Stockholm School of Economics: Competing on an International Arena

Abstract: The Bologna system aims to create a more integrated European education market with enhanced comparability among schools and increased mobility for students. As a result the educational market has changed and academic institutions now face an international arena. This study analyzes the Stockholm School of Economics (SSE) through a resource-based view with the aim of deriving a competitive advantage that the school can leverage in Europe. The study is primarily based upon primary data however secondary data is used as a supplement in order to establish the required empirical base for the study. The authors derive SSE’s existing resources and capabilities and identify the constraints. A conclusion is reached stating that SSE’s should use its extensive network to integrate more practical elements into its curriculum and expand flexibility in course content in order to create a competitive educational model for the European market. Furthermore an internationalization of the faculty, board and alumni network needs to be undertaken in order to support the suggested strategy.