Overview

This Economics research programme from BI Norwegian Business School prepares candidates for the international academic job market, for positions in research organisations and consulting firms, as well as national and international institutions like central banks, the IMF and the World Bank.

Distinguishing Features of the Specialisation

The Department cooperates with the Department of Finance at BI as well as with the Department of Economics at the University of Oslo, located close to BI.

Candidates are encouraged to make a long-term visit to a foreign university that is part of the Department's international network. Recent PhD students have visited Northwestern University, UC Berkeley, Princeton, Yale, Brown, UC San Diego, Harvard, among others.

The Nordic Network in Economics offers a wide range of advanced PhD courses in Economics

Career Possibilities

Following you will find examples of positions that graduates have obtained after completing a PhD with a specialisation in Economics at BI.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Macroeconomics, business cycles and monetary policy

Microeconomics, and industrial organisation

Macro-finance

Theoretical, and experimental economics

Labour economics

Political economy

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-23 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

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90

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

60 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Oslo, Norway

Disciplines

Economics View 3 other PhDs in Economics in Norway

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Academic requirements

GRE^®

Required

GMAT

Required

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

90

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IELTS

6.5

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E2 Language Test Prep

Trusted by 7M+ Students

Start Studying Today

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Other requirements

General requirements

Hold a Master of Science or comparable degree within the fields of economics and business administration or an area in which BI offers a PhD specialisation.

Have minimum B (4) in Grade Point Average (GPA), five-point scale (A=five, B=four, C=three, D=two, E=one).

Hold a Master's degree that includes thesis work (15 to 30 ECTS).

Have an adequate level of academic and English language proficiency. This may require specific documentation by proficiency tests such as TOEFL or IELTS. Applicants will be informed if this is needed.

In particular cases, GMAT or GRE tests may be required. Applicants will be informed if this is needed.

An MBA degree does not fulfill the requirements for admission.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

Free
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

All PhD candidates receive financial support when accepted into the programme.

Living costs

Oslo

Norway

11682 - 19230 NOK / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.