Master of Science in Management

Master's programme | 120 credits

Autumn 2020

100% Day

Göteborg

INSTRUCTION LANGUAGE: English

1 Closed GU-68192 2 Opens 16 March GU-18192

1) Anyone can apply
2) Only EU/EEA citizens and students with approved residence permit in Sweden can apply

About the Programme

Short Summary

The master’s programme in Management provides an intellectually challenging environment with a wide range of courses combining theoretical studies with practical realities. As a student of the programme, you will discuss complex management and strategic problems, reflect on your own role as a leader, and think about how corporate strategies impact sustainable development. This open and diverse programme allows you the flexibility to tailor your education to your own interests, including the chance to study abroad for a semester.

About the Programme

Globalization, digitalization, and increasing uncertainty create an ever-higher demand for effective and responsible leaders. Growing environmental concerns add another element by highlighting the need for competence in sustainability issues. Our programme offers you the opportunity to explore and develop your role as a leader, preparing you for strategic work in your chosen career path.

Who Should Apply?

Do you want to work in a leadership position and tackle complex strategic tasks?

Are you interested in the sustainability consequences of managerial decisions and firm strategies?

Do you want to understand the different roles you can play in positive societal development?

If you want to be an effective and successful leader, then apply for the master’s programme in Management.

After Graduation

Graduates of the programme receive a Degree of Master of Science (120 credits) with a major in Management.

Our graduates move in diverse directions after graduation, and you may choose among many options and paths, supported by counselling from our career service. Some of our graduates report the following job titles:

project manager
account manager
junior business consultant
trainees in IT, finance, and procurement
business designer
business development representative
head of HR
business operation coordinator
sourcing buyer
supply chain analyst
information process manager
PhD student

See more at www.handels.gu.se/master

More information

http://www.handels.gu.se/mas...

Requirements and Selection

Requirements: The applicant must have been awarded a Bachelor's degree (equivalent to a Swedish Kandidatexamen) from an internationally recognized university and be able to demonstrate proficiency in English by means of an internationally recognized test, e. g. TOEFL, IELTS. The level of English must be equivalent to English 6/English B from Swedish Upper Secondary School. The applicant's university education must also include a minimum of 30 credits of courses in subject areas related to Business Administration, Economics, Human Resource Management and/or Labour Relations. In addition the education must include a minimum of 15 credits in Statistics, or 7.5 credits in Statistics and 7.5 credits in quantitative methods and/or Mathematics. For more information about the requirements visit www.handels.gu.se/master.

Selection: Selection for event

The selection of students is based on two groups. Priority is given to students in Group 1.

Group 1: Students with GMAT or GRE General Test result. Students need a GMAT test result of 350 or higher. Students with a GMAT test result lower than 350 will be placed in selection group 2. (GRE General Test results are translated to an equivalent GMAT score.)

Group 2: number of credits (maximum 225 credits). For further information and important instructions please see www.handels.gu.se/master

Selection: Selection for event

The selection of students is based on three groups. Group 1 and 2 are prioritized.

Group 1: Students with GMAT or GRE General Test result. Students need a GMAT test result of 350 or higher. Students with a GMAT test result lower than 350 will be placed in selection group 3. (GRE General Test results are translated to an equivalent GMAT score.)

Group 2: Students registered on Handelshögskolans Ekonomprogram, Logistikprogram or Samhällsvetenskapligt miljövetarprogram (inriktning uthålligt företagande eller miljöekonomi), that are guaranteed a place on one of the nine MSc programmes, offered by the Graduate School. The students are not guaranteed their first choice of programme. See information on how the selection is made.

Group 3: Number of credits (maximum 225 credits). If there are places left when the selection has been made in group 1 and 2, eligible students in group 3 will be selected.

Tuition Fee

Application fee: 900 SEK
Full programme cost: 166 000 SEK
First payment: 41 500 SEK

EU/EEA citizens, Swedish residence permit holders and exchange students do not pay fees. More information on: http://www.universityadmissions.se