Master of Science in Business - Major in Strategy

Program Overview

The Master of Science in Business with a major in Strategy at BI Norwegian Business School equips students with analytical skills for strategic decision-making and an understanding of a rapidly evolving global business environment. The customizable program includes courses in microeconomics, data analytics, and competitive strategy, and offers options for electives, internships, or exchange programs. Graduates are prepared for a range of careers in diverse industries.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Master of Science in Business with a major in Strategy at BI Norwegian Business School aims to provide students with strategic insight into industry and market conditions. The program focuses on equipping students with the analytical skills necessary for complex business decisions, maintaining an action-oriented perspective on strategic processes, and developing a contextual understanding for operating in a rapidly evolving global business environment. Students will learn to understand appropriate strategic decisions and how to implement them within a firm. The program is customizable, allowing students to specialize in Strategy.

Outline:

The program is structured across two academic years, each divided into autumn and spring semesters with exams at the end of each. The program consists of 120 ECTS credits (60 ECTS per year).

Year 1 (60 ECTS):

• Autumn:
• Microeconomics (6 ECTS)
• Mathematics (6 ECTS)
• Ethics and Sustainability in Organizations (6 ECTS)
• Digital and Sustainable Business Development (6 ECTS)
• Global Strategic Management (6 ECTS)
• Spring:
• Research Methodology for Strategy (6 ECTS)
• Data Analytics with Programming (6 ECTS)
• Strategy and Entrepreneurship Analytics (6 ECTS)
• Competitive Strategy (6 ECTS)
• Managing Strategy Processes (6 ECTS)

Year 2 (60 ECTS):

• Autumn: Students choose one of the following options (24 ECTS):
• Business Electives
• Exchange program
• Internship
• Master Thesis (6 ECTS)
• Spring:
• The Practicing Strategist (6 ECTS)
• Master Thesis (24 ECTS)

Teaching:

The text mentions Associate Professor and Coordinator for the major in Strategy, Erik Aadland, who explains in a video how the major helps students gain competitive knowledge.

Careers:

The program is presented as providing a range of career opportunities across various industries. Student and industry perspectives highlight the program's value in preparing graduates for successful careers. Examples include roles such as Carbon and EAC Associate Trader, Category Manager, and Management Consultant. The program is described as enabling graduates to have a vast range of industries to choose from when establishing their careers.

Other:

The program is offered at BI Norwegian Business School. The academic year is divided into two semesters (autumn and spring). The program is part of a larger Master of Science in Business program.