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02 July, 2008 Press Release
New ways of interaction between Stockholm School of Economics, Russia and Planet Capital company. On June 1 of 2008, professor Lyudmila Murgulets, senior advisor of the Stockholm School of Economics, joined into the Board of Directors of investment company Planet Capital http://www.plancap.ru as independent director. This decision continues the strategy of the company aimed at opening of medium capitalization of the Scandinavian stock market for Russian companies as gates to the international capital market. In June of 2008, Planet Capital entered into a new stage of its development having obtained status of the first Russian Certified Advisor of one of the largest international marketplaces Nasdaq OMX. Henceforth, the interested Russian companies will be able to test a broad set of modern investment tools and to receive access to all European and international capital markets via Stockholm. Irina Veselova, President of investment company Planet Capital and alumnus of the Executive MBA program of the Stockholm School of Economics, says, “We have been working with the Scandinavian market for about three years already and can say that it is friendly but conservative. People there value stability in relations, predictability and explainability of actions. The main corporate governance principle “comply or explain” is an obligatory condition of building of relations with any investors.” Irina continues, “One of the tasks of Lyudmila in capacity of independent director will be assistance to our clients in building of a corporate governance system, efficient brand communications and management of business relations adequate to requirements of the Western investor. For our Scandinavian colleagues it will be extremely important to know that medium-sized Russian companies are oriented at the standards developed in one of the leading business schools. And we start from ourselves.”
For the Stockholm School of Economics this is a good opportunity of practical use and adaptation of its models for stable growth of Russian companies. For addition information please contact Anna Izmailova, Market Communications Manager Stockholm School of Economics, Russia E-mail: Anna.Izmailova@sseru.org May 27, 2008 Press Release St. Petersburg, 27 May, 2008 New appointment at the Stockholm School of Economics, Russia.
In the last three years, Alexander worked for LiCO on position of the head of the consulting department. Under management of Alexander the department fulfilled managerial consulting projects for such companies as Danon (human resources assessment by methods of Assessment center) , BBK Electronics (development of standards for work of the Russian representative office), VTB Severo-Zapad bank (development of a motivation system for one of departments) etc. Previously, Alexander worked as the head of the sales department in LiCO promoting the main product of the company, open and corporate educational programs. To LiCO Alexander came from nonprofit American organization Doctors of the Words where he was the head of Child in Danger project. The goal of the project was changing of the situation in orphanages and state hospitals. The project focused on hiring and education of qualified medical staff, as well as raising of additional charity funds for the social project. Alexander has experience of sales including sales of educational programs, management of managerial consulting projects and experience of work with the state governance bodies. We welcome not only the professional but also a music fan, bibliophile and cinema fan in spare time and interesting and creative person. Alexander joined enthusiastically the team of the Stockholm School of Economics. He is going to bring his substantial contribution to the development of the Corporate programs department. For addition information please contact Anna Izmailova, Market Communications Manager Stockholm School of Economics, Russia E-mail: Anna.Izmailova@sseru.org 13 May, 2008 Press Release St. Petersburg, May 13, 2008. Stockholm School of Economics Executive Education was ranked 4th in Europe and 11th best in the world. May 12, 2008 the results from the Financial Times custom programs ranking were published. The annual Financial Times ranking of executive education is one of the more important milestones in SSE life during each year, because it reflects the School clients’ point of view. The responses of the custom program purchasers that SSE nominates to the Financial Times each year account for 80% of the final score. This is why SSE pays more attention to this particular ranking than any other. That shows that the most important clients of SSE have been satisfied with their educational experience at the School. The Stockholm Schools of Economics in Russia, being the part of SSE (Sweden) has also a very strong direction of Executive Education. For more than 10 years the Stockholm School of Economics has been a leading institution in Russia providing open programs for top executives and entrepreneurs. Over 500 participants have graduated from the following programs: - Hans Rausing, Entrepreneurship Essentials, Living Company. Hans Rausing Program in Modern Economics, Business and Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship Essentials Program, Living Company “Managing Effectiveness” Program. In October 2008 the Stockholm School of Economics, Russia is launching a NEW 5 module open program for business executives “ Emerging Markets Competencies and Customers” (EMCC). The new open Program “Emerging Markets Competencies and Customers” is a succesor of the above mentioned programs. It has integrated the best elements of the previous executive programs of the School with the new developments in the fields of management science and executive education. The Program is structured around key management capabilities needed to become a highly effective executive and inspiring leader on the emerging market. For addition information please contact Anna Izmailova, Market Communications Manager Stockholm School of Economics, Russia E-mail: Anna.Izmailova@sseru.org 05 May, 2008 Press Release
