Economics (master)

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).

Internship

The course ECON4032 - Internship i Økonomi offers the opportunity to combine work at highly esteemed institutions with your studies at our department. Being an intern provides invaluable work experience, broadens your network, and shows how what you’ve learned in the auditorium can be put into practice as an economist. The course runs every spring and is taught in Norwegian. 

"It has been much more educational than any other subject I have taken "

– Bo Fagerli Stoknes

Academic career

The Research programme option is designed for students who want to continue with a PhD after their master's degree. This programme option qualifies for admission to the PhD-programme in Economics at the University of Oslo.

Professional life 


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