Björn P. Jacobsen

Prof. Dr. Björn P. Jacobsen is a Professor of Management Studies & International Management at Hochschule Stralsund, Germany. He has held this position since 2015 and is actively involved in teaching, research, and academic service. He serves as the Finland Representative of the Faculty of Economics and is a member of the Public Relations Working Group.

Academic Background:

• PhD in Town & Regional Planning (University of Dundee, 2011)
• MSc in Economic Development (University of Dundee, 2006)
• Diploma in Economic Development (University of Waterloo, 2001)
• Dual Study in Business Administration (Wirtschaftsakademie Schleswig-Holstein, 1990)

Teaching & Research: Jacobsen teaches courses in intercultural management, innovation management, project management, and foresight. His research focuses on design thinking frameworks, innovation ecosystems, corporate-startup collaboration, and regional development strategies. He emphasizes primary data collection and industry partnerships in student theses.

Projects & Engagement: He contributes to EU-funded initiatives such as the Baltic Sea Tourism Center and cross-border cycling infrastructure projects. His work promotes sustainable tourism and economic collaboration in the Baltic Sea region.

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