Member Profile

Carnegie Mellon University

Institute for Strategy and Technology

Degree Programs

  • Master of Science in International Relations and Politics
  • Master of Information Technology Strategy

Carnegie Mellon University In The World

Alumni
Meet SSE alum Agnes Nilsson (Political Advisor at the European Parliament)

Meet SSE alum Agnes Nilsson (Political Advisor at the European Parliament)

The skills, experiences and relationships I gained at SSE have been fundamental to where I am today. During my final year at SSE I was a Wallenberg International Fellow, which meant that I got to study at Georgetown University and conduct an internship in Washington, D.C. It was the perfect way to develop my interest in the intersection of business and politics and explore different career options. I also received a lot of support from SSE professors and advisors, both during and after my studies....

Alumni
Meet SSE alum Johanna Modigsson (Economic and Financial Affairs Counsellor at the Permanent Delegation of Sweden to the OECD and UNESCO in Paris)

Meet SSE alum Johanna Modigsson (Economic and Financial Affairs Counsellor at the Permanent Delegation of Sweden to the OECD and UNESCO in Paris)

In times of crises there is always a great demand for analysis, policy guidance and multilateral coordination, and international organisations like the OECD have an important role to play in this respect. But most countries are also facing long-term challenges, which will require significant efforts and cooperation to figure out solutions to. Often there is no consensus on the best way to solve a problem, but this only emphasises the importance of providing evidence-based analysis to give policymakers a sound basis for decisions....