Dr. Cecilia Stenling

Associate Professor

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Biography

Cecilia Stenling is an Associate Professor at Umeå University, with a Ph.D. from the Department of Education, earned in 2015. Her research is centered around governance in sports organizations, with a focus on the interplay of public policy, norms, and values. She investigates how internal organizational governance in sports operates and how legitimacy is established in various sports activities. Stenling's current research includes four major projects, funded by the Swedish Research Council, which examine issues ranging from the dynamics of board nomination processes in sports organizations to the role of sport consultants in implementing strategic changes. Additionally, she teaches courses in public sport policy, organizational theory, project management, and qualitative research methods, supervising students at bachelor, master, and doctoral levels. Stenling’s research interests also span leadership and organizational studies within the context of working life.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2016-01-01 — Present

Umeå University • Umeå, Sweden

Responsibilities include teaching courses in public sport policy, organizational theory, and supervising research at various academic levels.

Requirements for Umeå University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.5
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Writing
Required:20
Total
Required:90
PTE
Overall
Required:62
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree (180 ECTS) in relevant field At least 90 ECTS in the main subject area
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate
  • Transcripts of records
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport
  • Letter of Motivation (certain programs)
  • CV (certain programs)
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standard for Master's programs across Social Sciences and Humanities at Umeå. English 6 proficiency is the general rule.