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Double Degree Options

BI Norwegian Business School

flagOslo, Norway

Population 1.4 million in metropolitan area

Accreditations EQUIS, AACSB, AMBA
Key Rankings
  • 2023 Financial Times ranking of European Business Schools: #39
  • 2023 Financial Times ranking of Masters in Management programs: #89
Program Duration 2 years
Year Launched 2011
Language English
Degrees Earned
  • Master of Science in Business (BI) with an opportunity to specialize
  • Smith's Master of International Business
Admission Requirements Bachelor's degree in Business from accredited university
Key Features
  • Career support from both universities
  • Becoming an alumnus of both universities provides an invaluable international professional network
  • Thesis (BI Norwegian Business School - Year 1 & 2)
  • Candidates may specialize in one of the following areas: Economics, Finance, Marketing, Strategy, Logistics, Operations & Supply Chain Management

Application Deadlines

Due to the fact that students will complete their first year abroad, applications for this particular double degree option will close by April each year.

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Schedule

First Year
Fall Term
September-December
BI Norway
  • 2/3 core courses
  • 2/3 mandatory courses in concentration area course program in accordance with BI’s course requirements for the concentration area (major) concerned
Winter Term
January-April
BI Norway
  • 2/3 core courses
  • 2/3 mandatory courses in concentration area; start of thesis. Course program in accordance with BI’s course requirements for the concentration area (major) concerned
Summer Term
May-August
BI Norway BI term runs to June
Second Year
Fall Term
September-December
Smith School of Business Core & elective courses
Winter Term
January-April
Smith School of Business
  • Complete Global Consulting Project
  • Complete BI Thesis
Summer Term
May-August
Smith School of Business
  • Complete Global Consulting Project
  • Complete BI Thesis