Dr. Carita Eklund

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Carita Eklund is an Associate Senior Lecturer at the University of Gothenburg, specializing in Innovation Entrepreneurship within the Department of Economy and Society. She obtained her doctoral degree in economics and business administration from the University of Vaasa. Eklund has also studied at prestigious institutions such as Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz and Stanford University, and has conducted research as a visiting Fulbright-KAUTE scholar at the University of Virginia. Her research interests are diverse, covering areas such as innovation competencies, female entrepreneurship, productivity, high-growth phenomena, creativity, and the impact of educational diversity and intangible capital on business outcomes. Eklund has worked extensively with Finnish and Danish register data sources and has published research focusing on high-growth firms and innovative practices within the business sector.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Gothenburg

Master Program
Requirements
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:18
Reading
Required:18
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:18
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree (180 credits) with a major in Political Science English 6/English B from Swedish upper secondary school
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate and transcripts
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Identification document
  • Statement of Intent (if applicable for specific tracks)
Specialization Notes

Administered by the Department of Political Science; focus on International Administration and Global Governance (IAGG).