Stockholm School of Economics facts for kids
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Handelshögskolan i Stockholm
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| Motto | Att genom vetenskaplig undervisning och forskning befrämja affärsverksamhetens höjande inom landet |
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Motto in English
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Strengthen Sweden's Competitiveness Through Research and Science-Based Education |
| Type | Private |
| Established | 1909 |
| President | Lars Strannegård |
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Administrative staff
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300 |
| Students | Some 1,800 full-time equivalent students (as of 2020) |
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| Location | , |
| Campus | Urban |
| Language | English Swedish |
| Nickname | Handels SSE |
| Colours | Purple |
| Affiliations | CEMS EUA ICEDR EFMD APSIA |
| Mascot | Hermes |
The Stockholm School of Economics (often called SSE) is a famous private university in Stockholm, the capital of Sweden. It's like a special school for students who want to learn about business and economics. SSE offers different levels of study, including Bachelor's, Master's, and PhD degrees.
SSE is known around the world and has partnerships with other schools. It even started similar schools in other countries, like Latvia and Russia. The school also has a research center in Tokyo, Japan, that studies Japan and Europe.
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History of the School
The Stockholm School of Economics was founded in 1909. At that time, Sweden was growing quickly, and there was a big need for smart business leaders and company managers. A banker named Knut Agathon Wallenberg helped start the school because he believed it was important for the country to have well-educated business people.
The school was created through the efforts of many people in Stockholm's business community. They wanted a top-level school, similar to the Handelshochschule schools in Germany. From the very beginning, the school focused on teaching economics, which is the study of how people make, buy, and sell things.
Famous Teachers and Ideas
Two of the most famous teachers at SSE were Eli Heckscher and Bertil Ohlin. They were both brilliant economists.
- Eli Heckscher was a professor who helped create the field of economic history. This subject looks at how the economy has changed over time.
- Bertil Ohlin was another important professor. He and Heckscher created a famous idea called the Heckscher–Ohlin model. This is a theory that helps explain how countries trade with each other. For his work, Bertil Ohlin won the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences in 1977.
These professors were part of a group called the Stockholm School. Their ideas were very important in shaping Sweden's economy and creating the modern Swedish welfare state, which is a system where the government helps take care of its citizens.
What Can You Study at SSE?
SSE offers many programs for students who want to learn about business and economics. Most classes are taught in English, which attracts students from all over the world.
Bachelor's Programs
A Bachelor's degree is the first degree you get at a university, and it usually takes three years.
- Bachelor of Science in Business and Economics: This is a popular program where students learn about many business topics. These include finance (managing money), accounting (tracking money), marketing (selling products), and management (leading teams).
- Bachelor of Science in Retail Management: This is a special program for students interested in the retail industry, which includes stores and online shopping. Students learn how to run retail businesses successfully.
Master's Programs
After getting a Bachelor's degree, students can continue their studies in a Master's program. These usually take two years. Some of the Master's programs at SSE include:
- Finance
- Business & Management
- Economics
- International Business
- Accounting, Valuation & Financial Management
The Master's program in International Business is ranked as one of the best in the world.
Life as a Student
Being a student at SSE is more than just going to classes. The Student Association at the Stockholm School of Economics (called SASSE) is a group run by students for students. It makes sure student life is fun and interesting.
SASSE has eight committees that plan different activities:
- The Business Committee connects students with companies.
- The Education Committee works to make the classes and programs better.
- The Entertainment Committee organizes parties and fun events.
- The International Committee helps students from other countries feel welcome.
- The Tech Committee deals with technology for students.
- The Media Committee creates student newspapers and other media.
- The Social Committee plans social events and activities.
- The Sports Committee organizes sports teams and events.
Famous Former Students
Students who graduate from a school are called alumni. SSE has thousands of alumni who have gone on to do amazing things. Many have become leaders of big companies, politicians, or successful entrepreneurs.
Here are a few of SSE's noted alumni:
- Magdalena Andersson: Former Prime Minister of Sweden.
- Sebastian Siemiatkowski: Co-founder of Klarna, a popular online payment company.
- Jacob de Geer: Co-founder of iZettle, a company that makes it easy for small businesses to take card payments.
- Max Tegmark: A professor and physicist at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in the United States.
- Lars Nittve: A famous art museum director who has worked at top museums like the Tate Modern in London.
- Ruben Rausing: The founder of Tetra Pak, the company that invented the cartons used for milk and juice.
Studying Abroad
SSE has partnerships with about 70 universities around the world. This means students at SSE have the chance to study in another country for a semester. Each year, about 180 SSE students go abroad, and about 180 students from other countries come to study at SSE. This exchange program helps students learn about different cultures and see the world.
See also
In Spanish: Escuela de economía de Estocolmo para niños
- Student Association at the Stockholm School of Economics
- Stockholm School of Economics in Riga
- Stockholm School of Economics Russia
- List of business schools in the Nordic countries
