Program Overview

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Bachelor in Economics and Administration

The Bachelor in Economics and Administration is a three-year program (180 credits) at UiT The Arctic University of Norway. The program provides a broad and fundamental education in business economics, marketing, organization, and management, and teaches central connections between economics and business management.

Description of the Study

The Bachelor in Economics and Administration is built in line with national guidelines for economic-administrative subjects. You will gain a solid foundation that can be used in both private business and public administration. The first two years of study are common and compulsory for all students and comprise 120 credits. This common part provides a solid foundation that can be used in both private business and public administration.

Job Opportunities

The Bachelor's degree provides a broad, profession-oriented education for tasks within administration and management in the public and private sectors. The study is also a useful background for work in other areas, such as international marketing and trade.

Graduate Name

Bachelor in Economics and Administration.

Further Studies

Students with a completed Bachelor's degree can apply for admission to the Master's degree in "Economics and Administration" (sivilřkonom), the master's program "Accounting and Auditing" or the master's degree program in "Management, Innovation, and Marketing" at UiT The Arctic University of Norway.

Structure of the Study

The study is structured into two common years, followed by a third year where you can choose a specialization. The specializations are:

• Economic-administrative specialization
• Accounting specialization
• Other specializations (e.g., marketing, management)

Teaching and Examination

The teaching methods include lectures and seminars. The examination methods vary depending on the course, but may include written exams, oral exams, and assignments.

Exchange

UiT The Arctic University of Norway offers many opportunities for students to take part of their studies as exchange students at a foreign institution. You can find more information about exchange opportunities and how to apply on the university's website.

Study Places You Can Exchange To

Some of the universities you can exchange to include:

• Hochschule für angewandte Wissenschaften Kempten, Germany
• Ludwig-Maximilians-University of Munich, Germany
• Reykjavik University, Iceland
• Stockholm University, Sweden
• University of Florence, Italy
• University of Montpellier, France
• University of Porto, Portugal
• University of Siena, Italy
• Université Grenoble Alpes, France
• Wageningen University & Research, Netherlands
• Waseda University, Japan
• University of Sydney, Australia
• Woosong University, South Korea
• University of the Sunshine Coast, Australia
• University of Southern Maine, USA
• University of Birmingham, UK

More Information About the Study

For more information about the study, you can contact the university's student advisory service.

Six Good Reasons to Choose UiT

Some of the reasons to choose UiT include:

• Popular and unique studies
• Many exchange opportunities
• An inclusive student environment
• Short distance to stunning nature and cultural experiences

What is it Like to be a Student at UiT?

You can find out what it's like to be a student at UiT by following the university's social media accounts or by contacting current students.

Admission Requirements

The admission requirements for the Bachelor in Economics and Administration include:

• General study competence or real competence
• Proficiency in English (if the course is taught in English)
• Mathematics R1 or S1+S2 from upper secondary school (recommended)

Real Competence

Applicants who do not have general study competence, but are 25 years or older, can apply for admission based on their real competence. The applicant must have work experience of at least 5 years, which can be replaced by:

• Military/civil service (first-time service), up to one year
• Relevant education from upper secondary school, folk high school, or equivalent
• Relevant unpaid work (trustee positions, organizational work, politician)
• Child care work for own children can count up to one year

Additionally, the following academic requirements apply:

• Norwegian from Vg2 (upper secondary course I from Reform -94)
• English from Vg1 (basic course from Reform -94)
• Mathematics from Vg1 (basic course from Reform -94)

The application deadline for applicants with real competence is March 1st.

Number of Study Places

There are 140 study places available for the Bachelor in Economics and Administration.

Point Limits

The point limits for admission to the Bachelor in Economics and Administration are:

• Ordinary quota: 36.0
• First-time diploma quota: 39.1