Dr. Elif Härkönen

Associate Professor

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Biography

Elif Härkönen is a distinguished legal scholar and Senior Associate Professor at Linköping University, specializing in Securities Law, Banking & Finance Law, Corporate Law, and Corporate Social Responsibility. Her research is centered on the intersection of law and innovation, particularly focusing on the emerging challenges presented by FinTech, corporate sustainability, and sustainable finance. With a PhD in Civil Law from Gothenburg University, she also holds an LL.M. in International Law from Tulane Law School. Elif has a strong international education background and is a member of the New York State Bar Association, certified in Canadian law. Her teaching includes courses related to securities law and banking & finance law. Throughout her career, Elif has made significant contributions to academic and policy discussions on topics such as digital resilience in banking regulation, climate change risk management, and corporate liability for human rights violations. Her published works reflect her expertise in both global and Nordic legal systems, addressing critical issues that bridge academic insight with practical relevance.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Associate Professor

2025-01-01 — Present

Linköping University • Linköping, Sweden

Teaching courses and conducting research in securities law, banking & finance law, and corporate law.

Docent

2018-01-01 — Present

Linköping University • Linköping, Sweden

Engaged in research and higher education in legal disciplines.

Associate Professor

2013-01-01 — Present

Linköping University • Linköping, Sweden

Focused on legal scholarship and teaching in finance law.

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.