Executive MBA Induction Days 2014

Thessaloniki – Bucharest – Belgrade – Kyiv

MBA Induction Days marked the beginning of academic year 2014-15 for our Executive MBA programme in all four countries where it currently runs. During Induction Days students in all countries had the opportunity to meet their classmates and some of their professors. The induction days have been designed to provide a gateway to the MBA programme and prepare students for their studies. In all countries Induction Days were followed by the first weekend classes for this academic year.

Thessaloniki

In Thessaloniki the MBA Induction took place on 30-31 of October for Cohort 22. The Director of the programme, Mr George Efstathiadis enthusiastically welcomed the students and wished them a successful academic year. Dr Megaklis Petmezas, Vice Principal of the International Faculty, Dr Dimitrios Nikolaidis, Head of the Business Administration & Economics Department, Mr Stelios Kehaghias, Senior Lecturer, Mr Chris Liassides, Director of the Postgraduate Programmes at BAED also participated in the induction.

Belgrade

In Belgrade the Induction took place on the 25th of October at Hotel Falkensteiner in Belgrade. 
Students were welcomed by Dr Leslie Szamosi, Academic Director of the MBA programme and Dr Nikolalos Dimitriadis, the Development Director of EDI and also Director of the International Faculty’s representative office in Belgrade. "My MBA experience" presentation was delivered by Mr Miroslav Grbovic, Customer Centricity Program Manager at Telenor Srbija, who spoke to new MBA students about his study years at the Executive MBA and the valuable knowledge gained. Students enjoyed induction and are looking forward to experiencing the MBA programme.

Bucharest

Induction days for our Executive MBA in Romania took place on 13-14 of November at the Hilton Hotel in Bucharest. Dr Megaklis Petmezas, Vice Principal of the International Faculty, Dr Leslie Szamosi, Academic Director of the programme, Mr Nikos Lambridis, Executive MBA Student Coach and Organizational Behaviour unit leader and Dr Alexandros Psychogios, Senior Lecturer, welcomed the students and provided useful information about the programme. Also our alumnus, Cristina Viisoreanu, who graduated with distinction, shared with the newcomers her EMBA experience. Like previous years, middle and top management managers and professionals from different industry sectors, primarily from Romania, Moldavia but other countries too are attending the programme.

Kyiv

In Kyiv the MBA Induction took place at the House of Pashkov on 20 November. Dr Leslie Szamosi and Dr Nikos Dimitriadis opened the programme and welcomed all students. Also, Ms Maryna Saprykina, student currently working on her dissertation, who is Director of Center for CSR Development, presented her personal experience of study in the program and gave valuable advice on how to manage time efficiently within this rigorous programme and follow all academic requirements and rules. Middle and top managers of international corporations and organizations operating in Ukraine, Belarus and other countries, joined the programme in order to obtain to get the internationally recognised MBA degree of the University of Sheffield and explore the benefits of international exposure and networking for further career development in Europe.