Dr. Oskar Broberg

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Oskar Broberg is a Senior Lecturer in Economic History at the University of Gothenburg. His research primarily focuses on Business Financial History, exploring themes such as the emergence of organic farming in Sweden and the transformation of the Swedish advertising market over several decades. He has been involved in a project examining the profitability of international investments from 1869 to 1969, specifically analyzing companies listed on the London Stock Exchange. Broberg has studied the relationship between colonialism and financial markets, collaborating with Klas Rönnbäck on joint research efforts. Currently, he is engaged in a project about the development of the Swedish payment system from 1850 to 2020, working alongside prominent colleagues at the University of Gothenburg and Uppsala University. His responsibilities include teaching and serving as the vice dean for the School of Business, Economics, and Law.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Lecturer

2010-01-01 — Present

University of Gothenburg • Göteborg

Senior Lecturer in Economic History focusing on various aspects of financial history and business.

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).