Dr. Fredrik Hacklin

Professor

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Biography

Fredrik Hacklin is the Director of the Department of International Business at ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences and serves on the Executive Committee of the ZHAW School of Management and Law. His research and advisory activities focus on strategic entrepreneurship and innovation, particularly addressing challenges related to digital disruption and industry reconfiguration's implications for firm strategy. His work has been featured in prominent outlets such as the MIT Sloan Management Review and the Harvard Business Review. He is the author of the book "Management Convergence Innovation" published in 2008. In addition to his academic responsibilities, Hacklin regularly speaks and trains for various companies, including ABB, Art Basel, and Danone, and has advised organizations like the European Parliament and the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs. He is actively engaged in start-up activities and corporate venturing, and has received the Nokia-AlcatelLucent Foundation research award. His article "Strategic choices converging industries" was recognized as a “Top Strategy Article” by the Stanford Graduate School of Business in 2013.

Research Interests

Experience

Director

— Present

Department of International Business, ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences • Winterthur

Leading the Department of International Business and contributing to strategic decisions on innovation and entrepreneurship.

Requirements for ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:83
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:5.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:115
Overall
Required:115
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical or engineering field Letter of recommendation from a university lecturer
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate and transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Motivation letter
  • Passport or ID card copy
  • Passport photo (JPG format)
  • Proof of English proficiency
Specialization Notes

This requirement applies generally to the Master of Science in Engineering and its specializations like Data Science, Computer Science, and Medical Physics.