PhD in Data & Decision Sciences — Four-Year Scholarship (Oslo)

Stiftelsen Handelshøyskolen BI; Oslo; On-site; NOK 530,000 - 717,000; Full time

Job summary

BI Norwegian Business School invites applications for doctoral scholarships affiliated with the Department of Data Science and Analytics. The appointment is a full-time position for four years at BI's Oslo campus, starting August 2027.

The PhD specialization blends modern data science with business analytics, offering rigorous coursework in the first year, followed by a doctoral dissertation in the second year, with AMOR and SURE-AI collaboration opportunities and a robust research environment.

Qualifications

• Eligible applicants must have completed a Master of Science degree with thesis work, a Research Masters/M.Phil degree, or a comparable degree relevant for the PhD specialization in Data and Decision Sciences by the time the program starts in early autumn of 2027, with a grade point average of B or higher.
• GRE/GMAT required for applicants, with percentile scores and raw scores for Verbal, Quantitative and Analytical Writing sections.
• TOEFL or IELTS required; exemptions apply for native English speakers or where criteria are met.
• Upload CV, recommendation letters, statement of purpose, and selected academic work with the electronic application.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Strong programming

Quantitative skills

Education

Master of Science with thesis

Research Master’s / M.Phil

Job description

BI Norwegian Business School invites applications for doctoral scholarships affiliated with the Department of Data Science and Analytics. The appointment is a full-time position for four years at BI's Oslo campus, starting August 2027.

The PhD specialization blends modern data science with business analytics, offering rigorous coursework in the first year, followed by a doctoral dissertation in the second year, with AMOR and SURE-AI collaboration opportunities and a robust research environment.