Overview

Throughout this Sustainable Finance MSc degree from BI Norwegian Business School deep insight into the role of finance in the global economy, and the adoption of sustainable technologies and practices in response to the challenges and trends concerning social and environmental issues.

The programme will focus on the core economic theories that address sustainability and ESG issues, their macroeconomic aspects, and corporate dimensions.

You will acquire an in-depth understanding of how it affects financial management and how financial constraints may limit or support corporate action towards these issues. By using and applying systematic and quantitative tools and methods within finance, you will be equipped to analyse and assess the impact, risks and benefits, of ESG and sustainability in the context of corporate decisions and development.

The programme will also address ethical issues that may arise when trying to balance interests of investors, employees, other stakeholders, and society. By being introduced to a variety of relevant and real-world cases, you will be trained and experienced in critical thinking, problem solving and working individually and in teams.

Career opportunities:

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, 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

Degree earned: MSc in Sustainable Finance

Accreditation

BI Norwegian Business School has the Triple Crown of international business school accreditations, placing it in the top 1% of business schools in the world.

Accredited by: EQUIS, AMBA, AACSB

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Global Sustainability Issues and Finance
Financial Risk Management for ESG, Sustainability and Climate
Environment and Sustainable Development
ESG and Sustainability Disclosure, Reporting and Regulation
Corporate Value Creation, Sustainability and Social Welfare

Lecturers

Department of Finance is ranked among the Top 10 finance faculties in Europe

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-03-01 00:00:00

More details

After 1 March, applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Finance Sustainable Development Corporate Social Responsibility

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

GRE^®

158 _{(quantitative)}

GMAT

600

The minimum requirement is 3.5 or a B on the ECTS scale. All grades will be converted to the ECTS scale.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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90

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

1.1 Undergraduate Degree
A successfully completed Bachelor's degree (180 ECTS) 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 sustainable finance:
- STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics)
- Quantitative Management (e.g. Strategy, Accounting, Enterpreneurship)
- Quantitative Social Sciences (e.g. Political Science, International Relations)

1.2 The Bachelor’s degree must include the following courses, or equivalent*:
A successfully completed Bachelor’s degree (180 ECTS credits) in the field of business administration, finance, or economics

Foundations in Economics and/or Finance
Mathematics or Quantitative Methods**
Statistics or Econometrics

Work experience

Pre-experience master's degree - no work experience required.

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Tuition Fee

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International

155600 NOK/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 155600 NOK per year during 24 months.
National

119600 NOK/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 119600 NOK per year during 24 months.

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

Scholarships for international applicants are open to citizens of EU/EEA/Switzerland:

Academic merit-based scholarships. High academic performers eligible to apply for scholarships covering tuition. Scholarships for top academic candidates can include a stipend to cover some living expenses.

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Accreditation

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Programme Structure

Lecturers

Check out the full curriculum

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Credits

Delivered

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

Student insurance

Other requirements

General requirements

Work experience

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Tuition Fee

International

National

Living costs for Oslo

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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