Dr. Karl Wennberg

Professor

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Biography

Karl Wennberg is a Visiting Professor at Linköping University, focusing on the areas of entrepreneurship, organizational change, and macro-level implications. His current research explores how demographic change shapes newly established organizations, with funding from the Royal Swedish Academy of Letters. He investigates the intersection of entrepreneurship, organizational sociology, and regional science, examining demographic influences on hiring practices in new firms, the makeup of corporate boards, and organizational dynamics within schools. His research is interdisciplinary, seeking to understand contextual influences on entrepreneurship and the meso and macro-level implications of entrepreneurial activities. Wennberg has authored over 100 peer-reviewed articles, books, and reports related to these topics, with a focus on practical policy implications derived from case studies and public policy papers. He serves on editorial boards for several prestigious journals, including the Academy of Management Journal and Business Venturing Journal, and is a senior editor for Entrepreneurship Theory & Practice.

Research Interests

Requirements for Linköping 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
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree with a major relevant to the program At least 30 ECTS credits in mathematics/applied mathematics and/or application of mathematics
Application Checklist
  • Certificates and diplomas from previous university studies
  • Transcript of records
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport/ID
  • Syllabus for relevant courses
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across the Faculty of Science and Engineering (Institute of Technology) for international Master's programs.