LUND UNIVERSITY | SWEDEN | SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS AND MANAGEMENT

Masters Programme in

Innovation & Spatial Dynamics

Master of Science with a major in Innovation and
Spatial Dynamics
2 years, full time, 120 ECTS credits
School of Economics and Management
Application deadline: 15 January 2016
Programme start: August 2016

Programme overview

Career prospects
A Masters in Innovation and Spatial Dynamics will give you
plenty of career opportunities at institutions working on
economic development, governments and central banks,
NGOs, think tanks, multinational companies and consulting
firms all over the world. This programme also offers the advanced skills required to carry out research at scholarly level
in the fields of development economics, economic history,

In this programme you will be provided with the theory,

applied economics and international economics, for gradu-

concepts and methods to analyse and better understand the

ates pursuing an academic career.

economics, roots and drivers of innovation and entrepreneurship. The unique focus on spatial dynamics enables you
to gain insights on how the areas of growth, entrepreneurship and innovation interplay, evolve and shape the economy and commerce in different regions and periods of time.
The programme is designed to meet a demand in analytical and planning work for the ability to merge knowledge about economic modelling and the role of innovation
and entrepreneurship with empirical evidence of economic
change across time and space. Graduates are in good posi-

Admission requirements and how to apply

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
An undergraduate degree (BA /BSc) with at least 60
credits (ECTS) in business administration, economics, economic history, history, social and economic geography or statistics. English 6/English course B. See
www.lunduniversity.lu.se for details on English proficiency
levels.

tions as analysts and related tasks in the private as well as

the public sector all over the world.
We offer high quality teaching by research-active faculty.
Our programmes are designed to increase your ability to
solve complex problems and strengthen your decision-making skills. The courses are based on state-of-the-art research
in each particular field. The programme draws on frontline
research in the field of economics of innovation. Some of
the key topics covered are:
Small business economics
Economics of innovation
Regional development and entrepreneurship
Innovation, energy and sustainability

Programme modules/courses
COMPULSORY COURSES (7.5 ECTS CREDITS EACH): Economic Growth over Time and Space, Economics of Innovation,
Research Design, Small Business Economics, Regional Development and Entrepreneurship, Econometrics, Innovation,
Energy and Sustainability.
ELECTIVES (7.5 ECTS CREDITS EACH): Organisational Development; Managing New Venture Growth; Comparative
Analysis of Economic Change, the Global Economy and LongTerm Economic Growth; Institutions, Economic Growth, and
Equity; Population and Living Standards; Human Geography:
Social, Economic and Environmental Challenges for Cities,
Landscapes and Regions; Geographical Information Systems:
Advanced Applications; Geographical Information Systems
(GIS): Interdisciplinary Applications; Advanced Time Series
Analysis.
The programme ends with a Masters degree project.

What students say

Weve had guest lecturers during the courses - it was
definitely good to hear from people with the practical
aspect and to combine what they say with what we learn
in the class.
Michaela Jandova , from Slovakia

TUITION FEES

1. Go to www.lunduniversity.lu.se and find the programme.

There are no tuition fees for EU/EEA citizens. For non-EU/

Click on Apply and follow the instructions for the online ap-

EEA citizens the tuition fee for this programme is SEK

plication form on the Swedish national application website.

120 000 per year. For details, see www.lunduniversity.lu.se

2. Submit your supporting documents (for details on document requirements, see www.universityadmissions.se):
- Cover sheet (only needed if submitting via regular post)

About the School of Economics and Management

The activities within Lund University School of Economics

- Certificates and diplomas from previous studies at an

and Management cover research and education in business

internationally recognised higher education institution

administration, business law, economic history, economics,

(university or university college)

informatics, and statistics, as well as research policy. About

- Transcripts of completed courses and grades for each se

4 100 students and 400 researchers, teachers and other staff

mester (including course list)

members study and work at the School.

- Proof of English language skills

- Statement of purpose (see instructions on www.lusem.

The School of Economics and Management provides a well-

lu.se/supporting-documents)

profiled, research-based education that is international and

- Proof that you meet the specific admission requirements

multidisciplinary in nature and helps equip our students to

- Copy of the page in your passport with your personal data

hold key positions in industry and society in an increasingly

and photograph, or some other identification document.

globalised world. Our students can choose from a wide range

3. Make sure to check the country-specific requirements on

of specialist subjects and attend lectures by some of our best

www.universityadmissions.se before submitting your doc-

researchers, international guest professors, and business

ments.

leaders from a broad spectrum of sectors and organisations.

4. Pay the application fee (when applicable).

About Lund University

SELECTION CRITERIA/ADDITIONAL INFO

Lund University was founded in 1666 and for a number of

We look for undergraduates with excellent results from an

years has been ranked among the worlds top 100 universi-

internationally recognised university. When assessing your

ties. The University has 42 000 students and more than 7 680

academic record, we take into account your grade average,

staff based in Lund, Helsingborg and Malm. We are united

position in class, your statement of purpose and the stand-

in our efforts to understand, explain and improve our world

ing of the institution where you studied your qualification.

and the human condition.

Undergraduates are recommended to have a minimum

average grade equivalent to 3.0 in cumulated grade point

Lund is Swedens most attractive study destination. The Uni-

average (CGPA) out of 4, C in the ECTS grading scale, and B

versity offers one of the broadest ranges of programmes

in the American grading scale.

and courses in Scandinavia, based on cross-disciplinary and

Strong English language communication skills are crucial

cutting-edge research. The compact campus encourages

to gain the full benefit of the programmes we offer.

networking and creates the conditions for scientific breakthroughs and innovations. The University has a clear international profile, with partner universities in over 70 countries.

CONTACT
Programme webpage
www.lunduniversity.lu.se/innovation-spatial-dynamics
Programme coordinator
Dr Hkan Lobell, master@ekh.lu.se

Disclaimer: Changes may have been made since the printing of this fact sheet. Please see www.lunduniversity.lu.se for any updates.

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