Study plan - One-year programme in Business Economics

Autumn 2026

The programme has its main focus within the field of business economics, where four key courses have been selected to provide candidates with a practice-oriented study programme grounded in solid theoretical business economics. The programme provides relevant knowledge about how organisations in both the private and public sectors operate, and how they can make better decisions in both the short and long term.

Admission

General university entrance qualification

Learning outcomes

Knowledge

Upon completion of the one-year programme in Business Economics, the candidate shall be able to:

Demonstrate awareness of personal values and how these influence behaviour and decision-making in a business context.
Apply critical thinking, responsibility and ethical reflection when facing economic and administrative challenges.
Understand how economic and organisational issues are shaped by resources, context and value systems.
Collaborate effectively in teams and across disciplines to achieve shared goals.
Contribute to organisational adaptability and innovation in a dynamic working environment.

Skills

Upon completion of the one-year programme in Business Economics, the candidate shall be able to:

Apply basic economic and administrative theories and methods to analyse and solve practical issues within business economics and accounting.
Carry out simple analyses of financial statements and economic reports, and use the results to provide recommendations for improving financial management.
Communicate economic information and analyses clearly and coherently, both orally and in writing.
Use digital tools and techniques relevant for economic analysis and decision-making processes.
Identify and assess risks and consequences associated with economic decisions in businesses.
Integrate ethical considerations and sustainability perspectives into the assessment of economic and administrative decisions.

General competence

Upon completion of the one-year programme in Business Economics, the candidate shall:

Demonstrate awareness of personal values and how these influence behaviour and decision-making in a business context.
Apply critical thinking, responsibility and ethical reflection when facing economic and administrative challenges.
Understand how economic and organisational issues are shaped by resources, context and value systems.
Work effectively in teams and across disciplines to achieve common goals.
Be able to contribute to organisational adaptability and innovation in a dynamic working environment.

Content

The one-year programme in Business Economics is a full-time study consisting of key subjects in accounting, management control, finance, organisation, leadership and marketing. Teaching is primarily carried out on campus in Haugesund, with some digital components or session-based elements.

The programme includes the following courses:

1st semester

Academic Formation and Personal Development
Introduction to Business Economics and Accounting
Organisation and Management
Investment and Finance

2nd semester

Marketing
Financial Accounting with Analysis
Management Accounting

Elective, where students may choose between:

Statistics for Economists
Macroeconomics
Corporate Strategy

Practice

None

Teaching

We offer lectures, discussions and seminars on campus in Haugesund. Students work on assignments both individually and in groups.

Assessment

Different forms of assessment are used in the individual courses. See the course descriptions for precise information about the type of assessment used in each course.