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High expectations as 30 managers started the Gothenburg Executive MBA programme

11 October 2016

On October 6, the Gothenburg Executive MBA programme 2016-2018 kicked off, with 30 highly motivated executives from both small and medium-sized companies as well as multinational corporations. The Gothenburg Executive MBA programme is a 21-month part-time management programme in English. It is the only MBA in Sweden accredited by the Association of MBAs (AMBA). With its Nordic-Asian focus, […]

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The School of Business, Economics and Law at the University of Gothenburg strengthens its position amongst the world’s business schools

12 September 2016

The School of Business, Economics and Law at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden, has received a third international accreditation (AACSB). It thus becomes the only business school in Sweden that is what is popularly referred to as “Triple Crown” accredited. Such accreditation is held by only 0.5% of the world’s business schools. The members of […]

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Graduation for managers of the Gothenburg Executive MBA programme

8 July 2016

On June 21, it was graduation day for the participants on the Gothenburg Executive MBA programme. After 21 months of studies, some 20 managers have successfully honed their knowledge in leadership and corporate management alongside their regular occupations. The programme – Sweden’s only AMBA-accredited MBA – has a distinct international focus, is run entirely in […]

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Executive MBA participants study the Chinese economy on-site

25 May 2016

During eight intensive days in Hangzhou and Shanghai, participants from the Gothenburg Executive MBA programme have had the opportunity to study the Chinese economy on-site. Given the current global uncertainty about how China’s economy will develop, the residency is particularly valuable. The Shanghai and Hangzhou residency, which runs without interruption for over a week, is […]

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Professor of Practice Pekka Mattila of Aalto University lectures on the Gothenburg Executive MBA programme

28 April 2016

PRESS RELEASE, 27-04-2016 The partnership between Aalto University Executive Education (Aalto EE) in Finland and GU School of Executive Education (GUSEE) in Sweden signed in late 2015 aims at delivering joint customized programmes, as well as open enrollment programs, and deepening cooperation between Executive MBA programmes. Dr. Pekka Mattila, Professor of Practice, Aalto University and […]

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Executive MBA taste lecture by Prof. Ashok Thampy, IIMB. March 17, 2016

10 March 2016

Do you consider an Executive MBA programme as your next career step? Are you curious about what is taught in the 25+ Gothenburg Executive MBA modules? Then this is a unique opportunity to get a taste of the Gothenburg Executive MBA programme. Professor Ashok Thampy from the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB) is one […]

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Gothenburg Executive MBA participants visit Bangalore to understand India in transition

23 February 2016

Early in the Gothenburg Executive MBA programme’s fourth and last term, our participants spend 10 days in residency in Bangalore, a booming metropolis of 8 million people located in the southern part of the Indian subcontinent. Bangalore is since many years the IT capital of India, but interestingly, since the early 20th century the city […]

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New partnership between Aalto University Executive Education and GU School of Executive Education strengthens the impact of leadership development

17 December 2015

Two strong executive education providers in the Nordic countries – Aalto University Executive Education (Aalto EE) in Finland and GU School of Executive Education in Sweden – signed a partnership agreement in December 2015. The agreement includes delivering joint open enrollment programs and customized solutions as well as deepening cooperation in MBA programs. The first […]

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The School of Business, Economics and Law in Gothenburg granted membership of Executive MBA Council

28 October 2015

The School of Business, Economics and Law at the University of Gothenburg is a new member of the Executive MBA Council – a non-profit association of universities and colleges that offer Executive MBA programmes. The Executive MBA Council currently includes 230 colleges and universities that administer 300 plus programmes in more than 40 countries worldwide. The council attracts members from schools and programmes diverse in size, scope, and location. One of the council’s key roles involves serving as a voice and a central source of information about Executive MBA education. Membership gives the School of Business, Economics and Law access to an exclusive network of world-class business schools, which, in turn, provides opportunities for benchmarking and international cooperation.

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Inspired kick-off for the Gothenburg Executive MBA programme

9 October 2015

On October 1, the Gothenburg Executive MBA programme 2015-2017 kicked off, with a group of animated executives from both small and medium-sized companies as well as multinational corporations. The Gothenburg Executive MBA programme is a part-time management programme over 21 months. It is taught entirely in English, and is the only MBA in Sweden accredited […]

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Graduation of the Gothenburg Executive MBA class 2013-2015

25 June 2015

After almost two years of studies the participants of the Executive MBA-programme 2013-2015 at the School of Business, Economics and Law in Gothenburg have graduated. The presentations of the thesis works, with main topics such as leadership and organization culture, were followed by a traditional diploma ceremony. Some twenty managers have successfully completed the programme […]

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Company-specific programme on three continents for SKF’s finance executives

26 May 2015

GU School of Executive Education at the School of Business, Economics and Law at the University of Gothenburg provides a customised training programme to controllers and financial executives within the global finance organisation of the SKF Group. The programme is organised into three five-day modules and the first module of the programme, focusing on strategy, […]

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