Dr. Erik Gustafsson

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Erik Gustafsson is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Gothenburg, specializing in Innovation and Entrepreneurship. He conducts research focusing on entrepreneurship within the creative industries, particularly fashion. His work examines the importance of diverse forms of knowledge and the role of artistic creative knowledge in entrepreneurship. Gustafsson aims to understand value creation from a monetary perspective in creative industries and teaches Master’s programs related to Knowledge-Based Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and Industrial Management. As the subject coordinator for the Unit of Innovation and Entrepreneurship and the program director for the M.Sc. program in Knowledge-Based Entrepreneurship, his research interests include knowledge-intensive entrepreneurship, entrepreneurial intentions, and sustainable innovation within the fashion industry. He has contributed to various conferences and publications exploring themes such as digital transformation in fashion and the modeling of sustainable transitions in retailing.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Lecturer

2018-01-01 — Present

University of Gothenburg • Göteborg, Sweden

Teaching and researching in Innovation and Entrepreneurship, focusing on the creative industries.

Courses

M.Sc. in Knowledge-Based Entrepreneurship M.Sc. in Innovation and Industrial Management

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).