Overview

This Business Administration programme offered by Umea University focuses on the study of companies and organisations from multiple business perspectives, examining how organisations operate, develop, and interact with wider economic and societal environments. It supports research in entrepreneurship, marketing, management, accounting, and finance, enabling the investigation of contemporary organisational, strategic, and economic challenges.

Key Facts

The academic environment combines advanced coursework, research seminars, supervision, and independent thesis work. Training enables the ability to formulate original research questions, apply qualitative and quantitative research methods, conduct critical scientific analysis, and contribute significant new knowledge to the field of business administration while engaging with both academic and societal issues.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Marketing and Consumer Behaviour
Management and Organisation
Accounting and Financial Practices
Business Strategy and Development
Organisational and Societal Challenges

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

More details

Positions open throughout the year.

Language

English

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90

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62

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Umeå, Sweden

Disciplines

Business Administration View 7 other PhDs in Business Administration in Sweden

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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90

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62

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Hold a second-cycle (advanced-level) degree, have completed at least 240 ECTS credits including 60 ECTS at advanced level, or possess equivalent knowledge acquired in Sweden or abroad.
Have completed at least 90 ECTS credits in Business Administration, including an independent thesis or equivalent project worth at least 15 ECTS.
Applicants with equivalent knowledge and qualifications acquired in Sweden or abroad may also satisfy the entry requirements.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

Free
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

Doctoral students don’t pay tuition fees.

Living costs

Umeå

Sweden

7125 - 11770 SEK / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.