Data Science

The course will provide insight into algorithms and data structures that are central to the work of implementing and designing effective computer systems. Emphasis is placed on asymptotic analysis of worst-case scenarios, as well as central algorithms and data structures related to search and sorting. The course also deals with graph algorithms, optimization algorithms and data-compression algorithms.

The course consists of two parts: Machine Learning (ML) and Natural Language Processing (NLP). Both parts aim to provide core concepts, key algorithms, and hands-on experience in working with ML and NLP applications.

Specifically, the ML part introduces topics such as the mathematical foundations of data mining and machine learning, including—but not limited to—linear models for regression (e.g., maximum likelihood, sequential learning, and regularized least squares), as well as classification models such as probabilistic generative and probabilistic discriminative models.

The NLP part covers topics such as the pipeline of an NLP application, text preprocessing, text representation, topic modeling, and classification. It also introduces advanced deep neural networks, where students will become familiar with two representative architectures, RNN and LSTM. Students will gain hands-on experience applying techniques from text preprocessing and representation to solving various NLP applications.

Furthermore, the course provides students with practical hands-on experience in ML and NLP using open-source libraries such as scikit-learn and the Natural Language Toolkit (NLTK) in the Python programming language. After completing the course, students will be able to apply appropriate machine learning techniques across various data science domains.

The course will discuss different programming approaches in the Python programming language, especially, Object-oriented features vs functional programming practices and web programming techniques. The course will focus on when it is appropriate to use each of these features/approaches to address problems, not only limited to data science problems but also to understand Python's capabilities as a general-purpose programming language. The course will cover topics related to Object-oriented features of Python, Functional programming practices such as higher-order functions and anonymous functions, and web programming using some of the popular web frameworks in Python.

In the not too distant past, both psychologists and economists assumed that people made choices by gathering information and weighing up the pros and cons of different alternatives. However, a look at what happens in real life should make us think twice about the theory that we are rational beings. Sometimes people make so many strange choices that it is hard to imagine that they were based on a cost-benefit analysis. For example, there are people who eat more than they know is good for them. Some people get angry with their children even though they know it doesn’t help. Some people smoke. Some don’t take enough exercise. Some worry about things they can’t do anything about.

Two psychologists in particular, Tversky and Kahneman, have shown emphatically how strange and unimportant things affect our decisions - without our knowledge. They have shown that people, instead of making cool-headed cost-benefit analyses that provide rational and optimal results, tend to use rough rules of thumb which generally yield a satisfactory result, but which also clearly distort our assessments.

This course will discuss the historical background, basic theories and research concerning the cognitive processes behind our decisions. An important focus is studies that show how our thinking contains systematic errors and distortions and the significance of this for the choices we make in real life.

This knowledge can be used to help people make healthy choices in their lives, and to guide judgments and decisions in a desired direction.

Sports psychology is the study of people's mentality and behavior in training and sports contexts. The field is particularly concerned with how psychological factors affect individuals in training and competition contexts, both among athletes and in the general population. Sports psychology knowledge can also be transferable to other professions where performance, development and well-being are central.

The course will give students a research-based insight into how mental skills, performance-enhancing and performance-inhibiting factors affect performance, development and well-being in training and competition contexts. In the course, there will be a special focus on how training of certain mental techniques improves the mental abilities to reduce performance-inhibiting factors like performance anxiety, self-handicapping, and learned helplessness. In addition, the student will gain knowledge of how training of certain mental techniques improves the mental abilities to strengthen performance-promoting factors like motivation, self-efficacy, and optimal physiological regulation. Overall, the student will gain better insight into how training in sports psychology techniques and better mental abilities lead to improved sports performance, development and well-being in the face of both prosperity and adversity.

Students will gain knowledge of typical experimental methods used to study mental processes around performance, development and well-being. Central research methodology and knowledge development within the subject area will be an important part of the course's focus, where motivation, self-regulation, concentration and mental resilience are some of the main areas that are emphasized.

