2010 EU Commencement

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2010 EU Commencement
EU COMMENCEMENT CEREMONIES | 2010
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THE EU EXPERIENCE
INTERNATIONAL IMPACT
ONE UNIVERSITY – ONE NETWORK
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EUROPEAN UNIVERSITY – EU BUSINESS SCHOOL
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Table of contents
Message from the President7
European University Barcelona, Spain 8
European University Geneva & Montreux, Switzerland22
European University Munich, Germany34
European University Asia (Singapore, China, Malaysia & Taiwan)
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European University Vienna, Austria50
European University Aktobe & Uralsk, Kazakhstan51
List of Graduating Students52
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EU CODE OF
CONDUCT FOR LIFE
A is for act
The ‘triple A’: be an authentic active actor.
B is for a better businesswoman or
man
Be better than you need to be.
C is for commitment
Be comitted to 100%.
D is for dream, dare and do
‘Triple D’: dare to do the impossible dream.
K is for knowledge
Become a lifelong learner. Be a student of your
life; the more you know, the more you know
you don’t know.
T is for trust, transparency
Be a trust builder.
L is for listen, loyalty
Listening is more than hearing.
V is for value
M is for mistake
Make lots of new mistakes. It’s the best way
for you to learn. Don’t be afraid – everyone
makes mistakes.
U is for understanding
W is for win
X is for ‘x’ traordinary
Some things happen for no reason at all, with
no warning and no explanation.
N is for no
Know how to say no.
Y is for you
Envision a bright future ahead.
F is for failure
Overcome business failures.
O is for opportunity
If you listen, you will hear when opportunity
knocks at your door.
G is for give
Be a giver and not a taker.
P is for patience, passion and persistence
Z is for zoom
Get ready, get set … zoom! enjoy the ride of
your life. There’s a wide open road ahead of
you now; follow the road to your dreams.
H is for humor
Q is for quality
Put a stamp of quality on everything you do.
E is for enthusiasm and excellence
Inspire your colleagues within a meaningful
environment.
Be humoros with yourself, your relationships,
your network.
R is for reputation, respect
I stands for incentive, innovative, inter- Your reputation is permanent and will be with
est and invest
you for the rest of your life. Start building it
Don’t spend more than you earn. Stay out of
debt and invest in yourself.
J is for joyfulness
Make your day by making someone else’s day.
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now.
S is for success, social responsibility,
sustainability
EU Code of Conduct for Life
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AN INTERNATIONAL STUDENT BODY OF MORE THAN 100
NATIONALITIES SPEAKING MORE THAN 50 LANGUAGES
Looking to the future, European University will approach 2010–2011
with a key formula:
Integrity x Authenticity = Reputation
Integrity stands for a combination of the following core values:
Honesty, Transparency, Loyalty, Respect and Trust.
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Authenticity means to stay true to your origins, reflect the values
you relate and makes your success.
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Reputation is how the world perceives you. Your reputation will be
enhanced by a socially responsible attitude.
Dear graduating students, parents and friends, distinguished guests,
faculty and staff members,
First of all:
Congratulations to the class of 2010. You made it!
Our graduates are from now on our ambassadors. You are part of
the European University Alumni Family. Throughout your studies,
you depended on us. Now we depend on you to capitalize on the
synergy that we have created together.
Commencement is a very important day in your lives. It means that
through your courage and commitment you have achieved your goal:
to be and not to have a degree, to be a Bachelor or a Master!
Academic year 2009–2010 was a milestone in the European
University success story: we were proud to announce international
accreditation by ACBSP and IACBE.
Message from the President
So you, the graduates, belong to the next generation. You are
the ‘millennials’. Your parents and I already belong to the past
generation. But both generations have something in common:
they share common values. Values such as commitment, belief,
passion, success, tact, sincerity, tolerance, patience and
transparency remain the same over decades.
Thank you for believing in EU and for your confidence, trust and
generosity. Thank you for the moments of fun and excellence you
have brought us. These are great gifts you have given us. Through
your spirit, our faculty and staff will remain always young.
I wish you Good Luck and Bon Voyage on your exciting new journey
and look forward to seeing you on our Alumni Grid webpage
www.alumni.euruni.edu. At European University, you are always
welcome.
