Dr. Mats Engwall

Professor

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Biography

Mats Engwall is a Professor at KTH Royal Institute of Technology, specifically within the Department of Industrial Economics and Management. He holds Sweden’s oldest chair in the field, which was established in 1939. His research focuses on neo-industrial management and explores how modern, technology-based businesses are influenced by technological shifts, innovation, and new business models. Engwall’s work includes investigating socio-technical systems, servitization, and the management of industrial R&D strategies in project-based firms. His publications have appeared in prestigious journals such as the Harvard Business Review, Research Policy, and R&D Management, and he co-authored the textbook ‘Modern Industrial Management,’ which received the award for 'Textbook of the Year' in Sweden in 2017. In addition to his academic responsibilities, he is involved in various assignments including Program Director for the MSc in Industrial Economics at KTH and holds positions in organizations like the Royal Academy of Engineering Sciences in Sweden.

Research Interests

Neo-Industrial Management Innovation Servitization Management of Industrial R&D Digital Transformation

Experience

Professor

— Present

KTH Royal Institute of Technology • Stockholm, Sweden

Researching and teaching in Industrial Management.

Courses

Research Frontiers Theoretical Foundations (FME3553) Research Frontiers Theoretical Foundations (FME3558) Operations Strategy (ME1308) Perspectives Science Industrial Economics Management (FME3552) Theory Science Industrial Economics Management (FME3555)

Requirements for KTH Royal Institute of Technology

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:0
Reading
Required:0
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:0
Total
Required:90
PTE
Listening
Required:0
Reading
Required:0
Writing
Required:62
Speaking
Required:0
Overall
Required:62
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree (180 ECTS) in Science, Engineering, or a related field. Specific course requirements vary by department (e.g., Mathematics, Programming, or Subject-specific credits).
Application Checklist
  • Certificates and diplomas of completed degree
  • Transcript of records
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport or ID
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Letter of Motivation
  • Letters of Recommendation (if required by program)
  • Summary of Project (if required)
Specialization Notes

Master's programs are organized under Schools; departments listed are units within these schools (e.g., EECS, ABE, CBH, ITM, SCI).