Overview

This Innovation and Entrepreneurship programme offered by University of Gothenburg focuses on the scientific study of innovation processes, their drivers, management, and social and economic outcomes. The programme examines how innovations emerge, develop, and create value, with particular attention to entrepreneurship as a key sub-process and to the management of intellectual assets and knowledge resources. Students develop advanced understanding of innovation systems, entrepreneurial activities, intellectual capital, and organizational change.

Key Facts

The programme combines advanced coursework, independent research, supervision, and thesis work. Doctoral candidates acquire expertise in innovation theory, entrepreneurship research, social science methods, research ethics, and higher education pedagogy. Through original research and participation in international scholarly discussions, students contribute to the development of knowledge within innovation, entrepreneurship, and intellectual capital management while preparing for careers in academia, research, public administration, and private organisations.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Innovation
Entrepreneurship

Management of Intellectual Capital
Innovation Processes
Entrepreneurship Research
Innovation Theory
Intellectual Capital Management

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

More details

Prospective doctoral students apply for vacancies.

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

Göteborg, Sweden

Disciplines

Entrepreneurship

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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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PTE Academic

62

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A second-cycle qualification, or at least 240 higher education credits including 60 credits at second-cycle level, or equivalent knowledge.
At least 15 higher education credits of coursework related to Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Management of Intellectual Capital.
A master's degree project of at least 15 higher education credits related to Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Management of Intellectual Capital.
Equivalent qualifications obtained in Sweden or abroad may be accepted.

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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

PhD students do not pay tuition fees.

Living costs

Göteborg

Sweden

7552 - 13932 SEK / month

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