VMU FEM – the best marketing studies in Lithuania
Each year the magazine of “Reitingai” presents the best universities’ programs rating. This year Vytautas Magnus university’s master studies in Marketing field was ranked as the best in Lithuania.
All bachelor study programs were ranked higher position than 2014 year in Vytautas Magnus university Faculty of Economic and management. Graduates’ employment after bachelor studies is about 88 percent. Master studies of Marketing were assessed the highest first position of all Lithuanian universities. According to Science and study monitoring center (MOSTA) analysis – employment is 100 percent after graduation Marketing master studies in Vytautas Magnus university.
General programs evaluation consists of: employment after graduation studies, average of salary, science publications number, state-funded PhD students.
VMU reinforce relations with business
Vytautas Magnus university‘s Faculty of Economics and Management initiated to start collaboration between VMU and the company Volfas Engelman. The agreement was signed in 23 October, 2015. This was one more step to strengthening the relations among university and business, as well as develop strategic partnership.
This collaboration is one of the best example, when Faculty of Economics and Management graduates come back to their Alma Mater in order to share experience with current students. The faculty gives an opportunity for students to develope their soft skills, have internship in various organizations and gain more experience in order to prepare for labor market.
The rector of university prof. habil. dr. Juozas Augutis said that these kind of agreements proves confidence from graduates that prefer to share their business success with Vytautas Magnus university.
New project among VMU Faculty of Economics and Management and Volfas Engelman called „Marketing Lab“ is a result of signed agreement. This project gives an opportunity for students to adopt the knowledge gained during their studies as well as analyze and solve real business market situations.
The project includes not only students, but lecturers from VMU and Volfas Engelman employees too. Students are going to develope the concept of new products and prepare market entering plans. The best ideas will be awarded by prizes established by Volfas Engelman.
Faculty of Economics and Management is to Offer 4 Programmes in English
Good news to all English-speaking international and Lithuanian students: starting from the new academic year in autumn, Faculty of Economics and Management is to offer 4 full-time programmes in English:
European Economic Studies (Undergraduate studies)
More information about full-time degree studies at VMU is available here
Extended deadlines for the forthcoming 13th International Scientific Conference
13th International Scientific Conference:
Management Horizons in Changing Economic Environment: VISIONS AND CHALLENGES
Dear Colleagues,
The European Management Association, Baltic Management Foundation and Vytautas
Magnus University has organized the 13th International Scientific Conference: MANAGEMENT HORIZONS IN CHANGING ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT: VISIONS AND CHALLENGES.
The Conference will take place at the hotel Park Inn by Radisson Kaunas,
Kaunas, Lithuania on September 24 – 26, 2015.
More details about the conference and online registration you may find at the conference website https://evf.vdu.lt/international-conference
Important Dates:
Deadline for Abstract submission – March 31, 2015.
Acceptance of Abstracts – April 15, 2015.
Full registration (including Fee) – May 15, 2015.
Deadline for paper submission – June 15, 2015.
The abstracts, please, upload them online: https://evfpp.wufoo.com/forms/registration-form/
Looking forward to seeing you at the conference.
Nasdaq Baltic anounces Baltic Market Awards winners
During the Baltic Market Awards gala event the best research paper competition results were announced. The first place was awarded to Eglė Alenevičiūtė, graduate of Vytautas Magnus University, Faculty of Economics anad Management, and Louvain Catholic University, Louvain School of Management, Double Degree master program in Finance and Banking and in Management. Her research paper „Co-movements of Financial Markets in EU Countries“ (adivisors prof. L.Iania and prof. K.Levišauskaitė) has received1000 Euros award. The award was presented by Nasdaq President, Nasdaq Baltic Market Vice-President Arminta Saladžienė.
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The third place in the best research paper competition was awarded to Monika Kalinauskaitė for her research paper „Co-movements of Financial Markets in EU Countries“ (adivisors prof. L.Iania and prof. V.Darškuvienė). Monika is alsograduate of Vytautas Magnus University, Faculty of Economics anad Management, and Louvain Catholic University, Louvain School of Management, Double Degree master program in Finance.and Banking and in Management.
VMU Study Programme Ranked in Eastern Europe’s Top 20
VMU, Faculty of Economics and Management master degree programme Marketing and International Commerce has received international recognition: global university ranking Eduniversal has rated it among the top 20 marketing study programmes in Eastern Europe.
The ranking, which awarded the programme two palms, testifies the quality of the studies at VMU by measuring it in the following three main criteria:
- The notoriety of the program: be known and recognized by recruiting companies and have an active approach towards them.
- The salary of first employment after graduation: placement of the graduates in the best job positions on the market.
- Student satisfaction: work on improving the programme by taking into account the feedback of the students.
The high position in the Eduniversal ranking confirms that the Marketing and International Commerce programme offers students some of the highest quality marketing studies in the region. Its graduates are highly qualified specialists who possess knowledge of the latest marketing theories and methods and are able to analyse market trends and changes independently, follow and evaluate scientific innovations, and apply the acquired knowledge in the development of organizational marketing management.
The programme also provides its students with the opportunity to pursue an international double degree. After one year of studies at VMU Faculty of Economics and Management, several students may continue their education at the Louvain School of Management of KU Leuven in Belgium.
Eduniversal ranking has rated the world’s 4000 best MA and MBA study programmes in 30 fields.
Programme „Marketing and International Commerce“ is No. 20 Best Master Programme in Eastern Europe
The programme „Marketing and International Commerce“ is awarded No. 20 Best Master programme in Marketing in Eastern Europe according Eduniversal Best Masters Ranking 2013-2014.
The best masters ranking in marketing in Europe includes 20 different post-graduate programs where you can obtain your master degree in marketing. Doing your master in a foreign country could be an useful experience where you can profit from in your future career. The Eastern European universities and business schools are ready to welcome national and international students to their program.
More information can be found at http://www.best-masters.com/ranking-master-marketing-in-eastern-europe.html
Vytautas Magnus University have started to realise project “ Baltic-German network „International Finance”: development of study process and research excellence”
In January 2014 Vytautas Magnus University, University of Latvia, University of Siegen and Tartu University have started to realise project “ Baltic-German network „International Finance”: development of study process and research excellence” financed by the Baltic-German University Liaison Office.
The main aim of project is to improve the quality of education and research by creating the network “International Finance” for university teaching staff and researchers, to provide a unified and coordinated acquisition of study courses in all network-affiliated universities, to promote sharing of knowledge as well as increased student and teacher academic cooperation. This project of the Baltic-German University Liaison Office is supported by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) with funds from the Foreign Office of the Federal Republic Germany.
Dr. R. Baltaduonis gives lectures on Experimental Economics to Master students
This week Master students of “International Economics” listen to an intensive course on Experimental Economics, which is taught by dr. Rimvydas Baltaduonis from Gettysburg College (USA).
Dr. Baltaduonis’ broad fields of specialty are energy economics, industrial organization, experimental economics, and market design. His current research is focused on deregulated electricity industry. At Gettysburg College, he teaches Industrial Organization & Public Policy, Energy Economics, and Experimental Economics. The National Science Foundation, the International Foundation for Research in Experimental Economics and the Australian Research Council have supported his research. Dr. Baltaduonis is also an Affiliate Researcher at the Resources, Energy and Environmental Markets Lab in the University of Sydney, Australia, and at El Centro Vernon Smith de Economia Experimental in Universidad Francisco Marroquin, Guatemala.
