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Master of Science

Finance

Develop quantitative and analytical skills you can transfer to all business disciplines and industries. Earn a highly recognised degree by learning from faculty in one of Europe’s best departments in Finance.

What will you learn?

Our MSc in Finance is your opportunity to excel in the world of finance, irrespective of whether you want to specialise in corporate finance, asset management, or other finance-related roles. In a programme with international students and faculty from around the world, you will learn to solve complex problems in uncertain environments. For instance, in corporate finance, you will grasp where a company’s value comes from and how different factors impact its financial situation. Similarly, in asset management, you will understand how changes to the risk-return trade-off affect portfolio weights. 

The driving force behind this programme is the Department of Finance which is ranked among the top ten in Europe and has a strong international focus. As such, the MSc in Finance lays a solid foundation upon which you can build and apply your knowledge in practice. You will also gain important digital competencies. Beyond mastering Excel and programming, you will gain proficiency in working with data, e.g., in our Bloomberg room. As a member of the CFA’s University Affiliation Programme, our MSc in Finance also helps you on your journey toward becoming a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), thereby enhancing your competitiveness in the job market.

In the face of the ever-changing needs of the financial industry, our objective is to equip you with the ability to identify the underlying economic issues and propose innovative solutions to address them. This prepares you for a thriving career while simultaneously creating value for society as a whole.

Popular courses covered in this programme

Financial data analysis graph
Financial data analysis graph

Understand how corporate value is created and destroyed. Learn how managerial decisions affect a company’s valuation.

Illustration of graphs
Illustration of graphs

Gain insight into advanced topics in corporate finance, such as capital structure decisions, mergers and acquisitions, private equity, and venture capital.

Financial data and graphs
Financial data and graphs

Learn the empirical methods to evaluate asset allocation strategies in various asset classes in terms of their risk-return characteristics.

Man looking at a global map
Man looking at a global map

Understand how risk management adds firm value. Learn how the various types of risks faced by financial institutions are measured and managed.

Why choose this programme?

Engaging learning experiences and quality teaching are something we strive to provide, to help you build a solid skill and competency base, making you relevant for the future of work. Below you will get the perspectives of our students, faculty, and the industry to understand the reasons for choosing to study Master of Science in Finance at BI. In this video you will hear from Paul Jenkins, Senior Partner at McKinsey and Company, and what he thinks is the strength of this programme. 

Why choose MSc in Finance?

Trying to decide which master programme is right for you? Take our Master Quiz to find your best match.

Career Possibilities

With a Master of Science in Finance, you will be a viable candidate for a broad range of positions and industries, both in Norway and internationally. Below are some of our former students and the positions they secured straight after graduation. 

Oda Djupvik
Oda Djupvik

Oda Djupvik

MSc in Finance from BI
BSc in Finance from BI

Alf Kristian Pettersen
Alf Kristian Pettersen

Alf Kristian Pettersen

MSc in Finance from BI

Sara Trajchevska
Sara Trajchevska

Sara Trajchevska

MSc in Finance from BI

Dane Cekov
Dane Cekov

Dane Cekov, CFA

MSc in Finance from BI

Minja Rankov
Minja Rankov

Minja Rankov

MSc in Finance from BI

Brage Bakken
Brage Bakken

Brage Bakken

MSc in Finance from BI
BSc in Business Administration from BI

Valentina Barbosa Forero
Valentina Barbosa Forero

Valentina Barbosa Forero

MSc in Finance from BI
BBA - Specialisation in Finance from BI

Jesper Hembre
Jesper Hembre

Jesper Hembre

MSc in Finance from BI
BSc in Finance from BI

Ann-Kathrin Behringer
Ann-Kathrin Behringer

Ann-Kathrin Behringer, CESGA

MSc in Finance (Double Degree) from Católica Lisbon and BI

Dennis Anghelopoulos
Dennis Anghelopoulos

Dennis Anghelopoulos, CFA

MSc in Finance from BI
BBA - Specialisation in Shipping from BI

Joseph DiRenzo Investment Banking Associate Lincoln International Investment Banking Associate at Lincoln International

The job market: MSc in Finance

Customise your degree

As a master student at BI, you have several exciting opportunities that will contribute to a varied and interesting student life, at the same time as you build relevant competence and gain an advantage in the job market by tailoring your degree.

BI’s MSc in Finance among best in the world

The Financial Times ranks BI’s MSc in Finance as the best in Norway and the third best in the Nordic countries.

BI team crowned global champions

A team of four students from BI’s Master of Science in Finance programme secured the title of Global Champions in the 15th Annual CFA Institute Research Challenge.

Finance students from BI win international contest for exceptional research

BI’s MSc in Finance students, Brage Bakken and Tor Andre Vorpenes, won the 2023 CFA Institute’s Quant Award, which recognizes outstanding quantitative research contributing to the field of investment management.

Managing responsible investments for Norway’s largest asset manager

One year after graduating with an MSc in Finance from BI, Kristine Alm Karsrud works as an Investment Analyst at DNB Asset Management, specializing in sustainable equity investments related to the ocean and climate.

Nicoleta Ionita

“The field of finance provides you with so many opportunities"

Nicoleta enjoys the rational and logical part of finance, but was surprised when she was faced with creative challenges. 

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Programme Structure

The academic year at BI is divided into two semester, one in the autumn and one in spring. There are exams at the end of each semester. This programme structure provides an overview of which courses you will be taking and when you will be taking them.

Please be aware that the study plan and courses can be subject to change.