MSc

Business Development and Marketing

Learn more about studying Business Development and Marketing as an international student.

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Key facts

  • Degree type
    Master's
  • Duration
    1 year
  • Delivery method
    On campus
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    95,000SEK
  • Start date
    Sep
  • QS Ranking
    Not QS Ranked

Program overview

What the University of Skovde says about their program:

Companies and organisations are constantly seeking professionals who can contribute to their growth and help them reach their target audience effectively. By studying Business Development and Marketing, you develop skills that are in high demand, such as strategic planning, business model development, digital marketing, branding, sustainability, and relationship building. These skills make you a valuable asset to organisations, increasing your employability and career prospects. It also prepares you with valuable tools if you are looking to start your own business.

This Master's programme provides you with a broad foundation within the fields of business development and marketing, alongside with cutting-edge research. It gives you a unique possibility to choose between a general track and a gaming track depending on your specific interests.

During your studies you will get opportunities to interact with companies in the region (for instance within the business incubator at Science Park Skövde), and to apply their knowledge in practical settings.

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Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

  • Upper Secondary School Certificate (High School Certificate), or equivalent

Postgraduate academic requirements

  • Bachelor's degree (equivalent to a Swedish kandidatexamen) from an internationally recognised university in a relevant field.

English proficiency

Undergraduate and Graduate

  • IELTS

    6.5 (no band below 5.5)

  • TOEFL iBT

    90 (with minimum score of 20 in written test)

  • C1 Advanced (CAE)

    Minimum overall score 180

  • PTE Academic

    62 (writing 61)

  • Cambridge English Certificate

    Level C1, minimum score 180

  • Cambridge English

    Advanced

Some graduate programs may have a higher score requirement.

English proficiency waivers

  • Student comes from English speaking country
  • Students with a degree equivalent to a Swedish kandidatexamen where English is the main subject, meet the English requirement.
  • 60 credits with English as language of instruction from an EU/EEA country, Switzerland or certain other English speaking countries. Students with 60 ECTS credits (or the equivalent) from one of the following countries meet the English requirement, if the language of instruction of the credit courses was English.

Documents required

Undergraduate:

  • Application form
  • Academic transcripts
  • Diploma of previous studies
  • Translations
  • Copy of passport
  • Proof of English proficiency

Postgraduate:

  • Application form
  • Academic transcripts
  • Diploma of previous studies
  • Translations
  • Copy of passport
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • CV, resumé, motivation letters, professional certifications, portfolios are optional for most programs
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Required grades

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Scholarships at University of Skovde

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Fees

Fee information

  • Undergraduate tuition

    SEK135,000 per year

  • Graduate tuition

    SEK135,000 per year

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What is the cost of living near University of Skovde?

Category Cost  (in Swedish Krona)
Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centrekr 7,358
Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centrekr 5,079
Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse)kr 626
Internet (60 Mbps unlimited)kr 406
Mobile phone plan (data + calls)kr 267· Sweden average
Monthly public transport passkr 855
Monthly grocery basketkr 1,912
Coffee shop drinkkr 47
Cinema or cultural event ticketkr 193
Gym membershipkr 464

Indicative monthly costs per person.

Data sourced from livingcost.org (Crowdsourced) and numbeo.com (Crowdsourced).

Visa requirements for the University of Skovde

Many international students will require a visa to study in Sweden, and this is a vital step of your study abroad journey. Make sure you understand the requirements you may need to meet before applying.

Sweden student visa requirements