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Welcome to BI Norwegian Business School

Welcome to BI Norwegian Business School. Norway is one of the Nordic nations. It lies within the Northern stretches of the European continent. Oslo. Oslo - Scandinavia's Sunniest Capital.

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Welcome to BI Norwegian Business School

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  1. Welcome to BI Norwegian Business School

  2. Norway is one of the Nordic nations. It lies within the Northern stretches of the European continent Oslo

  3. Oslo -Scandinavia's Sunniest Capital • Wide variety of cafes and bars, music scenes, restaurants, night clubs, museums, art galleries, theatres and cinemas • A fast-developing and popular city for national and international activities • Surrounded by forest and fjord • Normally snow 2 - 4 months in the winter and good skiing conditions around Oslo • 570 000 inhabitants

  4. Norway • Breathtaking nature • Exciting outdoor activities • Peaceful, clean and safe • High standard of living • The best country to live in according to the UN • Cold snowy winters • Surprisingly warm and sunny summers • 4.7 Million inhabitants • High proficiency in English

  5. Norwegian Economy • Per capita income ranks amongst the highest in the world • Low unemployment rate (<3%) • One of the world’s leading: • oil and gas exporters • shipping nation (Wilhelmsen) • Other major industries: fishery, pulp and paper, forestry and telecommunication (Telenor)

  6. BI Norwegian Business School • Founded in 1943 by a private entrepreneur • A private non-profit organisation • A leading research-based business school in Europe focusing on life-long learning • EQUIS accredited in 1999 and reaccredited in 2004 and 2010 • The largest provider of education to the business and industry sector in Norway

  7. BI Quick Facts • National and international network of campuses • 21.000 students (9.700 part-time) • 1200 international students representing 63 different countries • 170 international exchange partners • Main campus in Oslo • 5 regional campuses in Norway

  8. Reasons to study at BI Excellent quality of teaching and learning Learn from the experts Study in Norway, the best country in the world to live in! (UN Report 2011) Scholarship provision for excellent students Strong Alumni network for pre and post course advice BI is linked to more than 80 of Norway's major enterprises, both Norwegian and international Norway maintains a healthy economic growth with around just 3% unemployment

  9. International Programmes in English • Bachelor of Business Administration • BBA – International Business • BBA – Shipping Management 5 Pre-experience Master programmes • MSc in Business • MSc in Strategic Marketing Management • MSc in Leadership & Organisational Psychology • MSc in Financial Economics • MSc in Innovation & Entrepreneurship • Executive MBA programmes • International Summer Programme

  10. Bachelor of Business Administration • Three year, full-time all English programme • International business with a Scandinavian approach • International focus with many nationalities • Classes with 40 – 100 students • Scholarships are available to excellent candidates

  11. Master of Science (MSc) • Two years, full-time all English programme. • 2 pillars: Research based but strongly linked to the business industry • MSc thesis • 5 different programmes • Scholarships are available to excellent candidates • International environment – 28% international students and 55 nationalities

  12. Master of Science (MSc) – 5 Programmes • MSc in Business • MSc in Strategic Marketing Management • MSc in Financial Economics • MSc in Leadership & Organisational Psychology • Msc in Innovation & Entrepreneurship

  13. Master of Science: a Challenging Education • Based on Scandinavian leadership philosophy • Based on student participation, enhancing independent and critical thinking • Group Based Project Work • Process Evaluation: constant feedback • Research Based: critical and analytical • Interactive Teaching Methods • International Classroom

  14. On Campus Facilities • Student Service Centre • Wireless network and workstations • Library • Bookshop • Student canteen and coffee bars • Bank and ATM • Nydalen Athletica • Student Health Services • Social Counselling • Career Services • The Student House SHNAS • University chaplain/Room for reflection • Sports shop

  15. BI’s Student Exchange Programme • More than 170 partners in Europe, Asia, America, Oceania and Africa • More than 400 students from all over the world come to take one or two semesters at BI every year

  16. What can BI offer International Students? • Housing in student dormitories • Introduction week: • Orientation meeting • Intercultural workshop • Buddy groups • Sightseeing and social events • The International Students Association (INSA) arranges events throughout the year for international students • International office • Norwegian Language Course (non-credit)

  17. Housing BI Norwegian BusinessSchool is responsible for providing suitable accommodation for all its international students

  18. Part-time work during your studies • There are good opportunities for part-time work for international students in Norway, e.g. Newspaper delivery, conducting surveys • Students are allowed to work up to 20 hours per week • Average hourly pay is around 15-17 EUR or 20-23 USD

  19. Further information • www.bi.edu • www.bi.edu/exchange • Brochures • International.office@bi.no

  20. Looking forward to seeing you at BI!

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