Dr. Lena Högberg

Associate Professor

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Biography

Lena Högberg is an Associate Professor in Business Administration at Linköping University. Her research focuses on organizing, cross-sectoral collaboration, and entrepreneurship, with a particular interest in how organizations build cross-boundary relationships to innovate within regulated environments. Högberg studies the complexities that arise in organizations that represent diverse sector logics and addresses the challenges of cross-boundary interactions. Her work includes initiatives aimed at tackling complex societal issues related to welfare, diversity, inclusion, and sustainability. Recent research emphasizes the role of boundary spanners in nonprofit-public partnerships and their importance for success. Furthermore, Högberg examines entrepreneurship in the context of public sector transformation, particularly how initiatives in home care services and customer choice systems can influence diversity and inclusion. She collaborates with colleagues from Lund University and Birmingham University to analyze the challenges faced by entrepreneurs, especially those from diverse backgrounds. Additionally, her ongoing research on sustainability challenges in municipal corporations investigates the strategies required to manage water and wastewater services amid conflicting legislative demands.

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.