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Programme Council in Economics

The Programme Council is responsible for running and developing the study programmes in Economics within the framework of the Regulations on studies and examination at UiO. The Programme Council will process questions regarding the academic framework, important priorities and the work with quality assurance and development of the programmes. The Programme Council will not make decisions which impact the use of resources and/or the distribution of resources at the Department.

The Programme Council is designed to ensure the students' representation. The Programme Council reports to the Head of Department. The Head of Department appoints the Chair of the Programme Council, Head of Programmes and members of the Programme Council. The Programme Council consists of up to 8 members, of which 2 are student representatives. The Programme Council meets 5-6 times per year.

The Programme Council for the period 2024-2027

Chair of the Programme Council

  • Tone Ognedal, Head of teaching and the Bachelor programme

Academic members

  • Jo Thori Lind, Head of the PhD programme
  • Halvor Mehlum, Head of the Master's programmes in Economics
  • Ragnar Nymoen, Head of the Exam Committee
  • Torje Hegna, Head of ECFIN
  • Eivind Hammersmark, Head of ECDA (associated member)

Student members

  • Halvor Holthe Sørlie
  • August Ihle

Administrative member

  • Mari S. Øverås, Council Secretary