Dr. Stefan Sjögren

Professor

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Biography

Stefan Sjögren is a Professor at the University of Gothenburg, specializing in Industrial Financial Management within the Department of Business Administration. His research centers on corporate finance, industrial economics, and law finance, with particular attention to how financial decision-making interacts with institutional structures, regulations, and market efficiency. Over the years, Professor Sjögren has focused on valuation, capital structure, venture capital, budgeting, deregulation, and corporate governance. His work aims to bridge theoretical and applied perspectives, contributing to a deeper understanding of how financial systems and institutions influence firm behavior, innovation, and economic outcomes. He teaches and supervises students at undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels, mainly in corporate finance, private equity, and company valuation. He enjoys engaging in discussions about financial theory as it applies to contemporary challenges in investment, governance, and sustainability.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2008-09-01 — Present

University of Gothenburg • Göteborg

Teaching and researching Industrial Financial Management, with a focus on corporate finance and investment.

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).