Public Policy Stockholm School of Economics

Overview

SSE's Master program in Public Policy is the first program of its kind in the Nordics. But there is no better place to study public policy in practice. The Nordic countries have historically demonstrated that economic dynamism and social sustainability are not in tension. Open markets, strong institutions, equality, and high levels of trust reinforce each other. The Nordics is a living laboratory for the study of public policy that works - although it grapples, too, with what does not. 

Stockholm sits at the center of that laboratory. As Sweden’s political and economic capital, the city concentrates government ministries, regulatory agencies, and one of Europe’s most innovative business ecosystems within a few square kilometers. Students do not just study policy here - they encounter it, debate it, and engage with the people who actually make it.  

SSE itself occupies a distinctive position in this landscape. Few institutions in the world combine research excellence with such deep, sustained ties to both the private sector and the public sector. Since its founding, SSE’s mission has been to strengthen Sweden's competitiveness. We believe a country’s competitiveness, properly understood, depends as much on the quality of public institutions as the vitality of its markets.

Beyond the academic training, you will work on real-world policy challenges through case studies, assignments, and projects in close collaboration with external organizations. Throughout the program, you will also learn from experienced decision-makers and senior policy experts that participate in our fellowship program. You will be encouraged to reflect on your own role in the policy-making process, to develop an understanding of diverse perspectives and contexts, and to act in an entrepreneurial and responsible way. Over the course of the program, you will develop the skills needed to shape world-class public policy that truly works for the communities you aim to serve.

Accreditation

EQUIS