Dr. Johanna Jers

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Biography

Johanna Jers' research focuses on gender diversity in company markets. Her research interests lie in the field of sustainability studies, property rights, company law, and discrimination law. The overall purpose of her dissertation is to analyze the basis of company law in relation to fundamental rights and freedoms in Sweden, specifically aiming to introduce measures for balanced representation of women and men as directors in listed companies beyond the requirements of the EU Directive (2022/2381) for large companies. Key areas of her study include analyzing the legal context of implementing these measures, and understanding the relationship between these measures and property rights within contexts of company law and fundamental rights. Additionally, Johanna discusses the measures aimed at achieving gender balance, often referred to as gender quotas, which have been polarizing and criticized as unlawful or unnecessary. Nevertheless, her main conclusion suggests that these measures entail restrictions on company law rights and fundamental freedoms.

Research Interests

Experience

Research Assistant

2021-01-01 — Present

Umeå University • Umeå, Sweden

Conducting research related to company law and gender diversity in corporate governance.

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.