Through participation in work in a business, the student will gain knowledge of the professional practice within their own subject area. The student gets the opportunity to apply what they have learned so far in the course in practice, and understand how theory and practice presuppose each other and shape each other mutually. Through practice, the student must better understand the theory they have learned in the course. Learning in practice is based on the student having theoretical knowledge, the experience the student gains through practice is the starting point for professional reflection. The student must develop his own knowledge and insight. At the same time, the student can evaluate what happens in practice based on subjects and theory.

Development of professional skills helps to strengthen the ability to face challenges and succeed in various areas. In the subject, students must reflect on their own behaviour, thinking, as well as what contributes to personal growth and maturation. In the course, the students must develop the ability to self-manage, independence, the ability to use their own strengths, as well as develop their own self-image.

AIL (WIL) stands for Work-Integrated Learning, and aims to integrate the theoretical knowledge students learn in their studies directly into practical situations. Learning occurs in both directions - theory is used in practice and practice is reflected on in light of theory. Work-Integrated Learning places great emphasis on reflection, often through journal writing, mentoring conversations or reflection notes.

Work-Integrated Learning is developed in close collaboration between the educational institution and the working world, with joint responsibility for the students' learning.

Common theme - Learning in a social, cognitive and social-cognitive perspective. Through teaching and own practice, students will develop knowledge about perspectives in the workplace as a learning environment and learning arena. The students must understand how learning and knowledge are rooted in the context, in the practical situation, and in the social relationships.

Study-specific in-depth topic. The student must define a study-specific in-depth topic. The in-depth topic must have academic relevance within the bachelor's degree, have the opportunity for academic grounding in theory and research, and the in-depth topic will form the basis for the Internship assignment, which is the student's written summary of the internship period. The student must see the connection between theory and practice, and use specialist literature and relevant theory. The assignment must be based on the knowledge the student has acquired so far in the course, as well as the experiences the student gains during the internship period with the employer. 

The practice site - The following factors are particularly central to achieving a favorable climate for learning through practice:

The supervisor's support through the fact that the transfer opportunities are promoted by a person with good knowledge of and understanding of how work experience can be connected with what takes place in the education. Personal benefit in that it is facilitated for the application of the knowledge and skills the practical student brings with him, and that he receives frequent and constructive feedback on the various aspects of the performance. Variation in work tasks with regard to content, degree of difficulty, collaboration, interaction opportunities, feeling of routine and freedom to try one's way.

Agreement with the employer 

The students themselves are responsible for finding an internship. The college must quality-assure that the business is an adapted and relevant learning arena, that the students are part of a relevant working environment/department, that the students get to work on relevant tasks, and that the student receives follow-up and feedback.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing how organizations approach innovation, strategy, and technology development. This course provides students with a practical understanding of how AI is applied in different industries to improve operations, create value, and support business development. The teaching combines research-based theory with hands-on work and prepares students to engage with AI in real workplace settings.

The course is grounded in recent academic literature in innovation management, technology management, and digital strategy, offering students a clear framework for understanding and applying AI within organizational contexts.

It also includes perspectives that address the ethical, social, and strategic implications of AI. These help students develop the ability to think critically and evaluate the broader impact of new technologies.

Through lectures, case work, group assignments, and practical exercises, students gain the skills needed to assess and apply AI-based solutions. The course is regularly updated to reflect developments in the field, while maintaining a solid academic foundation that supports responsible and informed use of AI in working life.

Elective course package consisting of three courses:

PG3401 - Programming in C for Linux

BU5300 - IT Project Management

PGR215 - Data Collection and Analysis

Today's and future labor market is characterized by frequent changes and adjustments - and Kristiania will educate future candidates for this labor market. Change management and innovation in practice aims to develop students' competence in planning, implementing and evaluating change and innovation processes, and equipping them with some key knowledge, skills and attitudes that are sought after in the labor market.

What knowledge skills and attitudes are in demand in today's and tomorrow's labor market: The OECD has defined what abilities organizations and individuals should have to succeed and master in today's society through "21 century skills". Creativity, collaboration, problem solving are some of the skills that emerge- This is supported by surveys conducted by the World Economic Forum which lists the top 10 competencies employers look for. In 2022, the top three were in-demand abilities: problem solving, critical thinking and creativity.

