Norway

 American College of Norway

Norwegian School of Management (BI)

University of Oslo

 

Norwegian School of Management (BI)   www.bi.edu

MBA students at the University of North Dakota may now study international business for two quarters (January through June) at the Norwegian School of Management BI (BI) in Oslo, Norway. Completion of this program satisfies all requirements for a concentration in international business. BI, a school with about 19,000 students, is one of Norway’s largest educational institutions, with expertise in the areas of business economics, business administration, marketing, and management. The school’s faculty is well-known both domestically and internationally for their research, attracting a diverse student body from many nations. Accommodations include dormitories and student apartments. Though participation in this program is currently limited to graduate students in the Masters of Business and Administration, interested undergraduates in the business school should contact Bård Stillerud, the program coordinator. Costs for this program are relatively close to what a student would pay at UND.

Location

Oslo, the capital of Norway, is an exciting city bounded by the Oslo Fjord in the south and unspoiled natural woodlands to the north and east. The city, with about half a million inhabitants, boasts a unique mix of scenic beauty and cosmopolitan amenities. Norway is one of the least densely populated countries in Europe with a population of just over four million and a high quality of life. Major industries in Norway include oil and gas, fishing, forestry, mining, manufacturing and shipping.

Courses

Students can take classes in several departments, including Information Technology Management, Financial Economics, International Business Strategy and Marketing. All courses will be taught in English. Courses appropriate for both first and second-year MBA students will be offered. Each graduate course at BI meets three hours a week for ten weeks and transfers to UND as two semester hours. Students must enroll in a minimum of fourteen credits in total to transfer as nine semester hours, the minimum requirement for the International Business Concentration. Course activities include lectures, group work, negotiation exercises, discussion and hands-on consultancy. Students will receive letter grades for all work completed at BI.

For more information on the Norwegian School of Management (BI) program go to:

BI Information

or contact:

Mr. Bard Stillerud
(701) 777-3748
bard.stillerud@und.nodak.edu

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  The University of Oslo Department of Media and Communication

www.uio.no/english/

This new study abroad program provides graduate students in the School of Communication the opportunity spend a semester at the University of Oslo studying in the Department of Media and Communication. The University of Oslo, founded in 1813, is the oldest university in Norway. In the two hundred years since its inception, the university has grown to more than 40,000 students and now accommodates a wide array of academic and extra-curricular interests. The university is home to scientific and cultural museums, a high-tech library and many other scholarly resources. The Department of Media and Communication is widely recognized for its commitment to excellence in research. Students in this program will take coursework in English alongside Norwegian Master’s students. The university will assist students in locating suitable off-campus housing. Interested undergraduates are encouraged to speak with the Dr. Michael Nitz about possible study abroad opportunities at the University of Oslo.

Location

The city of Oslo dates back to 1000 AD. It began as a harbor village and grew into the political, cultural and economic capital of Norway. Oslo, with a population of 500,000 inhabitants, is home to historical and cultural sites, industry and unspoiled natural beauty. The city’s excellent transportation system allows for access to many recreational activities including skiing, kayaking and ice-skating. Regular train service to the rest of Scandinavia as well as ferry service to continental Europe provides students with an array of travel opportunities.

Courses

Students will take graduate-level courses in the Department of Media and Communication. Since English is the language of instruction for many of the courses, previous coursework in Norwegian language is encouraged but not required. Students are encouraged to take advantage of the department’s unique program, “Media, Democracy and Development” which integrates social sciences and humanities with media technologies. The program provides an understanding of the role of the media in democratic development and social change while emphasizing research methodologies. Students will receive letter grades for all coursework completed at the University of Oslo.

For more information on the University of Oslo Department of Media and Communication program contact:

Dr. Michael Nitz
(701) 777-3053
michael.nitz@und.nodak.edu

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For more information on the Norway programs email

study.abroad@mail.und.nodak.edu

or call (701) 777-4231 to schedule an advising appointment.