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Forest and Business Management MSc in Business Administration

Are you looking for a business education focused on forestry and sustainability? Do you want to explore the vital role of forests, gain expertise in the entire value chain, and open doors to a career in forestry? If so, then this Master’s programme is right for you.
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PROGRAMME INFORMATION

This programme is perfect for those who seek an in-depth education in business studies with a focus on the entire value chain of the forestry sector and a desire to deepen their knowledge of sustainability, circularity, and the bioeconomy. The programme is designed for individuals with a background in business administration who wish to enhance their theoretical understanding of business administration while simultaneously acquiring a strong knowledge of the forest sector and its value chain. Your unique blend of expertise in business studies and knowledge of the forest's value chain equips you well to play a key role in shaping the society of the future.

Through this programme, you will explore the entire forestry value chain, from timber to finished products, and discover how it contributes to sustainable development in society. You will develop a deep understanding of the forest sector, including its products, processes, and systems.

The programme is offered at Campus Uppsala, and you will also have the opportunity to take several courses together with students from other programmes, providing you with the chance to learn from one another and gain insights into various areas.

FACTS & REQUIREMENTS

Name: Forest and Business Management (MSc)
Level: Master
Language: English
Programme scope: 2 year, 120 credits
Next start: Autumn semester 2025

Tuition Fees: Citizens of countries outside the EU/EEA and Switzerland are required to pay application and tuition fees.

First semester: SEK 70500
Total: SEK 282000

Application deadline for international students: 2025-01-15
Application deadline for Swedish students: 2025-04-15

Study location: Uppsala
Pace of study: Full-time
Teaching form: On-campus
Application code for Swedish students: 81141
Application code for international students: 81142

Selection: Högskolepoäng

Requirements:

To be admitted to the Master’s Programme Forest and Business Management, the following criteria must be met:
general entry requirements: first-cycle (Bachelor’s) qualification comprising a minimum 180 credits or equivalent degree from a higher education institution abroad;
specific entry requirements: a minimum of 90 credits in Business Administration
In addition, knowledge equivalent to the Swedish upper secondary course English 6 is required. This requirement is met by those holding a Degree of Bachelor (180 credits) from a Swedish higher education institution. There are specific rules for applicants from certain English-speaking countries.

The specific entry requirements stated above can also be met by someone who has obtained equivalent knowledge through a corresponding qualification from abroad, or in some other way.

There are specific entry requirements for each course included in the programme. These are described in the relevant course syllabus.

Degree:

Degree awarded upon completion of the programme

The Master's (120 credits) programme Forest and Business Management leads to a degree of Master of Science (M.Sc.) with a major in Business Administration. A Degree of Master is a general qualification.

Students who fulfil the qualification requirements for a degree of Master (120 credits) in the main field of study will be issued a degree certificate on request. The degree certificate will specify the qualification as degree of Master of Science (M.Sc.) with a major in Business Administration.

The programme contains courses which, depending on choice of courses and combination with previous studies in forestry at first-cycle level at SLU, or following supplementary qualifications upon completion of the Master’s degree may enable students to fulfil the requirements for the professional qualification Degree of Master of Science in Forestry, 300 credits. The outcomes for a Degree of Master of Science in Forestry are stipulated in the Ordinance for the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences. The requirements for a Degree of Master of Science in Forestry are defined in SLU’s system of qualifications.

Degree requirements

A Degree of Master of Science (M.Sc.) with a major in Business Administration is awarded to students who have successfully completed 120 credits, of which at least 90 credits are from second-cycle courses, from the required courses as follows:

  • a minimum of 30 credits with Business Administration as the main field of study (A1N, A1F)
  • a minimum of 30 credits from an independent project (degree project) with Business Adminstration as the main field of study (A2E).

Additionally, students must have successfully completed a Degree of Bachelor, a professional qualification comprising a minimum of 180 credits, or have an equivalent qualification from abroad.

The Degree of Master of Science (120 credits) may contain a maximum of 30 credits from first-cycle courses, provided these credits were not included in a Degree of Bachelor or its equivalent. All courses included in a degree must be at university level, have been successfully completed and may not overlap/have similar content.

 

Admission: There are two admission rounds for this Master's programme. The first admission round is open to all international applicants at www.universityadmissions.se. SLU strongly encourage all international students to apply in this first admission round.

CONTENT

During this programme, you will be trained in business administration to initiate, organise, and lead processes that aim to implement sustainability, circularity, and bioeconomy within the forestry sector.

In the initial year, you will gain in-depth knowledge of the global forest sector, business studies (including marketing and value chains), and some economics (markets and market functions). Additionally, you will learn about wood properties and innovations. The first year also includes a course in leadership in a changing world.

In the following years, you will deepen your knowledge of business administration, sustainability, sustainability reports, and research methods. The independent work - master thesis - gives you the opportunity to further immerse yourself in a specific subject by applying your knowledge, abilities, and approach within the main area.

You have the option to study courses outside the proposed schedule, at SLU or at other universities in Sweden or abroad. There are also good opportunities for exchange studies at one of SLU's partner universities worldwide.

CAREER

Combining business studies and forest competences with a focus on sustainability and bioeconomy can create excellent job opportunities for individuals. There are opportunities in the forest sector such as consulting companies, forest industrial companies, forest companies, banking and insurance sectors, authorities, interest organisations, and certification companies. The programme also prepares students for postgraduate studies in business administration.

The programme includes courses that, depending on course selection and previous studies at the bachelor level, can fulfill the requirements for the professional forester's degree.

PROGRAMME COURSES

SYLLABUS

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