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STOCKHOLM SCHOOL
OF ECONOMICS

Sustainability Track

The Sustainability Track consists of a combination of eligible courses at SSE, including a sustainability-focused thesis, and is open to all SSE MSc students. Upon successful completion of the coursework, a note indicating completion of the Sustainability Track will be added to the degree certificate.

Please note that you are not able to apply for both the Data Analytics Track certificate and the Sustainability Track certificate. These tracks cannot be combined.

The following requirements must be fulfilled in order to receive the Sustainability Track note on the degree certificate:

Part 1: Take two courses (a total of 15 ECTS) from a pre-determined list of elective courses at SSE

As part of the Sustainability Track, the following courses are currently eligible (new courses TBC):

A maximum of 7.5 ECTS out of the required 15 ECTS may be taken during the exchange semester, provided the course is approved by Associate Professor Lin Lerpold who has the academic responsibility for the track.

Part 2: Write your MSc thesis focused on sustainability

Before completing your thesis course (or MIB Research Project), you must submit a maximum one-page summary explaining how your chosen topic connects to or is relevant for sustainable development. This step ensures your thesis aligns with the track requirements and supports the integration of sustainability in your work.

Please note that no topic, industry, or company is inherently "sustainable by definition."

For final approval of the sustainability track thesis requirement, your completed thesis must be submitted to Associate Professor Lin Lerpold.

Sustainable development is a broad concept, and the UN's 17 Sustainable Development Goals provide a useful framework for connecting your topic to global sustainability challenges.

Your thesis should include a brief discussion of how your chosen topic relates to, or impacts, these goals and sustainable development in the broadest sense. For example, if you choose to write about gender equality, you should explain how and why Gender Equality (Goal 5) is important for sustainable development.

If your final thesis has been approved by the responsible Sustainability Track faculty and you have fulfilled the elective requirements for this track, you can apply for a certificate at application.st@hhs.se. Once your application is approved, a note confirming that you have met the requirements will also be added to your degree certificate.

If you have any questions regarding this track, please feel free to contact our MSc admissions team directly.