Dr. Mathias Cöster

Associate Professor

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Biography

Mathias Cöster is a Senior Lecturer and Associate Professor at Uppsala University, specializing in Business Studies. He received his PhD in 2007, focusing on the transformation of the graphic industry through digitization. His academic journey includes time at Linköping University, associated with the Swedish research school of Management and IT. Over nearly two decades at Campus Gotland, he has held various leadership roles, including head of the department and program manager for undergraduate studies. His research interests lie primarily in the impact of digitalization on pricing models, business models, and organizational ecosystems. Cöster is involved in several projects within Uppsala University's graduate school for Sustainable Development, emphasizing digital innovation in sustainable consumption and the orchestration of digital sustainability in grocery retail. He collaborates closely with both public organizations and companies to develop and document methodologies related to pricing model designs.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor

— Present

Uppsala University • Visby

Teaches Business Studies courses and conducts research on the influence of digitalization on pricing and business models.

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.