The UN's sustainability goals are another key element to mention in this context; There are major changes and changes ahead of us as a society in sustainable development and individuals and organizations must deal with complex issues in order to succeed in this.

Therefore, several organizations are focusing on intrapreneurship as a concept; innovation processes internally, within the company's "four walls" - the need for people to be able to lead and participate in these creative and innovative processes to work with complex issues is particularly in demand and sought after in the current and future labor market.

Through the course Change Management and Innovation in Practice, students will carry out a project practice. Where they work in interdisciplinary groups to solve complex issues from real companies. The group is given a client (a company) who presents a complex issue the groups will work on throughout the semester. Students will participate in innovation processes at the school to work on solving the problem. And so students participate in change and innovation processes and can develop relevant knowledge, skills and attitudes within change, innovation and management of creative processes as a field. In this way, students are equipped with knowledge, skills and attitudes that are sought after and desired by working life.

The course is divided into three phases.

Start-up phase 4 weeks - with a focus on establishing the team, getting to know the subject, and why this is relevant

Project phase 12 weeks - Work with design thinking methodology to solve problems from the client

Reflection phase 4 weeks - connect the project to your own professional and professional development

This is a broad introductory course that introduces a number of important areas that you as a decision-maker should have knowledge of. The starting point in this course is that sustainable decisions are not just about isolated individual purchases in the market. Sustainability is about the entire product life cycle from production to recycling. Therefore, students must have insight into how complex and often global supply chains operate. Furthermore, many counterfeit and greenwashed sustainable products exist in the market. We must therefore learn how sustainable products compete with unsustainable products. It is therefore important that students learn how sustainable products can gain a competitive advantage in the market. Furthermore, circular economy is central to the course. Students must know how the waste pyramid can be turned around through entrepreneurship so that important resources return to the value chains, waste and landfill are prevented and how e.g. sharing economy models can reduce both consumption and waste problems. The course is linked to key decisions about pricing strategy, promotion, product development and supply chain issues. All these important areas are seen as integrated decisions. Furthermore, processes such as SWOT analyzes and BCG analyzes are also presented, which can provide an important basis for the green shift in companies and organizations.

The hotel industry is a growing industry in Norway and the most important of the tourism industries. The hotel industry is characterized by large chains, but with many independent small and medium-sized businesses spread throughout the country in cities and districts. The industry has a strong need for employees with high competence in operations, economics, management and marketing, all of which are core areas at Kristiania.

In this course, we provide students with a professional platform for modern and future-oriented management of hotel operations. The relevance of the course in relation to the needs of the industry is ensured through close dialogue with the industry's companies and ongoing dialogue with relevant industry organizations. The course is clearly positioned towards creating value for owners, customers and employees by improving the skills of students in the field of hotel operations and management.

The course emphasizes business operations and business understanding combined with current research on management  and leadership in the service industry. The focus is on professional topics such as industry trends and concept development, quality assurance and management of service deliveries, key figures and profitability assessments in the industry, as well as strategic pricing and capacity management of products and services. Challenges and opportunities related to distribution, sales and marketing nationally and internationally for the industry are also highlighted.

Students are presented with relevant issues within hotel management using guest lecturers from industry players. This also gives students the opportunity to make valuable contacts with the industry's most important players. An international approach is emphasized through the use of case studies and relevant international research in the field.

How do you communicate effectively in a multicultural environment? What characterises a business with a conscience? How can storytelling be applied when leading a employees, branding a product or applying for a position? In this course you will develop an attractive and sought-after competence for the global workplace. You will learn how culture shapes the way people think, act and communicate and how to benefit from workplace diversity. You will develop your ability to solve ethical dilemmas and to address the challenges and opportunities of sustainable development in business. You will learn how to persuade in a negotiation, in a presentation and in a job application. You will improve your English, practice your communication skills and develop your critical thinking. 

This course provides students with practical communication skills, tools and insights which equip them for the global workplace. Topics covered include intercultural communication, international negotiation, business ethics, business storytelling, persuasion and influencing. Students will engage in problem-solving, discussions and activities where theory is applied to practical situations and will develop their professional oral and written communication skills in English. The course is offered to both international and local students and will provide them with a natural arena to exchange ideas, build networks and develop their global competence.

