International Business and Marketing - Master's Programme
International Business and Marketing
MSc in International Business and Marketing (Siviløkonom)
- MasterFull time, 2 years
- Location
Ålesund
- Requirements See Admission
- Max. places See Admission
- LanguageEnglish
- Apply before See Admission
Are you interested in learning about international business? Are you curious about how customer-focused innovation and entrepreneurship lead to start-ups and new business models? Are you excited to develop your marketing and digital skills? Do you wish to know how you can promote sustainability in business?
If you answer yes to any of these questions, then the MSc in International Business and Marketing (“Siviløkonom”) is the right master program for you!
Application deadlines are 1 December for non-EU, 1 March for EU and 15 April for Nordic applicants.
Do you want more information about the program and the application process? Use this form and we will contact you.
What will you learn?
What will you learn?
The MSc program in International Business and Marketing focuses on themes within international business, marketing, innovation, entrepreneurship, sustainability and digitalization.
You can specialize in either international business or innovation and marketing. You will gain highly attractive competence within these themes including important digital skills and how to work effectively in teams.

What can you become?
What can you become?
The master’s programme in International Business and Marketing provides you with the competence needed to work strategically and analytically in a global job market. With a specialization in international business operations, marketing, innovation, entrepreneurship, and sustainability, the programme opens doors to both national and international career opportunities.

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Study environment
Study environment
Aalesund is a small and friendly city located beautifully between fjords, mountains, and the ocean. As a student here you will be a part of a vibrant and welcoming student environment. There are many student organizations that you can engage yourself in. For master students at the Department of International Business the student organization Fjord Finance offers social and professional events that you can join.
The campus has close links with local companies with which you will have many opportunities to connect with through project work, internships and your master thesis.
Programme structure
Programme structure
The Master of Science programme in International Business and Marketing/"Siviløkonom" is a two year programme, which awards a total of 120 ECTS credits, 30 credits per term over four terms. You can choose between two majors:
- International Business
- Innovation and Marketing
In the third semester you have the opportunity to do an exchange semester abroad or do an internship in an exciting regional organization.
Admission
Admission
Applicants must have completed a Bachelor degree in business administration, or equivalent, with at least 120 ECTS in business administration and economics subjects.
There is no application fee. There is a tuition charge for students from outside the EU/EEA, set at 6,005 USD per academic year. Read more about the abmission and tuition charge here
There is no tuition fee for students from the EU/EEA.
Application deadlines for August admission:
Non-EU/non-EEA students: 1 December
EU/EEA/Swiss students: 1 March
Norwegian/Nordic students: 15 April
Contact
Contact
Do you want more information about the programme and the application process?
Use web form or contact us directly.

