Overview

About the programme

Industrial Economics and Management researchers study entrepreneurship and its significance for sustainable growth and societal development, how institutional frameworks affect enterprise and the conditions for the commercialisation of technical innovations.

The researchers at Blekinge Institute of Technology study both established as well as new and emerging industries and businesses. The research is conducted in collaboration with other social actors – nationally and internationally.

Programme Structure

Research themes include:

management of innovation and technology
analyses of resource bases, strategy, competence and capabilities
business models, strategy, investment risks and competence and capability development
industrial dynamics and technological change
market, industry and business dynamics, and the role of policy
development of new industries and businesses
diffusion of innovations and new technologies
economy-wide change processes

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-02 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Economics Engineering Management View 16 other PhDs in Economics 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

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed master’s degree from a Swedish university or at least 240 higher education credits including at least 60 at the master’s level, or the corresponding international equivalents.

Tuition Fee

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International

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 SEK per year during 48 months.
EU/EEA

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 SEK per year during 48 months.

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Living costs for Karlskrona

6700 - 10170 SEK /month

Living costs

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