Stockholm School of Economics

Master program in Business & Management

URLhttps://www.hhs.se/mbm
Description

All business development is based on some kind of innovation that can make companies grow and develop to remain competitive in their markets. The change it brings can be comprehensive for the entire company, a part of it, or project-oriented to optimize smaller development processes. However, it always mixes theory and practice and includes areas such as market, strategy and leadership, areas that need to be managed in order to succeed in developing a business.

In the MSc program in Business and Management (MBM) you will learn to manage, lead and develop business. You will master the art and the ability to take initiative. You will see complex matters from qualitative and quantitative angles. You will also love to collaborate with others, because you have seen the fascination of diversity.

This means that you become extremely employable. Most of all: you will develop the abilities you already have and become the next version of yourself. A version that never stops developing!

In your first two semesters, you will build a solid base on business creation and development. The courses will equip you with solid knowledge and tools from the key disciplines so that you will be able to generate, identify and pursue new business opportunities. Each course in year 1 is linked to concrete practical live projects and SSE's partner companies.

During the third semester, you will be given the opportunity to enrich your individual profile by pursuing the learning opportunities that best fit your ambitions. You may broaden your knowledge by taking electives from other SSE Master programs, the Stockholm School of Entrepreneurship or by going on exchange to one of our partner schools. You may also specialize even further on advanced management topics or get work experience through the Executive Trainee Module.

In the fourth and last semester, you will demonstrate your developed mastery of change, innovation and growth by writing a Master thesis that advances the state-of-the-art of management and marketing research. A live module to integrate, put into action and reflect upon your acquired knowledge and skills will conclude your learning journey.

Teaching ModeFull Time
LanguageEnglish
Academic RequirementsNo academic background in business or economics required

We also accept candidates with a Bachelor’s degree in any field of studies and no or little background in Business Administration. Such candidates should show extraordinary talent and outstanding achievements in areas like academia, work experience, culture, sports and societal contribution.

Admitted applicants with a Bachelor's degree in subjects other than Business Administration or Economics are required to complete an online pre-program at SSE prior to their studies. The pre-program is designed to give students key foundations in Business Administration.

Tuition Fees

Citizens of an EU/EEA country or Switzerland are not required to pay tuition fees. Non-EU/EEA citizens are generally required to pay SEK 180,000 per academic year.

SSE offers several scholarships that fully or partially cover the tuition fees through generous private donations. All scholarship applications are assessed by a selection committee, taking into consideration the relevance and the quality of the personal motivation, academic excellence, relevant extra-curricular activities, program cohort diversity and the distribution of scholarships across all programs. You can find more information regarding the tuition fees and scholarships on SSE’s website.

BeginAugust
Length2 years
Application Deadline
  • November 15 - Early-bird application deadline. You may apply by this deadline if you have all the complete documents and test results ready by that date. We will start reviewing the applications and if your candidacy is selected you will receive the invitation for the assessment center from us by the end of December.
  • January 15 - Application deadline at 23.59 CET. Your complete application should be submitted by this date.
Application Procedure

Application requirements and procedure

1. Bachelor's degree in any field of studies with at least 30 ECTS in Business Administration.

We also accept candidates with a Bachelor’s degree in any field of studies and no or little background in Business Administration. Such candidates should show extraordinary talent and outstanding achievements in areas like academia, work experience, culture, sports and societal contribution.

2. GMAT or GRE test result

  • GMAT Focus Edition:
    A minimum total score of 555
  • GMAT Exam or GMAT Online:
    A minimum total score of 600
  • GRE General Test or GRE General Test at Home:
    A minimum quant score of 155

3. Proof of proficiency in English

4. Motivation & supporting attachments


How to apply to SSE’s MSc program in Business & Management in four easy steps:


Step 1: Take the tests and meet the entry requirements

SSE requires the GMAT or GRE test as well as an English language test, unless you are exempted. Make sure to take / sit the tests by the application deadline (Nov 15 or Jan 15). Your application will not be considered, if the GMAT / GRE test is required for you and you do not attach the proof that you have taken the test.

Step 2: Fill in the online application and upload documents

The application to SSE is only submitted via SSE’s own online application portal and is free of charge.

Step 3: Possible interview

Sometimes, SSE gets in touch with applicants if they have any questions about the application. You would then be invited to a short interview via phone or on Zoom / Teams. Such an interview also offers, naturally, an occasion for you to ask questions about the program and how it could match your career goals.

Step 4: Acceptance, conditional acceptance or rejection

SSE does an overall assessment of all complete applications that that receive. They look at the university where you did your Bachelor's, the courses you have taken and the grades, GMAT / GRE scores, your English language skills, CV, motivation and the results of the assessment center.

Accepted students in their last year of the Bachelor program will receive a conditional acceptance.