14 monthsProgramme duration
700,000 SEKTuition Fee/year
10 Sep, 2026Application Deadline
OctStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Social Policy and Administration
Degree
EMBA
Study Level
MBA
Study Mode
On Campus
The SSE Nordic Defense MBA was developed in close collaboration with the Swedish Armed Forces. It is connected to SSE’s House of Governance and Public Policy and collaborates with the Center for Security and Resilience, an established arena for strengthening public-private cooperation in support of total defense.
The program is tailored for experienced defense professionals seeking to strengthen their general management skills and deepen their understanding of total defense. Defense, security, and total defense perspectives are integrated across all courses.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Social Policy and Administration
Degree
EMBA
Study Level
MBA
Study Mode
On Campus
The SSE Nordic Defense MBA was developed in close collaboration with the Swedish Armed Forces. It is connected to SSE’s House of Governance and Public Policy and collaborates with the Center for Security and Resilience, an established arena for strengthening public-private cooperation in support of total defense.
The program is tailored for experienced defense professionals seeking to strengthen their general management skills and deepen their understanding of total defense. Defense, security, and total defense perspectives are integrated across all courses.
Admission Requirements
To be eligible for the SSE Nordic Defense MBA, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- At least five years of professional experience as a senior military officer or civilian employee, defense or security industry executive, or senior government official.
- A Bachelor degree or equivalent qualification.
- A high level of English proficiency.
- An open and collaborative mindset.
Applicants should also belong to one of the following categories:
Military: Senior officers, such as Colonels, Lieutenant Colonels, and experienced Majors, as well as senior civilian personnel within the armed forces.
Defense and security industry: Senior executives and managers from Nordic defense or security companies.
Industry: Senior leaders working with security, resilience, and total defense in industry and infrastructure sectors.
Government and agencies: Senior personnel from Nordic ministries, government agencies, and related public-sector organizations working with defense and security.
- Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
- Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance
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