On April 29 the gala presentation of Business Academy Novartis took place in the Hotel National, Moscow. The project was initiated by the pharmaceutical company Novartis Farma, international leader in creation and production of fundamentally new medications. The academy was organized in Russia on the basis of the Stockholm School of Economics. The event took place under the general slogan of the Business Academy Novartis – “territory of professionalism”. The main task of the academy is preparation of a new generation of top managers capable of fulfillment of multi-level managerial tasks and to combine deep knowledge of pharmaceutical business and foremost business technologies. The educational program is intended for one year. The first group of students included 45 employees of 4 subdivisions of Novartis Group – “Farma”, “Vaccines and Diagnostics”, “Sandoz” and “Consumer Health”. Among participants of the press conference according to results of the event were: Anders Liljenberg, Professor and Rector of the Stockholm School of Economics, Olga Loseva, Head of Business Academy Novartis program, Juergen Brokatzky-Geiger, HR Director of Novartis group, Franc Waltman, head of educational programs of Novartis group, Patrick Aganyan, President of Novartis group in Russia. At the meeting with journalists special attention was paid to discussion of contemporary strategic corporate programs for training of managerial staff on the basis of the leading international educational centers, as well as to main goals of Novartis educational programs and educational project Business Academy Novartis. Anders Liljenberg, Dean of the Stockholm School of Economics, Russia: “I am glad that Novartis opens this project which aims to contribute to the talent employee potential, and I am sure, this resource investment will cover itself and bring its benefits in the future!” Jurgen Brokatski-Geiger, HR Director of Novartis group: “Development and personal growth of talented employees inside the company is always the ¹1 Priority for us. I am convinced that the opening of the Business Academy Novartis in Russia will certainly gives an impulse to the future business leaders formation. For addition information please contact Anna Izmailova, Market Communications Manager Stockholm School of Economics, Russia E-mail: Anna.Izmailova@sseru.org April 25, 2008 Press Release SSE RUSSIA ADDS ANOTHER DIMENSION TO ITS EXTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS
This said it is my great pleasure to announce that, as from May 1 2008, Dr Ludmila Murgulets will take on the position as Senior Advisor to SSE Russia in the area of external relations. Dr Murgulets, holding an Associate Professorship in social psychology from St Petersburg State University, and an MBA degree from Stockholm School of Economics, is a former executive of SSE Russia, who was among the founders of the School in St. Petersburg in 1997. Ludmila currently operates her own business in the area of education and consultancy. She has in addition an extensive business background including running her own company in the fashion industry and occupies several important positions in the Russian business community, being among other things Chairperson of Executive Committee in Saint-Petersburg International Business Association (SPIBA) and Executive Director of the Russian Association for Entrepreneurship Education. Being able to join efforts with Dr Murgulets in this way is no less than an outstanding sign of a creative and unique partnership which I think testifies to the high value that will be maintained and realized in an area of crucial strategic importance for SSE Russia. Dr Murgulets will report directly to me in my role as Dean of SSE Russia Moscow April 25, 2008 Dr Anders Liljenberg Associate Professor Dean SSE Russia April 16, 2008 Press Release SSE RUSSIA STRENGTHENS ITS ORGANIZATION
It's a great honor for me to announce that Ms Olga Loseva, former Head of Executive Programs, and of the SSE Russia Moscow site, has agreed to take on this position. Ms Loseva, an SSE MBA graduate and an MD by training, has an extensive career in the international pharmaceutical sphere before joining SSE Russia in year 2006. With her managerial qualifications and commercial experience I can think of no one better suited for this high-profile position. Olga Loseva will, just as Finance Director Tatiana Mitina and Academic Director Johnny Lindstrom, report directly to me in my role as Dean of SSE Russia. Stockholm April 14, 2008 Dr Anders Liljenberg Associate Professor Dean SSE Russia December 3, 2007 Press Release The Stockholm School of Economics (SSE) is ranked as Top 20 European Business School in the 2007 Financial Times ranking of European Business Schools In the annual consolidated European Business Schools ranking published by the Financial Times on December 3, the Stockholm School of Economics’ programs in Sweden, Latvia and Russia leads Nordic and Baltic Business schools, with a final rank of 13 out of 60 programs ranked around Europe. SSE participated in the European Business Schools rankings for the fourth year since the rankings started in 2004. This ranking is based on the five Financial Times business education rankings published in 2007:
