Dr. Conny Overland

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Conny Overland is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Gothenburg's Department of Business Administration and is affiliated with the Centre for Finance. Overland teaches courses at both undergraduate and graduate levels, focusing on industrial financial management, corporate governance, and corporate sustainability. He supervises bachelor and master thesis students and co-supervises PhD candidates, and also coordinates the MSc programme in Accounting and Financial Management. His research interests center on corporate governance, particularly how ownership concentration and board structure influence firm decision-making and outcomes. Overland's work often involves applied research in collaboration with industry professionals, covering topics such as joint cost allocation in cogeneration and design subsidies for promoting energy efficiency in buildings, alongside physical asset management. His scholarly contributions include multiple publications in reputable accounting and finance journals, reflecting a robust engagement with contemporary issues in corporate governance and financial management.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Lecturer

2015-01-01 — Present

University of Gothenburg • Gothenburg, Sweden

Teaching, supervising, and coordinating courses related to financial management and corporate governance.

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).