Corporate Relations

Our mission is to strengthen Sweden’s competitiveness through scientific teaching and research. To achieve this, we build strong relationships with companies to understand their needs and challenges. This helps us educate future responsible leaders in business and beyond.

At SSE, corporate collaboration is part of our DNA. Through the SSE Corporate Partnership Program, we work closely with leading Swedish and international companies across industries.

Our Corporate Partners not only gain access to a range of benefits tailored to their interests, but also play a vital role in supporting the cutting-edge research conducted at SSE and the education of the next generation of leaders. Through their partnership, companies help strengthen the future competitiveness and innovation capacity of the labor market and society at large

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Partner perspective

Stockholm School of Economic is an important institution for the entire Swedish business community as well as for Sweden as a country through its education and research. Being partner to SSE is not only a question of getting access to top talent but perhaps more importantly a way for us to contribute to dissemination of knowledge and quality of education in society.
Ingrid Sefastsson
Head of Communications, Sweden ABB

FAQ

Find the answers to the most frequently asked questions.

  • How is SSE funded?

    SSE is primarily privately funded. Less than 20 percent of funding comes from the Swedish government, while the majority comes from foundations, alumni, and partners.

  • What is the Corporate Partnership Program?

    SSE collaborates with the leading Swedish and international companies through its Corporate Partnership Program.

    These partnerships create mutual value through:

    • Talent access
    • Research collaboration
    • Knowledge exchange
    • Long-term strategic engagement

    Learn more about the Corporate Partnership Program.

  • How relevant are SSE students to the job market?

    SSE students are highly sought after and more than 90% of Bachelor and Master students secure employment within three months of graduation. The remaining graduates typically choose to pursue other opportunities, such as entrepreneurship or further studies.

  • What impact do SSE graduates have in the business world?

    SSE graduates play a significant role in shaping Swedish and international business. 86% of the top 30 companies on the OMX Stockholm have at least one SSE alum on their Board of Directors or Executive Management team.

  • What programs does SSE offer?

    SSE offers a comprehensive portfolio of programs across all career stages:

    12 degree programs:

      • 2 Bachelor programs
      • 6 Master programs
      • 3 PhD programs
      • 1 Executive MBA program
      • 130+ Executive Education programs

    Since 2026, SSE also offers an Executive MBA tailored to the Nordic defense sector.

    The academic environment is supported by:

    • 6 departments
    • 4 research institutes
    • 34 research centers
  • How is SSE ranked globally?

    SSE is consistently ranked among the world’s leading business schools by the Financial Times:

    • #9 – Masters in Management (2025)
    • #23 – Masters in Finance (2026)
    • #40 – Executive MBA (2025)
    • #14 – Executive Education Open (2026)
    • #19 – Executive Education Custom (2026)
    • #19 – European Business School Ranking (2025)

    SSE has been ranked the #1 business school in the Nordics for 22 consecutive years.

    The school also holds a 5-year EQUIS accreditation, confirming that both teaching and research meet the highest international standards.

  • How does SSE support innovation and entrepreneurship?

    Our startup incubator, SSE Business Lab, have supported 300 companies since 2001 and is ranked #7 globally in FT Europe’s Leading Start-Up Hubs (2026).

    16% of SSE alumni start their own companies, contributing to innovation and economic growth.

  • How does SSE collaborate internationally?

    SSE offers a truly global environment where students represent more than 50 different nationalities. SSE is the only Swedish member of leading global networks including:

    • CEMS
    • GNAM
    • CIVICA
    • PIM

    SSE also has extensive academic and industry collaborations:

    • Three double degree programs (Bocconi, St.Gallen, Sciences Po)
    • One joint degree program (CEMS Master in International Management)
    • Research partnerships with 200 universities in 40 countries
    • Collaboration with 200 companies, public agencies, and organizations

    Learn more about these partnerships and how they provide unique global exposure and collaboration opportunities.