About the Financial Times ranking The Financial Times of London Financial Times carries out annual rankings of the world's leading business schools, universities, and other institutions that offer different types of business, management and leadership development programs These rankings are compiled using data from surveys and interviews with participants, alumni and the business schools. The focus of each ranking is customer satisfaction. Depending on the program being ranked, customer satisfaction is measured by criteria including career progress, work experience, aims achieved and international faculty. Other criteria include women faculty, women students, and doctoral and research rank. The European business schools ranking takes into account the number of programs ranked by the FT for each European school and the quality of these programs as assessed by the rankings. All the criteria from each of the rankings are used in its compilation; 20 criteria from the MBA ranking, 16 from the open programs executive education ranking, 16 from the custom programs ranking, 16 from the European masters in management ranking and 16 from the EMBA ranking. For additional information, please contact: Anders Liljenberg, Dean of the Stockholm School of Economics in Russia Tel: +46-(0)70-22 66 533 / +812 320 48 00, e-mail: Anders.Liljenberg@hhs.se November 12, 2007 Press Release Stockholm School of Economics Russia excels in Delovoj Peterburg’s 2007 “Top 100 manager” initiative The recent launch of Delovoj Peterburg’s annual “Top 100 managers of St Petersburg and the Leningrad region” sees three positions occupied by SSERU alumni, participants and faculty; Vladimir Odincov of the program Entrepreneurship Essentials 4, Alexey Badmaev of exMBA General Management 8 and Dean Anders Liljenberg. -“I am personally very honored to be part of this “Top 100” initiative of Delovoj Peterburg, and it is particularly rewarding to find myself in the prestigious company of Mr Odincov and Mr Badmaev”, says Anders Liljenberg, Dean of SSE Russia, in a comment. Link to: The Delovoj Peterburg’s annual “Top 100 managers of St Petersburg and the Leningrad region” For additional information, please contact: Anders Liljenberg, Dean SSE Russia Tel: +46-(0)70-22 66 533 / +812 320 48 00, e-mail: Anders.Liljenberg@hhs.se November 5, 2007 Press Release The Stockholm School of Economics (SSE) consolidates its position in the 2007 Financial Times ranking of Executive MBA programs In the annual Executive MBA ranking published by the Financial Times on October 22, the Stockholm School of Economics Executive MBA programs in Sweden and Russia leads Nordic/Baltic Business schools, with a final score of 55 out of 90 programs ranked around the world. No other Russian school is present in the rankings. SSE participated in the Executive MBA rankings for the seventh year since the rankings started in 2001. In this year's evaluation, compiled using data from two sets of surveys - one completed by program alumni and one completed by the school itself - SSE is ranked 18th in Europe out of 26 programs. FT Rankings may be found at: http://www.ft.com/businesseducation/mba -“Being ranked globally in place 55 is for sure a slight decrease if you compare to our achievement last year when we made a record 33-position climb. Keeping however in mind that the number of participating schools is continuously increasing, and that certain volatility is endemic to these figures, I feel we can be proud of being able to consolidate our position in an ever-increasing global competition in the area. And do remember that we are still the only Russian Executive MBA program participating in these rankings.” says Anders Liljenberg, Dean SSE Russia. About the Financial Times ranking The Financial Times of London Financial Times carries out annual rankings of the world's leading business schools, universities, and other institutions that offer different types of business, management and leadership development programs These rankings are compiled using data from surveys and interviews with participants, alumni and the business schools. The focus of each ranking is customer satisfaction. Depending on the program being ranked, customer satisfaction is measured by criteria including career progress, work experience, aims achieved and international faculty. Other criteria include women faculty, women students, and doctoral and research rank. For additional information, please contact: Anders Liljenberg, Dean SSE Russia Tel: +46-(0)70-22 66 533 / +812 320 48 00, e-mail: Anders.Liljenberg@hhs.se About the Executive MBA at Stockholm School of Economics The Executive MBA program at SSE is for participants who have a university degree and at least five years of qualified work experience. The two-year part-time program leads to an Executive MBA degree from the Stockholm School of Economics. The Executive MBA program combines theory and practice in a manner that is designed to connect the educational experience to each participant's business environment and previous experience. The Executive MBA has been ranked since 2001 as the best program in the Nordic region in the annual Financial Times ranking. The Executive MBA at SSE is offered in both Swedish and English in Sweden; in Russia in Russian and in English; and also in cooperation with the Latvian state at SSE Riga, in English. The Russian-based programs, all aimed at executives with a general business career in mind, currently offer a fifteen-module curriculum in three different guises. Since 2004, the Stockholm School of Economics has also offered Sweden's only full time MBA program. About SSE Russia Stockholm School of Economics is present in Russia since 1997 and ever since offers a range of training programs aimed at the international market of higher education based in Russia. In addition to the above mentioned degree programs the school also offers corporate and open programs in a variety of fields. From its Swedish origins the vision of the school is to contribute to the development of sustainable business in Russia and beyond, something fulfilled by the creative mix between state-of-the-art research as carried out by its faculty, and close ties with the successful business community. September 19, 2007 Press Release Dr Anders Liljenberg, DeanAssociate professor Stockholm School of Economics Russia celebrates its first successful ten years! Stockholm School of Economics Russia is a niche-oriented Swedish-run international business school, located in Moscow and St Petersburg, that opened its doors in 1997. Ever since we constitute the primary choice for successful business people with global minds and Russian experience. Being the only Russian school that is part of The Financial Times Global Executive MBA rankings we stand out as a unique