Master in Business and Data Science

Master in Business and Data Science

Become a technically sophisticated business professional through our new, specialized master's programme starting in the autumn of 2027.

Advances in AI and digitalization are transforming business processes, creating new opportunities and reshaping how organizations work and compete. 

In this environment, the labour market will need people with a strong combination of business competence and deep analytical skills. They must be able to interpret data, understand AI tools, and use these insights to make better decisions and solve complex problems. 

NHH’s new master's programme will equip you with a solid core from finance, accounting and market analysis, combined with advanced quantitative skills and a modern toolbox. The combined training will allow you to analyse and navigate the digital business world, enabling you to identify, assess and implement new business opportunities. 

Skills in ethics, sustainability, and professional communication are integral parts of all our study programmes.

Programme structure 

The first two semesters of the programme are structured around two closely integrated cores: Data Science and Business. 

The Data Science core provides the technical knowledge and understanding of the potential of technologies. It will deepen your existing statistics and data analysis skills and build the foundation for later courses that apply these methods. 

The Business core consists of courses that implement and apply data science methods in core business functions. This core also provides you with the skills to communicate and translate complex technical questions and solutions to a business audience. 

The third semester offers opportunities for exchange, electives and internships. Students moreover start preparing their masters thesis in the third semester, with the main work taking place in the fourth semester.

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Admission 

Application for the programme will open no later than 1 January.

Information about application procedure and documentation requirements will be published before the application opens. 

The following admission requirements will apply: 

  • Academic requirements for admission

    Academic requirements for admission

    Norwegian bachelor's degree, or a degree comparable to a Norwegian bachelor's degree

    At least 80 ECTS credits in subjects relevant to the master’s programme, including:

    • Mathematics: minimum 7,5 ECTS (must include calculus, optimization and linear algebra)
    • Statistics: minimum 7,5 ECTS
    • Programming: minimum 7,5 ECTS  
    • Accounting, finance, economics, marketing, ethics or sustainability: minimum 15 ECTS 
    • The remaining 42,5 ECTS may be from any of the fields listed above, as well as artificial intelligence, automation or computer science 
    • A maximum of 7,5 ECTS may be from ethics or sustainability

    NHH will offer pre-courses in programming that admitted students are recommended to take.  

  • English language requirement

    English language requirement

    Unless exempt, applicants must meet one of the following requirements: 

    • TOEFL iBT: minimum 90 for tests taken before 21 January 2026. 4,5 for tests taken from that date  
    • IELTS Academic: minimum overall score of 6,5  
    • Cambridge English: minimum score of 173
    • Pearson PTE Academic: minimum overall score of 62  

    IELTS One Skill Retake and TOEFL MyBest Scores are not accepted. Results must be no more than two years old and submitted electronically to NHH directly by the test provider.  

    Applicants are exempt if they have:  

    • completed at least two years of full-time university studies in the UK, Ireland, the USA, Canada, New Zealand or Australia; or 
    • completed one year of full-time master’s studies taught in English; or  
    • completed upper-secondary English comparable to the Norwegian requirement, with a grade equivalent to at least 4. 
  • GMAT/GRE

    GMAT/GRE

    Unless exempt, applicants must meet one of the following requirements:  

    • GMAT Focus Edition: minimum 555  
    • Previous GMAT format: minimum 600 
    • GRE Quantitative Reasoning: minimum 152  

    GMAT Superscore is not accepted. Results must be no more than five years old and submitted directly to NHH by the test provider. 

    Applicants are exempt if they:  

    • have completed at least 90 ECTS at an institution in Norway, Sweden, Finland, Denmark or Iceland; or 
    • hold a degree from a CEMS or PIM member institution; or  
    • have completed at least 30 ECTS at NHH at bachelor’s or master’s level. 
  • Candidates with a bachelor’s degree from NHH

    Candidates with a bachelor’s degree from NHH

    NHH bachelor’s students who wish to continue to the Master in Business and Data Science may select the programme when applying for internal transfer to master in April. 

    • Bachelor in Business, Economics and Data Science (BEDS): Qualification is guaranteed 
    • Bachelor i økonomi og administrasjon (BØA): Qualification requires the successful completion of FOR14 and MAT10.    

    NHH will offer a pre-course in programming that admitted students from BØA are recommended to take.

No tuition fees for EU/EEA/Swiss citizens 

NHH is a publicly funded university and charges no application or tuition fees. This applies to Norwegian and EU/EEA/Swiss citizens. 

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Career opportunities 

NHH graduates are highly sought after by potential employers. Surveys show that our graduates quickly find relevant well-paid jobs. The majority of NHH students receive a job offer before graduating. 

With a master degree in Business and Data Science you will be well prepared for prestigious entry-level positions in management consulting, finance, and industry, as well as for specialist roles such as data analyst, data scientist, or analytics consultant. 

Read more about career opportunities and former NHH students 

International opportunities 

As an NHH student you have excellent opportunities to gain valuable international experience during your studies through semester exchange, Engage.EU initiatives, Internship Abroad, and summer courses. Many of our students work abroad and are internationally recruited. 

Our programmes offer a wide range of attractive exchange opportunities. More than 50 per cent of our students make use of this, making NHH the Norwegian exchange champion! 

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Student life 

The NHH experience is not limited to the classrooms and study halls. Engaging in student activities, will provide you with new friends and possibilities to develop your teamwork and leadership skills. 

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About the programme

ECTS Credits
120
Degree
Master in Business and Data Science

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