BI 80 years
Eight decades of societal impact
In 2023, BI Norwegian Business School celebrates its 80th anniversary since the founding in 1943.
In keeping with the founder Finn Øien’s original vision, BI80 will deliver significant societal impact, through engaging events, increased scholarship provision, and strengthened partnerships with alumni and the business community.
Today, BI is a leading European business school at the forefront of global research, with excellent faculty within finance, economics, accounting, logistics, law, leadership, data science, marketing, communication and strategy.
With more than 245 000 alumni, BI is among the most important forces shaping business and society in Norway.
Throughout 2023, BI’s ambition is to celebrate the school’s proud heritage and provide an abiding legacy for decades to come.
OUR PARTNERS
SHE Conference
Empowering students to challenge the way things are done in society is key to us, as we educate the leaders who will shape a more inclusive, equal and people-oriented future.
Oslo Business Forum
Knowledge has never been more important and Oslo Business Forum has created an important arena for knowledge sharing and research disemination. BI’s partnership with Oslo Business Forum is one of the many ways BI stays relevant and connected where the business community meets.
Upcoming activities
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28 MARLederens verktøykasse: Ledelse, makt og mening – hva sier Ibsen om ledelse? Tuesday 28 March, 08:00 - 09:45 Location: BI - campus Trondheim
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31 MARLederens Verktøykasse: Å lede på lag med maskinene Friday 31 March, 08:30 - 10:00 Location: BI - campus Oslo, Auditorium A1-040
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20 APROslo Big Data Day 2023 Thursday 20 April, 08:00 - 16:00 Location: BI Norwegian Business School, Nydalsveien 37, 0484 Oslo
Research with impact
BI's researchers contribute with research at the top international level.
Our history
BI Norwegian Business School was first established as a night school by Finn Øien in 1943. Over the next decade, BI came to offer a two-year daytime programme approved by the Norwegian State Educational Loan Fund.
Accreditations and rankings
BI Norwegian Business School holds the three most prestigious international accreditations.