Student life at the School
What do you have to look forward to during your time at the School? Students have shared their thoughts and feelings about their studies, but also everything else that you can be a part of as a student here.
Nobel Laureate in Economics
Simon Johnson, one of the winners of the 2024 Nobel Prize in Economics, visited the School this last winter, and held a lecture for students and faculty. As part of his visit, he got to tell us about his long-lasting interest for the subject.
Study visit at SEB
As a part of the programme, Master's students fin Management visited SEB. There they got to know more about the bank's operations and were handed a case challenge to work on. Video by our student Maryam.
"You get to know a lot of people with different backgrounds, and we are encouraged to exchange ideas and enrich our learning experience."
Fabiola Ascanio studies Bachelor's Programme in Business and Economics
Jim Rowan, former CEO of Volvo Cars, shares his best advise for a sucessful career.
The School hosts several events, seminars and lectures every year. CEOs, politicians and other high-profile speakers are invited to talk to students and personnel on different subject and sharing their insights and experiences.
International internship
Thanks to a scholarship from Elof Hanssons foundation, Beatrice Ekelund is doing an internship at the Swedish-American Chamber of Commerce - New York (SACCNY).
An introduction to SMART
SMART is a track which is on the course schedule of all the Bachelor's programmes. It consists of scheduled interactive workshops that help students to cope better with their studies and to become ready for woking-life.
Winners of Swedish Championships
in Economics
Our students Frida Silverdahl, Victor Åberg och Amanda Andersson, currently studying at the Bachelor’s Programme in Business & Economics, won the 2026 Swedish Championships in Economics.
Handels Council of Sustainability
Clothes Swap Day was arranged by Handels Council of Sustainability. Students could leave clothes they no longer use, and if they would like - swap it for another clothing item . The Clothes left at the end of the day were then donated by HCS to the Red Cross.
Solidarity Fridge
Solidarity Fridge is an initiative at the School. Every week leftover food, bread and other fresh produce is collected from stores all over Gothenburg. The food is then handed out to students and staff at the School.
Student interviews
“Our curriculum gives us a chance to an internship.”
"My Master's gave me the right tools for the future."
Michelle explores entrepreneurship at the School
“Seeing how our ideas can make a difference in the real world was both inspiring and educational.”
Anders had his internship in Washington
Student life at the School
What do you have to look forward to during your time at the School? Students have shared their thoughts and feelings about their studies, but also everything else that you can be a part of as a student here.
Nobel Laureate in Economics
Simon Johnson, one of the winners of the 2024 Nobel Prize in Economics, visited the School this last winter, and held a lecture for students and faculty. As part of his visit, he got to tell us about his long-lasting interest for the subject.
Study visit at SEB
As a part of the programme, Master's students fin Management visited SEB. There they got to know more about the bank's operations and were handed a case challenge to work on. Video by our student Maryam.
"You get to know a lot of people with different backgrounds, and we are encouraged to exchange ideas and enrich our learning experience."
Fabiola Ascanio studies Bachelor's Programme in Business and Economics
SMART is a track which is on the course schedule of all the Bachelor's programmes. It consists of scheduled interactive workshops that help students to cope better with their studies and to become ready for woking-life.
An introduction to SMART
Thanks to a scholarship from Elof Hanssons foundation, Beatrice Ekelund is doing an internship at the Swedish-American Chamber of Commerce - New York (SACCNY).
International internship
Jim Rowan, former CEO of Volvo Cars, shares his best advise for a sucessful career.
The School hosts several events, seminars and lectures every year. CEOs, politicians and other high-profile speakers are invited to talk to students and personnel on different subject and sharing their insights and experiences.
Solidarity Fridge
Solidarity Fridge is an initiative at the School. Every week leftover food, bread and other fresh produce is collected from stores all over Gothenburg. The food is then handed out to students and staff at the School.
Clothes Swap Day was arranged by Handels Council of Sustainability. Students could leave clothes they no longer use, and if they would like - swap it for another clothing item . The Clothes left at the end of the day were then donated by HCS to the Red Cross.
Handels Council of Sustainability
Winners of Swedish Championships
in Economics
Our students Frida Silverdahl, Victor Åberg och Amanda Andersson, currently studying at the Bachelor’s Programme in Business & Economics, won the 2026 Swedish Championships in Economics.
Student interviews
“Seeing how our ideas can make a difference in the real world was both inspiring and educational.”
“Our curriculum gives us a chance to an internship.”
"My Master's gave me the right tools for the future."
Michelle explores entrepreneurship at the School
Anders had his internship in Washington
