Dr. Monica Andersson Bäck

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Monica Andersson Bäck is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Gothenburg, specializing in eldercare and leadership in human service organizations. With extensive research on competence management and distributed leadership, she has contributed significantly to the field through numerous publications. Her work emphasizes the challenges faced in elder services and the dynamics of leadership within healthcare settings. As an academic, she has participated in various symposiums and conferences focused on healthcare management, sustainable practices in human services, and the evolving landscape of eldercare. Andersson Bäck's insights into motivation and the implications of new public management practices are particularly noteworthy, revealing the complexities of work environments in Swedish healthcare. Her commitment to advancing research in these areas continues to shape educational practices and policy discussions in Sweden and beyond.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Lecturer

2010-01-01 — Present

University of Gothenburg • Gothenburg, Sweden

Teaching and researching in the field of social work with a focus on eldercare and management practices.

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).