General description of the faculty
The Faculty of Social Sciences has six three-year study programmes leading up to the Bachelor Degree:
- Economics and Business Administration
- Public Management Programme
- Registered Public Accountancy Programme
- Social Work Programme
- Child Welfare Programme
- Welfare programme
After the two-year Programme in Economics and Business Administration, students may choose between a one-year specialization in either International Business or Organization.
The faculty offers graduate studies in Social Work, Economics and Business administration and International Social Welfare and Health Policy.
The Faculty has approximately 1,700 students and around 120 staff members.
The Faculty is governed by a Faculty Steering Committee. The Faculty Chairman has the title Dean, and is elected by the academic staff and student representatives for a four-year renewable term. She chairs the Faculty's Steering Committee and on its behalf supervises the activities of the Faculty. A permanently appointed Deputy Director is the head of the Faculty's administration.
Office Address: Pilestredet 56, Oslo
Postal Address: Postboks 4 St. Olavs plass, NO-0130 Oslo
Telephone: +47 22 45 35 00
Fax: + 47 22 45 36 00




