We use a rolling admissions process consisting of four rounds, during which available seats are filled on a continual basis.

• Application deadline 1: May 7, 2026
• Application deadline 2: May 31, 2026
• Application deadline 3: August 10, 2026
• Application deadline 4: September 7, 2026

To be eligible for the SSE Nordic Defense MBA program you must meet the following criteria: 

• A Bachelor's degree or the equivalent
• Five years of relevant work experience
• A high level of proficiency in English
• An open and collaborative mindset

You also need to be in one of the following categories:

• Military:
  Senior officers (Colonel, Lieutenant Colonel, or highly qualified Major)
• Defense or security industry:
  High-level executives and managers from key Nordic defense or security companies
• Government/Agencies:
  Senior personnel from Nordic Ministries of defense and related Government bodies

To verify your eligibility, complete the CV review form, upload your CV, and submit.

Step 1: Check your eligibility

Fill out the CV review form to find out whether you qualify to apply for the SSE Nordic Defense MBA Program. We will evaluate your eligibility as soon as possible and notify you via email regarding your qualification status. 

Step 2: Start and submit your application

Once you qualify to apply for the program, you will gain access to the application portal.

To start your application, click on "Apply now" in the timeline on top of the page to access the portal. 

While filling out the online application, all information is automatically saved, allowing you to log in and continue your application at any time until you are ready to submit.

The admissions board will carefully review applicants' experience, qualifications, essays, and test results.

Upon submission of your application, reference requests with pre-set questions are automatically sent to your chosen referees. Two referees are required, and should be individuals who know you well in your professional capacity.

One of your referees should be your closest manager, or someone else representing the organization where you are employed. This gives the organization the opportunity to express the level of support, and also confirm that they are aware of your program application. 

Step 3: Test, video assessment and a personal interview

We will review applications continuously. If you are considered a good fit for the program, you will be contacted to schedule an admission interview. You will also receive links to an intelligence test and a short video assessment. The test and the video assessment must be completed before the interview.

Step 4: Notification of an admission decision

Admission decisions are made by the admissions board. If admitted, you will also receive a written offer from us, that we will ask you to e-sign.

If you need any further support or advice, please contact Helena Bergelv.