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'This MBA landed me my dream role' - the secret to accelerating your Swedish career
Wise MBA candidates know that a business school should offer you more than an enhancement to your professional skills and an increase in your value to your employer.
The Swedish MBA where they 'throw you in at the deep end'
Over the last decade, women have made vast strides, becoming leaders in many industries. Reaching your full potential often requires a mid-career springboard to give you new skills and greater confidence.
'It's like rocket fuel': the Swedish Executive MBA that takes you to the next level
Everybody faces certain crossroads in their lives and careers. If you have ambitions in business, then the challenges of the 2020s so far may have given you extra reason to reflect on how you can excel in future.
Studying in Stockholm: how to ‘build a better version of yourself’
Choosing to return to studying in the middle of your career is a big decision. Once you decide to go for it, your life will change. So, what do people who have taken on the challenge say to those who may still be thinking about it?
Expat careers: the Swedish MBA that turns you into a leader
Actively driving change to create real world results and a deep sense of growth as people and leaders: these are some of the latest highlights from our exclusive #MyMBADiary series.
From ABBA to Spotify: the Executive MBA where creative thinking is key
The Local has been following students as they make their way through the Executive MBA program at the Stockholm School of Economics. After their trip to Silicon Valley, we now find out what it's like to be taught by a member of ABBA – and to enter the Dragons' Den.
From Stockholm to Silicon Valley: 'This was an absolute blast'
The Local has been following the journeys of students on the Executive MBA degree at Stockholm School of Economics, one of the world’s best business schools.
What happened when these Stockholm business students went to Silicon Valley
The Local has been following the journeys of students on the Executive MBA degree at Stockholm School of Economics, one of the world's best business schools.
What being an MBA student in Stockholm is really like
Two students at the prestigious Stockholm School of Economics document their most recent study week. Discover what they've learned and decide whether the SSE MBA could be what you need to take the next step in your career.
MBA in Stockholm: 'It's exciting - you're putting yourself out there'
Over the next year, The Local will be following the personal journey of students on the Executive MBA program at Stockholm School of Economics.
What these Stockholm business students learned in Silicon Valley
There’s nowhere in the world quite like Silicon Valley. Birthplace of the world’s most iconic tech companies, the region in Northern California is a gold mine of talent and innovation. It’s for this reason Stockholm School of Economics (SSE) sends its Executive MBA cohort on an annual field trip to the world’s premier tech hub.
Why getting an MBA pays off for you – and your boss
Furthering your education while working full-time can be a challenge, especially if your employer doesn’t recognise the value of professional development. That’s not the case at Swedish company Tobii Pro, where employee Anne Jansen was encouraged to get her Executive MBA from Stockholm School of Economics (SSE).
Executive MBA grads share tips for balancing studies with work and family life
Two alumni of the Executive MBA at Stockholm School of Economics (SSE) share their tips for balancing the demanding programme with work and family life.
How to take the next step in your Swedish career
Unsure about the next step in your career? The answer could lie in going back to university. Stockholm School of Economics (SSE) alumna Karen Kesner tells The Local how getting her Executive MBA helped her land a leading role at a top global firm.
'Getting my MBA in Stockholm had a significant impact on my career'
Many expats come to Sweden for love. But not all of them manage to transform a physical move into a career move as well. Head of Tax Transformation at KPMG Sweden tells The Local how he did it and how the Stockholm School of Economics (SSE) helped.
‘I view the world in a different way now’
Sweden and Silicon Valley may be on opposite ends of the globe, but they are connected by innovation. So it’s no coincidence that students of the Executive MBA at the Stockholm School of Economics get to learn in both places.
'I may work at a Swedish company, but we’re global'
In an increasingly globalised world, business has become truly international, and no economy is independent. So how is this shift reflected in the educational sphere? The Stockholm School of Economics is preparing its students to tackle the world – The Local finds out how.
'An MBA at SSE was the only choice for me'
Sweden is one of the best countries in the world for gender equality – yet it still has a ways to go when it comes to board members and top positions. That’s why the Executive MBA at Stockholm School of Economics can be a game-changer.
'It gives you the guts to believe in yourself'
Sweden's entrepreneurs are flourishing, earning the country a place among the most innovative in the world. So what is Sweden doing right? The Local catches up with two expat alumni of the Executive MBA at the Stockholm School of Economics (SSE) to find out more.
'If you only do something once, do it 100 percent'
The Executive MBA at the Stockholm School of Economics (SSE) isn’t for everyone – but for those with the courage to take the leap, it’s life-changing. The Local speaks with a recent graduate about his experience.
Swedish school with executive appeal
More and more executives are combining work with further education, namely an MBA. The Local explains just how the process works at the Stockholm School of Economics with its Executive MBA program.