International Business M.Sc. at Stockholm School of Economics | Mastersportal
Highlights
Tuition fee
180000 SEK / year
Free
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Tuition fee
180000 SEK / year
Free
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Duration
24 months
Duration
24 months
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Campus location
Stockholm, Sweden
Campus location
Stockholm, Sweden
Taught in
English
Taught in
English

About

Lead, collaborate, inspire – be inspired. Master the challenges of management, innovation and strategy in global organizations through in-depth courses, live projects, on an exchange term at another top university. Upon acceptance to the program candidates are pre-approved to begin the CEMS Master in International Management in their second year and therefore eligible for a double degree.

Overview

Program Details

You will work on an advanced level with topics focused on running and developing global organizations. Throughout the program, you will use strategy and marketing tools to put the firm in context and explore how firms influence their competitive environments. You will also learn how to make firms grow and prosper from the inside, through innovations and management practices that build operational excellence.

Leadership and teamwork in multi-cultural contexts is studied as well as practiced through live projects and group work, and reflected upon through interaction with executives. Ethics and CSR are integrated in several courses to mirror the integrated role it should have in everyday decision-making. Language and skills training provides the essential management communication tools needed for your future work. You will work with real "live" projects together with corporate partners of CEMS and of SSE.

Integration of the CEMS Master in International Management

The curriculum of the Master program in International Business is designed to facilitate the successful completion of the CEMS Master in International Management. The first year of your MSc studies will be completed at SSE, followed by a semester abroad at one of the CEMS partner schools during your second year. Upon fulfilling the graduation requirements of both SSE and CEMS, you will be awarded a Master of Science degree from SSE and a Master’s degree from CEMS, the prestigious global alliance of management education.

Career opportunities

The program will prepare you for an international career in many different sectors. Positions that our graduates have entered include:

  • 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

During the two-year program, you will collaborate with global corporations through various projects and seminars, gaining a valuable network for your future career.

Accreditation

EQUIS

Programme Structure

Courses include:
  • Creating International Firms
  • Managing Human Dynamics in the Global Firm
  • Innovation Processes, Capabilities and Networks
  • Shaping Global Markets
  • Corporate Finance in Global Firms
  • Managing Data and AI in the Global Workplace
  • Global Strategy (CEMS)
  • Global Leadership (CEMS)
  • Business Project (CEMS)

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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Language

English
TOEFL® IBT
100
PTE Academic
68
IELTS
7

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

  • Stockholm, Sweden

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Academic requirements

GRE admission requirements GRE®
155 (quantitative)
GMAT admission requirements GMAT
600

English requirements

TOEFL® IBT
100
PTE Academic
68
IELTS
7

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Other requirements

General requirements

1. Bachelor's degree with at least 90 ECTS in Social Sciences or Humanities (including but not limited to Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Political Science, Psychology and/or Sociology), with a minimum of 30 ECTS in Business Administration.

2. GMAT or GRE test result

  • GMAT Exam: a minimum total score of 555 is required for the application to be considered.
  • GRE General Test or GRE General Test at Home: a minimum quant score of 155 is required for the application to be considered.

3. Proof of proficiency in English

4. Proficiency in another language

5. Motivation & supporting attachments

  • Letter of motivation
  • Brief CV with your recent achievements
  • Ranking of the ten CEMS schools you prefer for your semester abroad
  • Photo
  • Relevant work experience and extracurricular activities may be considered
  • References are recommended

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
  • International

    Non-residents
    180000 SEK / year
    180000 SEK / year
  • EU/EEA

    EU/EEA Nationals
    Free

Additional Details

  • Tuition fees: SEK 180,000 per academic year
  • Citizens of an EU/EEA country, Ukraine or Switzerland are not required to pay tuition fees.

Living costs

Stockholm

Sweden
9668 - 17248 SEK / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Citizens of an EU/EEA country, Ukraine or Switzerland are not required to pay tuition fees.

SSE offers several scholarships that fully or partially cover the tuition fees through generous private donations. All scholarship applications are assessed by a selection committee, taking into consideration the relevance and the quality of the personal motivation, academic excellence, relevant extra-curricular activities, program cohort diversity and the distribution of scholarships across all programs. More information can be found at www.hhs.se/tuition.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for International Business.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program

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U.S. government
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
33600 EUR
Deadline
01 Jul 2026
Mundus MAPP EMJM Scholarship
Merit-based

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Mundus MAPP
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships

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ACES Education Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship

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ServiceScape
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2026
Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship
Merit-based

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Headway
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The Rick Blight Leadership in Action Scholarship for Athletes
Merit-based

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Canadian Men’s Health Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
Moving Mates Scholarship
Need-based

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Moving Mates
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships

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ACU (The Association of Commonweath Universities)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 EUR
Deadline
15 May 2026
Study a Master's in Europe Scholarship
Merit-based

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educations.com
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Anytime
Digital Payment Solution Scholarship
Merit-based

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Kreditkortlistan
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
06 Jul 2026
Jewish Heritage Scholarship
Merit-based

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Diamant Gerstein
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
28 Aug 2026
Women Scholarship for International Students
Merit-based

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educations.com
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 CAD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
Merit-based

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Pinsky Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jul 2026
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based

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Salvado Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
The Bill Walsh Scholarship
Merit-based

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ACES: The Society for Editing
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
25000 USD
Deadline
30 Apr 2026
Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest

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Ayn Rand Institute
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
500 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
CryptoRunner Scholarship

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CryptoRunner
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 SEK
Deadline
30 Apr 2026
Kreditkortlistan Financial Scholarship
Merit-based

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Enkla Media - Kreditkortlistan
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
Merit-based

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IvyPanda
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Independent provider
Grant
7000 USD
Deadline
24 Apr 2026
Go Global MBA Scholarship
Merit-based

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educations.com
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
$1,500 Annual Students’ Presentation Crafting Scholarship

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IvyPanda
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Aug 2026
Florida Rentals Annual Dream Vacation Scholarship

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Florida Rentals
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme

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The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
20 May 2026
PlagiarismSearch Essay Contest
Merit-based

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PlagiarismSearch
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
55 GBP
Deadline
18 Jun 2026
IELTS Morgan Terry Memorial IATEFL Scholarship
Merit-based

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IELTS from 6 to 9
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship

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IELTS from 6 to 9
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
965 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Dr. Martin Blank – SYB Scholarship
Merit-based

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Shield Your Body
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
31 Jul 2026
The MyUS Community Scholarship

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MyUS
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid

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American Association of Petroleum Geologists Foundation
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters scholarships

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European Commission
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