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Dual degree with Stockholm School of Economics
Two-Year Dual-Degree
Programme in English
France & Sweden
A high standard collaboration
The Paris School of International Affairs (PSIA) at Sciences Po and the Stockholm School of Economics (SSE), both members of the Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs (APSIA), have come together to offer graduate students a cross-disciplinary dual degree that combines studies in International Affairs with studies in one of Economics, Finance or Business & Management thus uniting their efforts in their respective area of excellence
This specific 2-year framework is based on mutual recognition of existing curricula at each school. It offers a top-level education in the area of international affairs and economics to participating students, giving them the opportunity to develop a top-level career in diplomacy, international organizations or other areas of social engagement.
Students enrol at both institutions and can thus benefit from a wider Alumni network.
Programme of studies
Year 1 at Sciences Po
During the first year of the Dual Degree, students may join one of the following Master's programs offered by the Paris School of International Affairs.
- International Security
- International Governance and Diplomacy
- International Economic Policy
- International Development
- Human Rights and Humanitarian Action
- Environmental Policy
- International Energy Transitions
Students must validate all required courses to the value of 60 ECTS credits during the first year at Sciences Po according to PSIA Dual Degree structure to be permitted to proceed to SSE for the second year.
Year 2 at Stockholm School of Economics
The second year will take place at SSE, in one of the 3 following Masters:
Application process
Candidates to the dual degree apply through Sciences Po’s Admissions website.
Applications must be filled in online. This application is specific to the Dual Degree program and is not transferable to other programs at either institution. Students who wish to be considered for admission to other Sciences Po programmes must fulfil all relevant application requirements for those programs.
For information on application deadlines.
Eligibility
The dual degree is open to all candidates worldwide. Applicants do not have to be already enrolled at Sciences Po or SSE to apply to the dual degree.
In order to be accepted to the dual degree, applicants should fulfil the requirements for the programs of interest at both institutions.
A verified GMAT score of at least 600 or a GRE test score of at least 155 (quantitative) is requested (if you have a BSc degree from SSE, please contact msc.admissions@hhs.se.
For more information, please visit Sciences Po's admissions
Specific admission requirements:
Theses are depending on which SSE MSc program students are applying to:
- MSc Economics: applicants are expected to have successfully completed at least 90 ECTS in Social Sciences (including but not limited to Economics, Business Administration and Political Science), with a minimum of 30 ECTS specifically in Economics.
- MSc Finance: applicants are expected to have successfully completed at least 60 ECTS in Social Sciences (including but not limited to Finance, Business Administration and/or Economics) and with a minimum of 30 ECTS in quantitative fields, including but not limited to Finance, Accounting and Financial Management and Economics. The quantitative fields may be outside Social Sciences.
- MSc Business & Management: applicants are expected to have a Bachelor degree in any field of studies with at least 30 ECTS in Business Administration.
Admitted applicants with a bachelor degree in subjects other than Business Administration or Economics are required to complete a specific one week Pre-Program prior to their studies (August). The Pre-Program is designed to give students key foundations in Business Administration.
