Stockholm School of Economics MSc applicants 2013

By the way, Did someone create facebook group for Msc in finance specialization CF or IM? would be nice to meet over students.

Ok, I'm Swedish, but I have some international friends who are currently doing there master at SSE, so I think I could add a bit to this topic.
Internships are not so common in Sweden as in most other countries and those internships that exist is usually pretty competitive, but if it is one school in Sweden that increase you chance to get an internship it is SSE.
But there is nothing that restricts you from applying to internships in other countries. SSE is know all other Europe and many get internships in London.
I agree with knowing Swedish helps a lot in getting a job in Sweden. But I think that's the way it is in most European countries. I applied to some internships in Germany to get a chance to improve my German. I didn't get any and I think my poor German skills was the main reason. In Sweden it is at least possible to live and even get some jobs with only English skills. Try doing that in France for example. If your goal is to get a job in Sweden a master at SSE is a great possibility since you get reputable education and a chance to learn Swedish during two years.
I have also heard of some mediocre professors, but also of some good ones. I guess one would think that because the school is more reputable they have professors that are good at teaching. But I'm thinking that it could be the other way around. I have been looking into a lot of master programs in Economics at top universities in Europe and many seem to be a bit disappointed with the teaching. At top universities professors care more about research and they still get students because of the reputation of the university. At more unknown universities they have to focus more on good teaching to attract students. But I totally agree with you on this point, the teaching could be better at SSE.

Hey there,

thanks for the information, Zweistein, actually I didn't stumple upon these evaluations on my own. Since my plan is not necessarily to work in Sweden later on I don't think that the critisism raised against the MSc programms applies to me.

And finally: I also accepted my offer and I will go for it!

For the time being I created an open facebook event called "SSE Msc Econ class 2013". Would be nice to get in touch with you!

Can anybody tell me what the avg. GMAT score for the MSc Business and Management (either program; International Business (CEMS) or Management) was this year or in previous years? Thanks

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I'm interested in taking the MSc International Economics/Applied Economic Analysis program. I'm from the Philippines with an undergraduate degree in Health Sciences (public health with development focus), but a minor in economics. GPA 3.82/4.0, with strong extracurriculars and 2 years of work experience at a renewable energy company. Haven't taken the GRE yet, but I'm fairly confident I can get a 165. I want to study economics to aid making development policy in the Philippines. Do I have a shot getting into the program at SSE? How can I boost my chances?


I'm worried because while I have taken intermediate macro/micro econ, as well as statistics, I don't have a background in math econ or econometrics. Do I need to take classes in these subjects first? Will I have a good chance at a scholarship?