Dr. Hannes Sjöström

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Hannes Sjöström is a Doctoral student at Umeå University, specializing in Informatics. His research focuses on Digital Innovation and Digital Service Innovation within the public sector, particularly in collaboration with Umea Municipality. His doctoral project aims to generate new knowledge about how organizations in the public sector utilize digitalization and digital technology to provide value-creating services. Key areas of research include identifying opportunities and challenges in digital service innovation, synthesizing existing knowledge to develop systematic capabilities for sustainable development, and actively improving conditions for digital service innovation in Swedish municipalities. Through his work, Sjöström seeks to enhance the satisfaction of citizens and contribute to sustainable development goals within local governance.

Research Interests

Requirements for Umeå University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.5
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Writing
Required:20
Total
Required:90
PTE
Overall
Required:62
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree (180 ECTS) in relevant field At least 90 ECTS in the main subject area
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate
  • Transcripts of records
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport
  • Letter of Motivation (certain programs)
  • CV (certain programs)
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standard for Master's programs across Social Sciences and Humanities at Umeå. English 6 proficiency is the general rule.