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Doctoral degree Full time Economics and Business

Admission to the PhD programme at the School of Economics and Business conditions the applicant to document:

- grade A or B on the master's thesis,

- average grade B or above on courses included in the master’s degree (120 credits),

- average grade C or above on courses included in the bachelor’s degree (180 credits), or

- equivalent grades from previous education with other grading systems/ grading scales.

Relevant academic backgrounds will be a master's degree in economics, economics and business administration, entrepreneurship and innovation, or similar programmes relevant to the PhD project.  An MBA degree does not fulfill the requirements for admission.

Our vacant PhD positions (research fellow) are announced in February every year under vacant positions:  https://www.nmbu.no/en/about/vacancies

Start of Studies :

The aim of the programme is to qualify candidates for research of international standard within all the department’s subject areas, and for other work that require scientific insight and analytical thinking and skills.

As a PhD student at the school, you become part of an international and ambitious research environment. You get to work closely with renowned researchers, conduct independent research and develop your teaching skills. As a PhD student, you will also participate in one or more of the faculty's research groups.

The School of Economics and Business offers professional specialization in economics, finance, organizational theory, innovation, entrepreneurship and management.

Career opportunities

The PhD programme in Economics and Business shall qualify candidates for research of international standard within all the department’s subject areas, and for other work where there are high demands on scientific insight and analytical thinking. 

Upon completing the doctoral degree, you will be awarded the title PhD (Philosophiae doctor).

Learning outcomes

LEARNING OUTCOMES

On completion of the PhD programme, the new doctor is expected to:

* Have in-depth knowledge in the chosen subject area and be at the forefront of knowledge within their specific area of research.

* Have in-depth knowledge about scientific theories and methods within the field.

* Be able to assess and analyze different theories, methods and processes in research and academic development projects, also from an international perspective.

* Be able to contribute to the development of new knowledge, new theories and methods in the field.

* Be able to formulate research issues, and to plan and conduct research and academic development work of high international standards within the subject area.

* Be able to handle complex scientific questions and to challenge established knowledge and practice in the field.

* Be able to contribute to the development of new knowledge, new theories and methods within their subject area, master relevant social science and statistical methods and be able to assess the utility and limitations of different methods.

* Be able to handle complexity, create an overview and synthesize scientific information.

* Be able to perform critical assessments and give constructive criticism on scientific work in their field.

GENERAL COMPETENCE

* Be able to conduct the research with professional and ethical integrity, and to identify new relevant ethical issues.

* Be able to participate in complex interdisciplinary tasks and projects.

* Be able to disseminate research and development work through recognized national and international channels, and to participate in scientific debates in international forums.

* Be able to disseminate the research findings to the authorities and public administration, to companies and organizations, and to the general public through contact with the media.

* Be able to teach students within their subject area or field of specialization.

* Be able to place own research in broad academic and societal contexts.

* Be able to assess the need for and, if required, stimulate innovation in the field.

Exchange possibilities

NMBU facilitates national and international exchanges. Part of the doctoral work or doctoral courses may be taken at other Norwegian or foreign academic institutions when it can be incorporated into the plans, and funding has been secured.

Program structure

ACADEMIC CONTENT AND STRUCTURE

The PhD programme in Economics and Business is based at NMBU¿s School of Economics and Business. The programme is based on the general description of the PhD education at NMBU, and is regulated by the Regulations for the Degree of Philosophiae Doctor (PhD) at the Norwegian University of Life Sciences. Supplementary regulations are given by the department.

The programme has a nominal duration of three years. The programme consists of required coursework and a thesis. The course package must contain a minimum of 45 credits and is put together in collaboration with the candidate, the supervisor and the department (the research committee), depending on the subject area of the thesis and the candidate¿s background and needs.

The coursework must provide knowledge about the forefront of research in the field, i.e. ongoing research and unanswered questions. Courses both at NMBU and other higher education institutions may be included in the degree. Students are also encouraged to spend one to two semesters at recognized universities abroad, if possible.

The thesis usually consists of 3-4 articles, and the candidate must demonstrate through the choice of analysis methods and research issues that he/she is capable of conducting independent research work of high quality. Publishing findings in good international journals is an important goal.

PhD students must submit annual progress reports on a standard form by 1. February every year. Deviations from the plan must be explained. The requirement of a progress report is set out in section 9.1. PhD students and supervisors share responsibility for progress.

All PhD candidates must attend three regular seminars at the Department (see section 9.1): an introductory seminar after approximately 6 months, a midway assessment seminar after approximately 1.5-2 years and a final seminar approximately 6 months before submitting the doctoral thesis. The midway assessment seminar must be carried out in accordance with section 9.2. The seminars are considered to be part of the required coursework and quality assurance of the PhD programme, and will give the students useful feedback for the work ahead.

More about the program

Societal relevance.

