On October 1, 1923, the School of Business, Economics and Law opened its doors to the eleven students in the first cohort. In 2023, we celebrate the School's centenary and look both back and forward.
A century of scientific curiosity
The School of Business, Economics and Law has always been a meeting place for new ideas. Ever since the School was founded in 1923, we have provided research and education of the highest quality, contributing to Gothenburg’s development from a city of trade to a city of knowledge and innovation. Since 2016, the School holds the prestigious Triple Crown accreditation, proof that we belong to the top tier of business schools in the world.​
The School's first dean was the geographer and polar explorer Otto Nordenskjöld, known for his pioneering expeditions to Antarctica. Since then, curiosity about the world and societal engagement have permeated our work. Like Nordenskjöld we are constantly looking for new challenges and new knowledge relevant for the development of society.​
We are now celebrating 100 years of cutting-edge research and education in an international perspective. By educating independent thinking students, who go on to leading positions, knowledge developed here in Gothenburg is spread into the world, contributing to the development of society and business towards a more sustainable world, even in the 100 years to come.​
Read more about the School's history: www.gu.se/en/school-business-economics-law/about-us/centenary-2023