Dr. Dirk Craen
President
European University
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EU BARCELONA
Commencement Ceremony 12 June 2010
Video EU Barcelona Commencement Ceremony 2010
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Dr. Cristina Tomás i Pérez
European University Barcelona’s 2010 Commencement Ceremony honored over 200
graduates and 400 guests in the exclusive
Pullman Barcelona Skipper Hotel. The annual
event took place on 12 June 2010 and was
also attended by EU Alumni chapter heads
and students from across the European and
Asian campus networks. The festive occasion
was introduced by EU Professor of Finance
Dr. Cristina Tomás i Pérez who welcomed
the commencement procession and guests
and dedicated the event to the success of the
students.
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Dr. Ivo Matser
Dr. Tomás i Pérez then introduced the first
guest of honor, CEO at TSM Business
School and Chairman of the Dutch Association of Business Schools, Dr. Ivo Matser
who chose to approach the audience with an
insightful speech on entrepreneurship. Using
the history of entrepreneurship to illustrate
the current modern era of rapid and ceaseless change, he highlighted growth industries,
including solar energy, looking forward to a
future where healthcare and consumer goods
will be more readily available and energy
greener. He related that industry and not politics will drive this new technological watershed,
and urged students to focus on social issues
in order to tackle the current global ecological
and economic crises. Dr. Matser advocated
that they must rise to this challenge, to make
a difference individually and collectively with
passion, direction and creativity: to move into
the future with the skills that European University has taught them.
Dr. Dirk Craen
EU President Dr. Dirk Craen then addressed
students and commencement guests. He
underlined the contrast of this generation
of “millennials”, the multitaskers and social
networkers, with his own generation, reflecting that despite rapid change the values of
friendship, loyalty, transparency and respect
will always retain their significance. He added
that as graduates they be socially responsible,
humble, invest in themselves, take courage in
failure and be lifelong learners. He concluded
with the EU code of conduct (see page 6).
Highlights from Dr. Craen’s speech
“The ‘Millennials’ are their parent’s greatest protégés and
proudest creations”
“You communicate at lightening speed within your social
networks.”
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THE GLOBAL CLASSROOM
‘Doctor Honoris Causa’
Dr. Ivo Matser
EU President Dr. Craen presented honored
guest Dr. Ivo Matser, CEO at TSM Business
School and Chairman of the Dutch Association
of Business Schools with a Doctor Honoris
Causa degree for his outstanding contribution to higher education through his membership and supervisory roles with educational
bodies in his native Netherlands and abroad.
President Craen commended him on his global
vision, tireless efforts and commitment in the
promotion of business education.
‘King Fellow Award’
Mr. René van Baardewijk
EU Barcelona
‘King Fellow Award’
Mr. Edward Chollet
‘King Fellow Award’
Mr. Harry John
Mr. Edward Chollet was honored by President
Craen with a King Fellow Award for his distinction and selfless career in the field of public
service. Mr. Chollet’s role as spokesman for
the Minister of Internal Affairs of Canton Vaud
sees him take on a broader responsibility as a
worldwide ambassador for the Swiss nation.
A top name in European tourism, Mr. Harry
John was also awarded the prestigious King
Fellow Award for his ceaseless promotion of
national heritage and work in the field of tourism. This culminated in the coveted UNESCO
award for the Montreux Riviera, where under
his management the region won the prestigious ‘Milestone 2009’, the benchmark Swiss
tourism industry award for outstanding destination and brand management. He was also
praised for the diligence and dynamism he
applies to his career goals.
President Craen presented a third King
Fellow Award to EU Alumni Mr. René van
Baardewijk, a successful entrepreneur and
managing director/founder of Rebain S.L., an
international trading and distribution concern.
Grid and its subsequent collaboration with
LinkedIn, Facebook and other social media.
He rewarded Mr. van Baardewijk, current
head of the Barcelona and Amsterdam EU
Alumni chapters, for his distinguished career
since graduating from EU in 1989 as well as
his unstinting and continued dedication to the
Alumni Association.
He is also major driving force behind European
University social networking site the Alumni
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DISTINGUISHED GUESTS
Dr. Ivo Matser
CEO at TSM Business School and Chairman of the Dutch Association of
Business Schools
Dr. Ivo Matser was born in 1961 on the day
of the first manned space flight and this
inventiveness seems to have inspired him
throughout his life. He studied Economics at
the Dutch Universiteit van Tilburg, and from
there he moved to the UK to advance his
professional career. He pursued programs
of Executive Education at the University of
Hertfordshire before graduating with a M.Sc.
in Quality Management from the University
of Lincoln in 1995. It was during this latter
period of study that he was Managing Director
for Brinkman Associates and then Director of
Management at Ivo Matser Consultancy BV.
