Specialisation in Seafood Management

Specialisation in Seafood Management

Aspire for more, take the next step in your career and join our program specifically designed for professionals in the seafood industry. Acquire unique knowledge and skills. Learn to navigate the increasing need for sustainable innovation in a competitive global environment.

About the programme

ECTS Credits
90 credits
Degree
Master of Business Administration
Application period
11 March-18 desember 2024. Next admission meeting 24 April 2024
Study start
9 January 2025

​EXECUTIVE MBA IN THE HEARTLAND OF THE SEAFOOD INDUSTRY

The Seafood Management specialisation is designed for an industry that has a key role in achieving sustainable food production. Our curriculum provides in-depth knowledge in key areas - economics, strategy, management, marketing, finance, and accounting - with a sharp focus on the challenges and opportunities of seafood markets.

Innovation, sustainability and a global perspective are the main themes throughout the programme. The specialisation provides breadth and depth through course work that is topical, relevant, and tailored to address the critical issues of the seafood industry today and in the future. It combines an state-of-the-art academic programme with practical insights from industry experts.

Steffen Juranek. Photo: Ove Sjøstrøm

MBA in the heartland of the seafood industry

NHH Executive's MBA with specialisation in Seafood Management is gaining international attention.

This specialisation aims at preparing professionals for senior management positions in the seafood industry and related sectors by providing in-depth knowledge and expertise across key areas such as economics, strategy, management, marketing, finance, and accounting.

The specialisation augments this broad, general curriculum with a strong focus on the seafood industry, its challenges and opportunities. Innovation, sustainability and a global perspective are therefore main themes throughout the programme. The specialisation provides breadth and depth through course work that is topical, relevant, and tailored to address the critical issues of the seafood industry today and in the future.

DESIGNED FOR A BUSY WORK SCHEDULE

The specialisation is tailored for a busy work schedule and combines campus meetings with digital learning solutions. It consists of four modules and the Master Thesis. In total, the specialization offers six full-time teaching weeks, two hybrid weeks, around 40 online meetings and self-learning elements. Four of the teaching weeks take place at NHH Campus Bergen, one at HEC Montreal and one at National University of Singapore.

Linn Theres R. Nekkøy. Photo: Ove Sjøstrøm

We need new knowledge and innovation

Linn Theres R. Nekkøy is determined to contribute to the growth of the seafood industry in a sustainable manner, focusing heavily on sparking good innovation processes for the challenges in the seafood industry.

IMPORTANT DATES

  • SPECIALISATION OVERVIEW 2025-2026

    SPECIALISATION OVERVIEW 2025-2026

    First semester Module one and two
    9 January 2025 (18:00-21:00 CET)
    Digital welcome to the specialisation
    9-14 February 2025
    NHH Campus Bergen
    The seafood industry in a global context: Economics, markets and sustainability
    15-20 June 2025
    NHH Campus Bergen
    Innovation and technology
    Second semester
     
    22-26 September 2025
    NHH Campus Bergen
    Hybrid meeting
    19-24 October 2025
    HEC Montréal
    Strategic analysis and sustainable business models
    Third semester Module three
    08-13 February 2026
    NHH Campus Bergen
    Management control and marketing
    31 May-05 June 2026
    NUS, Singapore
    Leadership and international management
    Fourth semester
    Module four
    10-14 August 2026
    NHH Campus Bergen
    Finance and accounting
    31 August-4 September 2026
    NHH Campus Bergen
    Hybrid meeting
    21.01.2027
    Graduation

BUILD AN INDUSTRY NETWORK

The specialisation is suitable for everyone who wishes to enhance their abilities, build a robust network with like-minded participants from around the world, and advance their career in this growing industry. Meet managers from the fisheries and aquaculture sector, as well as specialists and professionals working in public administration, or in trade and industry organizations. 

CLOSE AND PERSONAL GUIDANCE

To ensure consistency and quality of the study, and a close and personal guidance of all participants, a dedicated Academic Director will follow the students from the very beginning until the end. Students will also be supported early on by their Master Thesis supervisor.

About the programme

ECTS Credits
90 credits
Degree
Master of Business Administration
Application period
11 March-18 desember 2024. Next admission meeting 24 April 2024
Study start
9 January 2025

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NHH EXECUTIVE

NHH Norwegian School of Economics is a triple-crown accredited leading business school strongly anchored in the Norwegian business world and a top choice for Executive education in Europe. NHH has an internationally recognised research environment and is the first choice for students who want to study business administration in Norway.

In close cooperation with the business community and society, we are developing new knowledge and creating values for a sustainable future.

NHH has an international profile and cooperates with 195 universities and business schools in more than 50 countries. We have approximately 3,500 students and 400 employees.

NHH Executive hosts executive education with a long tradition in offering MBA specialisations.

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