Overview

Research at the Department of Business and Management Science aims to understand and improve management practice using analytical methods. As a PhD Research Scholar at NHH, you will join our diverse faculty, whose members possess backgrounds in economics, finance, operations research, mathematics and statistics, and engage in both empirical and theoretical research inquiries.

Every PhD Research Scholars is integrated into the Department’s international research network and is provided with office space, computer facilities and administrative support. We make a particular effort to include the PhD Research Scholars in the research activities at the department and faculty members are dedicated to guiding and supporting PhD Research Scholars in their research education.

The research portfolio includes a number of topics, and is organised in six areas:

Incentives, Contracts and Firm Behaviour

Investments, Insurance and Household Finance

Business Taxation

Energy Markets, Resource Management and Sustainability

Shipping, Logistics and Operations Management

Data Science and Analytics

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Programme Structure

The PhD specialisation in Business and Management Science consists of a scientific thesis and an educational training component equivalent to a minimum of 45 credits. Courses in the specialisation include topics such as:

Scientific Methods
Microeconomics

Methods

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Business Administration Management Studies

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Academic requirements

GRE^®

153 _(verbal)

152 _{(quantitative)}

GMAT

600

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
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Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

- Master of Science (MSc) or comparable degree relevant for your specialisation (e.g. MSc in Economics and Business Administration, Social Sciences, Psychology, Philosophy, Mathematics, Industry, Management, Law). Applicants must normally have completed a 5-year master’s degree programme.
- Minimum B (4) in Grade Point Average (GPA), five-point scale (A=five, B=four, C=three, D=two, E=one).
- Minimum B (4) on your master thesis.
- One of the following English Language Proficiency Tests:
-          TOEFL written test: a minimum score of 575 points
-          TOEFL computer-based test: a minimum score of 233 points
-          TOEFL internet-based test: a minimum score of 90 points
-          IELTS tests: a minimum score of 6,5 points
-          PTE Academic: a minimum score of 62
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Tuition Fee

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International

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 NOK per year during 48 months.
National

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 NOK per year during 48 months.

The programme is fully funded. As a PhD Research Scholar you will be a member of our faculty, and you will be both a student and an employee.

Living costs for Bergen

10362 - 16828 NOK /month

Living costs

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