Master in Sustainable Leadership and Arctic Perspectives
In this study program, you will learn to understand the connection between economics, society, and nature. You’ll develop skills that are crucial for leading businesses and organizations, or contributing as an employee to processes aimed at finding smart, responsible, and sustainable solutions to challenges.
The program is session based and is also suitable for those who are not educated in economics. It involves a lot of activity and interaction, and you will have the opportunity to participate in the High North Dialogue, which is the largest international student conference in the Nordic region, held annually at Nord University.
As a student in this program, you’ll also have the chance to travel the world and broaden your professional horizons, gaining valuable intercultural experiences.
The program is designed so that you can go on an exchange in the third semester. Alternatively, if you choose not to travel abroad, you can select a set of customized study subjects. You can either go to the metropolis of Shanghai, where the Nord University Business School (HHN) is part of a forward-looking partnership program, or choose one of our partner institutions within the university alliance Universities of the Seas (SEA-EU). Another option is a regular exchange with Nord’s partners worldwide. If, for various reasons, you cannot go on an exchange, you can alternatively attend a study gathering in Bodø, along with other international and Norwegian students at the Nord University Business School. The master’s thesis (fourth semester) can be written from an optional educational institution with guidance from the Nord University Business School.
This master’s program will provide you with knowledge in areas such as:
Development driving vibrant and smart cities and local communities.
Socially and environmentally sustainable entrepreneurship.
Quality of life in societies.
Energy transition.
Knowledge of the Arctic region.
Indigenous and Arctic perspectives.
Ethics and value reflection.
The program is full-time and based on teamwork and case work. Teaching and learning activities take place in English, within an international learning environment.
Entry requirements
Admission requirements:
- A completed bachelor's degree or equivalent (minimum 180 ECTS credits). The following subject combination requirements from the undergraduate education apply:
- Specialization of at least 90 ECTS credits in economics and administrative subjects or social sciences. Within the required 90 ECTS credits in economics, administrative, or social science subjects, the following must be included:
- Minimum 20 ECTS credits in organizational, management, or educational subjects
- Minimum 5 ECTS credits in social science methodology
- A minimum grade average comparable to a Norwegian C in the ECTS scale. For international applicants, a minimum of 2nd Class Upper Division/B or equivalent is required.
Ranking: If there are more applicants than available places, qualified applicants will be ranked based on grade points.
Documentation: To have your application processed, you must upload documentation that clearly demonstrates you meet the admission requirements. Applications without sufficient documentation will not be considered. For more information about the application process and admission requirements.
Entry requirements
Admission requirements:
- A completed bachelor's degree or equivalent (minimum 180 ECTS credits). The following subject combination requirements from the undergraduate education apply:
- Specialization of at least 90 ECTS credits in economics and administrative subjects or social sciences. Within the required 90 ECTS credits in economics, administrative, or social science subjects, the following must be included:
- Minimum 20 ECTS credits in organizational, management, or educational subjects
- Minimum 5 ECTS credits in social science methodology
- A minimum grade average comparable to a Norwegian C in the ECTS scale. For international applicants, a minimum of 2nd Class Upper Division/B or equivalent is required.
Ranking: If there are more applicants than available places, qualified applicants will be ranked based on grade points.
Documentation: To have your application processed, you must upload documentation that clearly demonstrates you meet the admission requirements. Applications without sufficient documentation will not be considered. For more information about the application process and admission requirements.