Dr. Mads Ingstrup

Associate Professor

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Biography

Mads Bruun Ingstrup is an Associate Professor in the Department of Business and Sustainability at the University of Southern Denmark. His research interests focus on firm networks, industry clusters, enterprise policy, regional development, and ecosystems, emphasizing mission-oriented innovation and smart specialization. His investigations employ qualitative methods to explore regional industrial specializations and how business ecosystems emerge and transform within varying institutional and political contexts. Recently, he has concentrated on regional specializations related to water, energy, ocean, and robotics industries. Ingstrup collaborates closely with the business community and industry-promoting organizations to ensure that his research remains relevant and impactful. He is also dedicated to knowledge dissemination, mentoring students, and teaching courses on strategy and international business, emphasizing the importance of addressing pertinent societal challenges through his work.

Research Interests

Firm Networks Industry Clusters Enterprise Policy Regional Development Ecosystems Mission-Oriented Innovation Smart Specialisation

Experience

Associate Professor

2024-01-01 — Present

University of Southern Denmark • Odense, Denmark

Head Center, Sustainable Business Development Policy

2021-01-01 — Present

University of Southern Denmark • Odense, Denmark

Associate Professor

2017-01-01 — 2023-12-31

University of Southern Denmark • Odense, Denmark

Assistant Professor

2013-01-01 — 2017-12-31

University of Southern Denmark • Odense, Denmark

Research Assistant

2012-01-01 — 2013-12-31

University of Southern Denmark • Odense, Denmark

PhD Student

2009-01-01 — 2012-12-31

University of Southern Denmark • Odense, Denmark

Requirements for University of Southern Denmark

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.5
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:88
PTE
Overall
Required:58
Prerequisites
Relevant Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or Humanities Specific ECTS requirements in core subjects of the chosen field
Application Checklist
  • Official Bachelor's degree diploma
  • Transcripts of records
  • Course descriptions for prerequisite verification
  • Proof of English language proficiency
  • Copy of passport or ID
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized for English-taught Master's programs across Science, Engineering, and Social Science departments. Some programs may require a higher GPA for restricted admission.