Master i International Business

Tuition costs 6,771 USD per year, and the application deadline for the Jul 2027 intake is Apr 15, 2027.

Masterprogrammet i International Business på UiA gir teoretisk innsikt og analytiske ferdigheter for å håndtere utfordringer knyttet til ledelse og styring av virksomheter i internasjonale markeder. Studiene er basert på AACSB-akkrediteringen. Du vil tilegne deg kunnskaper og ferdigheter som gjør deg i stand til å vurdere konsekvenser av en gitt løsning på et problem, samt å vurdere ulike handlingsalternativer mot hverandre. I tillegg vil programmet gi deg forståelse for og evne til å vurdere bærekraftsutfordringer og ulike etiske og kulturelle problemstillinger du kan møte i ditt profesjonelle arbeid, samt hvordan virksomheter kan forholde seg til disse. Globale spørsmål, hvordan globalisering og globale forhold kan påvirke virksomheter og markeder, og hvordan virksomheter kan respondere på dette, er også vektlagt.

University of Agder sits on Norway's southern coast with campuses in Kristiansand and Grimstad. Although it officially became a university in 2007, its academic roots extend back to the 19th century, and today it serves over 14,000 students. The institution promotes an open, collaborative culture that connects staff, students and the wider community, making it a welcoming choice for international learners seeking a student-centered environment in a compact Scandinavian city.

Academically, UiA balances teaching and research across applied sciences, social sciences, education and the arts, with an emphasis on collaboration and problem solving. Internationalisation is central to the university's strategy: UiA maintains hundreds of exchange agreements and receives exchange students each year, while offering research projects that invite student participation. Practical learning, close faculty contact and opportunities to join cross-disciplinary projects are core strengths.

Student life in Kristiansand combines safe campus living with coastal leisure, efficient public transport and easy access to nature. Support services for international students include orientation programs, language support and guidance on housing and internships. Prospective students should explore program-specific entry requirements and take advantage of UiA's exchange and research options to shape a study path that combines regional engagement with global perspectives.