Incoming Exchange Students
We would be delighted to be given the opportunity of welcoming you to the Department of Business Studies as one of our important exchange students. During your exchange with us you will be able to view your Business Studies from a new and different perspective, expand your experience and strengthen your CV pending your future ventures. We want to challenge you and help you grow both on a personal level and in your knowledge. Choosing the Department of Business Studies at Uppsala University for your exchange might be one of the best decision you ever made.
About Uppsala University
Uppsala University was founded in 1477 and is ranked among the most prominent universities in the world. Several famous scholars have worked at the University, amongst others Carl von Linné, Olof Rudbeck and Anders Celsius. Since 1911 eight Nobel prizes have been awarded to researchers at Uppsala University. On 13 December every year the new Nobel Laureates visit the university and give lectures open to the public. The university has more than 40,000 students and some 6,000 employees in nearly 100 departments.
Ever since the Department of Business Studies was founded in 1958, an international profile is a distinctive feature of its Business research. Many students spend one semester of studies abroad at one of the department’s 40 partner universities around the world. In return, visiting students from these partner universities spend one or two semesters here in Uppsala.
Nomination & application process
Once you have been nominated you will be sent more information concerning the application process. You will need to fill out and send in an application/course selection form before the submission deadline. We only accept scanned copies of application forms in PDF format that arrive by our deadline 15 October for the following spring semester, or 15 April for the following autumn semester. The forms should be filled out using a computer. The application period for the spring term opens mid-September and for the autumn term mid-March.
Choosing courses
A full semester at Uppsala University consists of 30 credits which is equivalent to 30 ECTS. A minimum of 15 credits must be selected from the Department of Business Studies. You also have the option of choosing courses from selected other departments. Please note that only courses from our course lists are available to incoming students.
Make sure to choose reserve courses as placement is dependent on availability and eligibility. We do not allow any course changes after the deadline and we do not have and add and drop period. Courses should therefore be pre-approved by the students home university.
Course information
Course Levels
Undergraduate: 2nd year/B-level and 3rd year/C-level
Graduate: Master’s level/Advanced level
Prerequisites
- 2nd year: minimum 15 credits of Business Studies
- 3rd year: minimum 45 credits of Business Studies
- Master: minimum 90 credits of Business Studies. Only Graduate/Master students are able to take these courses.
Due to Graduate/Master courses being based on prior knowledge in Business Studies, and their high intensity, undergraduate students are not allowed to take these courses.
A minimum of 15 credits must be selected from the Department of Business Studies and a minimum of 22,5 credits in total over 3 study periods is mandatory for students coming from EU/EES and and full time studies over 4 study periods is mandatory for students coming from outside the EU/EES.
If you select courses that are not offered by the Department of Business Studies you should be aware of the risk of schedules overlapping. It is the student's responsibility to check that the course schedules do not collide. Please note that Economics and Statistics are not considered as Business Studies.
Exchange courses Autumn 2024
The autumn semester 2024 runs from 2 September to 19 January and is divided into four periods.
- Period 1: 2 September – 2 October
- Period 2: 3 October – 5 November
- Period 3: 6 November – 6 December
- Period 4: 7 December – 19 January
Last day of application is 15 April. Applications received after the deadline will not be processed.
Courses offered at the Department of Business Studies
Undergraduate level
Undergraduate courses at the department are either offered as 15 credits in period 1–2 or as two 7.5 credit courses running parallel in period 3–4.
Period | Level | Course | Credits | Course code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1–2 | 2nd year | International Business and Marketing from a Swedish Perspective | 15 | 2FE233 |
1–2 | 2nd year | Perspectives on Management and Control | 15 | 2FE232 |
1–2 | 3rd year | International Business and Marketing | 15 | 2FE413 |
1–2 | 3rd year | Management and Control | 15 | 2FE412 |
3–4 | 2nd year | Business in Networks | 7.5 | 2FE228 |
3–4 | 2nd year | International business strategy | 7.5 | 2FE234 |
3–4 | 2nd year | Scandinavian Leadership | 7.5 | 2FE231 |
Advanced/Graduate level
One course is selected for period 1 and 2. In period 3 and 4 courses run in parallel. Here, all courses can be combined as their schedules do not interfere.
