Dr. Martin Holmén

Professor

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Biography

Martin Holmén received his Ph.D. from the University of Gothenburg in 1998. After spending ten years at Stockholm University and Uppsala University, he returned to the University of Gothenburg in 2009. He became a professor of corporate finance in 2011 and served as the director of the interdisciplinary Centre for Finance until 2020. His main research areas include Corporate Governance and Experimental Finance, focusing on various aspects of financial decision-making and behavior in financial markets. He has published numerous articles in high-impact journals and has contributed to both theoretical and empirical studies within his field.

Research Interests

Corporate Finance Corporate Governance Experimental Finance

Requirements for University of Gothenburg

Master Program
Requirements
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:18
Reading
Required:18
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:18
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree (180 credits) with a major in Political Science English 6/English B from Swedish upper secondary school
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate and transcripts
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Identification document
  • Statement of Intent (if applicable for specific tracks)
Specialization Notes

Administered by the Department of Political Science; focus on International Administration and Global Governance (IAGG).