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Study abroad at Stockholm School of Economics, Sweden!

Friday - September 20, 2019

Are you interested in economic surroundings and seeking for a Study Program Abroad? I have the right answer for you! Stockholm School of Economics

Today I’m going to talk about Stockholm School of Economics, trying to explain why you should consider this Business School where to study abroad.

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Stockholm School of Economics

Stockholm School of Economics, also known as SSE, is a European Business School founded in 1909. It is located in Stockholm, Sweden, and it’s extremely oriented to form students in the business environment. Below I report mission and vision of the school.

Mission

The objective of the Stockholm School of Economics is to, through scientific teaching and research, strengthen Sweden’s competitiveness.

Vision

The SSE vision is to firmly establish itself as a member of the top tier of European business schools and to be recognized as a global benchmark industry collaboration and for thought leadership in selected knowledge fields.

SSE is a scientific institution. For this reason, it aims to prepare you with an objective and analytical way of teaching. Moreover, an SSE graduated student will acquire a critical way of thinking, being able then to analyze and judge situations under an economical and rational light. However, empathy and personal motivation are fully required in order to become a good leader. In other words, SSE trains students to become strong, passional and clearly skilled entrepreneurs as well as businessmen. Above all, Stockholm School of Economics is strongly based on values of equality and diversity, embracing the openminded Swedish society. Combining both ingredients, SSE will growth you under a personal and professional perspective.

Discover the reasons to study abroad in Sweden, read our Blog Post

Bachelor’s & Master’s Degrees

SSE offers several study programs (Bachelors and Masters) tailored for you.

MSc in Finance

The program is taught by experienced faculty with outstanding expertise in a broad range of financial topics. The program covers several areas including

  • Capital Markets
  • Valuation (including options)
  • Fixed Income
  • Capital Structure.

Moreover, this program offers two specializations:

  1. Corporate Finance
  2. Investment Management

Usually, students choose to do the specialization at the end of the first semester of the program. Finance graduates are highly successful in launching and pursuing careers in investment banking, corporate finance, private equity, investment management and consulting around the world.

Master in Economics

The program is focused on problem-solving skills that can be applied in a wide variety of settings. Furthermore, it offers an invaluable start to your career. Therefore, it combines economic analysis and quantitative empirical methods, giving you the tools to analyze complex real-world problems in public policymaking, as well as in private business and international organizations.

MSc in Accounting, Valuation & Financial Management

It is designed for students seeking an in-depth understanding of how financial and non-financial controls can be integrated and applied in managing multinational companies in various industries. Above all, the program aims to teach you how large companies report to shareholders and other external stakeholders as well as how those groups assess companies’ financial and non-financial performance.

MSc in Business & Management

The MSc in Business & Management has been specially designed for students deeply interested in business creation with a passion for development. In addition, the study program will develop the managerial knowledge and skills needed to excel in today´s organizations, to act and to make decisions in highly uncertain and complex environments.

MSc in International Business

If you are interested to lead, collaborate, inspire and to be inspired by talented professionals with different backgrounds, this program is definitively for you. In fact, It provides students with the tools to master the challenges of management and strategy in global organizations.

MSc program in International Business is ranked 12th out of 100 top international business schools by the Financial Times (September 2018).

Bachelor in Business & Economics

The study program provides students with a solid academic foundation for a career in business

  • Entrepre­neurship
  • Government
  • Non-govern­ment organizations
  • Academia.

You will learn fundamentals of Economics, Finance, Accounting, Marketing, Manage­ment, Entrepreneurship, Strategy, Law and Data Analytics. Furthermore, students will develop skills in problem-solving, critical thinking, and cre­ativity. As mentioned above, SSE also encourages personal development such as reflection, self-awareness and cultural orientation. By choosing this Bachelor, you will con­tribute to the development of society and of individual corporations and organizations.

Bachelor in Retail Management

It’s a three-year program with a strong focus on retailing, including Economics, Marketing, Accounting, Management, Strategy. Many courses are adjusted to give both general content and retail-specific content. Moreover, the program prepares students for a successful career in retail or in companies that deal with business retailers, such as suppliers and management consultants. In conclusion, the graduates from the Retail Management program are in high demand in the retail sector and among other companies requiring retail experts.

The most recent employment report conducted among our 2018 bachelor graduates shows that it pays off to study at SSE. Among all graduates, 95% had found a job within three months of graduation.

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