On this page, you can see the detailed program structure and all courses in the BSc program in Business and Economics. The program is a 3-year Bachelor/undergraduate program (180 ECTS) taught fully in English.
We offer a preparatory Mathematics course as well as "Welcome to Swedish", a popular introductory course for international students who wish to familiarize themselves with the Swedish language and culture (even though all programs at SSE are taught in English).
In the first half of the program, you build a solid foundation through a broad set of mandatory courses. You get to explore areas such as accounting, business law, data analytics, economics, finance, global challenges (sustainability, climate crises, global conflicts), innovation and entrepreneurship, management, marketing, and strategy. You also connect what you learn in the different courses through the personal development course BE Reflection Series.
In the second half of the program, you have the freedom to choose your own unique path through specializations and electives as well as exchange opportunities at top partner universities abroad. If you want to, you can also do a 16-week internship course instead of an exchange semester.
The program is designed as a full-time course of study, where teaching and learning rely heavily on active participation, collaboration, and consistent attendance. It is difficult to combine the program with other demanding daytime commitments, such as additional studies or employment. To get the most out of the program, both academically and socially, you should approach your studies as a full-time responsibility, roughly equivalent to a typical workday (9:00–17:00), allowing time for classes, preparation, and group work.
Semesters 1-3 consist of mandatory courses in a wide range of areas to give you a solid foundation for your future career.
In semester 4-6, you choose at least one specialization and combine with separate electives.
In semester 5 or 6, you have excellent possibilities for an exchange semester at one of our prestigious partner universities around the world.
In semester 5, you have the opportunity to do a 16-week internship fully in English. The internship is an elective course that you apply for. It is done in combination with two other elective courses at SSE. The internship and the exchange semester cannot be combined.
In semester 5 or 6, you also write your BSc thesis.
Please note that the list of elective courses is subject to change.
Accounting and Financial Management
Business Law
CIVICA Engage Track
The CIVICA Engage Track is a European multi-campus, interdisciplinary experience with a focus on civic engagement. It leads to a certificate and can be taken as an elective in Semester 4-6 for students in the BSc Program in Business and Economics. Courses are taken both at SSE and at one of our partner universities:
Culture and Politics
Data Analytics
Economics
Entrepreneurship, innovation, AI, and technology
Finance
Internship training
Management, Organization, and Leadership
Marketing and Strategy
Modern Languages
Swedish
SSE helped me develop and accelerate my strengths, which I believe is important to find as you set out in your career. Focus on finding what you feel passionate about and what motivates you. It’s really not easy and may take some time, so don’t get stressed if you haven't figured it out yet. Start somewhere, try things - sometimes you will find the right way fast, and sometimes you’ll hit rock bottom, and that is also ok.
If you have specific questions about our BSc programs or the application process, you are welcome to contact the BSc admissions team.
You can also connect with our current students via the chat platform Unibuddy to learn more about their experiences at SSE. Start chatting!