The PhD programme in Economics and Business shall qualify candidates for research of international standard within all the department's subject areas, and for other work where there are high demands on scientific insight and analytical thinking. Students must learn to work in accordance with recognized principles of academic and research ethics. The objective of the PhD education is to give candidates knowledge, skills and expertise in line with the Norwegian qualifications framework.

Learning activities

MEANS OF ACQUIRING THE KNOWLEDGE

* The required coursework of at least 45 academic credits, which offers comprehensive in-depth competence.

* Reading and keeping updated on literature within their field of specialization.

* Completing an independent work of research of international standard.

MEANS OF ACQUIRING THE SKILLS

* Participating in planning and shaping the PhD project in detail and, if applicable, participating in the planning of new project applications.

* Supervision and own research, where the PhD candidate actively benefits from the competence of the supervisory team.

* Developing his/her own international academic network.

* Attending courses on research methods and writing when relevant.

* Working on publications, submissions to journals and handling comments from referees.

* Working on the thesis.

* Participating in peer review of scientific manuscripts, giving feedback on colleagues' manuscripts.

* Attending seminars where other PhD students' and researchers' ideas and results are discussed.

MEANS OF ACHIEVING GENERAL COMPETENCE

* Taking a course on research ethics and philosophy of science with a scope of at least 5 credits.

* Supervision and own research.

* Working on publications and the thesis.

* The trial lecture. The trial lecture requires familiarization with a specified topic quickly, time management, searching for / selecting / evaluating / processing information, and giving an oral presentation of this topic.

* Presenting own research findings at national and international scientific conferences.

* Giving lectures at conferences and scientific meetings.

* Giving interviews on radio and TV, in newspapers or other journals.

Examination

The degree of philosophiae doctor (PhD) is conferred on the basis of:

* Approved completion of the required coursework

* An approved doctoral thesis

* An approved trial lecture on a specified topic

* An approved public defense of the doctoral thesis (disputation)

Arrangements students from partner universities

Study advisor(s) :.

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The Research School in Economics and Business Administration

The Research School in Economics and Business Administration (ECOBA) educate researchers who study how people and firms behave and interact within and between organizations and markets.

The PhD programme at The Research School in Economics and Business Administration (ECOBA) prepares you for a career in academia and positions in the private and public sector.

As a PhD student at the school, you become part of an international and ambitious research environment. You get to work closely with renowned researchers, conduct independent research and develop your teaching skills. Upon completing the doctoral degree, you will be awarded the title PhD (Philosophiae doctor).

ECOBA offers professional specialization in economics, finance, marketing, innovation and management.

ECOBA is a part of the University of Stavanger Business School and the PhD programme in social sciences at the University of Stavanger Business School.

PhD Programme in Social Sciences

Apply for the PhD programme by applying for one of the vacant PhD positions

PhD courses in the social sciences offered at the University of Stavanger

Information about the different elements of the PhD programme in Social sciences

Guide for PhD Education

Start-up, implementation and final phase

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PhD Education at the University of Stavanger

A three-year research education in Stavanger, Norway

Doctoral degree and PhD

The University offers research training of a high international standard, with a broad range of subject areas and strong research environments. A doctorate from the University of Oslo qualifies candidates for an academic career as well as other professions requiring a high level of competence.

Before applying

To be eligible for admission to a PhD programme, certain educational and financial requirements must be met. If you have not applied to a PhD programme before, we recommend that you read this before you proceed to the programme pages.

Facts about the PhD programmes

• Requires a completed Master’s degree.
• Stipulated length of three years’ full-time studies.
• 2.5 years of independent research work.
• Educational component worth 30 credits.
• In 2018, 468 PhD candidates successfully defended their theses at the University of Oslo.

PhD programmes

Each faculty has its own PhD programme. The programme pages give details on how to apply, the programme structure, thesis and public defence.

PhD in the Humanities

PhD at The Faculty of Law

PhD in medicine and health sciences

PhD at The Faculty of Dentistry

PhD at The Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences

PhD in Social Science

PhD at The Faculty of Theology

PhD at the Faculty of Educational Sciences

Courses and seminars

Find information on courses and seminars offered at PhD level.

Doctoral conferment

When your doctoral examination is approved by the faculty, you will be invited to a conferral ceremony in the University’s ceremonial hall, the Aula.

Public defences

Dr.philos. – another route to a doctoral degree.

The Dr.Philos. degree (Doctor Philosophiae) is awarded to academics who have qualified for a doctoral degree on their own, without formal supervision. They have no affiliation to the university as a doctoral candidate until their application for the doctoral examination has been approved.

Contact information

Questions about PhD and doctoral degrees?

Regulations

The research training is governed by the Act relating to universities and university colleges and local regulations.

Jobs at UiO

Browse through available doctoral research fellowships , read more about working as a researcher at UiO, and find the support site for international researchers.