actor in the Russian market for higher business education. Stockholm School of Economics, a world-leading institution in academic excellence closely integrated with the global business community, in year 2009 completes its first century. And now it is time to celebrate our first ten years in Russia. To commemorate this day of honor SSE Russia, together with the Consulate General of Sweden, organizes a historical seminar in StPetersburg in the afternoon of Friday September 21. Please find enclosed the invitation. If you want to learn about the unique story of the school and about our role for the higher education of the vibrant Russian business community, I would be happy to meet with you for an interview prior to the historical seminar. Please do not hesitate to get in touch at your very earliest convenience. Anders Liljenberg Dean SSE Russia Anders.Liljenberg@hhs.se +7 (812) 320 48 00 +46 70 22 66 533 June 19, 2007 Press Release
Before making a contract with Mann, Ivanov, Ferber the Stockholm School of Economics in Russia issued business books by itself. Among the works printed by SSE there were such famous bestsellers as Funky Business by Kjelle Nordstrem and Jonas Ridderstrale, 4D Branding by Tomas Ged, Just Imagine! by Tom Piters and others. A decision about assigment of copyright on books was made due to the SSE's intention to concentrate on executive education only. According to the results of the tender between various publishing houses, Mann, Ivanov and Ferber was chosen. The SSE team has appreciated many business similarities between the School and the Publishers' business approaches: a thorough way of selecting books for publishing, an orientation to the premium business literature segment, etc. Anders Liljenberg, the president of Stockholm School of Economics in Russia, describes the partnership with Mann, Ivanov and Ferber as advantageous: "Many students attend SSE thanks to our books. Reading them makes medium-level and executive managers looking for new essential knowledge from our professors. I believe the publishing house Mann, Ivanov and Ferber is able to increase our books' sales and at the same time to enlarge the both audiences, our students and our readers". Mihail Ivanov, CEO of the publishing house Mann, Ivanov and Ferber, underscores mutual benefits from the contract: "It is a great opportunity for us to increase a number of readers". "All my colleges are proud of being selected as partners by Stockholm School of Economics", - added he. Till the end of this year within the frame of the signed agreement Mann, Ivanov and Ferber is going to issue two books using the SSE's brand. Next year it is planned to publish eight-ten books more. Mann, Ivanov and Ferber assumes all publishing and marketing functions. Besides, the publishing house hopes for the SSE professors, students and graduates' active participation in choosing books and in the editorial process. Stockholm School of Economics is present in Russia since 1997 and ever since offers a range of training programs aimed at the international market of higher education based in Russia. In addition to the above mentioned degree programs the school also offers corporate and open programs in a variety of fields. From its Swedish origins the vision of the school is to contribute to the development of sustainable business in Russia and beyond, something fulfilled by the creative mix between state-of-the-art research as carried out by its faculty, and close ties with the successful business community. Mann, Ivanov and Ferber is the only Russian Publishing House launched by three successful businessmen with extensive experience working in both Russian and international companies. All three founders are well-known business writers, translators and publishers. May 24, 2007 Press Release The Financial Times publishes an annual ranking of executive education programs conducted by leading business schools, universities and other organizations offering management and leadership development programs to top business executives around the world.Swedish leadership education ranked highly by Financial Times In 2007, the executive education arm of the Stockholm School of Economics (SSE) was ranked among the 20 best in the world and fifth best in Europe for customized executive education programs for companies and organizations by the Financial Times of London. — Successful and focused companies as clients, professional and experienced purchasers and program directors, tightly knit relationships and an increasing understanding of the challenges and dilemmas faced by each client is the recipe for success in customized executive education programs, according to the Financial Times' annual evaluation of executive education providers. For the first time, a Swedish education company has placed in the top five executive education providers in Europe, demonstrating that a strong focus on leadership fundamentals combined with the strong and innovative business climate in Sweden and the Baltic region. — "That a market actor with a home base in Sweden has been evaluated as one of the best in the world for custom programs, in the very competitive global executive education business, is a huge compliment to SSE's clients, purchasers and faculty," said Peter H?gglund, CEO of IFL at SSE. "Our chief focus is to seek to advance Swedish business through increase and dissemination of knowledge about leadership and management. This customer-based evaluation is significant to us for just those reasons." In the ranking of qualified post-degree management and leadership development programs (executive education) published May 14 in the Financial Times, SSE finished at 17th place, a position it shares with Insead in France and University of Pennsylvania: Wharton in the USA. SSE was ranked above both London Business School and Stanford University Graduate School of Business for custom programs. SSE's cooperative partner Duke Corporate Education was ranked first for the third year in a row. The Stockholm School of Economics in Stockholm, Sweden has participated in the