Sweden, host to more multinational companies per capita than any other nation in the world, is a leader in advanced technology, innovation, international trade and commerce. Often referred to as the “Venice of the North," the capital of Stockholm spans fourteen islands between the Baltic Sea and Lake Mälaren. Sweden is the ideal location to further your understanding of conducting business in an export oriented market economy. The diversification of trade across many industries including natural resources, pharmaceutical, and telecommunications equips students with skills applicable to the variety of challenges posed by conducting business at the global level.

The Stockholm School of Economics (SSE) was founded in 1909 through private initiatives and has always enjoyed close cooperation and collaboration with Swedish and international Corporations. The school was recently ranked #8 in European management masters programs by the Financial Times and is committed to delivering services and curriculum at the highest level internationally. The SSE curriculum is internationally recognized for developing applied management skills and cross-cultural fluency. The principled, competency driven program focus is three fold: growing professionals with management expertise, leadership, and a global network.

Unique among Carlson School exchange partners, students studying at SSE have access to the SEE Career Center which assists students entering the job market. Management Consulting, Consumer Products, and Investment Banking are the primary strengths at SEE and an average of 3-4 company presentations are held each week. Goldman Sachs & CO., McKinsey & Co., and Proctor & Gamble are just some of the international companies that regularly recruit from SSE. While recruiting is ongoing throughout the year, the single largest event is the SSE Business Forum held at the beginning of each spring semester.

Stockholm is the financial center of Sweden and most major banks and insurance companies are headquartered in the city. The city is known as one of the cleanest in the world due to a dwindling presence of heavy industry. Many of the cities inhabitants work in the service industry with a recent influx in technology firms such as IBM and Ericsson expand opportunities. There are more than 70 museums in Stockholm, a number of world renowned theatres, an extensive underground metro system, the Swedish Jazz Festival, and a vibrant nightlife.

• Current students enrolled in a Carlson School MBA or MA-HRIR program
• Good academic standing with a minimum GPA of 3.0
• Additional criteria may apply

The University of Minnesota is committed to the policy that all persons shall have equal access to its programs, facilities and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status or sexual orientation.

You will receive 14 S/N Carlson School International Business (IBUS 5300) credits for your semester in Sweden at SSE. The semester is broken into two periods and you will need to enroll in 2 classes per term in order to be considered full-time and confer the 14 credits.

Semesters at SSE are broken into two periods, each with their own exam period. Many courses are offered in English in the following areas:

• International Business
• Financial Economies
• Marketing
• Information Management
• Management & Organization Technology
• International Accounting
• Entrepreneurship
• Economics
• E-commerce

SSE also offers courses in East Asian Studies that offer insights into international business practice in the East from a Scandinavian perspective. This is a unique opportunity which reflects the growing trend of international networks collaborating for access to emerging Asian markets.

A free six-hour introductory course in basic Swedish is offered to international students. For more information on courses offered on this program visit SSE’s website.

SSE can arrange accommodations for incoming exchange students. Student are housed in either Lappkärrsberget (Lappis), a student complex on the campus of Stockholm University and five kilometers from Stockholm City or at Saltmätargatan (Saltis) next to the school.



For more information on housing, please see their website.

(can vary based on student preference and exchange rate)

Program Fee:	Current Carlson School tuition and fees
Transportation (to and from program site):	$1,200
Documentation (passport, visa, immunization, additional health insurance):	$450
Books and Materials:	$200
Room and/or Board:	$4,700
Essential Living Expenses:	$2,200
Miscellaneous:	$1,000
Total:	$9,500

*Financial Aid may be applied to study abroad programs.

Most financial aid may be applied to study abroad. In addition, University of Minnesota students are eligible for education abroad scholarships. Visit the funding your education abroad for additional information on financial aid and scholarships.

Application materials include the online application form, a resume, and essay. Submit a completed application by the February 28th Priority Deadline prior to the academic year in which you wish to participate. Programs that do not fill following the priority deadline will be reviewed on a rolling-admissions basis.

Admission to all programs is based on review of your application by the study abroad selection committee. Applications will be reviewed following the deadline and you will be notified of your status by official letter in April. Once selected, you will be asked to pay a $500 deposit in order to confirm your place in the program.

Kirsten Alexejun
Coordinator
Global Immersion
International Programs
Carlson School of Management 4-104
Phone: 612-624-7867
Fax: 612-624-8248
alexejun@umn.edu

Swedish Embassy
1501 "M" Street NW
Washington, DC 20005
Phone: (202) 467-2600