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The Pareto MBA
Learn practical business skills from 30+ case studies in the Pareto MBA
8 weeks, 6-7 hours per week
Next cohort starts February 7, 2025
A modern alternative to the traditional MBA
Even though so many specialists need business upskilling, they simply don't have the time to do it.
A traditional Executive MBA can set you back at least $100,000, while taking valuable time from your day-to-day work and hurting your relationships in the process.
We have developed an alternative approach: The Pareto MBA is an 8-week mini-MBA that takes 6-7 hours/week and fits your schedule while still vastly improving your business problem solving skills and decision making toolkit.
So far, 120 people have completed the program since its inception in 2023, with a Net Promoter Score of +94. Several of them got promoted or started new businesses, and one even bought himself a factory (!). In several cases, our course participants even saw tangible business outcomes in their current jobs while still in the program - one of the saved their company $50,000 as a direct consequence of one of our course lessons(!).
Curious to know more? Download our brochure!
A modern alternative to the traditional MBA
Even though so many specialists need business upskilling, they simply don't have the time to do it.
A traditional Executive MBA can set you back at least $100,000, while taking valuable time from your day-to-day work and hurting your relationships in the process.
We have developed an alternative approach: The Pareto MBA is an 8-week mini-MBA that takes 6-7 hours/week and fits your schedule while still vastly improving your business problem solving skills and decision making toolkit.
So far, 90 people have completed the program since its inception in 2023, with a Net Promoter Score of +94. Several of them got promoted or started new businesses, and one even bought himself a factory (!). In several cases, our course participants even saw tangible business outcomes in their current jobs while still in the program - one of the saved their company $50,000 as a direct consequence of one of our course lessons(!).
Curious to know more? Download our brochure!
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How we do it differently
Learn from real-life professionals and experts
We believe business education has become too academic. Instead of professors who haven't worked in real companies for decades, we have based our curriculum on interviews with business leaders and subject matter experts. Some of them also make recurring guest appearances in the program:
In order to fit your schedule, we are using a "flipped classroom" approach - study at your own pace for 4-5 hours per week, then go deeper together with our teachers and your class in weekly live sessions. In this way, you get the ideal mix of self-paced studies and peer learning / networking:
Weekend
Module content drops
We release every week's learning content during the weekend before. The material usually requires 4-5 hours of self-paced studying.
Mid-week
Office hours
Mid-week, we host live office hours with small exercises and Q&A sessions about the week's learning content.
Fridays
Case workshop
On Fridays, we work together with business cases, team assignments and masterclasses in a live call.
The Pareto MBA curriculum
Learn dozens of hands-on business tools from 30+ real-world case studies during 8 weeks
Our 8-week live online program delivers a diploma upon completion. To match your schedule, our method lets you study independently for 3-4 hours per week, then join live sessions with our teachers and peers for a deeper understanding. It's a flexible and effective blend of self-paced and collaborative learning.
Week 1
Business Basics
Key concepts, business language, business tools, competitive advantage
Module length: 6 hrs
Videos: 13
Case studies: 2
Study time: 4 hrs
Live online: 2 hrs (office hour + workshop)
Week 2
Opportunities, Strategy and Positioning
Evaluate business opportunities, compare business models, vision, strategy, positioning
Module length: 5 hrs
Videos: 28
Case studies: 6
Study time: 3 hr
Live online: 2 hrs (office hour + workshop)
Week 3
Marketing and Sales
Go-to-market strategy, niches, customer segments, branding, positioning
Module length: 5 hrs
Videos: 26
Case studies: 7
Study time: 3 hr
Live online: 2 hrs (office hour + workshop)
Week 4
Growth and Hiring
Growth, lead a growing organization, hire for key roles, scalability, unit economics, finance growth
Module length: 6 hrs
Videos: 23
Case studies: 8
Study time: 4 hr
Live online: 2 hrs (office hour + workshop)
Week 5
Leadership, Culture and Communication
Self-leadership, lead team, communication, company culture
Module length: 6 hrs
Videos: 13
Case studies: 2
Study time: 4 hr
Live online: 2 hrs (office hour + workshop)
Week 6
Management and Operations
Organization, operations, KPIs, prioritize, delegate
Module length: 5 hrs
Videos: 14
Case studies: 5
Study time: 3 hr
Live online: 2 hrs (office hour + workshop)
Week 7
Adversity and Change
Deal with tough times both personally and as an organization, change management
Module length: 6 hrs
Videos: 15
Case studies: 3
Study time: 4 hr
Live online: 2 hrs (office hour + workshop)
Week 8
M&A, Finance and Returns
Buying and selling companies (M&A), valuation, types of deals, acquisition process
Module length: 6 hrs
Videos: 10
Case studies: 3
Study time: 3 hr
Live online: 3 hrs (office hour + workshop)
Watch a Sample Interview from Module 2 with Niklas Agevik, CEO of Reason Studios
Listen to Niklas Agevik, CEO of Reason Studios (a music making software used by artists such as The Weekend and Tyler the Creator) tell the story about how the company switched business models from perpetual license to Software as a Service / SaaS. The case is part of Module 2, where we discuss business models and strategy.
Who the course is for
The Pareto MBA is tailor-made for ambitious professionals of all educational backgrounds
"Fantastic set-up, on point and with an incredibly lovely group! 👏🤗"
Sofia P, Head of Sales
“I can say that I have been pleasantly surprised at how fantastically well managed this approach is and to be able to do it together with some of the industry's most knowledgeable with real cases during the course has been groundbreaking!”
Anton S, Founder
“In addition to boosting general business skills, I have to say that the first cohort of the program is so bright, lovely and interesting. Ping all magic participants, experts & inspirers 💙”
Sofia T, Venture Builder
“Big thanks to the brilliant founders of Pareto Business School and to my fellow cohort members for an engaging, challenging, and invaluable 8 weeks of learning”
Moa W, CHRO
“This course was amazing and I really enjoyed everyone's company! [...] you are amazing mentors and you're building something special here!”
Leo L, CEO
“A huge thanks to Jens and Mathias for giving me the opportunity to participate in this really valuable, interesting and relevant course.”
Lana B, Business Developer
"“So far the best investment of the year!”"
Advertising Professional, Sweden
Our founders and program guides
Meet Jens Bäckbom
Jens is a venture capital investor and former Fund manager at Almi Invest, a state-owned venture capital firm in Sweden. He has a dual degree in Engineering Physics and Finance, founded his first company in 1997 and has started 10+ companies since, three of which have been sold. He has also written a book on common misjudgements and biases.
Meet Mathias Eklöf
Mathias Eklöf is the founder and CEO of Hype Ventures, an impact investment company with 10+ portfolio companies across the world. He has an MSc degree from the Stockholm School of Economics and a track record of successful entrepreneurship with multiple exits under his belt. Mathias is passionate about creating value and solving problems with technology.
Earn a Pareto MBA diploma to stand out
Earn a recognized diploma upon completion and prove your business credentials on your resume and LinkedIn.
NPS of +94 from alumni at leading companies:
120+
120+ alumni have completed the Pareto MBA since its launch in 2023. During 2025 we will help even more busy professionals to take their business skills to the next level.
+87 NPS
Our alumni are extremely satisfied with the Pareto MBA. They emphasize the practical approach, useful mental models, diverse group and time-efficient learning.
15+
Our participants represent 15+ different countries and a wide range of roles, including CEOs, sales professionals, lawyers, marketers, entrepreneurs and many others.
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