and/or finance

Mathematics

Statistics or Econometrics

Work experience

This is a pre-experience master programme. No work experience is required.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

166700 NOK / year

≈ 166700 NOK / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

128200 NOK / year

≈ 128200 NOK / year

Living costs

Oslo

Norway

11682 - 19230 NOK / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Highly competitive selection for a limited number of scholarships for international and domestic students.
Women in Finance and Tech Master scholarships available.

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Application deadline March 1.
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