Specialisation in Strategic Management
With the EMBA specialisation in strategic management from NHH, you not only get a basis for making better decisions - you also get the energy to carry them out.
About the programme
- ECTS Credits
- 90
- Degree
- Master of Business Administration
- Application period
- Next admission meeting 22 November 2024
- Study start
- 27 January 2025
Competition is getting tougher, margins smaller and resources scarcer. At the same time, expectations of you increase, whether you are a leader, specialist, or advisor. How can you meet expectations under increasingly demanding conditions? You can be the one who brings your company lasting competitive advantage with current knowledge in strategic management.
The specialisation intends to give students
- different perspectives on disciplines within the field of strategy, economics, innovation and management that can contribute to better decision-making and development of their own enterprises. Theory and practical application are integrated in the programme, and the participants work on relevant issues from their own enterprises.
- relevant research-based knowledge about strategic management in a broad perspective. Many enterprises are in a situation of constantly changing competition, often from international competitors, and an overall understanding is therefore necessary to be able to deal with challenges and create and take advantage of opportunities.
- the ability to shed light on factors that help an enterprise to develop and mobilise resources in a way that creates lasting competitive advantages.
- networking opportunities for the purpose of learning and further development both in and outside the teaching situation.
Target group
The specialisation is aimed at people who work in enterprises that are or will be exposed to competition, and managers who are looking for professional development and in-depth knowledge of areas of strategic importance to their own enterprises.
Leaders who desire professional development and specialisation in strategically important areas for their own business are also part of the target group.
From large companies, division and section leaders are particularly relevant - as well as those who assist leaders in shaping strategy. From smaller companies, top leaders and department leaders are natural candidates. Employees in financial institutions, public administration, or business and industry organisations will also benefit greatly from the study.
The study is designed to accommodate a busy schedule.
Build a network
Alongside the other participants, you establish networks of immeasurable value. You engage closely with your peers through group work and discussions in intensive study sessions.
A diverse group of participants with complementary skills and backgrounds allows for various perspectives and offers opportunities for learning across industries and disciplines. This mix creates a dynamic and productive environment.
Throughout the course, you will become acquainted with proficient professionals, leaders in pivotal roles, and specialists from whom you can learn – both during the course and in the long term.
Close and personal guidance
To ensure consistency and quality of the specialisation, and a close and personal guidance of all participants, a dedicated academic director will follow the participants from the very beginning until the end.
The academic director maintains a high academic level, has a strong commitment and a large degree of involvement in you and your learning.
About the programme
- ECTS Credits
- 90
- Degree
- Master of Business Administration
- Application period
- Next admission meeting 22 November 2024
- Study start
- 27 January 2025
Practical information
- Tuition fee: NOK 490,000
- Language of instruction: Norwegian
- Four subject modules over a period of two year
Contact
NHH EXECUTIVE
NHH Norwegian School of Economics is one of the leading business schools in Europe. NHH has an internationally recognised research environment and is the first choice for students who want to study business administration in Norway.
In close cooperation with the business community and society, we are developing new knowledge and creating values for a sustainable future.
NHH has an international profile and cooperates with 195 universities and business schools in more than 50 countries. We have approximately 3,500 students and 400 employees.
NHH Executive hosts executive education with a long tradition in offering MBA specialisations. NHH Executive is strongly anchored in the Norwegian business world and a top choice for executive education in Europe.
Module 1: The big picture |
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23.01.-25.01.2025 Campus NHH, Bergen |
Strategy in turbulent times |
13.03.-15.03.2025 Oslo |
Changes in the surroundings I: Market undergoing change |
31.03.-04.04.2025 HEC Paris |
Study trip |
21.05.-24.05.2025 Oslo |
Changes in surroundings II: Movements and trends |
Zoom | Online: Economics for non-economists |
05.06.2025 | Home exam, eight hours |
Module 2: Customers, users and understanding the product market |
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14.08.-16.08.2025 Campus NHH, Oslo |
Market segmentation, customer profitabbility and pricing |
15.09.-17.09.2025 Campus NHH, Bergen |
The customer/user I: Customer behaviour, sustainability and quantification |
23.10.-25.10.2025 Oslo |
The customer/user II: Behavioural economics, gamification, A/S testing, experimental methods |
26.11.-29.11.2025 Campus NHH, Bergen |
Mangement and the role of managers |
Zoom | Online: Research methods for managers |
16.12.2025 | Home exam, eight hours |
Module 3: Competitive advantages |
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26.01.-28.01.2026 Laboratoriet Skøyen, Oslo |
Strategy formulation: Positions, activities and resources |
February/March 2026 Asia |
Study trip: Doing business in Asia |
12.03.-14.03.2026 Oslo |
Innovation as a source of competitive advantages I: Processes, management and organisation |
22.04.-25.04.2026 Campus NHH, Bergen |
Innovation as a source of competitive advantages II: Intangible resurses |
Zoom | Online: Valuation |
21.05.2026 | Home exam, eight hours |
Module 4: The integrated picture |
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20.08.-22.08.2026 Oslo | Execution and implementation I: People and change management |
17.09.-19.09.2026 Campus NHH, Bergen |
Execution and implementation II: Management, measurements and incentives |
15.10.-17.10.2026 Oslo |
Group strategy |
11.11.-14.11.2026 Campus NHH, Bergen |
Expansion and new business areas |
Zoom | Online: Applied programming for managers |
19.11.2026 | Submission of master's thesis |
26.11.2026 | Home exam, eight hours |
10.12.-11.12.2026 Campus NHH, Bergen |
Defense of master's thesis, current topics and conclusion (Bergen) |
January/March 2027 | Graduation |