Dr. Lena Zander

Professor

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Biography

Lena Zander specializes in cross-cultural research in the field of international management, focusing on leadership, teams, and core values related to cultural integration in global organizations. She is a Professor at the Department of Business Studies at Uppsala University, Sweden, and has held academic positions at prestigious institutions such as Victoria University of Wellington in New Zealand and Stanford University in the USA. Ms. Zander actively engages in academia and the business community, developing innovative educational programs and supervising numerous student theses. She has received multiple awards for her research, including recognition from international management bodies and various dissertation awards. Notably, her research has been funded by several Swedish research councils, addressing topics such as the cultural integration of highly qualified migrants in Swedish firms and the dynamics of global virtual teams. Lena is also an active editor and reviewer for leading academic journals, contributing significantly to the knowledge base in her field.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2017-01-01 — Present

Department of Business Studies, Uppsala University • Uppsala, Sweden

Teaching and researching in international management with a focus on cross-cultural leadership and team dynamics.

Awards

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Barry M. Richman Dissertation Award

1998-01-01
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Richard N. Farmer Competition Award

1998-01-01
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Oscar Sillen’s Award

1986-01-01

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.