MBA in Technology Management
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The program will provide candidates with analytical skills suitable for safeguarding responsibilities in technology and knowledge-based companies.
Upon successful completion of the programme, the candidate shall possess the following
Knowledge
The candidate :
- has advanced knowledge of the different aspects of technology management
- has thorough knowledge of scientific research theories and methods in technology management
- is able to apply knowledge onto new areas of technology management
- is able to analyze and assess issues related to businesses' environments such as sustainability, change and internationalisation
Skills
The candidate:
- is able to analyze existing theories, methods and interpretations within technology management and work independently with practical and theoretical problem solving
- can understand, critically evaluate and be able to use relevant methods in an independent way
- masters relevant professional tools and techniques
- can carry out an independent research project (master's thesis) under supervision
General competence
The candidate:
- can apply his or her knowledge and skills onto new areas in order to conduct advanced tasks and projects in both new and more established tech companies
- can communicate about professional issues, analyses and conclusions in technology management, both with specialists, companies and the public in general.
- can analyze relevant topics and communicate this both in writing and in discussions
- can contribute to innovation and increased sustainability in the society
This programme is taught only in Norwegian. Applicants must meet Norwegian language requirements.
Admisstion requirement for 2023 (may change by the next admission in 2025): Requirements of formal Norwegian language Higher education entrance qualification: Bachelors degree (180 ECTS credits) or eqvivalent degree, and 2 years of relevant work experience upon completion of the degree. The work experience must be within the following fields:
technology
science
business
organization
management
marketing
Upon successful completion of the programme, candidates qualify for a wide range of jobs in the public and private sectors, including management positions, technological development work, and chance processes consultin.
The MBA programme does not normally qualify students directly for admission to the doctoral programme (PhD) at Nord University Business School. Further studies in this field will usually be required in order for candidates to be considered for admission to the PhD programme.
The time that is best suited for a stay abroad is the 2nd semester or the 3rd semester. Students can use several of the university's agreements with international institutions. Both the Ecole de Management de Normandie (France, England and Ireland) and Western Sidney University (Australia) are examples of partner institutions that offer relevant MBA courses in technology management.
No tuition fees. Costs for semester registration and course literature apply.
Most courses on this programme are assessed based on take-home exams, assignments and oral presentations. Please refer to the individual course descriptions for details.
Final graduation examinations for the study programme is a master's thesis.
This programme is evaluated annually by students through course evaluations as well as by the Programme Coordinator. The evaluations form part of the Nord University Quality Assurance System.
View rules and regulations for examinations.