BI Norwegian Business School is inviting overseas students to apply for the PhD Scholarships in Marketing. The position is open for the academic session 2024/2025.
Applicants must hold a Master of Science degree with a thesis, a research master’s, or an equivalent qualification relevant to the field of marketing by early summer 2025. Candidates with an MBA degree are not eligible. Strong academic backgrounds in business, economics, psychology, or statistics are preferred, and final-year Master of Science students are encouraged to apply. Proficiency in English is required, demonstrated by TOEFL or IELTS scores unless exempted.
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( votes)BI Norwegian Business School is one of Europe’s largest business schools, known for its strong focus on research and education in business and management. Located in Oslo, Norway, BI offers a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs. The school is highly respected internationally, with a reputation for academic excellence and strong ties to the business community.
Application Deadline: December 1, 2024
Brief Description
- University or Organization: BI Norwegian Business School
- Department: Marketing
- Course Level: PhD
- Award: NOK 572,800 per year (subject to adjustments in 2025)
- Access Mode: Online
- Number of Awards: NA
- Nationality: International
- The award can be taken in: Norway
Eligibility
- Eligible Countries: All nationalities
- Acceptable Course or Subjects: The scholarship will be awarded for a PhD in Marketing at BI Norwegian Business School.
- Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, applicants must meet the following criteria:
• Completed a Master of Science degree with thesis work, research masters/M. Phil, or a comparable degree relevant for Marketing by early summer 2025.
• MBA degrees do not fulfill the admission requirements.
• Final year Master of Science students are encouraged to apply.
• Proof of English proficiency through TOEFL or IELTS unless exempted by specific criteria (e.g., native English speakers or those with prior English-taught higher education).
• Submission of required documents, including certificates, transcripts, a project proposal, CV, and letters of recommendation.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted through BI Norwegian Business School’s electronic application platform. All documents, including certificates and transcripts, must be uploaded with the application by the deadline. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered. Applicants must also upload a project proposal, recommendation letters, and TOEFL/IELTS scores unless exempted.
Benefits
The scholarship provides a salary of NOK 572,800 per year (adjusted in 2025) with automatic membership in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund. The position includes 25% teaching responsibilities, with PhD candidates working at BI Norwegian Business School in Oslo, Norway. Accepted candidates will receive close supervision and guidance from research faculty.