New Program Advisory Board for MSc in Business Administration established

In order to improve the quality and relevance of the MSc in Business Administration program, UiS Business School has established an advisory board for the program. The board consists of external stakeholders representing the business, societal, and academic communities.

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The board members are:

  • Marianne Øvrebø Nordgård, HR Director, Skagen Funds
  • Atle Riskedal, Founder and Business Developer, BlueLeap
  • Ingvild Meland, COO Nysnø
  • Michel Eid, Director of Digital Development and SW Engineering, Lærdal Medical
  • Anna Blombäck, Assistant Professor, Jönköping International Business, Sweden School

Read more about the board objectives and the board members here

The objective of the board is to provide input to the MSc Business Administration program committee regarding directions of the program, work-life relevance and curriculum, creating relevant and attractive career opportunities for student and give global perspectives on business and business education.

Portrett av Marianne Øvrebø Nordgård

Marianne Øvrebø Nordgård, HR Director, Skagen Funds

Portrett av Atle Riskedal

Atle Riskedal, Founder and Business Developer, BlueLeap

Portrett av Michel

Michel Eid, Director of Digital Development and SW Engineering, Lærdal Medical

Portrett av Ingvild Meland

Ingvild Meland, COO Nysnø

Porett av Anna

Anna Blombäck, Assistant Professor, Jönköping International Business, Sweden School

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