LUSEM’s programmes remain highly attractive. According to the recently published application statistics from the Swedish Council for Higher Education (UHR), the Swedish Bachelor’s Programme in Business and Economics (Ekonomie kandidatprogrammet) ranks as the second most applied-to programme across all of Lund University.
At the top of the list is the Law programme, followed by our Business and Economics programme, with the Medical programme in third. Together, these three also attract the highest number of first-choice applicants.
When it comes to courses, LUSEM also performs strongly. The introductory course in Business Administration is the third most applied-to course at Lund University, and the introductory course in Economics also makes it onto the top 10 list, ranking as the eighth most applied-to course.
On a national level, Lund University continues to rank highly, with the Law programme placing third and the Bachelor’s Programme in Business and Economics coming in sixth among the most applied-to programmes in Sweden.
What makes the Bachelor’s Programme in Business and Economics so popular?
We asked Programme Director Christine Blomqvist to share her insights on what makes the programme stand out, and how it stays relevant in a rapidly changing world.
“We offer a wide range of unique specialisation tracks,” Christine says, highlighting the programme’s popular study abroad semester as one example.
“The international semester is highly appreciated thanks to our broad network of partner universities,” she explains.
Christine also points to other appreciated features such as one-on-one supervision and support for academic writing and study techniques through the Academic Skills Services (ASKS) at the School. In addition, students can receive coaching from professionals working in the business sector.
“We have a strong focus on learning, including the use of learning journals that students keep throughout the programme. We also offer every student a student coach, who can support them academically and help prepare for the transition to working life. I also want to mention our fantastic location — Lund, with both the city itself and the vibrant student life that comes with studying here.”
“Students get close to real-world challenges”
Christine explains how the programme maintains its relevance through continuous development and by incorporating current issues, problems, and challenges that future economists will face. Case-based teaching for example allows students to put theory into practice.
“We use up-to-date business cases and invite guests from both the private and public sectors to present their challenges as so-called live cases. Case-based teaching brings students closer to the real world. It’s interactive, involves problem-solving and reflection, and helps students apply theoretical tools while developing analytical skills and the ability to work with others — a crucial skill in nearly every professional setting.”
Giving students the opportunity to apply their knowledge in real-world contexts is a clear focus throughout the programme.
“We want to help students build their capacity to use theories and models as tools for analysis and problem-solving by applying them to societal challenges relevant to today’s world,” Christine says.
Some students even take the opportunity to step into the business world during their studies, Christine adds:
“Students can take part in internships, which are a highly appreciated element of the programme. It means they can complete part of their studies at a company, organisation, or embassy, for example.”
