In August 2009, 40 students will start the new master’s program 'SSE MSc in General Management'. The program is intended for students without extensive working experience who have earned bachelor’s degrees in subjects other than Business or Economics.

Theory based learning combined with real life business cases
In today’s business community, there is a high demand for professionals whose education combines business with another field (such as engineering, law, medicine, political science or journalism). Future leaders are expected to have broad knowledge of business and businesses and to know how to run projects, apply theories and employ conceptual tools.

The MSc in General Management offers a solid theoretical base combined with practical skills training. The master’s students will work on real-life projects and acquire a good understanding of the full business model and how its different parts are related and work together. The program helps students to understanding every aspect of the business – from idea generation and strategy, through sales, marketing and operations to finance, accounting and organizational structure.

The SSE experience
Most students find the School’s atmosphere friendly and hospitable. The faculty is accessible, and students are encouraged to cooperate with one another and work together in groups. Furthermore, students will enjoy guest lectures, visit companies and, after graduation, join an excellent alumni network that spans the globe. Personal and career development is an integral part of the SSE experience, and students will benefit from skills seminars and receive support in identifying and pursuing their best career path after graduation.

Career opportunities
The SSE MSc in General Management addresses high-potential students who seek a challenge and have the ambition to reach leadership positions within specialist or generalist areas. Combined with a solid specialist education, the program, gives students great freedom of choice in their future careers, opening pathways to positions such as industrial business leader line manager and entrepreneur or specialist functions such as corporate lawyer, and business journalist.