Financial Times rankings through its executive education arm (IFL at SSE and SSE Russia) for eight years in a row. — "Once again we are able to see how Stockholm School of Economics excels when compared to other world-renowned institutions of higher business education. This is yet another proof of how our unique Sweden-based model of customer orientation and state-of-the art teaching meets the sophisticated demand of today's business, not least in Russia", says Anders Liljenberg, Dean of SSE Russia. "I believe this unique competence of ours is of special importance to our Russian corporate customers and the highly challenging market context of theirs". The Stockholm School of Economics (SSE) has participated in the annual Financial Times ranking of executive education providers since 2000. SSE also participates in the annual Financial Times rankings of Executive MBA programs , Masters in Management programs and European Business Schools. For additional information, please contact: Peter B. Hagglund, PhD, CEO IFL at SSE in Stockholm Tel: +46-(0)70-860 28 88 /+46-(0)8-586 175 01, e-mail: peter.hagglund@ifl.se Anders Liljenberg, Dean, Stockholm School of Economics Russia Tel: +46-(0)70-226 65 33 /+7-812-320 48 00, e-mail: anders.liljenberg@hhs.se Anne von Bergen, Senior Advisor, Ranking, Stockholm School of Economics Tel: +46-(0)70-230 16 10 e-mail: anne.von.bergen@hhs.se December 4, 2006 Press Release The Stockholm School of Economics (SSE) leads business schools in Baltic rim in the 2006 Financial Times ranking of European Business SchoolsIn the annual European Business School ranking published by the Financial Times today, the Stockholm School of Economics in Sweden, Russia and Latvia leads business schools in the Baltic rim, with a final score of 12. No other Russian school is present in the rankings. As a result - SSE climbed from 44 to 12 place in Europe and become the school number 1 in the Nordic countries. "This astonishing climb of SSE in the overall Financial Times Business School ranking is another important sign of the very progressive development underway for the SSE group. To be one of the overall top-scoring schools in Europe is obviously very important also from the horizon of SSE Russia and is another proof of how we contribute for and by our alumni community. This overall strengthened position of ours makes us really stand out from others and is yet another piece of inspiration for us to try even harder" SSE Russia Dean Dr Anders Liljenberg adds in a comment. This is the third year the Financial Times has produced a ranking of European business schools. This meta-survey is based on the five Financial Times business education rankings that appeared in 2006; the full-time MBA ranking (published in January), the rankings of open enrolment and customised non-degree executive education programmes (May), the European Masters in Management ranking (September) and the EMBA ranking (October). In fact, all the criteria from each of the rankings were used in the compilation of this survey; 20 criteria from the MBA ranking, 16 from the open programmes Executive Education ranking, 17 from the custom programmes Executive Education ranking, 16 from the European Masters in Management ranking and 16 from the EMBA ranking. About the Financial Times ranking The Financial Times of London Financial Times carries out annual rankings of the world's leading business schools, universities, and other institutions that offer different types of business, management and leadership development programs. These rankings are compiled using data from surveys and interviews with participants, alumni and the business schools. The focus of each ranking is customer satisfaction. Depending on the program being ranked, customer satisfaction is measured by criteria including career progress, work experience, aims achieved and international faculty. Other criteria include women faculty, women students, and doctoral and research rank. For additional information, please contact: Svetlana Rakutina, Head of Degree programs at SSE Russia Tel: +7-921 916 9212 / +812 32048 07, e-mail:Svetlana.Rakutina@sseru.org Anders Liljenberg, Dean SSE Russia Tel: +46-(0)70-22 66 533 / +812 320 48 00, e-mail: Anders.Liljenberg@hhs.se Maria Schultz, Manager Alumni/Ranking at SSE Russia Tel: +7812 320 48 08, e-mail: Maria.Schultz@sseru.org Anne von Bergen, senior advisor, project leader for rankings, SSE Tel: +46-(0)70-230 16 10 e-mail: anne.von.bergen@hhs.se About SSE Russia Stockholm School of Economics is present in Russia since 1997 and ever since offers a range of training programs aimed at the international market of higher education based in Russia. In addition to the above mentioned degree programs the school also offers corporate and open programs in a variety of fields. From its Swedish origins the vision of the school is to contribute to the development of sustainable business in Russia and beyond, something fulfilled by the creative mix between state-of-the-art research as carried out by its faculty, and close ties with the successful business community. October 23, 2006 Press Release The Stockholm School of Economics (SSE) leads Russian business schools in the 2006 Financial Times ranking of Executive MBA programsFollowing on SSE's recent 8th place in the Financial Times ranking of European Masters in Management programs in September, the SSE Executive MBA programs showed strong improvement in the 2006 FT ranking scores for EMBA programs. In the annual Executive MBA ranking published by the Financial Times today, the Stockholm School of Economics Executive MBA programs in Sweden and Russia leads Nordic business schools, with a final score of 38th globally, 24 places ahead of its closest Nordic competitor. No other Russian school is present in the rankings. SSE participated in the Executive MBA rankings for the sixth year since the rankings started in 2001. In this year's evaluation, compiled using data from two sets of surveys - one completed by program alumni and one completed by the school itself - SSE climbed from 71st to 38th