Stockholm School of Economics

About Stockholm School of Economics

The Stockholm School of Economics (SSE) is a leading international business school based in Stockholm. It educates students and conducts research in close dialogue with business and society, with programs and research designed to address real-world challenges.

SSE offers education across the full career spectrum, from bachelor’s and master’s degrees to PhD, MBA, and executive education. Its academic environment is research-based, internationally oriented, and focused on developing analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills in economics, organizations, and related fields.

The school positions itself as a high-quality, globally connected institution with strong links to employers, public institutions, and the broader research community. It emphasizes rigorous scholarship, practical relevance, and the ability to prepare graduates for leadership roles in companies and other organizations.

Core Values

• Research-based excellence: SSE grounds its teaching in current research and combines theoretical perspectives with practical application, aiming for academically rigorous and relevant education.
• Real-world relevance: Programs are developed in close collaboration with business and society so that students learn to analyze complex issues and make informed decisions in real contexts.
• International outlook: The school emphasizes an international academic environment, global networks, and cross-border learning experiences across its programs and partnerships.
• Responsibility and sustainability: SSE highlights responsible management education, sustainability, and broader societal impact through initiatives such as PRME and sustainability-focused research and teaching.

Unique Aspects

• Top-ranked Nordic business school: SSE states that it is ranked #1 in the Nordics and is consistently placed among the world’s leading business schools in Financial Times rankings.
• EQUIS accreditation and international networks: The school holds EQUIS accreditation and is the only Swedish member institution of CEMS and PIM, reflecting its international quality and network reach.
• Strong research infrastructure: SSE combines six departments, four research houses, four research institutes, and 34 research centers, giving it a broad interdisciplinary research base.
• House of Innovation and SSE Business Lab: The House of Innovation brings together researchers, entrepreneurs, students, investors, and policymakers, while SSE Business Lab supports startups and innovation-driven leadership development.
• Nordic Defense MBA: SSE has introduced an Executive MBA tailored to the Nordic defense sector, reflecting a specialized response to current security and leadership needs.