Marius Nygård
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MSc International Business · Sustainable Finance

Marius Nygård

Turning sustainable finance research into real-world insight: an analytical, internationally educated graduate ready to create value.

AMaster's thesis · University of Agder 2025
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01 · About

Analytical mind,international outlook.

Portrait of Marius Nygård
AThesis grade

I'm a newly graduated Master of International Business from the University of Agder, with an international education spanning Norway and England, including a year at Kingston University, London.

My master's thesis on sustainable finance in Norway was awarded a grade A: a quantitative study of how literacy, awareness and future orientation shape private investors' behaviour. It sharpened the way I work: building solid foundations, testing assumptions with data, and turning analysis into clear conclusions.

I'm motivated by solving problems, learning fast and collaborating with others to create results. Right now I'm looking for a workplace where I can grow, take ownership and contribute with both drive and analytical skill.

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02 · Master's Thesis

Sustainable Financein Norway.

★ Graded A · 2025

Examining the Impact of Literacy, Awareness, and Future Orientation on Private Investors' Behaviour

The first systematic mapping of sustainable financial literacy among private investors in Norway.

University of Agder, School of Business and Law Co-authored with Joakim Grude Supervisor: Prof. Ellen Katrine Nyhus
Finding 01+

Knowledge drives green investing

Sustainable Financial Literacy (SFL) is a significant predictor of sustainable investment behaviour, even when controlling for demographic and socioeconomic factors. What people know matters more than who they are.

Finding 02+

Future-minded investors invest greener

Consideration of Future Consequences (CFC) predicts sustainable investing and partially mediates the effect of literacy: a future-oriented mindset supports both learning and turning knowledge into action.

Finding 03+

Concern alone doesn't move capital

Climate concern by itself does not translate into sustainable investment, revealing a clear attitude-behaviour gap. Policy and education must target knowledge and practical barriers, not just awareness campaigns.

Finding 04+

Literacy is unevenly distributed

Higher education and income are associated with greater SFL and awareness; women in the sample show higher literacy than men, while younger respondents display higher awareness, pointing to targeted educational measures.

What actually predicts sustainable investing?

Relative strength of predictors in the thesis' regression analysis. Scroll to animate.
Sustainable Financial LiteracySignificant predictor, robust to controls
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Consideration of Future ConsequencesDirect predictor and partial mediator
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Sustainable Financial AwarenessPositive alone, reduced in full model
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Risk willingness & trustPositively related, no moderation of SFL
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Climate concern aloneNo significant effect: attitude-behaviour gap
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Cross-sectional survey · n = 264 SPSS Hierarchical logistic regression Mediation & moderation analysis ANOVA & t-tests SFL/SFA index adapted from Filippini et al. (2024)
"A future-oriented mindset supports both knowledge accumulation and the translation of knowledge into action." Marius Nygård & Joakim Grude · Sustainable Finance in Norway · University of Agder 2025
03 · Education

Three schools,two countries.

Aug 2023 - Jun 2025

MSc International BusinessThesis: A

University of Agder · Kristiansand, Norway

Master's programme with a consistent focus on sustainability, concluded with an A-graded quantitative thesis on sustainable finance and investor behaviour.

Aug 2022 - May 2023

BSc International Management, Final Year

Kingston University · London, United Kingdom

Completed the third year of the bachelor's degree in London: a full academic year of studying and living internationally.

Aug 2020 - May 2022

BSc International Management

BI Norwegian Business School · Stavanger, Norway

Foundation in economics, management and international business at one of Scandinavia's leading business schools.

04 · Experience

Work ethic,proven early.

Jun 2024 - Present

Damage Restoration Technician

Recover · Stavanger (on-call)

Handling contents after fire and water damage: assessing what can be moved, stored or discarded. Practical, high-responsibility work alongside job seeking.

Jul 2021 - May 2022

Retail Associate

Boys of Europe · Bryne

Customer service and sales; responsible for accurate cash handling, transactions and financial reporting.

Jun 2019 - Aug 2020

Retail Associate / Acting Assistant Store Manager

Coop Extra · Lye

Owned the fruit and vegetable department; stepped up as acting assistant store manager for about five months, handling daily financial operations.

Nov 2019 - Jan 2020

Order Processor

Kitch'n & Tilbords Online · Bryne (part-time)

Fast, accurate order picking and packing in a high-tempo warehouse through peak Christmas season.

05 · Skills

Finance, data,and people.

Finance & Analysis

Core discipline
Sustainable finance95%
Financial analysis88%
Data analysis & statistics86%
Report writing92%

Data & BI Tools

Certifications in progress
Excel90%
Power BI & DAX78%
Data visualisation84%
SAP HANA68%

Professional

How I work
Cross-cultural communication94%
Project work88%
Business development80%
Information security awareness72%

Certifications in progress, 2026

2026Power BI Masterclass SpecializationData modelling, dashboards & DAX
2026Google Advanced Data AnalyticsStatistics, machine learning & Python
2026SAP ProfessionalSAP HANA, real-time analytics & development
2026Cyber Security FundamentalsDigital threats, risk & data protection
Norwegian, native
English, fluent, incl. one year of study in London
06 · Contact

Let's build somethingsustainable.

I'm looking for a role where I can grow, take responsibility and contribute from day one, whether in finance, analysis, sustainability or business development. If that sounds like your team, I'd love to talk.

Email me →
✉ marius.ny@hotmail.no ✆ +47 938 29 713 ⌂ Bryne, Norway