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Nearby Universities
- Norwegian University of Life Sciences (UMB) 32.3 kilometres away in Ås
- Gjovik University College 92.8 kilometres away in Gjøvik
Institution Info
BI Norwegian Business School is an internationally recognized and accredited institution located in Oslo, the capital of Norway. BI has one of Europe's largest and most productive academic environments in the area of business economics and administration, marketing and management.
BI is a school for students who want a wide scope, accessibility and flexibility, as well as depth, specialisation and international perspective. It received EQUIS accreditation from the European Foundation for Management Development in 1999 and was reaccredited in 2005.
Why Study Here?
- Norway provides students with infinite possibilities to succeed. As Norway has been voted the best country in the world to live, students studying in Norway will experience first hand Norway's strong and innovative economy.
- A student in Norway can relish on the Norwegian innovative and economic lifestyle.
- As English is a second language for Norwegians since they begin to learn English at the age of six, there is no need to learn Norwegian and this ensures a smooth adaptation to Norwegian culture and lifestyle. Health & safety standards in Norway are very high and the crime rate quite low.
- Norway, the best country to live in’ UN annual report 2009.
- Norway is currently thriving on top of Europe from trade and economy to education and research and for the last four years has been ranked as having the highest standard of living in the world. Norway is weighed high for its high literacy rate in addition to educational levels and material wealth.
- Norway is a modern country with a explorative mindset geared towards technology, innovation and developing knowledge based society. It also continues to further develop our oil & gas industry, fisheries and traditional industrial areas. Norway has obtained one of the highest standards of living in the world in part by having a large amount of natural resources compared to the size of the population.
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Facts and Figures
| No. of students: | 18,500* |
| No. of Academic staff: | 370 |
| No. of Administrative staff: | 382 |
| Funding type: | Private (non-profit) |
PhD Programmes
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Doctoral Programmes
- Economics (Ph.D.)
- Finance (Ph.D.)
- Innovation and Entrepreneurship (Ph.D.)
- Marketing (Ph.D.)
- Leadership and Organisation (Ph.D.)
- Strategic Management (Ph.D.)
Services & Facilities
BI guarantees housing for international students. There are several dormitories for BI students. This is usually the cheapest way to live in Oslo and a good way to meet other students. They offer a number of different rooms and facilities like squash court, laundry room, roof terrace, broadband Internet and cable TV. You will have the chance to select either a single or shared room option. It is also possible to find private accommodation, but rental prices would be comparatively higher.
Student Life
Friendly, down-to-earth people, unique scenery, summer nights bright as day and delightful snowy winters make Norway a special country. Its crime rate is amongst the lowest in the world and its environment and air are amongst the cleanest. Norway’s nature and countryside invite you to exciting outdoor activities all year around: mountain hiking, climbing, hunting, cycling, rafting, swimming, golf, sailing, skiing and more. Alternatively you can relax and enjoy the view of breathtaking fjords and landscapes. Each season has its own special features and charm.
Accreditation
EQUIS
BI has had EQUIS accreditation since 1999 and was among the first to obtain this status. Accreditation is given for a maximum period of five years and re-accreditation was bestowed upon BI in 2004/05 and then again in 2010. The requirements that have to be met are raised each time and it is no “walk over” to be reaccredited based on former merits.
AACSB
BI was given membership in AACSB in 2008 and is well underway in its preparations for AACSB accreditation. The process differs from EQUIS in that the school must document that it meets the quality standard before it can enter the final stage of the process. This opens up for a fairly lengthy process that may last up to seven years. BI´s goal is to complete the process in 2013/14.
AMBA
AMBA accredits the institutions portfolio of MBA/DBA programmes (full time/part time). BI has undertaken to restructure and further develop its executive MBA programmes. In line with this development BI considers to enter an application for AMBA accreditation.
RANKING
Ranking differs from accreditation in that the institution is measured against the other participant schools based on a sett of criteria. These criteria are related to characteristics of the alumni, the programme and the institution. BI participates in two of the most renowned rankings for business education, the Financial Times Ranking and the Eduniversals Top Business Schools Worldwide.
Financial Times Ranking
The Financial Times ranking consists of five partial rankings, addressing specific programmes (customised programmes, master of science programmes, executive MBAs etc.), and a final school ranking. The most influential criteria pertain to alumni salary levels and carreer development, two factors that BI at best can influence indirectly. During the last two years, BI has been placed among the 60-65 best schools world wide, a result that we are moderately satisfied with. However, it is BI´s long term goal to climb in these rankings.
Eduniversal Top Business School Worldwide
Eduniversal allows a thousand participants annually. The ranking is based on the individual participants standing among the others. During the two recent years BI has been placed among the top twenty schools in Europe, along with such well renowned schools as London Business School, INSEAD and HEC School of Management.
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