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The Carlson School’s exchange to Norway allows students to immerse themselves in a country characterized by good health and a high standard of living. With advanced public transportation, cutting-edge wireless technology, and a fervent commitment to life in the outdoors, a semester in Norway is arguably the perfect mix of education and personal adventure. From the ultra-modern learning facilities at BI to the endless hiking and trekking that weave through rural Norway, we’re certain this will be the highlight of your Carlson degree.

BI is one of Norway’s largest institutions and with 60% market share of business and industry education, it is the largest single provider of applied business knowledge in the country. BI is the preferred choice in business management education, owing to its leadership in delivering quality, relevance, and an inspiring learning environment. BI aims to leverage its resources to develop and disseminate competencies that promote value creation and innovation. Extensive links with the majority of Norway’s key enterprises in industry, trade and services build relationships that can serve Carlson School students throughout their careers. The primary campus facility in Oslo where exchange students are enrolled, is among the finest education amenities globally.

Norway holds the top international ranking in the human development index. It enjoys an abundance of key natural resources and shares borders with Sweden, Finland and Russia. Traditionally focused on sea transport and shipping, industries have expanded to include petroleum, hydropower and advanced information technology innovations. The capital of Oslo is devoutly international with more than 20% of the population foreign born. Much of the wide reaching city is covered in protected forest and as one strolls down the pedestrian shopping streets they are only moments away from isolated wilderness. Situated at the very tip of Oslofjord, the city is surrounded by more than 1,000 kilometers of downhill and cross-country ski trails in every direction.

• Corporate Finance & Government
• Portfolio Management
• International Negotiations
• Identity & Intercultural Communication
• Corporate Responsibility
• Organizational Science
• Brand Management
• Corporate Entrepreneurship
• Setting up New Businesses
• EU Policy: Competition & Regulation
• International Business Ethics
• Financial Management
• Core Concepts in Political Economy

For more information on courses offered on this program, visit NSM-BI’s website

Students will receive 14 S/N Carlson School International Business (IBUS 5300) credits for their semester in Norway. Students will need to complete a total of 30 ECTS credits (5 classes ) at BI in order to confer the 14 credits.

BI will assist you in finding housing while in Oslo and all students are offered accommodation close to campus. Though specific information is provided toward the beginning of the semester, there are two primary housing options available to exchange students. Kringsja is located 20 minutes from campus by train (30 minutes by bike) and is adjacent to a large park offering jogging and ski trails. Students live in private rooms that share a kitchen and common area with several other units. Participants have routinely commented on how much they enjoyed the sense of community they developed and the friends they met from all over the world. Close to campus and somewhat more expensive is BN. A newer building with modern amenities, it is more similar to on-campus apartments at the University of Minnesota.

 

Fall Semester:
August 13, 2008 – December 22, 2008

Spring Semester:
January 4, 2009 – June 12, 2009

(can vary based on student preference and exchange rate)

Program Fee:	Current Carlson School tuition and fees
Transportation (to and from program site):	$1,100
Documentation (passport, visa, immunization, additional health insurance):	$200
Books and Materials:	$200
Room and/or Board:	$5,000
Essential Living Expenses:	$3,000
Miscellaneous:	$1,000
Total:	$10,500

*Financial Aid may be applied to study abroad programs.

• Current students enrolled in a Carlson School MBA or MA-HRIR program
• Good academic standing with a minimum GPA of 3.0
• Additional criteria may apply

The University of Minnesota is committed to the policy that all persons shall have equal access to its programs, facilities and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex. age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status or sexual orientation.

Submit a completed application with a $50 application fee, transcript, resume, and essay by the February 28th Priority Deadline prior to the academic year in which you wish to participate. Programs that do not fill following the priority deadline will be reviewed on a rolling-admissions basis.

Submit all applications to:
Global Immersion Semester Application
International Programs
Carlson School of Management
321 19th Avenue South, Suite 4-104
Minneapolis, MN 55455

Admission to all programs is based on review of your application by the study abroad selection committee. Applications will be reviewed following the deadline and you will be notified of your status by official letter in April. Once selected, you will be asked to pay a $500 deposit in order to confirm your place in the program.

Kirsten Alexejun
Coordinator
Global Immersion
International Programs
Carlson School of Management 4-104
Phone: 612-624-7867
Fax: 612-624-8248
alexejun@umn.edu

Royal Norwegian Embassy
2720 34th Street NW
Washington, D.C. 20008
Phone: 202-333-6000
Fax: 202-337-0870
http://www.norway.org/

All details subject to change based on economic and international factors.