PhD programme at the School of Business and Law

The School offers a vibrant and very research-oriented PhD programme with around 40-50 PhD candidates from across the world. The main specialisation is in  International Business  but also Innovation, Economics and other business school topics can be studied at the programme.

Our PhD programme is  AACSB-accredited , with generous funding and an excellent study environment. Nearly all of our graduated candidates find relevant jobs, and publish their research in high quality international journals.

Description of the programme

A thesis consists of coursework and writing of a dissertation. The coursework consists of mandatory and elective courses making up a minimum of 30 ECTS credits (students often end up taking more courses). The course-package for each student is defined in coordination between the student, the supervisor and the programme director and is approved by the PhD committee.

Students involved in research in Innovation are normally enrolled at the Nordic Research School in Innovation ( www.norsi.no ) where The School of Business and Law is a member. Most coursework should be finished by the end of the first year of studies. Courses can be taken at UiA as well as at other recognized institutions offering PhD education. Directed reading courses may also be offered to some students. The courses enable students to write the thesis, as well as develop strong research skills. Approvals of PhD courses are normally Pass/Fail on course papers where Pass must be equivalent to the letter grade B or better. Some PhD courses are assessed with written exams.

The coursework is divided into two main areas; theory courses and methods courses:

• Theory courses are intended to give the students a thorough grounding in the main literature of his/her research area and to get an overview of major theories applied in the field. At the School of Business and Law we also offer a unique course titled “Theory of Knowledge and Core theories in Management” which covers theory of science, research ethics and a dive into some of the main theories typically applied in management research.
• The purpose of the methods courses is to provide students with a solid methodological foundation and an insight into what constitutes science. All candidates should take at least 10 ECTS of method courses covering quantitative methods and qualitative methods. It is often needed that students take additional method courses covering the specific methods applied in their dissertations.

Throughout the coursework it is emphasized to provide the students with knowledge on how to publish academic research in their fields. The PhD programme also offer a specific course in “Writing and Publishing Business Research” where the aim is to guide participants through all steps when writing up one of their first papers.

The dissertation The aim is to finish the dissertation within three years. Students start working on their dissertations immediately after admission. Collaboration between the student and the supervisor(s) is close and normally most of the research is co-authored with the supervisor(s) or other researchers. Nevertheless, the main key for a completed dissertation is the student’s own efforts and dedication. The dissertation is primarily the project of the student himself/herself and ability to work independently is required.

A dissertation normally consists of three to four papers whereof at least one is authored by the student alone. The importance of publishing in high ranked International peer-reviewed journals is stressed and students are encouraged to get their papers published even though the review process can be time consuming. All papers need to be of publishable quality to be included in the thesis.

During the dissertation process students are encouraged to build their own research networks, to have longer stays with other academic institutions and to participate at international research conferences. To enable this, and to learn about accessing research funding, students are expected to apply for funding from external and internal parties.

Progressio n

Students are expected to take active part in daily life at the School of Business and Law and are responsible for documenting that progress is being made according to expectations. By the end of year one students should have finished all coursework as well as their first paper. Completion of set milestones is monitored constantly and students not making sufficient and steady progress may at any time be screened out from the program by the PhD committee, in accordance with the PhD regulations for the School of Business and Law . In case the dissertation cannot be finished within 36 months the student have to apply to the PhD committee at the School of Business and Law to remain in the programme.

Defense of thesis

When finishing the dissertation the thesis is evaluated by a committee consisting of two external and one internal members. If the evaluation committee find the thesis worthy to be defended, the School of Business and Law organizes a public defense where the candidate is examined by the external evaluators. The public defense of the dissertation, if accepted by the evaluation committee, will normally take place approximately 6 months after the submission of the thesis.

Learning outcome

After completing the PhD program candidates should have the knowledge, skills and the general competence needed to be at the research frontier of their field. Some of these elements are described below.

General competences:

• being able to evaluate how new ideas, concepts or products emerge within relevant fields and being able to contribute to innovation processes and research
• being able to contribute to ethical reasoning in research processes and identify how organizations can act responsibly
• being able to think independently and critically
• being able to communicate research in written texts and oral presentations
• being able to solve research problems
• having the knowledge needed to be at the research frontier of his/her field and should master the theories and methods of the field
• being able to contribute to developing new knowledge, theory, methods, interpretations and forms of documentation within his/her research field
• being able to evaluate the expediency and application of different research methods
• being able to list relevant outlets to publish his/her research
• being able to formulate research questions, plan and conduct research
• being able to write academically according to the norms in their field of research, and reflect on the research and writing process
• being able to critically evaluate and pass constructive judgment on scholarly work within their field of research

See the course plan

To qualify for the programme candidates should normally:

• have a master’s degree, including a master thesis, from an academic institution with good reputation, preferably in Economics, Finance, Business Administration, Innovation Studies, Management, Marketing, Development Management, International Business or a related business or management discipline (300 ECTS credits), obtained at least with honours (B or better). Generally, at least 90 ECTS credits must be core subjects from business studies.
• Be fluent in written and oral English
• have strong qualifications in applied research methods, and preferably have experience from studying abroad.
• have a research proposal fitting the research interest of one of our professors at the School of Business and Law.

