Dr. Ivo Zander

Professor

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Biography

Ivo Zander is a Professor of Entrepreneurship within the Department of Business Studies at Uppsala University. He completed his PhD at the Institute of International Business, Stockholm School of Economics. With experience as a visiting scholar at prestigious institutions such as Harvard Business School and SCANCOR at Stanford University, Zander has established a significant academic presence. His research focuses primarily on themes related to regional agglomerations and the internationalization of multinational corporations. Zander's work has been published in various esteemed journals including the Journal of International Business Studies and the Journal of World Business. His current interests involve entrepreneurial dynamics, accelerated internationalization, and the evolution of advanced foreign subsidiaries within multinational corporations. In addition to his academic contributions, Zander has co-founded Latvian Limousine Services and served on the board of directors for Kumlins Holding AB. He has also acted as an expert evaluator for the Swedish Research Council and several European foundations. Zander is recognized as a member of the Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences.

Research Interests

Requirements for Uppsala 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
Writing
Required:20
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree equivalent to a Swedish Kandidatexamen (180 ECTS) 90 credits in a subject relevant to the specific program
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate and diploma
  • Official transcripts of records
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport photo page
  • Statement of Purpose (for most programs)
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Application Summary Sheet (if required by department)
Specialization Notes

General Master's requirements applying across Science, Technology, and Humanities departments.