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Executive MBA Induction 2013 in Thessaloniki
The academic year 2013-14 successfully began for our Executive MBA programme in Thessaloniki with the MBA Induction on 31st October. Dr. Megaklis Petmezas, Vice Principal of the International Faculty, Mr. George Efstathiadis, Director of the MBA programme, warmly welcomed all students of Cohort 21 and wished them a successful academic year. In his turn, Dr. Leslie Szamosi, Academic Director of the MBA programme, welcomed the students and led an introductory session focusing on the main attributes and structure of the programme. In the frame of the Induction, Mr. Hristov Vladimir, Executive MBA alumnus, held a short presentation entitled 'Sharing my Learning Experience' and talked to the new Executive MBA students in Thessaloniki about his EMBA experience. The students found this presentation particularly helpful. The Induction has been designed to provide a gateway to the MBA programme and prepare students for their studies. The MBA Induction was followed by the first weekend of classes during which students attended the first unit on the MBA course on 'Developing Market Presence'. Our MBA programme is the only truly international MBA programme running successfully in the region of South East and Eastern Europe for 20 years now.
07/11/2013
Prof. Ketikidis participates in Career Event at the University of Macedonia
Prof. Panayiotis Ketikidis, Vice Principal for Research, Innovation and External at the University of Sheffield International Faculty, CITY College, participated as guest speaker in a career event organised by the University of Macedonia entitled ‘Career Prospects for PhD Candidates and Researchers’. The event took place in the University’s Conference Hall on 30th October 2013. Prof. Ketikidis, held a particularly insightful and informative presentation on ‘Research Opportunities and Educational Programmes at SEERC’. He talked about SEERC, its mission and research work and outlined ways in which researchers and PhD candidates can engage with SEERC and deepen their knowledge and research activity. Prof. Ketikidis stressed how important it is for researchers to broaden their career horizons and encouraged participants to invest in education. Prof. Ketikidis’ presentation was well-attended and concluded with a fruitful discussion with the audience.
05/11/2013
Announcement of the 'Boris Trajkovski' MBA Scholarships from the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology
These are the final results for those granted a 'Boris Trajkovski' scholarship by CITY College, International Faculty of the University of Sheffield, and the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology of FYR Macedonia. List of scholarship recipients: 1. Ms. Marija ZAFIROVSKA 2. Ms. Maja DJOCHKOVA DASKALOVA 3. Mr. Kiril MAKRESKI 4. Mr. Oliver NIKOLOV 5. Ms. Aneta BOSHEVSKA-GEORGIEVSKA 6. Ms. Cveta DUKOVSKA 7. Mr. Darko ILJOSKI 8. Mr. Daniel NIKOLOV 9. Ms. Frosina GJORGJIEVSKA 10. Mr. Dushan PAVLOVSKI 11. Ms. Mare JOVANOSKA 12. Mr. Ibrahim IDRIZI 13. Ms. Ana KRSTESKA 14. Ms. Tatjana TRAJKOVA 15. Ms. Polksena RISTESKA 16. Ms. Marija STAMENKOVSKA 17. Mr. Stefan SMILJANOSKI 18. Ms. Sofija GJUROVSKA 19. Ms. Emilija POPOSKA 20. Mr. Petar SPASOVSKI
01/11/2013
Interview of our MBA student, Mr Vladimir Vukotić, in the Financial Times
Mr Vladimir Vukotić Read the interview of our MBA student in Belgrade, Mr Vladimir Vukotić, President of the Executive Board of Opportunity Bank, talking to the Financial Times about the growth and success of the bank he is working in. “Our growth is based on trying to support small business, especially agro, and to help people who’ve suddenly become unemployed, after a lot of big, state companies went down,” says Mr Vukotic to the FT journalist. Read the full interview (PDF)
30/10/2013
Guest speech by Avon Marketing Manager for our postgraduate students in Bucharest
An insightful guest speech was delivered by Ms Raluca Kisescu, Senior Manager of Commercial Marketing, Avon Romania & Moldova, to our postgraduate students in Bucharest. Ms. Kisescu talked about Avon’s marketing strategy and vision using examples from past Avon campaigns. The presentation was very interactive with students participating, asking questions and generating fruitful discussion with the guest speaker. Ms. Kisescu’s presentation took place in the frame of the ‘Marketing Strategy’ unit led by Mr. Christos Liassides, Director of Postgraduate Studies at BAED. The unit was delivered 25-27 October 2013 in Bucharest and is part of the first year of the MA in Marketing, Advertising & Public Relations programme. Guest speeches take place regularly in the classrooms giving students the opportunity to get market insights from professionals who are experts in their field.