 Applicants should include a letter of motivation including suggested supervisor, a CV and transcripts of grades (the transcripts should be translated if not in English, and include conversions to Norwegian grading scale and ECTS system), an approx. four-page research project proposal, list of relevant scientific publications including a resume of the master thesis, academic references as well as results from tests like GMAT/GRE/TOEFL etc. with their applications.

Admission to the program is normally biannual in cohorts, but fully funded students may be accepted outside cohorts.

The next biannual cohort is planned to start up early spring 2024. If there are positions outside the biannual cohorts, the calls for applications will be posted here:  https://www.uia.no/en/vacancies . 

The School of Business and Law has a strong focus on Internationalization and an increasing number of PhD-candidates are organized as cotutelles, i.e. joint supervision, in partnership with international Business Schools and Universities. Cotutelle-candidates are appointed supervisor, take courses and spend at least one year at each institution. The candidates receive their PhD titles and diplomas from each of the institutions.

You can read more general about cotutelle agreements here: https://www.uia.no/en/research/phd-programmes/cotutelle

Candidates and universities interested in organizing cotutelle agreements with us are welcome to get in touch with the Director of the PhD programme, Professor Roy Mersland - [email protected] .

Funding of studies

Some candidates are offered PhD-fellow positions to finance their studies while others obtain scholarships or other types of external funding, including funding by cotutelle partner universities. PhD-fellow positions at the School of Business and Law are announced here: http://www.uia.no/en/vacancies3 .

Possible sources of external funding include:

• by agreement with your regular employer
• the Research Council of Norway under the Industrial PhD scheme or the Public sector PhD scheme
• other national or international scholarships

 A fully funded project is a requirement for acceptance to a PhD-programme at UiA. Get in touch with the Director of the PhD programme, professor Roy Mersland, if you have access to a scholarship and would like to do your PhD at the School of Business and Law.

Why take a PhD at the School of Business and Law?

High quality education.

• Norwegian education is of high quality and controlled by Norwegian authorities
• School of Business and Law is AACSB accredited
• PhD program is member of EDAMBA and generally recognized for its high quality
• Supervisors are motivated and internationally recognized scholars

Generous funding

• Free education and supervision
• Full salaries (Norwegian level) or scholarships to selected candidates
• Fully covered travels to international conferences, courses etc.
• Additional scholarships for research stays abroud

Our candidates find relevant jobs

• Nearly all graduated candidates find relevant jobs, most in academia but also in the private or public sector
• Several candidates become recognized international academic researchers

Excellent study environment

• Candidates work closely with their supervisors and are integrated in research groups
• All candidates belong to cohorts of students
• Most candidates finish their PhD within 3 or 4 years 
• Candidates publish their research in high quality international journals

Specialisation in International Business

International Business, broadly defined, is the largest research area at the School of Business and Law and constitutes a separate specialization within the PhD programme. Candidates following the Specialization are required to do coursework as outlined in the following table:

In addition to courses mentioned in the table the School of Business and Law frequently organizes other PhD courses fitting the needs of enrolled candidates. The candidates should also take a minimum of 2,5 ECTS credits in an elective course from UiA or another recognized institution within their field.

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Qualification awarded PhD degree

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Occupational possibilities The PhD degree will qualify for careers both in private and public sector, as well as academia.

PhD candidate interviews

The national three-year program of PhD-courses and workshops in Economics primary objective is to improve Norwegian PhD programs in economics by offering courses and workshops of high international quality. Each year seven intensive PhD-courses and three research workshops on specific research topics will be offered at the national level with top international researchers as course leaders, and both international and local researchers as participants as well as PhD-students on the workshops.

A secondary objective is to improve cooperation and collaboration among institutions offering PhD programs in economics, and there will be organized seminars on supervision  and a seminar on coordination and collaboration for all institutions offering a PhD-program.

The Norwegian Scientific Council for Economics will be responsible for the selection of courses and workshops among proposals from the relevant research environments in economics, and the council will also organize the seminars on supervision and coordination and collaboration.

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PhD education

A PhD degree is the highest level of formalized education in Norway.

A doctoral degree from NTNU qualifies you to a range of positions both in the private and public sector. Though academia has traditionally been the main career path, an increasing number of doctors are going into leading positions in the private sector.

The doctoral education at NTNU is structured in various PhD programmes and gaining access to a PhD programme is a prerequisite for completing a PhD.

