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# Education

I have actually always hated school, yet I have two masters degrees.

How did that happen?

My learning is that education IS important, in the sense that it teaches critical thought and how to find information. I do however have my thoughts on the types of education, and the way we perceive learning. By now, it shouldn't surprise too many people when 

I have tried some different programs over the years, some that I have chosen not to complete, and some that I have.   
Let's focus on those shall we?

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KaosPilot

![305475380_505663154897873_1204641997551863845_n](https://www.ragnarrock.no/hs-fs/hubfs/305475380_505663154897873_1204641997551863845_n.png?width=224&height=224&name=305475380_505663154897873_1204641997551863845_n.png)What is KaosPilot?

A question that has as many replies as there are educated KaosPilots!

But in short, it is a school.  
A very different type of school.

Where people learn a variety of skills that helps enable competencies in 

Currently, the KaosPilot School themselves state; 

**"Kaospilot is a School for Creative Leadership & Meaningful Entrepreneurship

A Kaospilot is a graduate of the 3-year Enterprising Leadership Program. A Kaospilot is a profession in its own right. It is a person who drives results and creates transformation and who can best be described as a changemaker, an entrepreneur and a leader."**

Masters in Marketing

![Edinburgh-Napier-University-logo](https://www.ragnarrock.no/hs-fs/hubfs/Edinburgh-Napier-University-logo.png?width=200&height=200&name=Edinburgh-Napier-University-logo.png)To get a larger understanding of marketing as a larger field, I undertook a degree at **Edinburgh Napier University**, in Edinburgh, Scotland. Probably the most charming city in the world!

My degree was called a **Master of Science in Marketing with Festival and Event Managemen**t.

 

Modules;  
- Direct & Digital Marketing  
- Marketing Communications  
- Principles and Practices of Marketing  
- Strategic Brand Management  
- International Conference Management  
- International Festival and Event Management  
- Research Methods  
- Dissertation (Generation Y's Perceptions of Sponsorship)

MBA

![Nord-University-logo](https://www.ragnarrock.no/hs-fs/hubfs/Nord-University-logo.webp?width=200&height=200&name=Nord-University-logo.webp)I have also uTo be able to put my marketing background and other experiences in context, I have also undertaken an executive MBA at **Nord University** in Norway.

The course was part time, over three years. A very interesting approach to taking a degree, allowing me to meet other professionals from across Norway working in a wide variety of fields.

**Modules:**  
- Accounting and Analytics  
- Organisation and Management  
- Marketing and Entrepreneurship  
- Managerial Accounting  
- Economics  
- Corporate Finance  
- Strategy and Management  
- Project Management  
- Board Roles and Responsibilities  
- Research Methods  
- Dissertation (Small Businesses Experiences with Outsourcing)

### Various.

Not all knowledge comes from academic education and some education is never completed.  
I have tried my hand at various types of education, and have a series of different certifications behind me. This all led to many people asking for advice over the years.

Don't be shy, I am happy to assist when people want to better themselves, either for an informal chat or as a coach.

 

[Send me an email!](mailto:ragnar@syltevik.com)

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