Period | Level | Course | Credits | Course code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1-2 | Master | Strategy and Contemporary Issues | 15 | 2FE729 |
3-4 | Master | Accounting Theory | 7.5 | 2FE872 |
3-4 | Master | Scientific Methods in Business Research | 7.5 | 2FE861 |
3-4 | Master | Theories in Business and Management | 7.5 | 2FE731 |
Courses in other Departments
Undergraduate level
Please be aware of the risk of overlapping schedules and make sure that you fulfil the pre-requisites for the courses in our related departments.
Period | Department | Course | Credits | Course code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Statistics | Probability Theory and Statistical Inference (full time) | 7.5 | 2ST065 |
2 | Statistics | Econometrics (full time) | 7.5 | 2ST092 |
3 | Statistics | Time Series Analysis (full time) | 7.5 | 2ST093 |
3–4 | Economics | Economics of Development (half time) | 7.5 | 2NE675 |
1 | Economic History | Why some countries are rich: an economic history of the world (full time) | 7.5 | 2EH370 |
2 | Economic History | Sweden's Economic and Social Development in the 19th and 20th Centuries (full time) | 7.5 | 2EH371 |
3 | Economic History | Essay Writing (full time) | 7.5 | 2EH373 |
3 | Economic History | From Barter to Bitcoin: Monetary Systems for a Sustainable Future | 7.5 | 2EH302 |
4 | Economic History | Something for Nothing: Rentier Capitalism | 7.5 | 2EH303 |
3 | Social and Economic Geography | The Changing Geography of Sweden: Patterns, Processes and Policies (full time) | 7.5 | 2KU006 |
1-2 | Informatics and Media | Theory in Media Studies | 7.5 | 2IV168 |
1-2 | Informatics and Media | Theory in Journalism Studies | 7.5 | 2IV170 |
3 | Informatics and Media | Journalism, Global Media and Society | 7.5 | 2IV132 |
4 | Informatics and Media | Communication and Organising | 7.5 | 2IV159 |
1–4 | Nordic Languages | Basic Swedish | 7.5 | 5PU028 |
Graduate level
Please be aware of the risk of overlapping schedules and make sure that you fulfil the pre-requisites for the courses in our related departments.
Period | Department | Course | Credits | Course Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Informatics and Media | Digital Media, Culture and Society | 7.5 | 2IV139 |
3 | Informatics and Media | Digital Media and Organisations | 7.5 | 2IV140 |
3 | Statistics | Quantitative Methods (full time) | 7.5 | 2ST106 |
Exchange Courses Spring 2025
The spring semester 2025 runs from 20 January to 8 June and is divided into four periods
- Period 1: 20 january – 19 february
- Period 2: 20 february – 24 march
- Period 3: 25 march –29 april
- Period 4: 30 april – 8 june
Last day of application is 15 October. Applications received after the deadline will not be processed.
Courses offered at the Department of Business Studies
Undergraduate level
Undergraduate courses at the department are either offered as 15 credits in period 1-2 or as two 7,5 credit courses running parallel in period 3-4.
Period | Level | Course | Credits | Course code |
1-2 | 2nd year | International Business and Marketing from a Swedish Perspective | 15 hp | 2FE233 |
1-2 | 2nd year | 15 hp | 2FE232 | |
1-2 | 3rd year | 15 hp | 2FE413 | |
1-2 | 3rd year | 15 hp | 2FE412 | |
3-4 | 2nd year | 7,5 hp | 2FE234 | |
3-4 | 2nd year | 7,5 hp | 2FE231 | |
3-4 | 2nd year | 7,5 hp | 2FE228 |
Advanced/Graduate level
One track is selected for period 2-4 and another course selected for period 1, connected to the selected track.