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In addition to a master's degree or equivalent and a strong academic record, financing is an absolute requirement for admission to a PhD programme . Funding can be both through NTNU and other sources. Available PhD positions at NTNU are continuously posted online.

Programme components

The PhD education is a structured degree with a nominal duration of three-year full-time study . Some PhD positions may include a fourth year of required duties, usually in the form of teaching, this will be detailed in your employee contract if applicable.

• The programme consists of at least 30 ECTS of coursework, and an independent academic work in the form of a doctoral thesis estimated to 2.5 years.
• A PhD degree requires a great deal of independence and capacity for completion
• The final thesis should contribute to the development of new scientific knowledge and meet international standards in the field
• PhD education at NTNU is internationally oriented
• You are expected to contribute to international conferences and publish in international peer-reviewed journals
• It is possible to complete part of your studies abroad, either in the form of a prolonged research stay or by completing some of your courses abroad

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Dr.philos. degree.

It is possible to complete a doctoral degree outside of a structured PhD education. This is called a dr.philos. degree and is a completely independent non-supervised academic work where your first formal contact with the university will be upon handing in your thesis.

Joint PhD course database

A number of joint projects have been launched to support the vision of Nordic Five Tech as an extended campus. One of them is this joint PhD course database . The aim of this initiative is to increase mobility for our PhD students within the five universities and further strengthen the alliance by encouraging more research cooperation.

If you are a PhD student at one of the Nordic Five Tech universities you do not have to pay for participating in courses registered in this database . Please note that the database also includes non-technical PhD courses.

* Nordic Five Tech universities is an alliance of the five leading technical universities in Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden.

• Chalmers University Of Technology , Gothenburg, Sweden
• Aalto University , Helsinki, Finland (Former Helsinki University Of Technology, TKK)
• Norwegian University of Science And Technology (NTNU), Trondheim, Norway
• Royal Institute Of Technology (KTH) , Stockholm, Sweden
• Technical University Of Denmark (DTU) , Lyngby, Denmark

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The PhD programme in Economics trains candidates to engage in high quality scientific research, making use of economic theory and state of the art econometric methods.

• Start date: August 2024

Specialisation Objectives

The programme prepares candidates for the international academic job market, for positions in research organisations and consulting firms, as well as national and international institutions like central banks, the IMF and the World Bank. We encourage candidates with strong quantitative and analytical skills and a background in a field relevant for the specialisation in Economics to apply.

Distinguishing features of the specialisation

• The Department cooperates with the Department of Finance at BI as well as with the Department of Economics at the University of Oslo, located close to BI.
• Candidates are encouraged to make a long-term visit to a foreign university that is part of the Department's international network. Recent PhD students have visited Northwestern University, UC Berkeley, Princeton, Yale, Brown, UC San Diego, Harvard, among others.
• The Nordic Network in Economics offers a wide range of advanced PhD courses in Economics

Meet Caroline Espegren who shares her experience as a PhD candidate

Professor jon fiva discusses the advantages of being a phd candidate at bi, fully funded scholarships.

All PhD candidates receive financial support when accepted into the programme. The candidates are hired as full-time employees on an initial four-year contract. Continuation of the support through the four years of the program is dependent on good standing and regular progress towards completing the programme’s requirements. PhD candidates are entitled to full parental leave and health insurance, and are part of the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund. The workplace is BI Norwegian Business School at its main campus in Oslo.

What you can expect

The four-year study programme leading to a PhD degree is designed to allow you to conduct in-depth research. In addition, it is comprised of a course component, seminars, PhD committees, pre-doctoral defence, and lastly, dissertation and final defence. 25% of the time is reserved for teaching.

Entry requirements

How to apply, course plan.

Below you will find an overview of the courses included in the programme and when they are offered.

A PhD from BI can be a gateway to prestigious placements at universities around the world. Below are examples of positions obtained by recent graduates of BI's PhD programme.

Department of Economics

The Department's faculty members are actively engaged in academic research. Without being exhaustive, the following list of research areas covers the main research output from the Department of Economics in recent years:

• Macroeconomics, business cycles and monetary policy
• Microeconomics, and industrial organisation
• Macro-finance
• Theoretical, and experimental economics
• Labour economics
• Political economy
• International macroeconomics
• Housing economics
• Statistics and econometrics

For each of these fields, the department maintains an international network of colleagues at other institutions. This is also reflected in the department's weekly seminar series.

The Department of Economics has a strong research-oriented faculty working within all fields of economics and hosts the following five research centres:

• Center for Research in Economics and Management (CREAM)

CREAM’s objective is to provide high quality research in the fields of industrial organization and labour economics, to provide research-based advice to decision makers in the public and private sectors, and to serve as a network for researchers and decision makers.

