Executive MBA
The BI Executive MBA is designed to give you the tools to lead your organisation towards a digital, global and sustainable future. All sought-after skills for future leaders.
- English
- Part-time
- Oslo
- Start date: 3 March 2025
Prepare for the future with EMBA
The emergence of the Internet, new technologies and internationalisation have disrupted business models and we have witnessed the rise and fall of industry giants. It has also led to modern leaders requiring a new and broader set of skills to perform their jobs.
Business has simply become more digital, more global and more sustainable. An international and forward-looking mindset, as well as the ability to lead people effectively through change and technological innovation are highly sought-after leadership traits. As a leader, how prepared are you for these challenges?
Who is Executive MBA for?
This programme is for ambitious professionals who seek to develop as a leader and succeed with ambitious career plans. One of the most valuable assets of the Executive MBA programme is the knowledge and insight of its participants, who bring tremendous value to both colleagues and customers.
"An Executive MBA at BI is more than a degree; it's a network, a confidence builder, and a personal development journey, fostering long-term career success."
Is the BI Executive MBA right for you?
Our Executive MBA programme prepares you to confidently take on future leadership roles. Take our Master Quiz to see if it's the right fit for you.
Online Information Meeting - Executive MBA
Are you considering our Executive MBA starting spring 2025? Join our online information meeting 18 June.
Sign up for a one-to-one meeting
Meet with one of our professional EMBA guidance counsellors for a personal talk.
Programme structure
Our programmes are designed to meet the students’ needs and schedule. Through this 18-months learning experience, you will complete six intensive modules, each lasting two weeks. With our elective courses you can tailor your degree with Global Leadership, Digitalization and Sustainability. The programme consists of:
- Core courses: Designed to equip you with the most forward-looking perspectives on strategy, finance and leadership
- Elective courses: Global, digital and sustainable
- Consultancy project: Learning by doing
- Personal development programme: Grow as a leader and develop your career
While this format is intense, it allows you to continue working full time alongside studying and to actively contribute your new found knowledge to your company.
Did you know The BI Executive MBA is ranked number 17 in Europe? Read more here.
Schedule
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We offer a start-up webinar to give you a short introduction and prepare you for the EMBA experience. This is not mandatory, but something that we recommend. Date February 2024 TBD.
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- Module 1 week 1 (core module): 04.03 - 09.03 2024 in Oslo
- Module 1 week 2 (core module): 11.03 - 16.03 2024 in Oslo
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- Module 2 week 1 (core module): 27.05 - 01.06 2024 in Oslo
- Module 2 week 2 (electives): 03.06 - 07.06 2024 in Oslo or Shanghai
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- Module 3 week 1 (core module): 02.09 - 07.09 2024 in Oslo
- Module 3 week 2 (core module): 09.09 - 14.09 2024 in Oslo
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- Module 4 week 1 (core module): 18.11 - 23.11 2024 in Oslo
- Module 4 week 2 (electives): 25.11 - 29.11 2024 in Madrid, Potsdam or Stockholm
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- Module 5 week 1 (core module): 10.02 - 14.02 2025 at Berkeley
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- Module 6 week 1 (electives): 09.06 - 13.06 2025 in Oslo
- Module 6 week 2 (electives): 16.06 - 20.06 2025 in Oslo
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- Consultancy project presentations and Graduation: 23.09 - 25.09 2025 in Oslo
This network gave Andreas a head start
Andreas Fritzsønn says that he was not very good at school. But that did not stop him from reaching all the way to the top of the business world.
The program can definitely lead to new career upportunities
After finishing her Executive MBA at BI, Ingrid Bjørdal was headhunted to a new and exciting position as Chief Compliance and Organization Officer at Cloudberry Clean Energy.
What makes the BI executive MBA unique?
- Case based learning methodology with a practical approach
- Personal development Programme - work on your Career or Leadership Development
- Project work - engaging Consultancy Project on a real business challenge
- Global learning platform - through distinguished venues worldwide
- Network for life - with ambitious and experienced fellow participants
- International recognition - BI is proud to be among the less than 1% of business schools worldwide that have been awarded "triple crown accreditation"
81 %
…of our EMBA students say they got a career boost after finishing
69 %
…of our students received a higher position within one year of graduating
31 %
…of our students change their country of work within one year of graduating
Bringing real life business to the classroom
The curriculum is almost exclusively based on case studies, exposing you to a broad set of real life business problems. The knowledge of lecturers and the experience of participants combine to make for a wealth of practical ideas to bring back to your company throughout the programme. The intense schedule encourages insightful discussions, both within and outside of the classroom. Additionally, it opens up the opportunity for a richly diverse international network.
Rewarding group work
One of the most valuable assets of the programme is the diversity of participants' backgrounds. Thus, group-based projects make for an important part of the assignments. You will work in groups of 4-6 students of diverse backgrounds - each with different strengths. Multicultural teams create forums for you to develop your international network and strengthen your cooperation skills. We change groups several times during the programme. After each group work we conduct a peer feedback as part of the self-development process. Between modules, group members can work together through our virtual campus. Participants find their study group crucial for both support and knowledge development throughout the programme.
Practical information
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3 March 2025
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Offers of admission will be made based on availability of seats in the programme.
For the BI Scholarship the application deadline is 1 December and offers will be sent to selected candidates by 6 weeks before the start-up of the programme.
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18 months part-time, divided into six two-weeks modules.
The Executive MBA is an intense programme that requires total commitment from its participants. The admissions committee places particulare emphasis on each applicant`s academic qualifications, motivation, professional experience and maturity.
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Applications are accepted on a rolling admission basis. Qualifying applicants are invited for an interview.
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The tuition fee is NOK 595 000 (divided into three installments). Digital study materials are included. The tuition fee does not include travel expenses (flights and accommodation).
This is a part-time program, so you can only apply for a tourist visa. If you are eligible for financial support from the Norwegian State Educational Loan Fund, the EMBA is a supported program. Please see their website for more information. Please note that we cannot assist you with queries related to the Norwegian State Educational Loan Fund.
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BI offers scholarships for exceptional candidates joining the Executive MBA. Females and employees in non-governmental organizations are encouraged to apply.
BI EMBA Alumni network
Our EMBA alumni network consists of more than 2000 members globally, and represents a wealth of knowledge, friendships, resources and networking opportunities.
As an alumni you'll be invited to activities ranging from seminars, talks and workshops to golf tournaments and wine tastings.
In addition, EMBA Alumni have access to:
- Career coaching in collaboration with AS3, at a reduced price. This professional advice and counselling offer is a unique offer and tailored specifically for the BI EMBA Alumni.
- EMBA electives to a reduced price. Participation is together with the on-going EMBA-class, and the schedule for these one-week electives you find on the programme webpage.
More about BI Alumni.
Emilie Lapointe
Per Espen Stoknes
