Alumni careers
Past and present international MSc students at NHH span over 50 countries across the globe. After their time together in Bergen, they have gone on to successful careers.
A selection of current job profiles, which indicates the diversity of opportunity open to international MSc students from NHH are described below. Since the first class of ENE students graduated in the spring of 2010 some information will be on there experience so far and experience during internships.
Isikcan Aysev
Turkish working in Dubai, UAE
Company: Consultant at A.T Kearney in Dubai
Time at NHH: MIB 2006-2008
Professional experience: I am currently working for a management consultancy firm, A.T. Kearney, in Dubai.
Academic focus at NHH: During my time at NHH, I studied international business in combination with the CEMS degree. At NHH I received a world-class education; a solid grounding in economics, in addition to exposure to specialized subjects such as oil & gas.
About NHH: Both my time at NHH and in CEMS allowed me to build a diverse international network of friends and colleagues. In addition, NHH has the most active student body and hence the best social environment. I find NHH students to be people who are very competent in their subjects, analytically superb, but also with a keen sense of initiative. The environment at NHH is ripe for social involvement – in the sense that you can take initiative and create something – as the students are keen and school is supportive. These skills that I built at NHH, along with the CEMS brand, helped me first get an internship and then a job at a CEMS partner company.
Alexander Nick
German working in Ireland
Company: Online Display Advertising Consultant at Google in Dublin
Time at NHH: MIB 2008 - 2010
Professional experience: In my role I am acting as an internal Specialist and external Online Marketing Consultant for all Display and Content Advertising Solutions in the Google Display Network and on YouTube. I am working closely with Product Specialists being the Display and Content Product Commercialization expert in the DACH (Germany, Austria & Switzerland) and Nordic (Norway, Sweden, Denmark & Finland) markets. My involvement is essential to develop, standardize and share best practices with Direct Sales and Online Sales teams in a systematic manner. On the client side I strategically advise marketers on how to reach, engage and influence their target audience via Display and Online Video Advertising.
Academic focus at NHH: My profile was focused on international business and I specialized in marketing courses. I was particularly interested in brand management and consumer psychology. I wrote my thesis on the latter subject.
About NHH: Even though I graduated in the midst of the financial crisis I was able to choose amongst several job offers from attractive employers several months ahead of my graduation. Also, NHH offers great international exchange opportunities which allowed me to take part in a globally leading MBA program at CEIBS in Shanghai where I acquired a strong professional network and expanded my horizon on a personal level.
Ugur Ipek
Turkish, internship in Norway
Company: Statkraft in Oslo
Time at NHH: ENE 2008-2010
Professional experience: I am currently working at the South East Europe department of Statkraft in Oslo where I am involved in projects relating to the Turkish market.
Academic focus at NHH: While I primarily developed an educational profile in finance, an internship in the field of energy at McKinsey & Company left me very interested in the topic. For someone wanting to pursue a career in energy like myself, NHH with its Energy, Natural Resources and the Environment programme is a great choice. NHH provided me with a comprehensive theoretical background in some courses and allowed me to apply these theories in others.
About NHH: I could confidently say that NHH has developing my ability to be critical in reviewing publications and ideas alike. Thanks to my education at NHH, I was able to understand the whole project value chain, as focusing on the long-term and adjusting to future developments were key teaching elements.
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Fanqiang (James) Kong
Native Chinese working in Beijing
Company: Sales Manager at Vestas Wind Technology A/S in Beijing
Time at NHH: MIB 2006-2008
Professional experience: A big “Hi” from China! My name is James Kong and I am a part of the MIB 2006 team. I joined Vestas - the world number one wind-turbine manufacturer, after completing my MIB program from the Norges Handelshøyskole. I am currently working as a sales manager in Vestas Beijing Branch. My job primarily focuses on developing the new customers, contract negotiation & review and I am also responsible for the biding documents. This summer I will be transferred to Vestas’ Service headquarter in Malmo, Sweden for a new position. I was raised to believe that good education can change a person’s life. NHH is a good example of this philosophy. Why not go for it?
Academic focus at NHH: I studied International Business & Finance at NHH with a specialization within the field of Marketing. The study provides me a deep knowledge and better understanding of the global business context. During my master’s I got the opportunity to get hands-on experience through various projects and group assignments.
About NHH: NHH has a modern and comfortable learning environment for studying and research. The students here are very international. Especially in my program, we were 12 nationalities. From this I had the opportunity to evolve in cultural diversities and different thinking perspectives. As a student at NHH, I got to challenge myself in various business areas, which widened my perspectives while at the same time sharpened my personal as well as professional focus. In addition, the academic standards at NHH are very high. With its modern facilities, helpful staff and experienced professors, NHH has a big potential to grow into one of the top business schools to attract the best students from all over the world.
