Master of Science in Economics and Business Administration

Through our research-based curriculum at Molde University College, we allow our students to build a deep understanding of Economics and Business Administration which is necessary to achieve a successful career in the modern world.

Your choice of study programme is important. It advertises to future employers what your interests are and what kind of work you can do. A master’s degree in Economics and Business Administration advertises to future employers that you are interested in economics and business and that you can handle difficult decisions. Our graduates are well-equipped to work as managers, advisors, or specialists, within various organizations in both the private sector and the public sector.

Our programme focuses on developing our students’ analytical skills to a high level. Analytical skills are important when you face difficult business decisions. The main profile of the programme is economic analysis. Our students learn how to use insights from economics to analyse important decisions both within the private sector (financial economics) and within the public sector (infrastructure investments, trade, growth, & sustainability). Our programme supports the development of economic knowledge with training in important analytical tools such as decision and game theory, statistics, and econometrics. Our goal is to equip our students with the necessary tools to write a master’s thesis which they proudly can show to potential employers as evidence of their capabilities. Our program also allows our students to broaden their knowledge by choosing electives from other fields within business administration such as organization, marketing, strategy, and logistics. Students may also choose to spend one semester abroad at one of our partner institutions to broaden their cultural knowledge.

Why Choose this Programme?

The programme suits everyone who seeks a career as a decision-maker or as a close advisor to a decision-maker in both the private sector and the public sector. The programme is particularly well-suited for everyone who seeks a career as an economic decision-maker or as an economic advisor/specialist.

Our programme seeks to develop your economic knowledge and your ability to make rational decisions by collecting and analysing data. We are therefore particularly seeking students with an interest in working with economic models and economic data.

A bachelor’s degree in Economics and Business Administration or similar (see admission) is a pre-requisite for admission to the master’s programme.

Molde University College – Specialized University in Logistics (MUC) is situated in the coastal cities of Molde and Kristiansund, on the northwest coast of Norway. Established in 1994 with a commitment to excellence in education and research, MUC offers various academic programs across various disciplines. We offer study programs on the undergraduate and graduate levels in Logistics, Economics and Administration, IT, Sport Management, Social Sciences, and Health Sciences. Our student body comprises 3800 students and 280 staff members organized in the Faculty of Logistics, Faculty of Business Administration and Social Sciences, and Faculty of Health Science and Social Care. Molde University College places a strong emphasis on research and is actively engaged in contributing to various fields. The faculty comprises experienced and dedicated professionals who are not only experts in their respective fields but also committed mentors, guiding students toward academic success and personal growth.

Good reasons to study at Molde University College

HiMolde trains people who work knowledge-based with quality improvement, innovation and sustainable value creation with their future employers. We emphasize the connection between research and education, and give students opportunities to participate actively in research projects.

The students at HiMolde get

• Varied, engaging and effective teaching
• Flexible pedagogy and stimulating learning environment
• Focus on sustainability and innovation in practice in interaction with the society around us
• Flexible study options with placement and practice
• Competence for a working life in transition
• Good opportunities for international exchange