Despite working in business environments and
knowledge intensive companies, Dr. Matser
has always had ties with higher education
through membership and supervisory board
functions in The Netherlands and abroad and
in 2001 he moved into Business Education.
It was in 2003 that he was appointed to CEO
at TSM Business School in the central Dutch
city of Appledorn. To this post he brought
his desire to create an environment where
creativity, inventiveness and perseverance are
prominent and also where innovation, flexibility
and sustainable development can flourish.
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TSM is an international business school where
students can develop their leadership and
entrepreneurial skills and where personal
responsibility, cooperation and sustainability
are cultivated.
Dr. Matser is also a fluent and well-informed
guest speaker in the field of entrepreneurship,
reflected at TSM which is an excellent example
of national and international entrepreneurship.
He currently combines his work at TSM with
the Chairmanship of the Dutch Association
of Business Schools and is a partner of
the European Leadership Platform. He is
a member of the Executive board of the
Foundation of Technology and Marketing,
the Supervisory Boards of Quintis Holding,
Brabant Business School and the Foundation
for Management Development in Nijmegen.
Highlights from Dr. Matser’s speech
“Combine creativity and power to make a difference.”
“… many problematic situations are happening at the same
time, and… this offers an incredible amount of possibilities for
renewal, for innovation.”
“Entrepreneurship is also necessary if we want to achieve
sustainable innovation and contribute to a sustainable community.”
“To be both managerial and serving it is important to find
a good balance for yourself… full of passion, direction and
empathy.”
“Entrepreneurship means doing things together”
“Networks will be more inspiring if they include a greater
variety of people.”
“… making a difference is what it is all about; it requires entrepreneurship and diversity.”
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Mr. Harry John
Director of Montreux Riviera Tourism
Harry John was born in 1965 in Leukerbad, a
spectacular Rhône Valley village located in the
southern Swiss canton of Valais. Growing up
in this ski resort and mountain climbing center
that also boasts the largest thermal spa and
wellness facility in the Swiss Alps directed him
towards his future vocation.
He went to college in Brigue and from there he
moved on to finish his studies at the influential
Swiss School of Tourism in Sierre, during
which he was already working in an advisory
capacity for the tourism offices of Geneva
and Verbier. Soon after his graduation he
became responsible for sports and cultural
event management at the Leukerbad tourism
headquarters.
He joined the Lausanne Tourism Office
& Convention Bureau in 1990 as sales
representative for North America and The
Middle East and has been a Society of
Incentive & Travel Executives (SITE) member
since 1995. In the same year he was awarded
the Tourism Expert Diploma (TOUREX) and in
1997 was appointed Director of Marketing and
Sales of Lausanne Tourism. After a merger
of tourist offices in the towns of Montreux
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and Vevey, Mr. John became President of
Montreux-Vevey Tourisme in 2001.
Later in 2001 Mr. John was appointed as
Director of Montreux Riviera Tourism and
assuming the responsibilities of this position
was a logical step in a career that has taken in
tourism marketing, sports and leisure planning,
member and advisory roles for numerous
tourism associations, cultural and economic
boards across Switzerland. He has been
chairman of the Board of Swiss Cities (an
association of 27 Swiss cities) since November
2005. He also continues his assocation with
SITE, representing them as chair of their
international conference in December 2008.
Since assuming his current directorship, Mr.
John has overseen destination management of
23 towns and villages, followed by the launch
of the new brands Montreux Riviera in 2008
and CI/CD in 2009. Under his management,
the region of Montreux Riviera won the
prestigious Milestone 2009, the benchmark
Swiss tourism industry award for outstanding
destination and brand management.
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COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY
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ONE WORLD – ONE DREAM
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REAL PEOPLE – REAL SOLUTIONS
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AT EU THE ATMOSPHERE IS UP-CLOSE AND PERSONAL.
IN ALL PROGRAMS, FACULTY WORK WITH STUDENTS
ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS.
