One optional course Seminar 3. One optional course Seminar 4. The Master's programme follows the general regulations for Master's programmes at the University of Oslo, and is of two years' duration. Teaching consists of courses and seminars.
Evaluation consists of course exams, term papers and a thesis.
The programme encompasses three compulsory courses and three courses to be chosen. Mathematics gives a brief review of calculus of one and several variables. It also gives an introduction to differential quuations, non-linear programming, and optimal control theory. Applied Statistics and Econometrics covers ordinary least squares regression analysis with several extensions. Elements of sample survey methods and the use of econometric software are also included.