Innovation and Technology Management Exchange Programme
Prepare yourself to be a leader in a world in a state of change. You will learn about development, change and implementation, both from a technical, economical, organizational and sustainability perspective. See opportunities in technology used in a new way. Entrepreneurship is designed to provide tools needed for new corporate ventures or working in an advisory role to new venture processes. You have the option to stay for either the autumn semester, the spring semester, or for the entire academic year
Study facts
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Campus: Kongsberg -
Study level: Exchange programmes, master level -
Progression of study: Full time -
Start up: Autumn 2026 -
Teaching model: Campus -
Credits: 30 -
Charge: No tuition fee -
Closing dates: 15.04.2026 -
Semesters: 1 -
Teaching Language: English
Why study innovation and technology management (ITM) courses?
A unique program related to entrepreneurship, innovation and technology management for industrial change and development located in one of Norway/Scandinavia’s most vibrant innovative communities. This programme focuses on practical study methods, with a problem-based approach that should help you to prepare for real-life situations. You will develop strong multidimensional analytical skills. You will study how technological solutions can increase value creation and value capturing and welfare by embracing change, through new ventures, as well as contributing to effective implementation and efficient organizations.
Courses offered
The programme provided to exchange students represent a selection of courses from Master of Science in Innovation and Technology Management. You will be integrated in our regular master class and follow the courses for this class. We offer exchange packages for both autumn and spring, one semester or full year. View the study model, for an overview of which subjects you may choose. Click on “Study Plan” below.
We encourage exchange students to choose courses within the same course package, to ensure that time schedule and exams are coordinated between the courses.
Please note that to choose the course package “Systems Engineering” you must document that you have completed the course ITM4200 Systems Engineering (or equivalent) prior to start.
Mandatory Attendance and Course Structure
All courses require 90% attendance. Teaching is organized in intensive modules, where each course consists of 5–6 lecture days, usually completed within 1–2 weeks. The exam is held after the teaching period.
Autumn semester
Study Plan and Course Plans
A study plan describes the content, structure and organization of a study programme. To each study plan there is a set of course plans that describe the different courses. In the course plan you will also find a reading list. Below you will find a study model that shows you which courses that are taught in each term. In the study model you'll also find links to each course plan.
Latest published study planStudy model
Admission requirements
The admission requirement is a Bachelor Degree relevant for the programme you wish to apply for. The Transcript of Records for the completed bachelor should be uploaded in the application process. Admission to the programme requires a good command of the English language, both spoken and written. An English proficiency equivalent to B2 (Cambridge) level is recommended. Applicants should have a cumulative grade point average equivalent to, or better than, a C in the ECTS system.
The requirement of 60 ECT does not refer to the first year of a master's study, but is a requirement for achieved study progression in relevant subject areas.
Exchange students at Master's level must hold a Bachelor's degree or equivalent in business administration or engineering. Exchange students are expected to have good study progression on their study program at their home university and their home institution must officially nominate exchange students, to enrol.
There are a limited number of places for exchange students, where previous study progression and grade level are used as selection criteria.