Elective course package consisting of three courses:

NEST7000 - Purchasing Management

NEST7001 - Supply Chain Analytics

NEST7002 - Innovation and Sustainability

NEST7003 - Public Procurement and Contracts

Elective course package consisting of two courses:

ØA1005 - Problem Solving in TEAM

ÅSN1104 - New Venture Creation and Business Planning

Cultural psychology is about the interplay between cultural conditions and individual psychological processes. This field is concerned with understanding cross-cultural variation in thinking, emotions and action. Traditions, institutions and social practices contributes to the regulation, expression and change of individual self-understandings and interpersonal interaction. Despite universal common features in psychological characteristics and a common biological-evolutionary past, modern societies are characterized by striking cultural differences in way of life and perspectives.

This course highlights the way extensive and intertwined processes such as globalization and digitalization can give rise to Internet-based subcultures and local lifestyles, including those related to gaming, exercise or diet. Constant innovations in technology, internet and information flow both challenge and favor the human cognitive and social infrastructure. On the one hand, new ethical issues are raised, but at the same time new forms of treatment are created in mental health work, such as mobile applications based on AI communication and VR-based exposure therapy. Protection of privacy, regulation of reliable information, measures against bullying, stalking, and coercive use of social media are just a few examples of topics covered in this course. A key message is that technology can contribute to both psychological well-being and suffering.

This is an elective course that combines theory and practical understanding. The course is aiming at giving the students knowledge into digital content production for digital channels.Students will work on tasks in visual communication where photography and multimedia are featured as storytelling tools. They will carry out work both individually and in groups. Lectures in theoretical basis are complemented by thematic work aimed at the practical aspect of storytelling. The exams will be the center of practical learning in the end of the course. The students will use their own productions as a curve of learning practical skills and project management.

The course focuses on content production. Strategy is a part of the course theory, but the focus is on production skills and narrative knowledge in visual diciplines like film and photography. The student will produce films with a defined message towards a defined audience, with credible content.

The course will focus on the following topics:

• Image Communication and visual rhetoric
• Achieving results through theory applied in practical field
• Ethics and reflection on the use and effects of images
• Cameraskills  and knowledge of light
• Post Production: Photoshop, bridge, filing procedures and systematization.
• Posting on social media
• The photographic triangle (focus on film and photography).
• Dramaturgy and narrative technique in photo and film visual rhetoric 
• Storyboard and script development. How to build a story.
• Communication and Ethics Multimedia (Movie, audio, stills) 
• Social media projects photography and film.
• Post Production tools
• Sociology and Anthropology in Photography
• Social Media and Storytelling
• Methodology for photographic work with unknowns, social inequality and religious backgrounds.

This is an elective course that combines theory and practical understanding.

"Meaning and Mastery in Work Life" is the elective for those who are ready to develop themselves. The course focuses on you and your generic and "soft" qualities and skills. Working on self-development is no easy journey, but requires openness, humility, a growth-mindset, and a good dose of vulnerability and courage. Through meditative exercises, reflection tasks, and sharing, you will explore yourself through questions like: "Who am I? Am I aware of my choices? What are my strengths and weaknesses? What motivates me?" New and deeper self-awareness lays the foundation for developing established behavior patterns, including qualities and skills such as self-leadership, situation management, communication, collaboration, and co-creation.

The job market is changing rapidly, and continuous innovations mean that we switch jobs more often than before. Employees require a greater degree of self-leadership, adaptability, and resilience. Here, generic and transferable skills come into play as they cut across various disciplines and educations and thus can build a foundation for meaning and mastery, regardless of career path. The "stortingsmelding" (St. 16, 2020-2021) emphasized that "such skills (generic) enable candidates to handle changes in the work life and are increasingly sought after by employers."

If you want to stand out in your next job interview and be well-prepared for the challenges life and career bring, this elective is for you.

Investing in yourself is probably the best investment you can make.

