
Master in Business Development and Marketing
Norrmalm, Sweden
DURATION
1 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
15 Jan 2026
EARLIEST START DATE
31 Aug 2026
TUITION FEES
SEK 95,000 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* first instalment: SEK 47,500 | EU/EEA Citizens are not required to pay tuition fees
Introduction
Equip yourself with the knowledge and skills to excel in the dynamic world of business with our Master’s programme Business Development and Marketing. You will get the tools necessary to start and develop companies in a fast-paced business world. This programme also comes with a unique possibility to choose a gaming track, focusing on the skills needed for the increasing gaming market.
About the programme
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.
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This Master's programme provides you with a broad foundation within the fields of business development and marketing, alongside 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.
The Focus of Your Studies
The first semester starts with two courses providing you with fundamental knowledge in business development and marketing on an advanced level, after which you choose between the general business administration track and the track focusing on business development in the gaming sector.
In the general track, you learn how digitalisation and sustainability shape modern business development and marketing, whereas the gaming track equips you with specific knowledge of the gaming sector. The tracks jointly immerse in issues of strategic business development and marketing.
You will complete the programme with a degree project worth 15 credits.
Admissions
Curriculum
The first semester starts with two courses providing you with fundamental knowledge in business development and marketing on an advanced level, after which you choose between the general business administration track and the track focusing on business development in the gaming sector.
In the general track, you learn how digitalization and sustainability shape modern business development and marketing, whereas the gaming track equips you with specific knowledge of the gaming sector. The tracks jointly immerse in issues of strategic business development and marketing.
You will complete the program with a degree project worth 15 credits.
Program Outcome
Objectives for the master's degree in the Higher Education Ordinance
- Knowledge and understanding
- Proficiency and Ability
- Ability to Evaluate and Relate
- Local Objective for the Programme at the University of Skövde
Career Opportunities
The need for this master's programme is well-pronounced both in Sweden and internationally. For example, McKinsey’s 2020 report on the future of work in Europe predicts that only 15 occupations account for almost 30% of potential future net job growth –marketing professionals, business developers, and managers are among these 15 professions.
Program delivery
When? Where? How?
- Study period: 1 September 2025 - 7 June 2026
- Location: Skövde, Campus
- Pace of study: 100%
Program Admission Requirements
Demonstrate your commitment and readiness to succeed in business school by taking the GMAT exam – the most widely used exam for admissions that measures your critical thinking and reasoning skills.
Download the GMAT mini quiz to get a flavour of the questions you’ll find in the exam.