Charlotte Fly Andersen is Copenhagen Business School through and through.

She studied her bachelor’s degree there. She did her masters in organizational studies there. She was one of the first cohort of full-time MBA students to join the business school in 2005. After graduation, she worked for a year as director of the school’s MBA programs.

Today, she’s vice president of global sales and marketing at Rosendahl Design Group, a leading Danish design company where she’s worked since 2007. She manages the marketing activities for six different brands in five focus markets across Germany and Scandinavia.

Alongside her full-time job, she’s chairwoman of Copenhagen Business School’s alumni society, connecting MBA students with prospective alumni mentors, employers, and investors.

The Copenhagen MBA’s intimate, 34-to-45 student class means intimate networking opportunities and easy access to Denmark’s top execs. In 2014, 80% of full-time Copenhagen MBA students landed jobs in Denmark after graduation. We spoke to Charlotte to find out more.

Why did you decide to pursue an MBA at Copenhagen Business School?

I’d heard about the brand new full-time MBA at Copenhagen from a friend who worked at the school. I thought the concept of so many different nationalities in one classroom was fascinating.

When I read through the curriculum, I was caught by the focus on leadership, personal development and the mentorship program. And I already knew that Copenhagen Business School is a well-established and respected brand.

How have you profited from your MBA experience?

The year at Copenhagen Business School was one of the best and most inspiring years of my career. I enjoyed lectures from top professors as much as I enjoyed group work with other competent business professionals.

As I was already a seasoned leader at the time, the MBA’s leadership program, and learning the theory behind my everyday role, was very valuable. I benefited hugely from classes like financial accounting and financial statement analysis because it had been so many years since I’d last had any contact with these subjects.

I didn’t get my current job because of the MBA, but I have been much, much better at it because of the MBA.

How important is the Copenhagen MBA network?

In terms of career development, I think it’s always valuable to network with other capable and interesting people. I kept in contact with one of the MBA mentors for many years. That was definitely important.

I’ve also enjoyed being part of the alumni network after the MBA. I’ve been on the board of the school’s alumni society for many years, mostly as chairman, and I thrive on the energy of the network. I’ve spent a lot of time bringing new MBAs and alumni together.

What should applicants think about when deciding to do an MBA?

Apply to a school with a good name and reputation. There are so many MBA programs out there. Make sure you go for a real business school with triple accreditation.

Get hold of some former students to hear about their experience at the school in question. And read through the curriculum carefully to determine whether your personal interests are in line with what’s offered. If you’re interested in entrepreneurship, leadership, sustainability, or some other topic, then search for a school where it’s a focus.