Specialisation in Strategic Management

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 29 October 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 29 October 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

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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
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
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
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
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