place internationally, and from 25th to 13th place in Europe. Stockholm School of Economics Executive MBA alumni have higher salaries and are more international — "SSE's nearly decade-long presence in Russia, combined with the School's international focus on academic quality in the Swedish and Russian EMBA programs, has provided a gratifying result, demonstrated by our 6th in the world placement for overseas attendants in this Executive MBA ranking" said Peter H?gglund, academic dean for the Executive MBA in Sweden and CEO for SSE's executive education arm, IFL at SSE. The data from the alumni survey in the Executive MBA rankings indicated that SSE Executive MBA participants average salary increase five years after beginning their EMBA degree was 74 percent, up from 47 percent in 2005. — " I'm pleased that the superb academic quality of the Executive MBA programs offered by SSE Russia has been recognized by the FT ranking, indeed the only program in Russia to be so honored. The fact that so much of the FT EMBA ranking is based on the comments of program alumni shows me that our high academic standards are appreciated by the program participants. This is a great day for all of us at SSE Russia!" said Anders Liljenberg, Dean SSE Russia. The Stockholm School of Economics participates in several Financial Times rankings each year. It participates in the executive education ranking through its executive education arm, IFL at SSE. It also participates in the Masters in Management ranking and the European Business School ranking, in addition to the Executive MBA ranking. Thus far during 2006, IFL at SSE has moved up from 39th to 34th place internationally, and the Masters in Management program has risen from 15th to 8th place in the FT rankings. About the Financial Times ranking The Financial Times of London Financial Times carries out annual rankings of the world's leading business schools, universities, and other institutions that offer different types of business, management and leadership development programs These rankings are compiled using data from surveys and interviews with participants, alumni and the business schools. The focus of each ranking is customer satisfaction. Depending on the program being ranked, customer satisfaction is measured by criteria including career progress, work experience, aims achieved and international faculty. Other criteria include women faculty, women students, and doctoral and research rank. For additional information, please contact: Svetlana Rakutina, Head of Degree programs at SSE Russia Tel: +7-921 916 9212 / +812 32048 07, e-mail:Svetlana.Rakutina@sseru.org Anders Liljenberg, Dean SSE Russia Tel: +46-(0)70-22 66 533 / +812 320 48 00, e-mail: Anders.Liljenberg@hhs.se Irina Yakovleva, Head of Career and Alumni Centre at SSE Russia Tel: +7-921-913 01 45 / +812 320 48 08, e-mail: Irina.Yakovleva@sseru.org Anne von Bergen, senior advisor, project leader for rankings, SSE Tel: +46-(0)70-230 16 10 e-mail: anne.von.bergen@hhs.se About the Executive MBA at Stockholm School of Economics The Executive MBA program at SSE is for participants who have a university degree and at least five years of qualified work experience. The two-year part-time program leads to an Executive MBA degree from the Stockholm School of Economics. The Executive MBA program combines theory and practice in a manner that is designed to connect the educational experience to each participant's business environment and previous experience. The Executive MBA has been ranked since 2001 as the best program in the Nordic region in the annual Financial Times ranking. The Executive MBA at SSE is offered in both Swedish and English in Sweden; in Russia in Russian and in English; and also in cooperation with the Latvian state at SSE Riga, in English. The Russian-based programs, all aimed at executives with a general business career in mind, currently offer a fifteen-module curriculum in three different guises.
About SSE Russia Stockholm School of Economics is present in Russia since 1997 and ever since offers a range of training programs aimed at the international market of higher education based in Russia. In addition to the above mentioned degree programs the school also offers corporate and open programs in a variety of fields. From its Swedish origins the vision of the school is to contribute to the development of sustainable business in Russia and beyond, something fulfilled by the creative mix between state-of-the-art research as carried out by its faculty, and close ties with the successful business community. May 18, 2006 Press Release IFL at SSE ranked as best in Nordic Region in Financial Times executive education rankingIn the annual ranking of best management and leadership development executive programs, the Financial Times confirmed IFL at SSE’s standing as the best executive education provider in the Nordic region. In addition, IFL at SSE’s custom programs ranking result advanced the company 9 places, to 11th best in Europe. Stockholm School of Economics (SSE) participated for the seventh year in the Financial Times ranking of executive education providers through IFL at SSE. In 2006, IFL at SSE was the only Nordic executive education provider to be ranked in the combined open and custom program rankings. IFL at SSE leadership education judged among best in Europe Each year, the Financial Times ranks the world’s leading business schools, universities and other qualified executive education programs offering different forms of comprehensive management and leadership development programs. In this year’s ranking, IFL at SSE was ranked as best in the Nordic region, 15th in Europe and 34th internationally. In this year’s ranking, IFL at SSE made strong advances, particularly in the area of custom or tailor-made development programs. Custom programs are leadership and development educational programs created for an individual company, consortium, or organization and tailored to match the precise needs of the client. From 2005 to 2006, IFL at SSE rose from 20th to 11th position in this prestigious