In a world characterised by rapid change, global competition, technological transformation, and numerous sustainability challenges, strategic leadership with deep understanding and decisive action is essential.

NHH’s Executive MBA with a specialisation in Strategic Leadership provides you with the academic depth and tools needed to analyse your environment, develop, and implement strategies that create sustainable competitive advantages.

The programme offers a forward-looking and practically applicable strategic leadership education, firmly grounded in strategic and economic disciplines. Through problem-based learning, centred on various organisations and challenges within your own, the programme equips you with the knowledge and training to analyse and critically assess real-world issues.

The programme fosters reflection and insight into how you can apply this knowledge to lead organisations through complexity and change.

You will gain:

• Research-based insights on how organisations can navigate uncertainty and change
• Skills in strategic analysis, decision-making, and implementation
• Perspectives on technology, sustainability, and globalisation
• Practice-oriented learning through cases, reflection notes, and a master’s dissertation
• A professional network with leaders from diverse industries
• Two international study trips to renowned partner institutions
• Opportunities to strengthen your leadership and build a valuable professional network

leadership-level expertise and important networks

The EMBA programme is designed for experienced leaders or those aspiring to lead.

The programme is offered part-time over two years, combining in-person sessions, digital workshops, and international study trips, facilitating learning, networking, and deep academic engagement — all while you continue to hold demanding leadership roles.

A diverse student cohort with complementary skills, representing a broad spectrum of Norwegian business and public sectors, contributes to a rich learning environment and promotes multiple perspectives on business challenges.

A dedicated NHH programme director ties it all together and will strongly support your academic and personal development.

Executive MBA: Unleash your leadership potential and strategic insight

In today’s fast-paced and increasingly complex business landscape, continuous learning and professional development are not just beneficial—they are absolutely imperative.