NORDAB - Norwegian Doctoral Academy in Business
The Norwegian Doctoral Academy in Business is a research initiative for PhD students within Economic-Administrative disciplines.
NORDAB is a collaboration between 14 member institutions, where we aim to strengthen doctoral education across institutions by coordinating doctoral courses with high international quality, enhancing offerings for small academic fields, and fostering national and international networking.
As a student or academic professional at one of our member institutions, you are welcome to attend any of our activities or courses. You are also welcome to apply for funding for courses, seminars or workshops that aligns with our mission.
New NORDAB supported course: Designing and Executing Engaged Organizational Research
We are pleased to announce a new NORDAB supported PhD-level course at Molde University College (HiMolde): DRL038 - Designing and Executing Engaged Organisational Research (5 ECTS).
The course addresses how researchers can collaborate with organizations to investigate and solve complex real-world challenges while producing rigorous academic research. Participants will learn how to design engaged research projects, gain organizational access, navigate ethical and practical challenges, and develop publication strategies for practice-based research.
The course combines interactive lectures, workshops, practitioner sessions, and research design consultations.
📅 Course dates: 26-30 October 2026
🔗Further information about the course is available through Molde University College.
🔗Register for the course through the Nettskjema link here
Interested in organizing courses, seminars or workshops for PhD candidates?
As a part of our mission to strengthen the doctoral education within our field, NORDAB has an open call for activities, where we welcome applications for funding for student activities. Anyone at our member institutions are eligible to apply for funding. The applications will be assessed by our board.
Find Relevant PhD Courses with NORDAB
NORDAB Courses and Activities
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Find Relevant PhD Courses at our Member Institutions
New courses from our member institutions
NORDAB's member institutions offer an array of PhD courses that can be of interest for our PhD candidates. Upcoming courses will be announced on our website.
PhD Winter School 2027: Planning under Uncertainty in Energy Markets and Transportation
MET6000: Advanced use of AI in Social Science/Management Research
Recent news
June 2026 update - NORDAB workshop and new courses
New PhD course: Topics in Real Estate Valuation and Sustainability
Winter 2025 update - New PhD Workshop
Spring 2025 update: Winter School 2025
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