Economic Transformation and Innovation University of Stavanger

Overview

Economic Transformation and Innovation master's program combines economics, management, and public policy to address the challenges of economic transformation. You will build a solid academic foundation, gain practical experience, and benefit from international perspectives.

University of Stavanger's curriculum explores how industries and regions adapt to sustainable solutions, with the Stavanger region serving as an especially relevant case study. The region’s unique challenges and key role in Norway’s economic transition make it a valuable context for analysis.

You will study topics such as innovation, sustainability, regional development, and applied social science methods. In the third semester, you can customise your learning through internships, international exchange, or specialised study tracks, including an entrepreneurship track. The programme concludes with a master’s thesis or a capstone project, enabling you to apply your skills to real-world economic and societal challenges. For those interested in starting a business you have possibility to work on own business plan that will be your capstone project.

Career

Graduates will be prepared for careers in:

• Public sector: Ministries, municipalities, county councils, development agencies.
• Private sector: Sustainability management, innovation management, consulting, entrepreneurship and business development.
• Third sector: Clusters, incubators, chambers of commerce, NGOs.
• Academia & research: Doctoral studies in innovation and entrepreneurship, sustainability transitions, or economic geography.