Overview

Through the Management of Innovation and Sustainable Business Development programme from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) , you will learn how to develop and lead innovative solutions in complex and rapidly changing environments. Studying in Ålesund places you close to forward-looking industries and real-world innovation processes. As part of the first cohorts, you will help shape a future-oriented programme with strong relevance for tomorrow’s organizations.

This programme focuses on themes within innovation, entrepreneurship, sustainability management, sustainable business development and change management. You'll learn to lead sustainability initiatives and innovation processes in a business setting and will also have the opportunity to work on your own business ideas during the master's degree.

Whilst studying the Management of Innovation and Sustainable Business Development with us, you will further develop important 21st century skills such as teamwork, problem-solving, critical thinking and creativity through collaboration, reflection, experience sharing, and project-related work.

Career opportunities:

The MSc programme provides opportunities for careers within sustainability, innovation, entrepreneurship and management.

You will develop competences and in-depth knowledge in sustainability management, innovation management, sustainable business development, change management, systems thinking, customer-driven innovation and entrepreneurship, all of which are highly attractive in the workplace.

The MSc leads to a variety of career paths, and you will be able to work at different levels in an organization including corporate management. Some of the possible career opportunities include;

Innovation Consultant
Sustainability Consultant
Organisational Development Consultant

Strategy Consultant
Sustainability Manager

ESG Analyst
Innovation Manager
Business Developer

Project Manager
Policy Advisor

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Programme Structure

Structure:

The first and second semester consists of compulsory courses in innovation, entrepreneurship, sustainability, change management and research methods.
In the summer between the first and second year you can do a summer semester through Gründerskolen (The Norwegian School of Entrepreneurship)
In the third semester you can do an exchange semester abroad or to specialize further through compulsory and elective courses in Aalesund. You can also include an internship as an elective in your third semester.
In the fourth and final semester you will write your master thesis.

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
- Apply before 2027-04-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU

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Non-EU/EEA deadline - 1 December

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

62

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Ålesund, Norway

Disciplines

Management Studies Sustainable Development Innovation Management View 9 other Masters in Innovation Management in Norway

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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62

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants must have completed a bachelor's degree in business administration, marketing, innovation, entrepreneurship, management, organizational studies or equivalent with a grade point average of at least C.
The bachelor's degree must have been completed by the start of the semester at NTNU in August and must include at least 80 ECTS in courses within business, economics, management, marketing, innovation, entrepreneurship or organizational studies.
For students at NTNU in Aalesund, the following bachelor degrees are accepted for qualification into the programme:
Bachelor in marketing, innovation and management
Bachelor in business administration
Bachelor in biomarine innovation
Bachelor in shipping management

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

61701 NOK / year

≈ 61701 NOK / year
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EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

International students (non-EU/EEA) tuition: approximately 6,005 USD

Living costs

Ålesund

Norway

12000 - 17000 NOK / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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