Want to study System Dynamics?

Another term for System Dynamics is model based analysis and policy design. The System Dynamics method is applied in almost all areas of research and planning and is used to guide information search, to formulate models, perform analysis, and to facilitate learning and policy implementation. The method helps solve complex problems within disciplines and it provides a unifying language that stimulates and facilitates interdisciplinary work and education.

What is System Dynamics?

Here you get a quick introduction to System Dynamics, here you get another one, and here is a link to the System Dynamics Society. Here you see what earlier students say about their study of System Dynamics at the University of Bergen.

For en kort introduksjon på norsk se her.

Undergraduate education

There is no complete bachelor program in System Dynamics. At the undergraduate level, our courses provide insight into a method that help students better understand complex dynamic issues within their own fields, be they in social or natural sciences. These classes also serve as a stepping stone to the System Dynamics Master program. With required qualifications, undergraduates can take 300-level courses (click for an overview).

Master Program in System Dynamics

The System Dynamics Group offers a Master degree in System Dynamics. The basic ingredients are seven classes during the first year and a thesis during the second year. Students from abroad can apply as self-financing students. Students from certain universities in developing countries can apply as quota students.

European Master Program in System Dynamics

The University of Bergen cooperates with the University of Radboud in the Netherlands, the University of Palermo in Italy, and the University of Lund in Sweeden in offering a European Master Degree. This is an EU-program and EU offers stipends to both European students and students from other parts of the world. Students visit at least three of the Universities over a two year period, for more information click here.

Ph.D. in System Dynamics

The program also offers a Ph.D. Contact one of the professors if you are interested. For details about the doctoral program at the faculty of social sciences click here.

International and with varied backgrounds

The program has students from all five continents, some of them funded by the Norwegian quota program. The group has agreements with many universities in Europe and in developing countries, from which we receive and to which we send students on a regular basis. Students with different backgrounds and experiences contribute to a very interesting and stimulating learning environment. The System Dynamics Group participates in several international research networks.