Dr. Gabriela Schaad

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Gabriela Schaad is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Gothenburg with a robust academic background in Industrial Financial Management. She started her PhD journey in 2007, after completing her Master's degree in Business Administration, focusing on climate change strategies for Swedish energy-intensive companies. Her doctoral thesis, defended in December 2012, addressed practical approaches to sustainability. Gabriela's research interests revolve around Environmental Strategies, Sustainable Management, Bioeconomy, and Circular Economy, contributing to various projects that explore multidisciplinary collaborations within the chemical industry and energy efficiency. Prior to her academic career, she worked in the Swiss banking sector for ten years before moving to Sweden in 2001. Gabriela has developed a versatile skill set through her studies and professional experience, including fluency in several languages such as German, Swedish, English, Spanish, and a working knowledge of French. Her teaching areas include Strategy and Emissions Trading, and she is active in contributing to conferences discussing the transition to fossil-free goods transport and corporate climate targets.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Lecturer

2013-01-01 — Present

University of Gothenburg • Gothenburg, Sweden

Teaching and researching in the areas of sustainability and industrial management.

Part-Time Researcher

2012-12-01 — 2013-01-01

University of Gothenburg • Gothenburg, Sweden

Conducting research projects related to sustainable business practices.

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).