BI Norwegian Business School
BI Norwegian Business School (Bokmål: Handelshøyskolen BI) is a private university college in Norway. It was founded as a private, commercial night school in 1943, offering shorter courses in business and office-related subjects for tradespeople. In 1969 it became a foundation and it was later accredited as a college and later as a specialised university-level institution, becoming Norway's second business school after the state Norwegian School of Economics.
Motto
Make it your business
Private University College
1943
Accredited as a specialised university institution (vitenskapelig høgskole)
Karen Spens
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21,653
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Oslo, Stavanger, Bergen, Trondheim
BI blue
BI has four[1] campuses with the main one located in Oslo. The college has 845 employees consisting of an academic staff of 404 people and 441 administrative staff.[2] In 2015, it had 18,728 students.[1] BI Norwegian Business School is a private foundation and is accredited as a specialised university institution.[1] It is one of three private specialized universities in Norway, alongside VID and MF.
History[edit]
BI Norwegian Business School was founded in 1943 by Finn Øien as Bedriftøkonomisk Institutt (English: Institute of Managerial Economics), hence the abbreviation BI.
Ranking[edit]
The Financial Times ranks BI as Norway's best business school for the 6th year running in its European Business School Ranking 2021. BI ranks number 50 out of the 95 schools that make it onto the list.[17]
Financial Times also ranks BI Norwegian Business School's Master of Science in Business as one of the world's 100 best programmes in its latest FT Master in Management 2021 ranking.[18]
BI is accredited as a specialised university institution by the Norwegian Agency for Quality Assurance in Education (NOKUT).[19]
BI has also received the following recognitions from private institutions:
Triple crown
BI Norwegian Business School is the first Norwegian business school that has received the three most prestigious international accreditations. Less than 1% of business schools worldwide have achieved triple accreditation.[24]
Pathway Program Jonkoping University follow up to BI[edit]
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What is pathway Program[edit]
The Pathway Semester is a program that helps students get ready for English-based bachelor's or master's degrees. It focuses on improving your language skills, especially speaking, writing, presentations, and academic writing. You'll also learn about Scandinavian culture, history, and society. This program will boost your confidence and critical thinking abilities, so you can communicate effectively and achieve your goals.
A strong foundation in English[edit]
The Pathway Semester is designed specifically for students like you, with an entry requirement of at least an IELTS score of 5.5. This program is your springboard to mastering academic English and thriving in university settings. Here's what sets the Pathway Semester apart: Sharpen your English skills: Go beyond basic communication and dive deep into academic writing, presentations, and effective spoken English. Unlock Swedish culture: Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Swedish history, society, and customs. Boost your study power: Develop essential academic skills to excel in your future studies. If you're ready to take your English to the next level and dive into Swedish culture, the Pathway Semester is your perfect launchpad.