Anna Nikulina
Latvian, internship in Norway
Company: Bergen Energi in Bergen
Time at NHH: ENE 2008-2010
Professional experience: After my first year at NHH I joined a two month project at ‘Bergen Energi’ which is specialized in energy brokerage, portfolio management and consulting.
Academic focus at NHH: The topic of renewable energy seemed very appealing to me, so there was no doubt about my next step when I first heard about NHH’s Energy, Natural Resources and the Environment programme.
About NHH: I am very satisfied and happy about choosing to study at NHH. I highly appreciate the school’s effort in providing high quality education and attracting so many brilliant students from all over the world. Also, having a small class means that we can share our knowledge, culture and Bergen’s dynamic student life.
I am certain that the knowledge acquired at NHH helped me to understand how the energy industry functions. Moreover, the quality of education at NHH is highly recognized by professionals. I am certain that the strategy chosen by NHH of connecting academia and industry while offering interdisciplinary education is the way forward to a successful carrier.
Anna Markina
Russian working in Norway
Company: Corporate Trainee at DnB NOR in Oslo
Time at NHH: MIB 2007-2009
Professional experience: I currently work as a Corporate Trainee at DnB NOR in Oslo, in which my primary department is DnB NOR Private Equity.
Academic focus at NHH: At NHH, my major was International Business which I completed concurrently with the CEMS programme. As part of the latter, I attended the London School of Economics for an exchange term.
About NHH: NHH provided me with such fantastic opportunities which made the school really stand out in my eyes. NHH really does put in a great effort into creating an engaging environment for every single student.
NHH has also gained a very high standing with Norwegian companies. A solid theoretical foundation together with an extensive network of former classmates makes NHH graduates so attractive to employers. I had a chance to meet some of the most prominent Norwegian and international companies that come to NHH every year to recruit students. A degree from NHH is without a doubt a great addition to one's background, particularly if one is a foreigner looking for work in Norway.
Patrick Narbél
Swiss working in Norway
Company: PhD Research Scholar at the NHH in Bergen
Time at NHH: ENE 2008-2010
Professional experience: After my MSc, I decided to pursue a PhD degree in the field of energy at NHH. I recently started researching on policy instruments designed to promote renewable energy technologies in collaboration with a very well known development institution.
Academic focus at NHH: I was among the first students to start the new ENE degree. Always interested in the energy field and the environment, this degree perfectly fitted what I was looking for. I oriented my studies toward the field of energy, wrote my Master’s thesis in collaboration with the world leader in wind turbine manufacturing and did internships for several energy companies. All in all, the ENE programme provided me with all the necessary tools to successfully pursue an academic career.
About NHH: It might not be an obvious element when selecting a school; however, one should definitely consider flexibility and interactions between students and the academic body. In these two areas, NHH is unique. In fact, after studying in Switzerland, Germany and Norway, NHH has been the only place where I have had the chance to interact regularly with the teachers and other academic employees. On top of it, NHH was the only place which was flexible enough to allow me to do things a little bit differently when opportunities aroused.
Ayileka Oluwatosin
Nigerian, working in Lagos
Company: Leading discount house in Nigeria
Time at NHH: ENE 2009-2010
Academic focus at NHH: During the course of my study in NHH, I specialized in Energy, Natural Resources & Environment and Financial Economics.
About NHH: At NHH, I had a unique opportunity to learn in a pragmatic way that is comparable with what is obtainable in best business schools of the world. NHH is a great place for learning where you can build and expand your international network.
The quality of the courses offered in NHH has put me on a good position to be able to compete in both the academic and corporate world. Being continuously exposed to new developments in the Energy sector, the ENE programme offered me a wonderful experience in carbon trading and global issues affecting the world.
Moritz Lukas
German working in Germany
Company: Consultant at a large international consultancy in Düsseldorf
Time at NHH: ENE 2007-2009
Academic focus at NHH: The International Business profile at NHH address the two key factors of meeting people from different cultural backgrounds while gaining a deep knowledge of the essential topics in economics and business administration.
About NHH: The combination of academic excellence and practical relevance is what makes the difference. With leading researchers in many fields, the school is able to offer a very high standard in both teaching and research. In addition, the close interaction with Norwegian and international companies provides NHH students with important contacts to practitioners. Working in Germany, I can definitely confirm that NHH does not only possess an excellent reputation in Norway or Scandinavia. It is well known globally and constantly achieves good positions in the important business school rankings which is especially convenient for NHH graduates looking for jobs on an international level.