29/10/2013
Induction Day 2013 for the MA in Marketing, Advertising & PR in Bucharest
The Induction Day for our postgraduate programme MA in Marketing, Advertising & Public Relations in Bucharest took place on the 24th of October 2013 at the premises of SNSPA university, our partner institution in Romania. The new Master’s students of the MA in Marketing, Advertising & Public Relations were warmly welcomed by Mr Chris Liassidis, Senior Lecturer and Director of Postgraduate Programmes at BAED, Ms Alina Bargaoanu, Rector of SNSPA and Ms Nicoleta Corbu, Dean of the Communication and Public Relations Faculty of SNSPA, and Ms Alina Vasile, Country Manager of the International Faculty in Bucharest. The postgraduate induction day in Bucharest, in Antena 3 channel. The induction day sessions included introduction to the academic activities and procedures and presented our students in Bucharest with the opportunity to meet their professors and fellow-students and prepare themselves for the academic year to follow. In the frame of the induction, Ms Claudia Vasile, graduate of the program spoke to the students about her experience while studying for the course and encouraged them to enjoy the academic year ahead. The induction day was followed by the first weekend of classes of the first module of the programme on ‘Strategic Marketing’.
28/10/2013
Business Seminar on How to Finance an Entrepreneurial Idea!
Mr Christos Papanikolaou On 24 October 2013 students and alumni of the Business Administration and Economics Department had the opportunity to attend a very interesting seminar on funding opportunities for start-ups. The seminar was delivered by Mr. Christos Papanikolaou, Owner and CEO of Opto Hellas, Executive Member of the B.o.D. of the Greek International Business Association (SEVE) and Head of SEVE Next Generation (Sevenagers). Mr. Papanikolaou presented to the students a new initiative by SEVE which invites young people to submit business ideas for new ventures, products and services to be examined, evaluated and financed by SEVE. BAED students interested in this initiative submitted their business idea explaining why they think it is a winning idea worth investing in. This was a great funding opportunity for those seeking to create their own business and looking for funding opportunities at the same time. Mr. Papanikolalou talked to the students about start-ups and what it takes to launch a business as well as the Next Generation entrepreneurs training provided by SEVE. The event concluded with an interesting discussion between our students and the speaker, since funding a new business is one of new entrepreneurs’ major concerns.
23/10/2013
Our postgraduate students in Bucharest visit Intact Media Group
On the 18th of October the students from the University of Sheffield International Faculty, CITY College, visited Intact Media Group, Romania's leading media group. The second year postgraduate students of the MA Marketing, Advertising and PR did not visit the TV studios or the newsroom. Instead students focused on strategic issues, they were interested in the latest developments in media and how the marketing department operates in a major media group. Mr. Nicu Damu, Marketing Manager of Euphoria , Antenna 2 and GSP TV, provided the students with key insights into the challenges and opportunities for media today - both traditional and new media. Students also benefited from his insightful presentation on the structure of a marketing department in television. For one hour students discussed the challenges of a Brand Manager in television, and how he/she works with other departments to create a campaign. The presentation was followed by a visit to the departments of marketing, public relations, and promotion. Host and narrator, Cristina Jura, Marketing Director in Antenna Group, guided the students into the road of campaign from brief to final output. The students were impressed by the promotion department. They saw how promos are built from the development of mood boards, developing the corporate image of a new TV channel, to the final product promoting a TV show. Fun and insightful, the company visit was part of the Advertising and Sales Promotion Management unit led by Dr. Cruz in Bucharest. Company visits and guest speakers are key to enhance our students' experience, help them build a strong network of professional contacts and enhance their employability by being exposed to the latest developments in theory and practice.
