Programme structure

Master in Management of Innovation and Sustainable Business Development

Programme structure

The Master’s programme focuses on themes within innovation, entrepreneurship, sustainability, leadership, change management and project management. The program is taught through English, encouraging an international mindset and a chance to further develop your English language skills. 

Below you will find an overview of the programme structure.


1st year

1 semester (fall)
Code Title Credits     
AI521216 Entrepreneurship in Theory and Practice 7,5
AL530120 Leadership and Change Management 7,5
AM521917 Qualitative Research Methods 7,5
AM530160 Sustainability Management 7,5
2 semester (spring)
Code Title                                                                                                      Credits                 
(EiT)                        Experts in Teamwork - Longitudinal                                                        7,5
AE512021 ESG in Business and Finance  7,5
AI521112 Innovation Management and Intellectual property rights 7,5
AM521817 Quantitative Research Methods 7,5

 

2nd year

3 semester (fall)

Code Title    Credits                
AL511716         Project Management                                                                                7,5
AM530210 Sustainable Business Development Project 7,5
  Elective course  
  Elective course  
4 semester (spring)
Code Title Credits 
AM530250        Master Thesis - Management of Innovation  and Sustainable Business      Development                                          

30                                 

 


  • In the first semester, you will be introduced to the fundamental elements of the program through courses in entrepreneurship, management, and change management. You will also take an introductory course in research methods.
  • In the second semester, you will deepen your understanding of innovation, ESG, sustainability, and research. All master’s students at NTNU are also required to take the course Experts in Teamwork (EiT). You can read more about it here: https://www.ntnu.no/eit
  • In the third semester, you have the opportunity to go on exchange or take courses here in Ålesund. You may also choose an internship as an elective in the third semester.
  • In the fourth semester, you will write your master’s thesis equivalent to 30 credits. This will be your opportunity to demonstrate the knowledge and skills you have acquired throughout the master’s program.

 

 

Study plan details

Check the current schedule for compulsory and elective courses by year and semester, as well as other details about the programme.

Study plan