category. This was the greatest improvement of all European schools ranked, and as such mentioned in the Financial Times article summarizing the overall ranking results: ”…the 2006 prize for most improved European school goes to Stockholm School of Economic. After a lengthy merger with IFL, a Swedish executive education provider, the new entity is making up lost ground…” “Last year’s successful merger between SSE Executive Education and IFL has had an immediate impact. The new company’s first FT ranking result has made it obvious that the merger has produced important synergies and the critical mass necessary to compete successfully with the top international executive education providers. We are on the right track, and we continue to sharpen our offering”, said Hans Tson Soderstrom, chairman of the board of IFL at SSE. Stockholm School of Economics participates annually in the Financial Times rankings of executive education providers, executive MBA programs, and Masters in Management. About the Financial Times executive education rankings The Financial Times annually ranks the world’s leading business schools and other qualified providers of executive education. These annual evaluations are compiled from a number of criteria as well as comprehensive interviews and surveys with clients and program participants, which make up 80% of the overall rankings scores. Such important measurements as faculty quality, course design and teaching materials are evaluated as well as international clients, participants, and partner schools. The ranking is presented in the format of three different rankings lists. One focuses on open enrollment programs, one on custom programs, and one on the combined ranking scores for both open and custom programs. For further information, please contact: Hans Tson Soderstrom, adjunct professor, board chairman, IFL at SSE Tel: +46(0)70-813 28 20 /+46(0)8-586 175 45, e-mail: hans.tson.soderstrom@ifl.se Anne von Bergen, senior advisor, project leader for rankings, SSE Tel: +46(0)70-230 16 10 e-mail: anne.von.bergen@hhs.se Peter Rover, marketing and communications director, IFL at SSE Tel: +46(0)70-249 42 24 / +46(0)8-586 175 33, e-mail: peter.rover@ifl.se About IFL at Stockholm School of Economics IFL at SSE is the result of the 2005 merger between the former Stockholm School of Economics Executive Education and IFL, the Swedish Institute of Management. Both of the organizations specialized in executive education and had their roots in the Stockholm School of Economics. The merger created a stronger actor on the Nordic market, prepared to compete in the increasingly internationalized market for executive education programs and services. IFL at the Stockholm School of Economics' vision is to strengthen companies, organizations and individuals through development programs and efforts of the highest possible international quality. May 5, 2006 Press Release Peter Hagglund appointed CEO for IFL at Stockholm School of EconomicsThe board of directors at IFL at Stockholm School of Economics (IFL at SSE) has appointed Peter Hagglund, PhD, as new chief executive officer. The appointment will be effective June 5, 2006. Mr. Hagglund earned a PhD degree from the Stockholm School of Economics (SSE). He has been active at SSE as lecturer and researcher in its Department of Management and Organization. He currently serves as academic director for the Executive MBA program in Stockholm. As CEO, Mr. Hagglund will assume responsibility for IFL at SSE’s activities in Sweden as well as for its daughter companies in Norway, Finland, Russia and Belgium. IFL at SSE employs around 100 staff and serves as the executive education arm of the Stockholm School of Economics. In 2005, IFL at SSE had sales of around 25Mˆ, and conducted over 100 open programs and more than 120 customized programs throughout the Nordic/Baltic region. “After a broad and comprehensive recruiting process, the board of directors has decided that Peter Hagglund is the right person to lead IFL at SSE in the increasingly international market for corporate and executive development. Peter possesses not only a solid base in the academic world, but a genuine understanding of the company. His personal and professional abilities, his energy and enthusiasm, are precisely what is required to successfully lead IFL at SSE into the future,” says board chairman Hans Tson Soderstrom. Mr. Hagglund’s first priority will be to lead the development of IFL at SSE from its current position as a leader in the Nordic market to its goal of being one of the top executive education companies in Europe. “I look forward to my new responsibilities with great enthusiasm. I am honored to have been chosen to lead the company during this critical phase of its development as a new post-merger organization. My work as CEO will be made easier by inheriting a company with a strong balance sheet and impressive program offerings. My assignment now will be to ensure that the new company IFL at SSE makes use of the academic strengths and knowledge within SSE and its many academic partners, in our relationships with our valued clients. I am also eager to assist my skilled and experienced colleagues at IFL at SSE in our common goal of building an even better and more competitive executive education organization,” says Peter Hagglund. Jan Eklof, dean of SSE Russia, comments: “We now look forward to even more intensive cooperation within the SSE Group, and certainly to see the academic links flourish in order to enhance the development of solid executive training offerings on the CIS market via SSE Russia”. For further information, please contact: Hans Tson Soderstrom, adjunct professor, chairman of the board for IFL at SSE. Tel: +46-(0)70-813 28 20 / +46-(0)8-586 175 45, e-mail: hans.tson.soderstrom@ifl.se Peter Hagglund, newly appointed CEO for IFL at SSE Tel: +46-(0)70-860 28 88, e-mail: peter.hagglund@hhs.se Peter Rover, Marketing and Communications Director, IFL at SSE Tel: +46-(0)70-249 42 24 / +46-(0)8-586 175 33, e-mail: peter.rover@ifl.se Picture of Peter Hagglund