MSc in Economics and Business Administration. Major in Business Analytics
2 years
Duration
August
Start Date
EU/EEA: O NOK* NON-EU/EEA: 180,000 NOK per year
Tuition Fee
Bergen, Norway
Location
*As a student at NHH, the only fee you are required to pay is a small semester registration fee. The amount is currently approximately NOK 800 per semester.
About the University
NHH Norwegian School of Economics is one of the leading business schools in Europe. NHH has an internationally recognised research environment and is the first choice for students who want to study business administration in Norway.
In close cooperation with the business community and society, we are developing new knowledge and creating values for a sustainable future.
NHH has an international profile and cooperates with 195 universities and business schools in more than 50 countries. We have approximately 3,500 students and 400 employees.
About the programme
Business analytics (BAN) is the application of quantitative analytical tools for the purpose of value creation in business.
Availability of large amounts of data creates new possibilities and challenges for businesses, and the ability to make good decisions based on big data is a critical factor for survival in the modern economy. Therefore, business analytics skills are in high demand in the modern job market. In this major you will learn programming and data management, how to use statistical tools in order to explore and deduct patterns from data, how to use optimization and simulation tools to support better decision making in practical situations, and how to employ tools like machine learning and artificial intelligence for automated decision support. You will have the opportunity to learn how to apply analytical tools to practical decision making situations in operations management, marketing and pricing, finance, accounting, and auditing, and you will also develop your communicative and collaborative skills by participating in team projects and by presenting your findings.
The major broadly covers the following areas:
Programming skills for data handling and problem solving in business.
Data analysis. Statistical learning and predictive analytics for learning and extrapolating from data.
Business modelling and prescriptive analytics. Using optimisation models and simulations for decision support, analysis and improving business processes.
‘After completing my undergraduate thesis, I wanted to learn more about statistical analysis and how companies can utilize the data they collect to discover new insights and inform business planning. Completing the double degree in Business Analytict at NHH has been an amazing experience, and I have learned more data utilization than I would have ever thought.’
Aelon Student at NHH
NHH graduates are highly sought after by potential employers. Surveys show that our graduates quickly find relevant well-paid jobs. The majority of NHH students receive a job offer before graduating.
As an NHH student, you have excellent opportunities to gain international experience through exchange programmes, the CEMS Master’s in International Management (MIM), the Double Degree programme and summer courses.
The NHH experience is not limited to the classrooms and study halls. Engaging in student activities, will provide you with new friends and possibilities to develop your teamwork and leadership skills.
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