International Business
Ranked #9 globally by the Financial Times (2025), the MSc program in International Business prepares you to lead in a global context. Through courses and international exposure, you build skills in strategy and management. All enrolled students are pre-approved for the CEMS Master in International Management.
Program info
Duration of the program: 2 years
Language of instruction: English
Degree awarded: Master of Science (MSc)
Class size: 55 students
Next program start: August 2027
Tuition fees: No tuition fees apply to citizens of the EU/EEA, Switzerland, or Ukraine. Non-EU/EEA/Swiss/Ukrainian citizens are required to pay SEK 180,000 per academic year. Read more!
Scholarships for non-EU students are available.
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Study International Business at SSE
The MSc program in International Business (MIB) equips you with advanced knowledge of managing and developing global organizations. You combine strategy and marketing perspectives to understand how firms operate and compete internationally, while exploring how innovation and management practices drive growth and operational excellence.
Leadership and teamwork are developed through live projects, group work, and interaction with executives. Ethics and CSR are integrated across courses, and communication training supports your professional development. You also work on real projects with corporate partners.
An advisory board with senior industry representatives provides input to ensure the program remains relevant from an employer perspective.
CEMS MIM
The MIB program offers the opportunity to also pursue the CEMS Master in International Management (MIM) as a joint degree, including a semester abroad at a CEMS partner school in your second year.
Applicants must meet both SSE and CEMS application requirements. More information is available in the application and admissions section.
Upon fulfilling all requirements and completing the programs, you are awarded a Master of Science degree from SSE and the CEMS MIM degree.
Program structure
The first year is completed at SSE and combines courses in global management and corporate finance with international projects, an international immersion internship, project work with corporate partners, a research project, and a CEMS international internship during the summer.
In the second year, students join the CEMS MIM, which includes a semester abroad at a CEMS partner school, courses in global strategy and global leadership, and a CEMS Business Project.
Learn more about the program structure.
Professional development
During these two years, you will work with a career coach who supports your transition from studies to professional life through guidance and career planning. You also gain access to the SSE Career Hub, with CV reviews, interview training, workshops, and industry insights.
MSc Mentorship Program
You can also join the MSc Mentorship Program, where experienced professionals support your transition into working life and help you build a strong network.
MIB Alumni Buddy Program
Once you are enrolled in the program, you will be able to join the MIB Alumni Buddy Program, which acts as a complement to SSE's MSc Mentorship Program. This program will connect you with recent MIB alumni who are in the early stages of their careers and who will provide you with valuable academic guidance, career development support, and industry insights. In these meetings, you will gain practical advice, expand your professional network, and receive encouragement to navigate the challenges of the MIB program and beyond.
Career opportunities
A Master's degree from SSE will provide you access to international career opportunities. As a graduate of the MSc program in International Business, you are well-equipped for roles in the following types of organizations and fields:
- Management Consultant
- Global Operations & Strategy Manager
- Market Expansion Analyst
- Digital Strategic Account Manager
- International Product Manager
- International Engagement Manager
- International Marketing Manager
- Head of Sustainable Business
Read more about our MSc graduates in the latest MSc employment report.
Class profile
Student intake 2025
- 52 students enrolled
- 37% female students
- GMAT (Focus Edition) range: 595 - 735
- GMAT (Focus Edition) median: 625
- GRE range: 155 - 170
- GRE median: 163
- Swedish students: 22
- International students: 30
- Average age: 23
Nationalities: Sweden, Germany, Italy, China, Norway, Belarus, Bulgaria, Finland, Hungary, India, Republic of Korea, Mexico, Netherlands, Nigeria, Romania, and Taiwan.
Your Program Director
Meet Ciara Sutton - Program Director for the MSc program in International Business and Academic Director for the CEMS Master in International Management.
Alumni perspective
SSE has helped me immensely in guiding my career so far. While I believe the numerous corporate events are greatly beneficial for students to get an idea of what it is like to work for a particular organization, it was the time spent actively reflecting on what you really want to do with your life that helped me find my way (luckily, in the MIB program, personal leadership is in fact part of the curriculum, so you can’t really escape it). Needless to say, sessions with the career counseling service at SSE, the mentorship program, and a mandatory internship also help you find your way.