21/10/2013
Congratulations to The Sheffield Graduate Award Winners!
Warm congratulations are in order for our graduates namely, Gofa Christina Chrysoula (BA in Business Studies), Sakkiadis Georgios (BA in Business Studies), Gotzev Stefan (BA in Business Studies), Ristov Todor (BA in Business Studies) and Dyla Vullnet (BSc in Computer Science) who are this year’s Sheffield Graduate Award winners. The five students worked in parallel to their studies and expanded their skills and knowledge by getting involved in a variety of valuable activities. Indicatively, some of the activities they participated in involved: charity initiatives and community volunteering, the Annual Students’ Spring Symposium, the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) and other initiatives and events of the International Faculty. They also presented substantial work experience and worked on various international projects while some of the winners acted during their studies as class representatives. Upon the completion of their studies they managed to accumulate the number of hours necessary for the Sheffield Graduate Award. The University of Sheffield introduced this award wishing to produce graduates with distinctive qualities that every typical Sheffield graduate should have, such as drive for personal growth and self - improvement, enterprise and life skills development. This prestigious award brings an extra dimension to their qualifications, enriching their personal development and substantially boosting their career prospects. Once again, congratulations to our students on their achievement! www.sheffield.ac.uk/thesheffieldgraduateaward
10/10/2013
Prof. Kefalas talks about Transnational Education in Oxford Brookes University
Prof. Petros Kefalas Prof. Petros Kefalas was invited to talk about Transnational Education in Oxford Brookes University in an event on TNE. Nigel Banister, CEO of the Business School of Manchester University was the second speaker to address the audience. Prof Kefalas talked about the long standing relationship with the University of Sheffield and how this has developed over the last 20 years, emphasizing that the International Faculty is considered to be a unique model of collaboration that ended up to full academic integration. This has now become a case study for best practice for all Higher Education Institutions in the UK. The organisers mentioned that "it was the most inspiring and constructive session they had attended on international partnership development in some time".
08/10/2013
Prof. Kefalas talks about Internationalisation at the University of Sheffield
Prof. Petros Kefalas Prof. Petros Kefalas was invited to talk about Transnational Education in Oxford Brookes University in an event on TNE. Nigel Banister, CEO of the Business School of Manchester University was the second speaker to address the audience. Prof Kefalas talked about the long standing relationship with the University of Sheffield and how this has developed over the last 20 years, emphasizing that the International Faculty is considered to be a unique model of collaboration that ended up to full academic integration. This has now become a case study for best practice for all Higher Education Institutions in the UK. The organisers mentioned that "it was the most inspiring and constructive session they had attended on international partnership development in some time".
08/10/2013
Students from the International Faculty participate in the Panhellenic and Balkan Informatics Conferences in Thessaloniki
The contribution of our students to the 17th Panhellenic Conference in Informatics (17th PCI) and the 6th Balkan Conference of Informatics (6th BCI) was indisputable. PCI and BCI were held in Thessaloniki on 19-21 September with 120 participants. Distinguished keynote speakers were invited, namely, Prof. Sifakis, Prof. Kasabov and Prof. Loukopoulos. The International Faculty and SEERC were co-organisers in collaboration with the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, the University of Macedonia, the Technological Educational Institute of Thessaloniki and the Greek Computer Society. Professor Ketikidis was one of the Conference Chairs while Professor Kefalas and Dr George Eleftherakis were among the chairs of the Programme Committee. The events hosted three paper presentations from the Computer Science Department and another three members of staff chaired few sessions. Most important of all was the contribution of our students from all Departments who volunteered to help the conference participants in many different ways. It was a great experience for all of them and an opportunity to acquire invaluable experience of the fine grain details of the organisation of such events. Related links: http://bci2013.bci-conferences.org/ http://pci2013.epy-mathra.gr/
08/10/2013
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