Career prospects

The master's degree programme in Economics will make you highly attractive in the job market, both in the private and the public sectors. There is a great need for specialists within the field of economics, and this programme will qualify you for a wide range of careers within economic consultancy, the financial sector, Government Service and economic organisations (both domestic and international).

Academic career
With a master's degree in Economics you are qualified to apply for admission to PhD-programmes in Economics.

Professional life after completion

Useful links:

• Veien mot arbeidslivet (in Norwegian) The faculty of social sciences own webpage about career planning, scholarship opportunities, master’s thesis and job vacancies
• The Career Centre (in Norwegian)
• ECONLINK
• UiO Alumni for economists