• Centre for Applied Macroeconomics and Commodity Prices (CAMP)

CAMP's objectives are to advance research and postgraduate training in relevant fields. The centre will conduct original and objective research to improve the understanding of macroeconomic issues of resource rich economies, and act as a forum for discussion of policy issues between academia, government and the private sector.

• Centre for Experimental Studies and Research (CESAR)

CESAR’s core objectives are to provide research-based policy advice to private business and public entities; and to serve as an active network for researchers and decision makers. The centre provides high quality research and analysis using economic theory and experimental methods.

• Centre for Monetary Economics (CME)

CME has established a professional network and organizes meetings and seminars where researchers and economists working in the financial community in Norway can exchange views and accumulate knowledge.

• Centre for Applied and Theoretical Econometrics (CATE)

The aim of CATE is to further applied and theoretical econometric research, and to promote critical thinking about the usage of econometric methods in society.

Oslo PhD Initiative in Economics

The Oslo PhD Initiative in Economics is a cooperation between the Economics Departments at BI Norwegian Business School (BI) and the University of Oslo (UiO).

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Career possibilities.

Following you will find examples of positions that graduates have obtained after completing a PhD with a specialisation in Economics at BI.

Morten Grindaker, BI PhD alumnus

Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of Chicago

Oda Nedregård, BI PhD alumna

Postdoctoral Researcher at the Research University Sciences Po in Paris, France

Martin Blomhoff Holm, BI PhD alumnus Assistant Professor, University of Oslo

PhD alumnus in Economics

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PhD Fellowship positions in economics at Oslo Business School

Oslomet , norway.

OsloMet – Oslo Metropolitan University is Norway’s third largest university, with nearly 22,000 students and 2,200 employees. Through the students we educate and the research we produce, the university has a direct impact on society, both in Norway and beyond. The university has two campuses, one in central Oslo and another a short distance from the city in the municipality of Lillestrøm. OsloMet is home to some of Norway’s largest and oldest educational programmes, including degree programmes in nursing, engineering and teacher education. The university is also a hub of research and technological innovation aimed at strengthening and sustaining the Norwegian welfare state.

Faculty of Social Sciences offers study programmes within archivistics, library and information science, journalism and media studies, social work, social policy and child welfare, public management and business. The faculty has about 4200 students and nearly 280 members of staff.

Oslo Business School has approximately 1700 students and 70 employees and offers study programmes both at Bachelor and Master level, as well as a wide range of continuing and further education.

Two PhD Research Fellowship positions in economics at Oslo Business School, of which one is externally funded.  The accepted fellows will be admitted to the Ph.D. program in social sciences at OsloMet.  The appointments are for four years with 25% teaching and administrative duties.

Read more about Oslo Business School , the Economics and Methodology group , and the Ph.D. program in Social Sciences .

The externally funded position is associated with the project “Can Responsible Investment Induce Sustainable Corporate Behavior? Evidence from the World’s Largest Equity Investor,” led by Associate Professor Fenella Carpena .

Responsible investment refers to the practice of incorporating environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) factors in investment decisions.  As ESG issues rise to the top of the agendas of many investors and asset managers, research on whether and how responsible investment affects real-world corporate behavior has become more relevant. 

This project—funded by Finansmarkeds­fondet —will focus on Norway’s Government Pension Fund Global (‘the Oil Fund’).  The project’s aim is to investigate the impact of the Oil Fund’s responsible investment strategies on target firms’ ESG performance.  For example, if the Oil Fund divests from a company because of deforestation or climate change concerns, how does that influence the company’s environmental behavior?  The project will primarily be an empirical microeconometric study, but it will build on theoretical insights from the existing economics and finance literatures. 

The other position is not linked to a specific research project, but we will give priority to research proposals in development economics.  This fellowship will be supervised by Associate Professor Anders Kjelsrud .

The purpose of the positions is to complete a research project leading to a doctorate degree.  The research fellows will be employed at Oslo Business School and be part of the Economics and Methodology group.  Each position has 25% teaching and administrative duties.

To be considered for these positions you must have

• A Master’s degree (120 ECTS credits) in economics or in business/administration with a major in economics. Candidates completing their Master's degrees before August 1, 2023 may apply.
• An excellent academic record with strong quantitative, analytic, and econometrics skills.
• Proficiency in both written and spoken English.
• Are interested in economics research
• Are able to work independently, and have initiative and self-motivation

If you are applying for the position funded by Finansmarkedsfondet, it is a plus if you have

• Knowledge of statistical programming software (e.g., Stata, R) and/or general programming software (e.g., Python)
• Experience in using different financial and business research databases (e.g. Refinitiv, FactSet, Wharton Research Data Services).

Other factors that can be an asset are experience from previous research activities and project participation, as well as teaching experience at the college and university level.

