1943-1979 The first course in business administration at BI was conducted in the evenings and lasted for three months.

In the 1960s and 1970s, BI established a regional network of local schools offering studies in business administration.

In 1993, BI established its doctoral program in collaboration with the University of Oslo and Copenhagen Business School.

At the same time, it was decided to focus BI's studies around business and economics, marketing, strategy, management, and administration.

In 2014, BI became the first business school in Norway to achieve the three most prestigious international accreditations, EQUIS, AACSB, and AMBA.

The education covers areas such as economics, finance, management, marketing, communication, HR, real estate, law, data, and digital business.

BI also offers an MBA program in collaboration with Fudan University School of Management, China.

They represent the students in various collaborative forums with BI and organize welfare measures and events such as company presentations, social gatherings, and the Fadderullan (orientation program) at the beginning of the academic year.

In addition, BISO is a co-owner of StudConsult, a consulting company operated by students affiliated with BI Norwegian Business School.