can be found at www.hhs.se/Press/Pressreleases/060505.htm. About IFL at Stockholm School of Economics IFL at SSE is the result of the 2005 merger between the former Stockholm School of Economics Executive Education and IFL, the Swedish Institute of Management. Both of the organizations specialized in executive education and had their roots in the Stockholm School of Economics. The merger created a stronger actor on the Nordic market, prepared to compete in the increasingly internationalized market for executive education programs and services. IFL at the Stockholm School of Economics' vision is to strengthen companies, organizations and individuals through development programs and efforts of the highest possible international quality. Saint Petersburg, March 1st, 2003 Press Release Stockholm School of Economics in Saint Petersburg (SSE SPb) strengthens its organization in order to be prepared for new challenges. SSE SPb has now been established in Russia for about 5 and a half years. During this period it has developed from a small project oriented initiative into an operational international business school offering a number of training possibilities for everyone working with Russian and CIS management activities. Recently SSE SPb also opened a representative office in Moscow, as well as started on site training activities in about half a dozen cities in the CIS.We expect an ongoing strong demand of our offerings for the years to come and are devoted to being "the preferred alternative for everyone seeking state-of-the art substantive knowledge about international management". We will work under the brand-name Stockholm School of Economics in Russia (SSE Russia). The organization of SSE Russia now includes an even stronger international (part-time) faculty, as well as team of guest lecturers and associates. In addition, we have carried out a re-organization internally to being able to handle larger training challenges. Two core processes (programs and R&D) have been identified. Further, there is a process for Communication and one for Business Support. We are prepared to invite you for discussions how SSE Russia better can support your development needs, either on a individual basis, in the form of corporate programs and consultative activities, or through the open programmes (the International MBA or more specific courses). Please contact us in Saint Petersburg (Mrs. Rita Adaeva, rita@sseru.org) or Natalia Tzyganova, (Natalia.Tsyganova@sseru.org) Professor Jan Eklof President and Rector If you need to download original document in PDF format click here Press-release 2002-05-29 Press Release Financial Times confirmed the leading position of the Stockholm School of EconomicsFor the first time Stockholm School of Economics' branch in Saint Petersburg participated in the ranking. In the annual Financial Times rankings list of leading Executive Education management and leadership programs, published on May 27, the Stockholm School of Economics Executive Education program maintained its leadership in the Nordic region, advancing to 6th in Europe. The Stockholm School of Economics (SSE) Executive Education participated for the third year in The Financial Times, and remains the leading executive education provider for Northern Europe (defined as Finland, Norway, Denmark, Sweden, the Baltic States, Germany, Poland, Russia, and the Benelux countries). SSE's Business Education is World Class The Financial Times ranking covers the leading business schools, universities, and other institutions offering different forms of management and leadership programs. These programs are evaluated using a total of 22 criteria, as well as interviews and surveys with program participants and purchasers of programs, and quantitative information provided by each institution applying to the rankings. Such criteria as preparation, new skills and learning, international location, and partner schools are considered. Ranked Among the Best in Europe In this year's rankings, the Stockholm School of Economics Executive Education organization placed 6th in Europe and 19th internationally. The chief consequence of this placement is that the Stockholm School of Economics is perceived internationally as being in the top ranks of European schools and comparable to London Business School, Insead, and IMD. The Financial Times' evaluation of SSE Executive Education's custom programs was significantly higher than in previous years, with an overall ranking of 5th in Europe and 16th internationally. "We believe that we differentiate ourselves from many of our international competitors because we put enormous amounts of time into creating unique customized programs for each client, arising from each corporate client's strategic goals, their existing competence profile, and what they desire to improve upon to increase their future potential. Our ambition has always been to be a strategic partner to the companies that we work with," says Erik Swartz, Chief Operating Officer and Dean of SSE Executive Education. "Through our work together, we seek to make a timely contribution to each client's competitive ability both now and in the future." Quality of Education "We see our mission in Russia in promoting and developing the best standards of European and international business education. High evaluation by Financial Times will contribute to further realization of this mission" - stated Ass. Prof. Jan Eklof, Rector and President of SSE in Saint Petersburg. "We are very pleased that our focus on quality Swedish leadership education has been recognized in such an internationally prominent ranking as The Financial Times. We will continue to strive to improve in every qualitative and quantitative criterion, as we work to meet the challenging demands of our clients and participants. We will work systematically to achieve a higher ranking in the future," said Hakan Hederstierna, Chairman of SSE in Saint Petersburg, CEO of SSE Executive Education. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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