Admission to the doctoral programme is a prerequisite. Applicants to this program must have a B or better on the master's thesis, and an average grade B or better on the master’s degree. In special cases, applicants with a grade of C may be considered for admission. In such cases, particularly relevant experience related to one’s own research project and / or scientific publications may contribute to strengthening the application.

Admission to the doctoral program is based on a comprehensive assessment of the application, including the relevance and quality of the project description. A final project plan for the fellowship period must completed and approved within 3 months after admittance to the post.

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Original documents and valid passport must be presented if you are invited for an interview. OsloMet performs document inspections in order to give you as a candidate a proper evaluation and ensure fair competition.

Please note that incomplete applications will not be considered. The application must state your reasons for applying to the project and what makes you particularly qualified to carry out this PhD work.

It is important to OsloMet to reflect the diverse and multicultural population of our region, and all qualified candidates are welcome to apply.  We make active endeavours to further develop OsloMet as an inclusive workplace and to make adaptations to the workplace where required.  You are also welcome to apply for a position with us if you have had periods where you have not been in employment, education, or training.

If you have documents that cannot be uploaded electronically, please contact stå [email protected] .

Please note that incomplete applications may not be considered.  

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• Head of Section Fredrik Wulfsberg, +4748401711, [email protected]
• Associate Professor Anders Kjelsrud, +4793266338, [email protected]
• Associate Professor Fenella Carpena, +4767235977, [email protected]

The salary for the position is in accordance with the pay scale for Norwegian state employees, job title, and position code.  State salary wage scale 54, amounting to 501 200 NOK per year.  

The engagement is to be made in accordance with the regulations in force concerning State Employees and Civil Servants, and the acts relating to Control of the Export of Strategic Goods, Services and Technology. Candidates who, by assessment of the application and attachments, are seen to conflict with the criteria in the latter law will be prohibited from recruitment to OsloMet.

If you would like to apply for the position, you must do so electronically through our recruitment system.

Deadline for applications: 30 January 2023

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The Houthis Have Declared War on the Environment

The green movement must speak out about pollution from red sea maritime terrorism, which will devastate livelihoods and the oceans..

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On March 2, she was gone . The Belize-flagged, British-owned bulk carrier Rubymar sank in the narrow water lane between the coasts of Yemen and Eritrea. The Rubymar was the first vessel that has been completely lost since the Houthis began their attacks on shipping in the Red Sea—and its demise, with 21,000 metric tons of ammonium phosphate sulfate fertilizer, spells ecological disaster. A similar substance—ammonium nitrate— caused the devastating explosion at the Port of Beirut in 2020. It had been stored there after being abandoned on a vessel and authorities intervened to prevent an environmental disaster.

Because the Houthis have no regard for the environment, there are likely to be more such disasters. Indeed, groups set on destruction could also decide to attack the carbon storage facilities now beginning to be built underneath the seabed.

For two weeks after being struck by a Houthi missile in the Red Sea, the Rubymar clung to life despite listing badly. The damage caused by the missile, though, was too severe. At 2:15 a.m. local time, the Rubymar disappeared into the depths of the Red Sea. The crew had already been rescued by another merchant vessel that had come to the Rubymar’s aid, but there was no way anyone could remove its toxic cargo.

The ship’s owner had tried to get it towed to the Port of Aden—where Yemen’s internationally recognized government is based—and to Djibouti and Saudi Arabia, but citing the environmental risk posed by the ammonium phosphate sulfate, all three nations refused to receive it.

Now enormous quantities of a hazardous substance are about to spread into the Red Sea. IGAD, a trade bloc comprising countries in the Nile Valley and the Horn of Africa, points out that the Rubymar’s fertilizer cargo and leaking fuel “could devastate marine life and destroy coral reefs, sea life and jeopardize hundreds of thousands of jobs in the fishing industry as well as cut littoral states off from supplies of food and fuel.”

Not even shipping’s option of last resort, salvage companies, seems available. “The salvage companies that normally recover vessels are reluctant to go in,” said Cormac Mc Garry, a maritime expert with intelligence firm Control Risks. That’s because salvage ships and crews, too, risk being targeted by Houthi missiles. “If a salvage company knows it’s likely to be targeted, it will hesitate to take on the task. It has a duty of care for its crew,” said Svein Ringbakken, the managing director of the Norway-based maritime insurance company DNK.

It was only a matter of time before a Houthi missile brought down one of the many tankers and bulk carriers that still traverse the Red Sea every day. (In the first two months of this year, traffic through the Red Sea was down by 50 percent compared to the same period last year.) “The Houthis have no regard for life and even less for the environment,” Ringbakken said. “They shoot missiles at ships even though they know that there are humans and hazardous cargo on them.”