Please note that courses offered in a track or package cannot be studied separately.
Period | Level | Course | Credits | Course Code |
1 | Master | Contemporary Leadership Challenges | 7,5 hp | 2FE732
|
2-4 | Master | International Business Track: | 22,5 hp |
2FE787
|
2-4 | Master | Marketing Track: | 22,5 hp |
2FE783
|
2-4 | Master | Organisation Track: | 22,5 hp |
2FE739
|
1 | Master | Financial Statement Analysis | 7,5 hp | 2FE793
|
2-4 | Master | Strategic Management Control Track: | 22,5 hp |
2FE791
|
Courses in other Departments
Undergraduate level
Be aware of the risk of overlapping schedules. For courses at the Department of Statistics the requirements are at least 15 credits of Statistics. Courses at the Department of Informatics and Media requires at least 15 credits of Media and Communication studies. See the syllabus for each course for more specific requirements.
Period | Department | Course | Credits | Course code |
1 | Statistics | Probability Theory and Statistical Inference (full time) | 7,5 hp | 2ST065 |
2 | Statistics | Econometrics (full time) | 7,5 hp | 2ST092 |
3 | Statistics | Time Series Analysis (full time) | 7,5 hp | 2ST093 |
3-4 | Economics | Economics of Development (half time)* | 7,5 hp | 2NE675 |
1 | Economic History | Why some countries are rich: an economic history of the world (full time) | 7,5 hp | 2EH370 |
2 | Economic History | Sweden's Economic and Social Development in the 19th and 20th Centuries (full time) | 7,5 hp | 2EH371 |
3 | Economic History | Essay Writing (full time) | 7,5 hp | 2EH373 |
3 | Economic History | From Barter to Bitcoin: Monetary Systems for a Sustainable Future | 7,5 hp | 2EH302 |
4 | Economic History | 7,5 hp | 2EH304 | |
3 | Social and Economic Geography | The Changing Geography of Sweden: Patterns, Processes and Policies (full time) | 7,5 hp | 2KU006 |
1-2 | Informatics and Media | Media and Communication Studies B: Digital Media Studies (full time) | 15 hp | 2IV095 |
2 | Informatics and Media | Journalism Studies (full time) | 7,5 hp | 2IV165 |
3 | Informatics and Media | European Media Spaces (full time) | 7,5 hp | 2IV144 |
4 | Informatics and Media | Thesis, intermediate level (full time) | 7,5 hp | 2IV143 |
1-4 | Scandinavian Languages | Basic Swedish (quarter time) | 7,5 hp | 5PU028 |
*Please note that the course 2NE675 Economics of Development needs to be entered manually in the course application window in MoveOn.
Advanced/Graduate level
This course has an entry requirement of a Bachelor's degree, equivalent to a Swedish Kandidatexamen, from an internationally recognised university. The main field of study must be within the social sciences.
2 | Social and | Theoretical and Methodological Perspectives in Economic Geography | 7,5 hp | 2KU093 |
Before the arrival
Before you arrive at your exchange semester at the Department of Business Studies, there are a few things you need to know.
Things to do before the arrival
Acceptance letter
An acceptance letter will be issued once the evaluation and course allocation process has been concluded. You will also receive other useful information from the department.
Apply for housing
You are not guaranteed housing. You must apply for it. A link to the online application will be sent to nominated students as part of the application procedure. Application period will be published later. It is extremely important that you do not forget to apply for housing.
Visiting students at Uppsala University are provided with accommodation in student residences according to agreements between Uppsala University and the accommodation organisations. Rental conditions are specified in the contract which the visiting student signs after arrival. More information about housing can be found on the Housing Office's website.
