Entrepreneurship centers on identifying, developing, and realizing new opportunities with the potential to create substantial economic and societal value.

Venture creation requires entrepreneurs to navigate uncertainty, mobilize resources, build adaptable organizations, and make strategic decisions related to markets, customers, partnerships, and growth.

Students develop a strong foundation in entrepreneurial strategy and evidence-based venture development while applying theory in practical settings.

Learning takes place through case studies, practitioner guest lectures, and a team-based venture project focused on real-world entrepreneurial challenges.

As part of the TILT student entrepreneurship initiative, participants also take part in a two-day AI-Accelerated Innovation Lab exploring how AI tools can support creativity, experimentation, and early-stage venture building. Currently, the AI-Sprint is planned to take place from the 31st of August to the 1st of September.

An international study trip further provides exposure to global entrepreneurial ecosystems, venture scaling, investment environments, and innovation practices. The study trip to Paris will take place from the 12th of October to the 14th of October. Round-trip from Bergen to Paris and accommodation in Paris is paid by NHH.

Read the full description of STR466 Venture Creation

Supplementary admission round is now open. Please refer to further information below. 

Application deadline is 17 August 2026.

Students who have applied are allowed to join the lecture on the 17th of August. 

Admission requirements

• Eligibility

  Eligibility

  • You must be registered as a student at NHH, at the time of application.
  • If you are a master’s student, your right to study must extend into the autumn semester 2026.
  • If you are a bachelor's student, you must have applied for internal transfer to master and be scheduled to start your master’s degree in the autumn semester 2026.

• Admission rounds

  Admission rounds

  Main admission round

  • Admission opens: 1 June
  • Admission closes: 1 July
  • Applicants will be informed of their results by mid-July

  Supplementary admission round

  • Admission is open for all eligible students, including master level incoming exchange students. 
  • Admission opens: 6 August
  • Admission closes: 17 August
  • Applicants will be informed of their results by the 21st of August.
  • Applicants must respond to the offer by the 23rd of August. 

• Admission requirements

  Admission requirements

  • Belong to one of the eligible student groups
  • Motivation for and interest in entrepreneurship and innovation
  • Satisfactory results from bachelor’s studies. There is no minimum grade requirement.

• Documentation requirements

  Documentation requirements

  • CV (1-2 pages)
  • Motivation letter demonstrating your interest in entrepreneurship and innovation (1-2 pages)

  It is not necessary to upload grades transcripts. We have access to results in our system.

  • Incoming exchange students must also upload their transcripts from their bachelor level studies in addition to the required documents above.

• Candidate selection

  Candidate selection

  The selection will be based on an overall evaluation of background and experience, motivation and interests, and academic results.

  Emphasis may also be placed on overall group composition, ensuring a variety of backgrounds and interests among students, with the aim to foster a creative learning environment.

• How to apply

  How to apply

  Apply in Søknadsweb

  Log in with your NHH Feide account. Choose Restricted Access Courses, and STR466 Venture Creation