NTNU School of International Business is one of five departments at NTNU in Ålesund and one of four departments under the Faculty of Economics and Management. We offer courses in the areas of international business, economics, marketing, innovation, entrepreneurship, sustainability, and digitalization. With more than 500 students, our department provides a unique opportunity to explore topics within these areas, preparing students for careers in international companies. We offer four different study programs, two at the bachelor’s level and two at the master’s level:

• Bachelor of International Business Administration

• Bachelor of Marketing, Innovation and Leadership

• Master of International Business and Marketing

• Master in Management of Innovation and Sustainable Business Development

Located in the scenic city of Ålesund, known for its stunning architecture and natural beauty, the department offers a vibrant and supportive environment for students to grow both academically and professionally.

The list below presents the courses available for incoming exchange students. Note: Bachelor’s students are only permitted to enroll in courses that are at the Bachelor’s level.

These courses are offered at NTNU in Ålesund. It is not possible to combine courses from Ålesund with courses in Trondheim or Gjøvik.

Courses avaiable for Bachelor's students

Autumn semester 2025

• AM303718 Consumer Insight and Branding
• AS201414 International Business Communication
• AM304016 International Marketing

Spring semester 2026

• AM304119 Digital Marketing Analytics
• AM305918 Global Supply Chain Management
• AL302030 Sustainability Management
• AS201414 International Business Communication

Courses available for Master’s students:

Autumn semester 2025

• AE511416 International Business and Marketing
• AI521516 Digital Marketing Strategy
• AI521716 International Business Strategy
• AM521917 Qualitative Research Methods
• AM530160 Sustainability Management
• AE511516 Management Accounting
• AM510512 Global Sourcing and Supply Network Management
• AI521216 Entrepreneurship in Theory and Practice
• AL510311 International Organization and Management
• AL530120 Leadership and Change Management
• AL511716 Project Management
• AM530210 Sustainable Business Development Project

Spring semester 2026

• AE512021 ESG in Business and Finance
• AI521112 Innovation Management and Intellectual Property Rights
• AM521817 Quantitative Research Methods
• AL510311 International Organization and Management
• AE512116 International Business Finance and ESG reporting/ risk

NOTE:  Links are to course descriptions for the current academic year. Minor adjustments might occur.

Other courses

• Norwegian for foreign exchange students (7.5 ECTS)  - offered both Autumn and Spring. 

• It is possible to combine courses from other departments, i.e. Engineering and Shipping management, provided compatible class schedules.

Other information

Scandinavian/Nordic students with sufficient understanding of Norwegian language might take courses offered in Norwegian. However, this is based on individual evaluation for each course and provided the course is not full