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STUDENT SPEECHES
LIFELONG NETWORK
Bachelor Speech
MBA Speech
Ieva Strupule
Latvia
Jessica Hernandez
Spain
Marite Silava
Latvia
Ms. Strupule and Ms. Silava opened their joint speech by describing
the special honor they felt to be standing in front of their fellow
students. They related that their EU experience had only been possible
because of the support that they had received from the accomplished
professors of EU, the international student body and of their family
and friends. They reflected that choosing a university was one of the
most important decisions of their lives and that studying at EU had
enriched them on a personal as well as an educational level, praising
particularly the case study method of teaching employed at the
university. They concluded that all EU graduates are united by the view
that they are living in a world with no boundaries of opportunity and
success: a developing world that they can and will help to improve.
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Stephanie Mauerer
Austria
Ms. Hernandez and Ms. Mauerer opened with thanks to the “family”
of the “amazing MBA group” at European University Barcelona. They
explained how studying in a team situation in such an international
environment challenged them to be more open-minded and tolerant.
Ms. Mauerer particularly commended the case study teaching method
at EU, saying that it had given her confidence and helped to define her
career goals. They both concluded by thanking their family and friends for
attending their Commencement and expressed their appreciation for the
staff of the European Univeristy. They then invited their fellow graduates
to stand and applaud each other on this milestone in their lives.
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OUTSTANDING FACULTY
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SPECIAL AWARDS
There were some students who truly excelled above
and beyond the accomplishments of their peers and
deserve special mention for their exemplary efforts
inside and outside of the classroom. Students with not
only solid academic qualifications but also palpable
achievements in extra-curricular activities are certainly
much more attractive to potential employers, which is
why EU encourages student participation in all aspects of
university life.
Best Bachelor Student
Best Bachelor Thesis
Best MBA Student
Zarya Bozhkova
Bulgaria
Zarya Bozhkova
Bulgaria
Sebastian Marc Honold
Germany
The award for the best Bachelor student
academic year 2009–10 went to Zarya
Dimitrova Bozkhova of Bulgaria. With an
outstanding grade point average that earned
her the Summa cum Laude distinction, Ms.
Bozkhova was rewarded for her consistent
best-of-class performances.
Following on from her success, Ms. Bozhkova
also produced the best undergradute thesis,
“Angola: improving or deteriorating?”, in the
face of stiff competition. She impressed the
EU thesis committee with her systematic
approach and identification of key questions
pertaining to the impact of civil war on the
political economy of the African nation.
This honor was extended to Mr. Sebastian
Marc Honold from Germany, whose academic
excellence in pursuit of his MBA saw him
achieve an exceptional grade point average
and the Summa cum Laude distinction. His
hard work and dedication was exemplary and
EU wishes him the best as he pursues his
career goals.
Prince Fellow Award
Student Board Members
Dilia Melodie Sister
France
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Ieva Strupule
Latvia
Marite Silava
Latvia
EU’s Prince Fellow Award went to the individuals who made
distinguished contributions to student life through the Student
Board. The StudentBoard is an integral part of EU life and members
act as spokespersons for their respective campus student body
and are charged with the task of delivering a varied and stimulating
program of extra-curricular activities. This year’s recipients were
Dilia Melodie Sister from France and Ieva Strupule and Marite Silava
from Latvia.
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Prince Fellow Award
Best Professor
King Fellow Award
Staff Awards
Prof. John Wetherell
United Kingdom
Prof. Dr. Cristina
Tomás i Pérez
Spain
Economics professor John Wetherell was
presented again this year with the Prince
Fellow Award for Best Professor. European
University students voted him the award
for his professional approach to education,
commitment to the needs of students and his
unique teaching style. With specializations
in Strategic Management, Leadership and
Change Management, Professor Wetherell
is an integral part of EU’s faculty and an
important reason why EU prepares students
so well to be the next generation of business
leaders.
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EU IS AN
INTERNATIONAL
BUSINESS
SCHOOL
WHERE HUMAN
VALUES
FLOURISH
Prof. Christine Clarke
United Kingdom
Both faculty members were congratulated
by President Craen for their loyalty, honesty,
commitment and belief in European University
as well as their significant and ongoing
contributions to student education. Professor
Christine Clarke, assisted by Dr. Cristina
Tomás i Pérez, has been instrumental in
the recent and continuing achievement of
Accreditation with ACBSP and IACBE.