Researchers in positive psychology define happy people as those who are satisfied with life and who are more often in a good mood than a bad mood. Research has revealed some important factors that determine this kind of mental well-being. Genetics accounts for about half of the influence on our dispositions, while about ten percent of our happiness comes from external circumstances. This means that a significant percentage of what determines our happiness is within our control, our chosen activities and our lifestyle. People who can choose what to do and who choose wisely will thus influence about 40 percent of their emotional well-being.

Scientific research has now shed light on the things that actually give sustained happiness and quality of life. To achieve this, a person must often undergo a significant change process. This is perfectly possible if the person is motivated, has sufficient knowledge, and is willing to take the necessary steps and keep to important obligations.

This course is designed to explore the biological, psychological, social and emotional concepts used in positive psychology, the research behind these concepts and techniques and exercises that enhance well-being. Students will also have the opportunity to engage in a detailed analysis and evidence-based change process in a positive direction, using self-assessment measures and concrete positive psychology activities that enhance quality of life.

In a globalized world where businesses and organizations operate across national borders, practial leadership and intercultural competence is decisive skills for leaders and decision makers. This course gives the student a deaper understanding of how cultural differences influence management, leadership, cooperation and negotiations in an international context.

The course will develop the students knowledge and skills regarding globalization, Intercultural communication and cultural understanding. Through studying the historical development, economic structures and political relations, the students will gain insights into how international relations are formed and influence desicion making processes.The subject is based on theories from sociology, social anthropology, history and politics, including theories about international negotiations and interpersonal communication theory.

The course will explore and compare different business cultures, for example in India and Norway, including leadership styles, power and authority. Through the study of core concepts as globalization, ethnocentrism, cultural relativism, communication and the concept of culture, the goal is to achieve intercultural communication competence. Negotiations skills are core skills when working in business and public life nationally and internationally. This part contains various and complex negotiation techniques and strategies in international negotiations across cultures and national interests.

Using a combination of theory, case studies and practical exercises, the students will develop skills to make him/her better suited to navigate in an evolving complex global world.

Anyone who wants to sell something, get attention or gain support for an idea must deal with public opinion, competitors and substitutes in a market. In various markets such as groceries, clothing, capital goods, tourism, smartphone apps, music, nightlife, etc., there is no shortage of offers. Regardless of the industry, the success of new players and the survival of established players show that there is something in common in their production of performances for target groups.

This course has an interdisciplinary academic foundation. The course is rooted in media studies and communication theory as the course is based on theories of how messages are conveyed through different media, and how target groups interpret these. The course is also rooted in marketing and advertising psychology as it draws insights from economics and psychology to better understand consumer behavior and how advertising influences attitudes and actions. Furthermore, the course belongs in design and visual culture, which is based on ethical and visual principles from design and art history. This course is also linked to culture and social sciences as advertising can be understood as a cultural practice - as it both reflects and shapes societal values ​​and identity.

The production of performances that create social value is the primary task of an advertising agency, PR agency and/or a marketing department to develop and maintain. Dramaturgical skills that come through understanding target groups, business strategy and communication.

The course's ambition is to imitate how an advertising agency or a marketing department works with campaigns that differentiate and create such competitive advantages. Including, how to identify and dramatize the company's relative unique characteristics for a target group?

The "Social Media and Public Health" course explores the intersection between social media and public health. It delves into diverse topics such as health communication and the specific challenges it faces in the era of social media, the rise of misinformation, artificial intelligence and social media, and the effects of social media usage across different age groups and populations. Tailored for bachelor students from various disciplines, the curriculum seamlessly combines theoretical knowledge with real-world applications, equipping students to address current public health scenarios.

Elective course package consisting of two courses:

PGR216 - AI and Cybersecurity Applications

PGR215 - Data Collection and Analysis

Problem solving in TEAM - Tverrfaglig, Engasjerende, Arbeid i prosjekt, med Mestring

This course offers an interdisciplinary learning experience where students work in teams to address real-world challenges at the intersection of economics, innovation, and technology. Through a problem-based learning (PBL) approach, students move through a structured process of problem definition, proposal, development, evaluation, and final communication.

