Corporate Partnership Program

The SSE Corporate Partnership Program connects companies with research and talent. Partners gain access to academic insights, collaboration opportunities with students, a strong professional network, development opportunities for their staff, and more.

A powerful partnership

Founded in 1994, the Stockholm School of Economics (SSE) Corporate Partnership Program is a network of leading Swedish and international companies across industries. One of the School’s key strengths is its close collaboration with the business community. This collaboration is one reason SSE is a top-tier business school in Europe.

The cooperation between the School and the business community is a strong, mutual relationship based on customized collaboration that reflects each company’s needs. The Corporate Partnership Program is built on long-term commitment and aims to strengthen dialogue and relationships between the School and the business community. Since SSE was founded, this dialogue has been instrumental in keeping education and research relevant and up to date.

Partnerships with SSE give organizations access to cutting-edge research and give students valuable real-world experience that prepares them for their careers. The collaboration also strengthens companies’ ability to identify and recruit future leaders, professionals, and entrepreneurs.

SSE is an independent, private institution and relies on external financial support. Thanks to its Corporate Partners, SSE has more active researchers in the classroom than any other Swedish academic institution. This support is crucial to maintaining high-quality education.

Partner perspective

SEB continues to prioritize being a Corporate Partner with SSE because we believe our long-term relationship brings together some of the brightest minds to help solve the challenges of the future. From finance to entrepreneurship, from diversity to sustainability, we believe there is great value in engaging with Stockholm School of Economics students and educators on topics that will positively impact our society, today and for generations to come.
Johan Torgeby
CEO at SEB

Benefits of partnering with SSE

As an SSE Corporate Partner, you gain access to a range of benefits, including:

Brand exposure: Enhance your company’s visibility within the SSE community and beyond, showcasing your commitment to education and industry leadership.

Talent access: Recruit and connect with highly skilled and ambitious top students and Alumni.

Impact through education: Contribute to the education through real-life cases and course projects.

Access to pioneering research: Access the latest insights and innovations from SSE’s leading researchers, keeping your organization at the forefront of industry developments.

Professional development: Offer your employees opportunities for continued learning and development at SSE.

Strong network: Interact with an exclusive network of top executives, business leaders, academics, and talented students through special events and gatherings.

Why support SSE?

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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 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 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.

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