For years, the Houthis allowed an oil supertanker ironically named Safer that was moored off the coast of Yemen to rust away even though she was holding more than 1 million barrels of crude oil. By the beginning of last year, the Safer was close to disintegration: an event that would have cost hundreds of thousands of Yemenis their livelihoods because it would have killed enormous quantities of fish. Indeed, had the Safer’s oil leaked, it would even have forced the Houthi-controlled ports of Hudaydah and Saleef to close, thus preventing ordinary Yemenis from receiving food and other necessities.

It would, of course, also have caused permanent damage to all manner of marine life, including coral reefs and mangroves, in the Red Sea. Then the United Nations pulled off an almost impossible feat : It got Yemen’s warring factions, international agencies, and companies to work together to transfer the oil off the Safer. Disaster was averted. “It was a massive undertaking,” Ringbakken noted. “But for years and years and years, the Houthis were adding impediments against this undertaking, even though the Safer was sitting just off the Yemeni coast.”

Indeed, maritime terrorism itself is not new. “Besides guerrillas and terrorists, attacks have been carried out by modern day pirates, ordinary criminals, fanatic environmentalists, mutinous crews, hostile workers, and foreign agents. The spectrum of actions is equally broad: ships hijacked, destroyed by mines and bombs, attacks with bazookas, sunk under mysterious circumstances; cargos removed; crews taken hostage; extortion plots against ocean liners and offshore platforms; raids on port facilities; attempts to board oil rigs; sabotage at shipyards and terminal facilities; even a plot to steal a nuclear submarine,” researchers at RAND summarized —in 1983.

Now, though, the Houthis have upped the nihilism, and unlike the guerrillas, terrorists, and pirates of the 1980s, they have the weaponry to cause an ocean-going vessel to sink. The joint U.S.-U.K. military operation against the Houthis has failed to deter the Iranian-backed militia’s attacks; indeed, not even air strikes by U.S. and U.K. forces have convinced the Houthis that it’s time to stop. On the contrary, they’re escalating their attacks. They do so because they’re completely unconcerned about loss of life within their ranks or harm to their own waters.

It’s giving them a global platform. That, in turn, is likely to encourage other militias to also attack ships carrying toxic substances—even if it ruins their own waters. The local population is hardly in a position to hold a militia accountable. Indeed, militias interested in maritime terrorism could decide that the world’s growing sea-based infrastructure is an attractive target. And there’s a new form of sea-based infrastructure they could decide to make a preferred target, not just because it’s set for explosive growth but because attacking it would guarantee a global platform: CO2 storage.

With the world having failed to reduce its carbon-dioxide emissions enough to halt climate change, CO2 storage has become an urgent priority. Through this technique, carbon dioxide can be captured and buried underground, typically underneath the ocean. Norway has, for example, begun auctioning out licenses for CO2 storage exploration on its continental shelf. So has Britain . The United States has 15 carbon-storage sites , and another 121 are being developed. Even Big Oil has discovered carbon storage. ExxonMobil is buying offshore blocks to use for carbon storage instead of oil drilling.

Carbon storage sites are, of course, designed to withstand both natural perils and man-made attacks, but that won’t prevent destructive groups—especially ones backed by a powerful state—from trying. And because groups like the Houthis are so unconcerned about all forms of life, it won’t matter to them that releasing concentrated CO2 would cause extreme harm to the planet—including themselves. Even a tiny carbon-storage leakage of 0.1 percent per year can lead to additional CO2 emissions of 25 giga-tonnes , researchers have established.

Until recently, sea-based infrastructure was only lightly guarded, because it was in everyone’s interest that it worked. The sabotage of Nord Stream and various other pipelines and undersea cables over the past two years have demonstrated that such peacefulness can no longer be taken for granted. The new CO2 sites will need not just AI-enhanced monitoring but regular patrolling to communicate to potential attackers that it’s not even worth attempting an attack.

And for now, attacking merchant vessels remains a promising and economical strategy for the Houthis and their ilk. It doesn’t seem to matter that ammonium phosphate sulfate will soon be poisoning Yemeni waters and thus depriving locals of their livelihoods. Indeed, other bulk carriers and tankers may soon join the Rubymar on the bottom of the sea, poisoning the future for even more Yemenis.

For the Houthis, what matters is not the outcome: It’s the attention. That’s what makes them such a vexing problem for the U.S. Navy and other navies, shipowners, maritime insurers, and especially for seafarers. But there is another group that should be just as worried about the rampant insecurity on the high seas: ocean conservationists.

There is, in fact, a woman with an unsurpassed green platform who could make the growing scourge of maritime terrorism her new cause. (Nearly) everyone would thank you, Greta.

Elisabeth Braw is a columnist at Foreign Policy, a senior fellow at the Atlantic Council, and the author of "Goodbye Globalization." Twitter:  @elisabethbraw

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The structure of the PhD program follows international standards. During the first year, students focus on challenging coursework. The second year includes additional coursework while the primary focus shifts to independent research. Students typically take five years to complete their dissertation. 

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