Management of Innovation and Sustainable Business Development, MSc, NTNU School of International Business

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The award	How you will study	Study duration	Course start	Domestic course fees	International course fees
MSc	Full-time	2 years	find out	find out	USD 6005 per year

About Management of Innovation and Sustainable Business Development, MSc - at NTNU School of International Business

Would you like to explore how you can change tomorrow's society through innovation processes and sustainable business development? Then this is the perfect programme of study for you.

A MSc in Management of Innovation and Sustainable Business Development will expand your business expertise with a combination of courses in innovation, entrepreneurship, sustainability and change management. Apply today and join the first cohort of change makers in our new MSc program.

Application deadlines are 1 December for non-EU, 1 March for EU and 15 April for Nordic applicants.

Do you want more information about the programme and the application process? Contact us.

What will you learn?

The MSc programme in Management of Innovation and Sustainable Business Development will give you a strong foundation in innovation, entrepreneurship, sustainability management, sustainable business development and change management. You will develop in-depth knowledge and an advanced understanding within these themes, as well as in-demand skills for your future career.

In the MSc programme you will gain:

A specialized understanding of innovation, entrepreneurship and business development through engaging and interactive activities that focus on real-life challenges in close collaboration with industry.

In-depth knowledge of sustainability management, as well as key methods and tools for sustainable business development.

Competence in leadership, process management, partnership and collaboration that will enable you to implement and lead changes in organizations.

Through hands on activities, you will also develop important skills such as teamwork, communication, problem-solving, critical thinking and creativity. Our teaching approach focuses on student-centered learning giving you opportunities to work on projects, collaborate and share experiences with others, reflect on your work and to grow through challenging yourself.

What can you become?

Graduates can work in:

Consulting - With specialized expertise in innovation, business development and sustainability you can work as an consultant in consulting firms giving professional advice within your area of expertise to clients.
Private sector - In todays fast paced business world companies need employees with competence within sustainability and innovation, but also change agents who expertise in how to make changes happen. Graduates will be eligible to applying for positions such as for example head of sustainability, ESG analyst, innovation manager, business manager or project manager.
Public sector - Government has an important role in reinforcing sustainability and change at societal level. To do so, there is a need for employees with process competence in sustainability, innovation and change management.
Entrepreneur - Students will have the opportunity to work on own business ideas during the master's degree. Maybe you will continue your career path as an entrepreneur after graduating?
Researcher - With our MSc you have the opportunity to continue your search for knowledge as a PhD Candidate. See more about the researcher education at NTNU here.

Do you have passion for research? Would you like to further knowledge within your discipline and make a real impact in your field? A PhD may be something for you.

Our MSc in Management of Innovation and Sustainable Business Developmeent, qualifies you to apply for admission to a PhD programme.

A PhD open up careers in senior management in academia, business and administration.

Program structure:
Programme structure - Master in Management of Innovation and Sustainable Business Development - NTNU

Internship:

Master students at the Department of International Business have several opportunities to work closely with regional industry. One of these is to take a credit bearing internship worth 15 ECTS in your third semester.

An internship gives you a great opportunity to gain work experience and strengthen your future career prosepects. You can use what you have learned during your courses, while building a network in the industry.

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Student life

Aalesund is a small and friendly city located beautifully between fjords, mountains, and the ocean. As a student here you will be a part of a vibrant and welcoming student environment. There are many student organizations that you can engage yourself in. For students at the Department of International the student organization “Børsen Linjeforening” offers many social and professional events that you can join.

The campus has close links with local companies with which you will have many opportunities to connect with through project work, internships and your master thesis.

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Notes about fees for this course

There is no application fee. There is a tuition charge for students from outside the EU/EEA, set at 6,005 USD per academic year. Read more about the admission and tuition charge here.

There is no tuition fee for students from the EU/EEA.

Entry requirements

Applicants must have completed a bachelor's degree in business administration, marketing, innovation, entrepreneurship, management, organizational studies or equivalent with a grade point average of at least C.

The bachelor's degree must have been completed by the start of the semester at NTNU in August and must include at least 80 ECTS in courses within business, economics, management, marketing, innovation, entrepreneurship or organizational studies.

For students at NTNU in Aalesund, the following bachelor degrees are accepted for qualification into the programme: