Overview

The PhD Specialisation in Communication aims to train researchers to deepen their understanding of theoretical frameworks, historical contexts and contemporary issues within the field of communication, including media studies, interpersonal communication, organisational communication, computer-mediated communication, information sciences and more. Communication and communication technologies increasingly necessitate internal and external organisational boundary spanning, cooperation and deliberation - between business and society, between business and communities, and between business and (inter-) national organisations.

The specialisation aims to train researchers to develop advanced research skills in qualitative and quantitative methodologies to investigate these interdependencies between business and society through the lens of communication theories, technologies, and practices.

Programme Structure

Intellectually curious candidates with strong analytical skills can expect a rigorous four-year programme. Course work covering all the key areas of managing the interactions between business and society takes up the first year. These courses are mainly taught by BI faculty. Additionally, the candidates have access to doctoral workshops and specialised courses across Europe.

Candidates switch to research work in the second year of the programme, which they do all the way through to the end. The doctoral dissertation, which is normally a compilation of three research articles, is the goal for candidates.

Research is conducted in close collaboration with the department's faculty members and supervisor. Researchers from other institutions frequently collaborate on joint projects with faculty members. Additionally, candidates present their research at departmental workshops and take part in research seminars with scholars from around the world.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

More details

Positions offered in odd numbered academic years: ie. 2027, 2029

Application deadline in autumn of year prior.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Oslo, Norway

Disciplines

Communication Studies

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Academic requirements

GRE^®

Required

GMAT

Required

English requirements

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90

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Hold a Master of Science (MSc) 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.

BI will need percentile scores and raw scores for the Verbal, Quantitative and Analytical Writing sections of the GRE or GMAT

A "good score" is generally considered to be 85% and higher.

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Tuition Fees

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.

Funding

All PhD candidates receive financial support when accepted into the programme. The candidates are hired as full-time employees on an initial four-year contract. Continuation of the support through the four years of the programme is dependent on good standing and regular progress towards completing the programme’s requirements. PhD candidates are entitled to full parental leave and health insurance, and are part of the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund. The workplace is BI Norwegian Business School at its main campus in Oslo.

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