Program Overview
The MBA - Executive Master of Business Administration at BI Norwegian Business School is a MBA programme in Business & Management over 18 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 MBA - Executive Master of Business Administration 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
- Duration: 18 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 41,120 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 41,120 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Oslo, Norway
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the MBA - Executive Master of Business Administration programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:
- Business Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Product Manager
- Strategy Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Entrepreneur
Program Curriculum
The Executive MBA programme starts on 9 February and extends over 18 months, consisting of the following core elements:
Core courses
Throughout the programme there are 5 compulsory weeks with core courses. 4 weeks are delivered at the BI Norwegian Business School campus in Oslo and 1 week at Haas School of Business in Berkeley.
9 - 14 February 2026 (Oslo)
4 - 9 May 2026 (Oslo)
7 - 12 September 2026 (Oslo)
22 - 26 February 2027 (Berkeley)
20 - 23 September 2027 (Oslo)
Elective courses
Choose three out of nine elective courses. Each elective lasts for 1 week, and is delivered as in-class on campus sessions.
1 - 5 June 2026 (Oslo/Shanghai)
23 - 27 November 2026 (Madrid/Potsdam/Stockholm)
31 May - 4 June 2027 (Oslo)
7 - 11 June 2027 (Oslo)
Online sessions
Between the in-class sessions, students must attend 4 hour-webinars Friday afternoons and Saturday mornings every second week.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
The Executive MBA is an intense programme. Admission requirements are stringent to ensure that all accepted candidates are qualified and motivated to complete the programme.\xc2\xa0
- A university degree (minimum bachelor) or an equivalent professional qualification. Candidates who do not meet this requirement but have substantial, international work experience may be considered in certain cases.
- Two letters of recommendation, where at least one refers to the applicant\'s performance in a work situation.\xc2\xa0Click here to download the template.
- A minimum six years of full time work experience.
- Applicants may be requested to submit a GMAT score if the information supplied is deemed inadequate for assessment.\xc2\xa0
Admission process
Each application is reviewed by an admission committee composed of the Executive MBA director and two members of the programme\'s admission committee. Qualifying applicants are called in for an interview to assess the applicant\'s abilities and motivation for the Executive MBA. The interview can take place face to face in Oslo campus or via videoconference or telephone.\xc2\xa0
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 41,120 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 41,120 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 41,120 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 41,120 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact BI Norwegian Business School directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About BI Norwegian Business School
BI Norwegian Business School
Oslo, Norway
BI Norwegian Business School is a Norwegian private business school. BI is organized as a self-owned foundation whose sole purpose is teaching and research. As of 2024, with over 21,000 students,...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2010-01-18
- Start Date 2018-03-02
- Language English
- Duration 18 months
- Credits 90