Visa
Citizens of a country outside of EU/EES will need to obtain a Visa. In order to apply for a visa you will need your Acceptance Letter as well as proof that you can support yourself financially during your stay in Sweden. For more information see the Swedish Migration Board's website. Visa application must be done in due time at the nearest Embassy, no arrangement of Visas is done by the Department of Business Studies.
Healthcare insurance
All students coming to Sweden must be covered by a valid medical insurance. EU citizens are covered automatically if they bring the European Health Insurance Card, please make sure to apply for it before you arrive in Sweden. Incoming exchange students are also insured by Student In by Kammarkollegiet. This insurance policy covers necessary and reasonable costs for emergency medical care, accidental injury and assault, disability and death, liability and legal expenses. This insurance does however not offer complete insurance coverage. Note that the insurance only cover travels to, from and within Sweden.
EBA Student Association Homecoming weeks
Together with the EBA Student Association, Uppsalaekonomerna, we offer a range of activities during your exchange under the name Homecoming Weeks. During the introduction meeting with the International Mobility Office on the first day of the semester, you will get more information about the programme and how to participate. The EBA Student Association also provides help and support with questions regarding your rights as a student.
Orientation week
Each semester there is an Orientation Programme for new international students organised by Uppsala University along with the student nations. The Programme consists of a range of activities, both practical and social, to help you get acquainted with Uppsala University, the city of Uppsala and of course each other.
During and after the exchange
During your stay at Uppsala University there are a few things you need to think about. The same goes for when your exchange with us is over.
During the exchange
Information meeting
When the semester starts an information meeting will be held by the Department of Business Studies. We strongly recommend that you participate as important information and documents are handed out on this occasion.
Documents to be signed
Book an appointment with the International Mobility Office in order to get your documents signed. All documentation needs to be signed before you return home.
Exams
Examinations normally take place at the end of each course. We do not have "exam periods". You must sign up for the exams 12 days prior to the examination at the latest. If you do not sign up, you will not be able to take the exam. No exceptions are given. You sign up for the exam in Ladok. In order to prove your identity in the examination hall you need to bring:
- A valid photo ID (your passport or EU approved ID)
You will not be allowed to take the exam under any circumstances if you have not brought a valid ID.
Grading
The Department of Business Studies use the following grading scale:
- Fail (U)
- Pass (G)
- Pass with credit (VG)
The duration and extent of programs and courses is expressed in a system of
credits equivalent to ECTS credits - that is, you take 30 credits per semester. A term is composed of 20 weeks. A full academic year corresponds to 60 credits. Each week of full-time study is worth 1.5 credits. A fulltime week is accounted for as 40 working hours.
In other words, one fulltime study week equals 1,5 credits and a full time week is accounted for 40 working hours (obviously this can vary from student to student). Our courses are normally worth either 7,5 credits and runs for 5 weeks (fulltime) or two courses parallel (halftime) for 10 weeks , or 15 credits (fulltime) and runs for 10 weeks.
The grading system differs between faculties and disciplinary domains. The grade “Fail” does not appear on the official transcript of records.
It is very important to note that if a student receives a passing grade, no re-takes or supplemental assignments can be done to receive a higher grade, nor can a student be re-registered on the course.
Social trips
Doing an exchange semester at Uppsala University, you are expected to fulfil a 40-hour study week with around 15 lectures and seminar hours, many of them obligatory.
Group assignments are collaborative in nature and will be affected severely, as well as your grades, if you should not participate fully. The teacher will on NO ACCOUNT change the schedule to accommodate trips or give extra tasks to students who choose to travel.
Students who do not appear at obligatory sessions or do not inform the teacher that they will be away due to a trip or for some other reason, will not receive final grades for the course.
After the exchange
The Official Transcript will not be sent to you automatically. You can download a digitally verified copy from Ladok as a PDF. Only grades from the Swedish system will appear on your Transcript. If you need the grade clarification with letter grades, you need to contact the department of Business Studies.