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Degree MSc
Duration 24 months
Deadline 2015-04-18
Delivery On-campus
Location Bergen, Norway
Language English

Program Overview

The Climate Change Management at Western Norway University of Applied Sciences is a MSc programme in Business & Management over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of business & management. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Climate Change Management programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Norway and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. Location: Bergen, Norway

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Climate Change Management programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:

  1. Business Analyst
  2. Management Consultant
  3. Product Manager
  4. Strategy Analyst
  5. Operations Manager
  6. Entrepreneur

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Fundamental Research Methods
  2. Climate Change Ecology
  3. Towards a Low Emission Society
  4. Geohazards
  5. Run-off Management
  6. Snow Science and Avalanches
  7. Climate Change Adaptation in Land Use
  8. Planning
  9. Societal Transformation
  10. Scientific Writing, Theory of Science and Data Analyses

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

You need the following GPA score:

Required score: 2.7

Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 2.7 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).

Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).

  • Bachelor degree in natural sciences, engineering or social sciences, with a minimum of 80 ECTS in geology, engineering, biology, ecology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, statistics, planning, geography and/or science and the environment.
  • The grade point average of your bachelor\'s degree must be C (2.7) or better.
  • When applying for admission, you must provide evidence of your academic achievements and proficiency in English. TOEFL or IELTS certificates must be original and sent directly to\xc2\xa0the University College\xc2\xa0from the test center.

    • Tuition & Financial Information

    Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.

    Application Deadline

    2015-04-18

    About Western Norway University of Applied Sciences

    Western Norway University of Applied Sciences logo

    Western Norway University of Applied Sciences

    Bergen, Norway

    Western Norway University of Applied Sciences or HVL is a Norwegian public institution of higher education, established in January 2017 through the merging of formerly independent colleges across...

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    • Application Deadline 2015-04-18
    • Start Date 2018-08-14
    • Language English
    • Duration 24 months
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