Nord University - Business School

Master of Science in Sustainable Leadership and Arctic Perspectives

This degree qualifies students to hold a wide range of positions in organisations business and public administration. Graduates may, for example, be relevant to positions as leaders or advisory consultants within CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility), business ethics and corporate social responsibility, and strategic planning and market analysis. They may also be relevant for positions as an adviser in the energy sector, as a supervisor in supervisory and control work, or as a consultant and leader in social and sustainable development - at business and social development actors at various levels.

During the study programme period, several Norwegian and foreign companies will visit the Business School that wants to recruit potential employees among the students.

Student exchange

The study programme gives you a golden opportunity to gain international experience. In the third semester, you can attend regular student exchange at one of Nord's many partnership universities.

Following further studies

Upon successful completion of this MSc, candidates qualify for applying for admission to the PhD programme at Nord University Business School as well as at other institutions in Norway and abroad. For further information about the Nord University PhD programme, please refer to specific information about this programme on our website.

Autumn 2024 (1st Semester)

• Ethics in an Uncertain World
• Degrowth, Wellbeing and Indigenous Perspective
• Advanced Research Design and Methodology
• Social and Sustainable Entrepreneurship

Spring 2025 (2nd Semester)

• Circular Economy
• International Governance and Business in the High North
• Energy Transition
• Smart Management for Sustainable Cities and Communities

Autumn 2025 (3rd Semester)

Elective

• Exchange semester
• Internship and/or elective courses at Nord University

Spring 2026 (4th Semester)

Elective

• Exchange semester
• Internship and/or elective courses at Nord University

Knowledge

The candidate:

• Has advanced broad and in-depth knowledge of central scientific theories, concepts, and models in global management and how leaders, employees, and the community actively can participate in the development and growth
• Has in-depth knowledge of perspectives in management, entrepreneurship, and technological development on business, community, and institutional levels in a framework of social, economic, and ecological sustainability.
• Has in-depth knowledge about how environmental, social, economic, and geopolitical aspects affect the energy sector and how circular value chains can contribute to sustainable development both from a Norwegian and international perspective.
• Holds in-depth knowledge about the philosophy of science, social science research traditions, methodological approach, and research ethical norms.
• Has insight into relevant and current international research literature and can use it on new phenomena and issues in the field of global management.
• Has in-depth knowledge about global challenges and how multidisciplinary perspective, multicultural insight, and value-reflected assessments can contribute to solving challenges holistically through local and regional measures.

Skills

The candidate:

• Can through multidisciplinary understanding, critical reflection, and analysis of information and information sources develop creative solution propositions to complex issues for businesses, organizations, and public administration.
• Can put global and local perspectives in connection to one another, and contribute to processes for a higher understanding of how a constructive collaboration between the environment, culture, technological development, society, and business aspects depends on ethical assessments and decisions.
• Has an in-depth understanding of how proactive and balanced long-term solutions for sustainable development can minimize the underlying causes of ecological, cultural, and economic crises.
• Can analyze and holistically assess issues based on relevant theory and empirical data, and assess suitable research methods.
• Can carry out, produce, and disseminate an independent, limited research project under supervision and in line with research ethical norms.

General competence

The candidate:

• Can reflect and be critical of established truths and own experiences from international cultural diversity, and is ethically aware of their role in the local and global community.
• Can contribute to seeing both the whole and the parts, and stay focused on change- and development work with sustainable blue and green value creation, based on a balanced understanding of what can be valuable from a business, environmental, and social perspective.
• Can make use of acquired knowledge and relevant international research literature and contribute to the public debate about how the interaction between politics, business, public administration, and civil society drives and contributes to processes toward viable and sustainable societies.
• Can apply acquired qualities such as multidisciplinary understanding, creative thinking, and entrepreneurial ingenuity in both local, national, and international issues, and new areas of application.