Year Study in Business Economics

Business Economics Certificate

The University of Inland Norway offers an Årsstudium i bedriftsøkonomi. This is a one-year program. It awards a certificate or diploma. The program is taught in English. It is a full-time study. The program is located in Rena. It offers 60 ECTS credits.

Programme Content

This program introduces economic and administrative subjects. It covers basic accounting, statistics, and organizational understanding. It is for individuals lacking formal business economics skills. The study provides knowledge for basic economic tasks. It is suitable for roles in private and public sectors. It can also serve as a foundation for further studies.

Entry Requirements

To apply, you need general university admission qualifications. You can also apply based on prior learning and experience. The standard application deadline is April 15. For applications based on prior learning, the deadline is March 1. The program starts in August.

Further Study Options

This one-year program counts as the first year for bachelor's degrees. These include Bachelor in Economics and Administration and Bachelor in Accounting and Economic Consulting. Students can continue to a bachelor's degree at the university. After a bachelor's degree, further studies are possible. This includes master's level programs, like the Siviløkonom degree.

The University of Inland Norway is located in Norway. It offers flexible education across six campuses. These campuses are Blæstad, Elverum, Evenstad, Hamar, Lillehammer, and Rena. The university also offers teaching in Kongsvinger and Tynset. It provides bachelor, master, and doctoral degrees. Shorter courses and year-long studies are also available. The university has a total of 15,257 students.

Research at the university is closely linked to its education programs. This ensures education is research-based. The university contributes new knowledge to important societal areas. It has a practical research profile. This supports knowledge-based working life and innovation. The university collaborates nationally and internationally. It offers English-language programs to attract international students. Many students also study abroad.

The University of Inland Norway is a key competence institution in its region. It actively collaborates with employers and society in Innlandet. The university is re-certified as a Miljøfyrtårn. This applies to the institution and all its study locations. It is known for hosting a prestigious research conference in leadership and business economics.