Dr. Philip Kappen

Associate Professor

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Biography

Philip Kappen is an Associate Professor at the Royal Institute of Technology (KTH), specializing in tech-based entrepreneurship and international business. He has previously held positions as an Associate Professor at Copenhagen Business School and as a visiting scholar at notable institutions including Columbia University, Rutgers University, and Temple University. His research spans key areas such as management innovation, internationalization processes, green intrapreneurship, and resource allocation strategy in diversified firms. Dr. Kappen has made significant contributions to top-ranked journals including the Journal of International Business Studies, Research Policy, and the Journal of World Business. He is actively involved in professional organizations such as the European International Business Association and the Academy of International Business. His research interests prominently feature management innovation, international strategy, and headquarters-subsidiary relations.

Research Interests

Courses

Ideation- Creating Own Company (ME2814) Innovative Business Models (ME2622) Research Methods in Industrial Engineering Management (ME2003)

Requirements for Royal Institute of Technology

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.7
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
PTE
Writing
Required:61
Overall
Required:62
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree (180 ECTS) in a relevant field Calculus in one variable Linear Algebra Probability Theory and Statistics
Application Checklist
  • Certificates and diplomas from previous university studies
  • Transcript of completed courses and grades
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Letter of Motivation
  • Summary sheet (if required by program)
  • Letters of Recommendation (standard for most programs)
Specialization Notes

Specific requirements apply to all departments. For Architecture, a portfolio is mandatory and submitted via a separate KTH system.