Agnieszka Lyniewska
Polish working in Spain
Company: Consultant at the Cluster Competitiveness Group in Barcelona
Time at NHH: ENE 2007-2009
Professional experience: I am currently based in Barcelona where I work in the Cluster Competitiveness Group, a boutique consultancy in the area of economic development.
Academic focus at NHH: I graduated from NHH in June 2009 from both the Master in International Business programme and the CEMS programme. The profile of my education at NHH was focused around issues of international management and economic development, on which I wrote my final thesis.
About NHH: I consider the experiences I gathered at NHH very useful. A particular example was the chance to take part in a project measuring the impact of business trainings in Tanzania. It allowed me to perform a field study and work in a development project before my graduation. NHH is also a great place to expand one’s international network and gain a global perspective. Meeting the students, faculty members and business representatives from around the world helped me to launch an international career.
Roney Parente
Brazilian working in Sweden/Norway
Company: Founding partner of BelleVie AS and NorCap Energy AB
Time at NHH: MIB 2003-2005
About my time in Norway: After a couple of years of my graduation as civil engineer in Brazil, I decided to go further in my carrier doing a master in business abroad. I was introduced to NHH by my wife, who is Norwegian. At that time, I didn´t know how important to my professional and personal life this choice would be.
About NHH: As a business developer, the experience at NHH was crucial to understand how the businesses are done, create relevant contacts and open doors in some markets segments that I haven´t worked before. The MIB degree at NHH helped me to understand the differences between cultures and has worked as a guarantee stamp every time I introduce myself in the international business market.
Anduvap Servet Akgün
Turkish working in Germany
Company: Cross-Border Power Trader at Statkraft in Düsseldorf
Time at NHH: MIB 2006-2008
Professional experience: At the moment, I am working as a Cross-Border Power Trader at Statkraft in which I am based at the continental headquarters in Düsseldorf.
Academic focus at NHH: I completed my Bachelors in Economics in Istanbul and was then offered a place for the Masters in International Business programme at NHH. The international class and down-to-earth teaching approach were my two most important first impressions. Apart from the academics, the social life at NHH and at the student housing were superb. NHH is also an active academic member of CEMS which grants access to such an extensive and exclusive network. Taking part in the CEMS programme has helped shape my career today.
About NHH: At the end of the double-degree programme, you are definitely well-equipped to start job hunting. To sum up, I have to say that I am absolutely satisfied with the academic quality, professional guidance, social environment and cultural feast, NHH and CEMS have to offer.
Nils Gross
Norwegian working in Norway/Algeria
Company: Project Controllerr at Statoil
Time at NHH: ENE 2005-2007
Professional experience: I joined Statoil in 2007 as a Corporate Trainee in Finance, Control and Strategy and I am currently working as a Project Controller and Quality and Risk Manager in the In Salah Gas Compression Project in Algeria.
Academic focus at NHH: I majored in International Business at NHH and combined it with the CEMS Master in International Management in which I spent one semester at the UCD Michael Smurfit School of Business in Dublin.
About NHH: Studying at NHH gave me a solid academic foundation that supports me in my daily tasks and helped me build a professional network. The experiences, memories and friends I made during my time in Bergen will truly last for a lifetime.
Graduating from NHH helped me in the selection process for Statoil’s Trainee Program since NHH is acknowledged by Statoil as one of the most recognized universities in Scandinavia.
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Norwegian working in India/Norway
Company: Aker Solutions in Oslo
Time at NHH: ENE 2006-2008
Professional experience:I currently work in Aker Solutions where I spent my first 8 months in India and am now based in Oslo.
Academic focus at NHH: My major profile at NHH was International Business. The extensive international network of NHH gave me the opportunity to go on two exciting exchanges, both during my bachelor and master degrees. The social life at NHH is also a large part of the experience as I was heavily invested in student union activities during my studies.
About NHH: The quality of courses provided me with a solid platform for my current work, both in terms of methodologies and general knowledge. Going on exchanges and studying with international students broadened my mind and built cultural intelligence. I believe the high quality of the student body, together with the social activities and student union, motivates one for further self-improvement.
Tom Jensen
Norwegian working in Norway
Company: Statoil ASA in Bergen
Time at NHH: ENE 2007-2009
Academic focus at NHH: My major profile was International Business, a natural choice in order to eventually establish and manage an international enterprise. The combination of a professional approach and a highly diversified class was a challenging and invaluable experience. The knowledgeable and skilful teachers interacted with the students and asked questions to get one's mind working. The students brought differing mindsets and cultures, and I found great learning both in discovering and understanding other cultures, and also through international team work and cooperation.
About NHH: Being continuously exposed to new cultures and contexts, the Master in International Business enabled me to gain both professional and interpersonal confidence which is a great competitive advantage in the labour market. The international and entrepreneurial focus opened the door to Statoil's graduate programme.
