Dr. Philip Kappen

Associate Professor

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Biography

Philip Kappen is an Associate Professor at KTH Royal Institute of Technology in the Department of Industrial Economics and Management. He has recently been appointed as a Professor of International Business at Uppsala University. His research interests encompass strategy, entrepreneurship, and international business, focusing on areas such as management innovation, internationalization processes, green intrapreneurship, and resource allocation strategies for diversified firms. Kappen has held esteemed visiting scholar positions at Columbia University, Rutgers University, and Temple University. He has published in top-ranked journals including the Journal of International Business Studies, Research Policy, and Long Range Planning. He is an active member of the European International Business Association and the Academy of International Business.

Research Interests

Management Innovation International Strategy Headquarters-Subsidiary Relations Intrapreneurship

Experience

Associate Professor

2018-01-01 — Present

KTH Royal Institute of Technology • Stockholm, Sweden

Teaching and conducting research in the fields of entrepreneurship and international business.

Professor of International Business

2023-01-01 — Present

Uppsala University • Uppsala, Sweden

Leading research initiatives and teaching in international business.

Courses

Ideation- Creating Own Company Innovative Business Models Research Methods Industrial Engineering Management

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).