SSE MBA EXECUTIVE FORMAT
We are proud to offer you an Executive MBA program in Stockholm, a city in motion filled with opportunities. Sweden is also the birthplace of global companies like IKEA, Ericsson, Volvo, H&M, and more recently global giants such as Skype, Spotify, Mojang and King.
Our MBA will help you grow into broader responsibilities more efficiently, sharpen your analytical skills and increase your financial understanding. You will create new skillsets and build valuable networks. But above all, you will grow as a person.
Participants in the SSE MBA are ambitious and talented executives, eager to learn more and take on new challenges.
They already have promising careers and full-time jobs, but still manage to dedicate time to studies.
We strive for diversity in the class. A more diverse group makes for broader case discussions, more perspectives, better learning – and excellent networks. Our classes represent a wide range of backgrounds. Your fellow participants will typ- ically represent industries such as manufacturing, automotive, forestry, health care, pharmaceuticals, IT, telecom, and bank- ing. Participants may work in small companies, large multi- nationals, or the public sector, and some are entrepreneurs or
SSE MBA
Stockholm School of Economics ∙ Box 6501 ∙ SE-113 83 Stockholm, Sweden Phone: +46 8 586 175 00 ∙ info@hhs.se ∙ www.hhs.se/mba
EXECUTIVE FORMAT
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
1) A Bachelor degree or higher.
2) A minimum of five years’ relevant professional experience.
3) A high level of proficiency in spoken and written English.
A TOEFL or IELTS certificate is required unless English is your native language or you have studied for at least one academic year at university level on a full-time accredited program conducted in English.
Ten program weeks at intervals of five to six weeks spread out over 18 months, and supported by extensive self-studies and group work.
Electives in Innovation & Entrepreneurship and Financial Management.
No.1
in the Nordic countries
The Stockholm School of Economics (SSE) is one of Europe’s leading business schools. We have been ranked as the No. 1 business school in the Nordic countries over ten years in a row by the Financial Times.
researchers. With about 50 participants in each group, more than half will have a non-Swedish or multinational back- ground, and most will have extensive international experience academically and/or professionally.
The average age on the program is typically 39, and about a third of participants are women. Our MBALive® learning approach aims at understanding the complexity and dynamics of organizations. Therefore, as part of program examinations, all participants pursue projects in real organizations, using theoretical management concepts and frameworks acquired during the program.
We will also carry out two or three international study trips during our time together. A fundamental part of this education is the value of perspectives. Visiting different markets and applying theories and models in a variety of contexts is an essential part of learning.
STOCKHOLM SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS
The Stockholm School of Economics (SSE) is rated as the top business school in the Nordic and Baltic countries and is highly regarded internationally. SSE offers programs of the highest international standards, including bachelor, master, PhD, MBA and executive education programs. The school also conducts world-class research. Our programs are developed in close cooperation with the research and business communities, which give our graduates great potential to attain leading positions in companies and other organizations. SSE is accredited by EQUIS, certifying that all of the main activities – teaching as well as research – are of the highest international standards. SSE is also the only Swedish member institution of CEMS and PIM, which are collaborations between top business schools worldwide, contributing to the high quality SSE is known for.
PHOTOS: JULIANA WIKLUND
“The SSE MBA program has been a life changer for me, both professionally and personally. New knowledge, improved analytical thinking, and better ability to argue and convey my messages, have prepared me for new
challenges.”
Jan Anders Syltern
Regional Director, Multiconsult, Norway
CONTACT US
For questions about the program, requirements or admissions, please contact the Program Advisors.
Helena Bergelv at helena.bergelv@hhs.se or +46 (0)8 586 175 27
Ann-Kristin Bjurström at ann-kristin.bjurstrom@hhs.se or +46 (0)8 586 175 00
More information can be found on www.hhs.se/mba
5 REASONS TO CHOOSE SSE 1
NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONALRECOGNITION
For the past thirteen years, SSE has been ranked by the Financial Times as the No.1 business school in the Nordic and Baltic countries.
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CLOSE TIES TO BUSINESS AND RESEARCH Local and international business are closely linked with the school. Our world-class research influences our program and benefits our corporate partners.3
LOCATION: STOCKHOLMA leader in business innovation and sustainability, and a beautiful capital city.
Practically all Swedes speak English.
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THE MBALive® PEDAGOGYAll SSE MBA participants work with projects in organizations related to the program, which guarantees hands-on learning and putting new skills into action directly.
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DIVERSE SSE MBA GROUPSParticipants come from a broad range of industries and countries, and have different educational backgrounds and positions, which contributes to new perspectives, knowledge and learnings, as well as rich professional and personal networks.