Organized into thematic camps led by academic experts, students collaborate across disciplinary backgrounds to analyze, investigate, and co-create solutions, understood as evidence-based proposals, concepts, models, or interventions that aim to improve practices, drive innovation, or foster sustainable change within the chosen theme. Rotating leadership roles and structured deliverables ensure active participation and accountability throughout the project.

The course emphasizes teamwork, critical thinking, problem-solving, responsible innovation, and the ability to communicate complex ideas. By the end of the semester, students will not only have strengthened their theoretical understanding of core fields within economics, innovation or technology, but also gained practical skills in project and people management, reflection, and solution-oriented collaboration — preparing them to contribute meaningfully to business and society.

This course provides students with insight into how a well‑designed and targeted service culture can help organizations build profitable, loyal customers and achieve sustainable economic results. In a market with many alternatives, high customer satisfaction can distinguish an organization from its competitors. The course links theories of service management in general, and customer satisfaction in particular, to real organizations and their service strategies. It also examines the significance of internal customers and how the interaction between internal and external customer experiences shapes the overall service delivery. Furthermore, the course explores how digital customer experiences can contribute to seamless and customer‑driven user journeys, as well as how Artificial Intelligence (AI) can be used to enhance customer satisfaction.

The course may include activities such as visits to relevant organizations, guest lectures, and external case work, depending on availability and institutional partnerships. These learning opportunities provide valuable experience and develop competencies that are highly sought after in both the private and public sectors.

Elective course package consisting of four courses:

NEST6002 - Cost and Management Accounting

NEST6004 - Investment and Financing

NEST6084 - Financial Accounting

NEST6323 - Mathematics for Economists

In this subject, the students have the opportunity to gain work experience by completing an IT project in a company. Students will demonstrate broad knowledge of key topics and theories, as well as demonstrate skills in method, use of tools and technologies within the subject area. The project is carried out in groups and the result of the work is documented in a project report. The solution to be developed is defined in consultation with the client, and the students are supervised by an internal supervisor at Kristiania. This subject is also based on previous courses in their bachelor degree, in the form of, among other things, knowledge of development methods, risk management, project work and project management. In addition to this, students must also expect to become acquainted with new knowledge related to the project they are to carry out. It may be related to the use of programming languages, tools, methods or software. The course has a strong relevance to work life and the students gain real and useful work experience during the project period.

The course will enable the students to design and further develop larger software systems in line with known techniques for modeling, testing and implementation.

The course provides knowledge of the key concepts, techniques and methods related to artificial neural networks; deep learning. The students gains in depth knowledge of mathematical foundations of deep learning, neural networks and gains advanced skills in applying the appropriate tools, techniques and development of the respective areas. Furthermore, the course provides the students with practical hands-on experience on deep learning using open source deep learning libraries in the Python programming language. After completing the course, the students will be able to apply and use appropriate deep learning techniques within various data science domains.

The course provides knowledge of the key concepts, techniques and methods in predictive analytics. This course will cover methods and tools for data pre-processing for forecasting tasks in data science, techniques for selecting well-suited models for analysis, model performance evaluation tools. The course provides students with hands-on experience on predictive analytics using open source statistics tools. After completing the course, students will be able to apply and use various predictive analytics techniques such as regression, time series on numerical datasets.

The course aims to introduce research strategies and methods, which are especially relevant for the information technology sector. Research is a cyclical process where approaches are carefully adjusted and refined over time.

The aim of this course is to provide students with a fundamental understanding of research as a conceptual, empirical and practical approach to gathering new insight and knowledge within infomation technology. Teaching centres on applied research from the fields of information systems, data science and computer science and presents students with relevant methods from this domain, along with their possibilities and limitations.

The course supports the bachelor's degree project, primarily in relation to developing a research strategy, applying appropriate methods for data collection and reporting.

The purpose of the course is to give the student an experience in mastering the whole of a project, with emphasis on applying a flexible method: Scrum. Scrum is a flexible process framework for developing innovative products and services, especially suitable for software development.

Through a process for developing a technical solution, the student will plan and implement a comprehensive project case for a company in a multidisciplinary group, and will receive training in using modern agile techniques and tools along the way.