Master programmes - your next step at Karlstad Business School
Societal challenges require in-depth knowledge and enhanced competences. By building upon your bachelor degree with a further year or two of advanced level studies, you will increase your chances of finding an exciting profession and of pursuing an international career. Karlstad Business School offers several programmes at the advanced level, both one- and two-year masters with many programmes offered in English.
Business Administration
Within business administration, we offer five master programmes, for an in-depth educational profile for further studies in:
Management: Sustainable value creation
Are you interested in business management in a rapidly changing business environment facing societal challenges? Then Karlstad Business School's master programme in Sustainable value creation is the right choice for you. After completing the programme, you will be qualified to take on strategic roles such as sustainability manager or other key positions where sustainability and leadership go hand in hand.
Accounting and control
Do you want to become an accountant, financial manager or controller with knowledge of the latest developments in the field? Then Karlstad Business School's master programme, specialising in Accounting and Control, could be perfect for you.
Marketing
Are you aiming for a career in marketing? Graduates from the master programme in marketing at Karlstad Business School are equipped to work as, for example, head of marketing, head of sales or marketing consultant.
Economics
Within economics, we offer a master programme (it is possible to complete the studies after one year) for an in-depth educational profile for further studies in:
Applied economics and advanced analytical methods
Are you ready to step into a world where data and economics shape the future? Karlstad Business School's master programme in applied economics and advanced analytical methods gives you the tools to make a difference.
Information systems
The master programme in Information Systems at Karlstad Business School offers you advanced studies in Information Systems and an opportunity to develop skills needed to analyse and design e-service architectures across organisational and technical system boundaries. You also have an option to study abroad for one year and be awarded two master degrees.
Lecturing by experienced researchers and access to unique networks
Your lecturers are experienced researchers who lecture in areas where they themselves conduct their research. Other lecturers have years of experience working with private and public organizations in areas of your programmes. You will thereby have the opportunity to build a unique network with researchers, professionals and other students during your studies. As a student, you can also have the opportunity to participate in international research projects, which means contact with overseas universities and the international business community within the relevant industry for your programme. A master's degree entitles you to apply for postgraduate research that can lead to a doctorate and an academic career.
Good contacts with working life and a programme, which takes responsibility
During your programme, you are given regular opportunities to make contact with working life through professionals who participate in courses and various events at Karlstad Business School. The degree work is often carried out in collaboration with companies and organisations. A degree at master level makes you more competitive in the job market and supplies you with competencies to work with more complex tasks. Sustainable development and an international perspective are integrated into our programmes together with competencies to:
- Apply theory to practice
- Communicate
- Take responsibility and lead
- Critically reflect
- Work effectively in teams
AACSB - an international accreditation
The Business School at Karlstad University is AACSB-accredited, which means that you as a student will receive an education that meets international quality standards and is well equipped to face the challenges of the future. In many international companies, a master's degree is a requirement to be able to reach more senior positions.