Dr. Björn Oskarsson

Associate Professor

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Biography

Björn Oskarsson is an Associate Professor at Linköping University, specializing in logistics education and pedagogical development. With over 30 years of experience, he has significantly contributed to the logistics field through teaching and curriculum development. Oskarsson currently teaches foundation courses in logistics and serves as an examiner for numerous courses within the Division of Logistics Quality Management. He has played a critical role in supervising over 115 Master’s thesis projects and has been an active participant in educational leadership and course design at Linköping University. His research interests focus on the intersection of pedagogy and logistics, with notable contributions such as the article 'Total cost analysis purchasing education: two-step open-ended teaching case approach' and the widely used textbook 'Modern Logistics', now in its fifth edition. He has received several awards for his exceptional teaching, including the Faculty of Science and Engineering (LiU) Award for Excellence in Teaching in 2022. Additionally, he has engaged in various educational leadership roles, including serving as Director of Studies and currently as an Educational Developer at Didacticum, the Centre for Higher Education Pedagogy at Linköping University. Oskarsson continues to lead projects aimed at enhancing critical thinking among students and cultivating a collaborative learning environment.

Research Interests

Logistics Education Pedagogy Critical Thinking Supply Chain Management

Experience

Senior Lecturer

— Present

Division Logistics Quality Management • Linköping University

Senior Lecturer focused on logistics education and curriculum development.

Educational Developer

— Present

Didacticum – Centre for Higher Education Pedagogy • Linköping University

Involved in pedagogical development and teaching enhancement initiatives.

Director of Studies

— Present

Division Logistics Quality Management • Linköping University

Oversaw curriculum and educational strategy for the division.

Awards

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Award for Excellence in Teaching

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ICHCA Award for Doctoral Thesis

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Dean’s Letters of Commendation

Requirements for Linköping University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree with a major relevant to the program At least 30 ECTS credits in mathematics/applied mathematics and/or application of mathematics
Application Checklist
  • Certificates and diplomas from previous university studies
  • Transcript of records
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport/ID
  • Syllabus for relevant courses
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across the Faculty of Science and Engineering (Institute of Technology) for international Master's programs.