Key information
Duration
Start dates & application deadlines
Starting August 2027
Application deadline not specified.
Language
English
TOEFL iBT: 90
IELTS: 6.5
Credits
60 ECTS
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Disciplines
Overview
This Economics research programme from BI Norwegian Business School prepares candidates for the international academic job market, for positions in research organisations and consulting firms, as well as national and international institutions like central banks, the IMF and the World Bank.
Distinguishing Features of the Specialisation
- The Department cooperates with the Department of Finance at BI as well as with the Department of Economics at the University of Oslo, located close to BI.
- Candidates are encouraged to make a long-term visit to a foreign university that is part of the Department's international network. Recent PhD students have visited Northwestern University, UC Berkeley, Princeton, Yale, Brown, UC San Diego, Harvard, among others.
- The Nordic Network in Economics offers a wide range of advanced PhD courses in Economics
Career Possibilities
Following you will find examples of positions that graduates have obtained after completing a PhD with a specialisation in Economics at BI.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Macroeconomics, business cycles and monetary policy
- Microeconomics, and industrial organisation
- Macro-finance
- Theoretical, and experimental economics
- Labour economics
- Political economy
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
- GRE® — Required
- GMAT — Required
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Hold a Master of Science 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.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International: Non-residents — Free
- EU/EEA: EU/EEA Nationals — Free
Additional Details
All PhD candidates receive financial support when accepted into the programme.
Living costs
Oslo, Norway
1,749-2,879 AUD / 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.
