Master in Management and Business Development

Master in Management and Business Development is one of 7 English-taught Development Studies programmes at Master's Degree level in the register, offered by 6 institutions. 2 of them list an annual fee for students from outside the EU, EEA and Switzerland, from NOK 166,700 to NOK 204,000. 5 are recorded as free for EU, EEA and Swiss students.

What you study

The Master in Management and Business Development at the University of Agder is a two-year programme worth 120 ECTS. It gives you general, overarching courses in developing and managing businesses, and you then choose one of three specialisations: International Management, Strategic Marketing, or Innovation and Transformation. The last of these has a special focus on business responsibility and sustainability.

The programme is built around advanced theories and practical applications in marketing, international business, innovation and transformation. You work on critical thinking about the complexities of global markets, and you develop a strategic mindset for creating value in different business environments in a responsible and sustainable way. The three specialisations are there to help you build unique expertise for a future management role.

Teaching is in English in all compulsory courses, and in several electives too.

Admission, language and next steps

To apply, you need a completed bachelor's degree or equivalent education of at least three years' duration (180 ECTS credits). You also need an academic basis in one of two forms. Either a major subject within business, administration, marketing, management, relevant social sciences or equivalent of at least 80 ECTS credits, with at least 20 of those credits at level 2 or additional level. Or an integrated programme of at least two years' duration within business administration, marketing, management, relevant social sciences or equivalent.

The admission requirement must include at least 7.5 credits in social science methodology. A weighted average grade of C or better is required. Admission follows the University of Agder's regulations on admission to study programmes and courses.

A thorough knowledge of English is highly recommended, since the language of instruction is English in all compulsory courses and in several electives. Check the programme page for application deadlines and how to apply. Students from the EU/EEA and Switzerland are normally exempt from tuition fees at state institutions. Other degree students normally pay a fee that the institution sets.

Master’s applications go straight to University of Agder, not through the national admission service (NUCAS). Study in Norway states that you need a bachelor’s degree comparable to a Norwegian bachelor’s degree (180 ECTS), including courses equal to at least one and a half years of full-time study relevant to the programme. Deadlines are set by each institution for each programme, so confirm yours. Entry requirements and language tests are also set by the institution, so start from the official programme page. Our guides cover tuition fees, study permits and housing.