After graduation

Graduates from the Stockholm School of Economics pursue careers across business, finance, consulting, entrepreneurship, and the public sector. With a strong academic foundation, international experience, and close ties to industry, SSE prepares students for a wide range of professional paths.

Key outcomes

  • More than 90% employed within 3 months
  • Approximately 80% secured jobs before graduation
  • Careers across 10+ industries
  • Global career paths

Opening doors

An education at SSE opens doors to both immediate career opportunities and further studies. Graduates combine analytical skills, critical thinking, and practical experience, enabling them to move into roles that require responsibility, decision-making, and leadership.

Many students continue to Master’s studies directly after the Bachelor program, while others enter the job market. Among Bachelor graduates, 48% go directly into work and 42% continue studying, with the majority finding employment quickly.

At the Master level, graduates typically move directly into professional roles. 94% of MSc graduates secure employment within three months, and 84% already have a job before graduation.

Alumni perspective

I appreciated the strong connection with corporate partners and the projects carried out with companies, starting from the first term of the first year. Having real hands-on experience has been the greatest takeaway I brought with me from SSE when starting my first full-time job. Finally, meeting ambitious and like-minded people, whom I now consider close friends, has been truly enriching.
Margherita Cristaldi
Sustainability Consultant at KPMG and MSc in International Business and CEMS Master in International Management alum

 

Graduates are employed across sectors such as finance, consulting, technology, industry, and the public sector. They join leading global firms, startups, and organizations, often in roles that involve analysis, strategy, and problem-solving.

SSE’s close collaboration with companies is a key factor in these outcomes. Through internships, projects, and recruitment events, students build networks and gain experience already during their studies. This connection to practice continues after graduation through a global alumni network.

An SSE degree not only provides access to career opportunities, but also a foundation for long-term development in a changing professional landscape.