School of Business, Economics and Law

Master the complexities of a globalised world

Welcome to the School of Business, Economics and Law at the University of Gothenburg! Here you will find research and education with global perspectives and a focus on sustainable development.

The School is accredited by EQUIS, AACSB and AMBA. This "Triple Crown" accreditation is valuable proof that education, research and collaborations maintain an internationally high quality, and confirms that we are a strong business school, active in an international arena, continually developing in line with the requirements and changes around us.

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The School is getting a new building

A new building will replace the previous brick buildings in the School's block on Vasagatan 1. The new building is planned…

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Education

Master's programmes

Doctoral Studies

Executive education, Executive MBA

Information sessions online (Executive MBA)

Attend an online information session about the Executive MBA Programme.

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News and events

News – 7 September 2021

Student union HHGS expands its sustainability work

A new Sustainability Policy will form the basis for deeper and broader actions.

News – 7 September 2021

Emissions trading gave more green innovations

Economics thesis on the impact of a climate policy in China.

News – 6 September 2021

Students' thoughts on Sustainability Day

Every year, all Master's programmes kick-off with the half-day "Global Transitions". The day is based on the increased…

News – 23 August 2021

Barbara Czarniawska elected to The British Academy

News – 7 June 2021

Thomas Sterner appointed Knight of the Legion of Honour

Rewarded for his research in environmental economics.

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Sustainability and environment
Student union HHGS expands its sustainability
work
Event
Students' thoughts on Sustainability
Day
Sustainability and environment
Conference at the University of Gothenburg highlights SDG
8
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Contacting the School of Business, Economics and Law during the
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Society and economy
Four qualities that the recruitment expert looks
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News – 23 August 2021

Conference at the University of Gothenburg highlights SDG 8

International researchers gather on August 26-27 for a conference that will put the spotlight on the Sustainability…

News – 24 August 2021

The world's first police force was a success

Deterred crime and reduced violent crimes significantly.

News – 24 June 2021

Conference on waste gathered researchers from all over the world

News – 22 April 2021

New research centre to strengthen innovation and entrepreneurship

News – 10 March 2021

Environmental interest growing – despite the pandemic

Possible explanation: we are consuming less and have changed our behaviour.

News – 25 March 2021

Underestimation of environmental liabilities

Effect of insufficient financial reporting

Research story/portrait

Looking för solutions to large-scale challenges

Research story/portrait

Mapping the path of plastics to reduce ocean emissions

Are taxes on plastic bags the way to go? New model helps politicians choose the right measures.

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Current events

Seminar

Problems with inflation targeting today. Are they due to the monetary theory of…

Felix Neubergh Lecture 2021 with professor emeritus Lars Jonung

25 Nov

Events

Every year, the School arranges a number of open events.

Events

Start date 25 Nov 2021

Society and economy
Problems with inflation targeting today. Are they due to the monetary theory of Knut
Wicksell?

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Departments, centres and units

Department of Business Administration

The Department of Business Administration is the biggest department at the School of Business, Economics and Law. The…

Department of Economy and Society

The Department of Economy and Society educates and conducts research within three subject areas. These are Economic History,…

Environment for Development

Environment for Development (EfD) is a global network of research centers established in 2007 with the purpose of increasing…

Department of Economics

Welcome to an international and socially engaged department with researchers and staff from across the world. We put…

Department of Law

The Department of Law is part of the School of Business, Economics and Law at the University of Gothenburg. Legal education…

Gothenburg Research Institute

Are you curious about life around you? At the Gothenburg Research Institute, we study the fundamental mechanisms of society…

Research centres

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Research

Our research

The School's research has a clear purpose: to make an impact and thus contribute to the advancement of society at large…

News – 4 March 2020

She maps violence in the tracks of the drug cartels

Collaborate with the School

The School's research and education has a purpose: to influence and contribute to a positive societal development. To succeed in this, commitment and cooperation with the business community and the society is required. The School addresses current societal problems, which are analyzed using the most appropriate methods. An interdisciplinary approach is often required and the School's breadth is a great asset, as is the fact being a part of the university.