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COCKTAIL RECEPTION
BARCELONA
Cocktail Reception at Hotel
Pullman Barcelona Skipper
Commencement was followed by an elegant
cocktail and hors d’oeuvres reception in the
Pullman Barcelona Skipper hotel garden.
The graduates celebrated their achievement
in the company of family, friends, EU
professors, EU staff and honorary guests,
such as Dr. George Loufti, Honorary Consul,
General Consulate of Lebanon; Mrs.
Brigitte Verkinderen, Director, Chamber of
Commerce Belgium-Luxemburg
in Catalonia; and Mr. Peter van Abeele of the
International Cycling Union.
A jazz duo entertained the many students,
guests, EU trustees and the impressive list
of VIP guests who relaxed together after the
ceremony.
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EU SWITZERLAND
Commencement Ceremony 16 June 2010
Video EU Switzerland Commencement Ceremony 2010
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Dr. Jean-Charles Turrian
European University’s Swiss Commencement
Ceremony took place in the beautiful setting of
the Château Maison Blanche.
Bachelor, Master and Doctorate students
representing 37 nationalities were proud to
graduate from EU and were joined on this very
special day by VIP guests, friends and family
members.
Prof. Stef de Jong
European University was honoured to welcome
prestigious figures including the former Prime
Minister of Lebanon His Excellency Najib
Mikati, Colonel Alexandre Morisod, head of the
International Military Sports Council, representatives of the Chinese Ministry of Education and Dr. Rhonda Mack from the College of
Charleston.
The 2010 Master of Ceremonies was Prof.
Stef de Jong from European University’s
Headquarters of EU’s Executive Center, the
Geneva and Montreux campuses.
16th-century château hosted more than 500
guests at the event. The idyllic location among
the vineyards of the Swiss Riviera added to the
success of the event.
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Dr. Rhonda Mack
European University was delighted to welcome
to the Commencement Ceremony Dr. Rhonda
Mack, Associate Dean at the worldrenowned College of Charleston in South
Carolina, USA.
Dr. Mack was the first key speaker to address
the audience with a thrilling speech about
Charleston as a cultural and historic location
as well as a university. Her speech resounded
with the themes of sustainability and interconnectivity; the idea that the world is so
inter-connected now that events, good or bad,
can have domino effects on global scales. She
believes this generation, which is accustomed
to today’s technologies and global consciousness, is capable of leading the way towards
environmental sustainability, minimizing the
carbon footprint left on the planet whilst ensuring prosperity for future generations.
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Dr. Dirk Craen
EU President Dr. Dirk Craen followed with
his inspirational commencement address and
honored the graduates with words of encouragement and congratulated them on their
achievements. He asked the graduates to look
forward to their future careers and asked them
to apply the skills learned at EU to adapt to the
pace of global change.
‘King Fellow Award’
Colonel Alexandre Morisod
A King Fellow Award was presented to
Colonel Alexandre Morisod for his outstanding work as head of the International Military
Sports Council, which is successfully improving international relations through sports with a
view to achieving world peace.
‘King Fellow Award’
Saint-Marche Family
European University has a tradition of recognizing successful family businesses which
stand out from the crowd. This year’s Family Business Award was given to the SaintMarche family, for their inspiring entrepreneurship crossing several industries.
Highlights from Dr. Craen‘s speech
“If you respect people, people will respect you”
“At European University, you have acquired the ability to effectively manage in a truly global world. ”
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DISTINGUISHED GUESTS
Dr. Rhonda Mack
Associate Dean, College of Charleston
Before moving to Charleston, Dr. Mack taught
at California State University for eleven years.
Her Ph.D. in Marketing is from the University of
Georgia and, prior to beginning her academic
career, she worked with Duke Energy
Corporation. Her major research focus is in the
services marketing industry, particularly health
care, tourism, and non-profit organizations. Her
latest work deals with global comparisons of
philanthropic behavior, spanning the U.S.A.,
Europe and South America.
Dr. Mack has also consulted with organizations
such as the E & J Gallo Winery, published
numerous journal articles and made national
and international professional presentations.
Link to video: Interview Dr. Rhonda Mack
EU Today TV | News section | www.euruni.tv
Highlights from Dr. Mack’s speech
“To the graduating students, today is a milestone event in
your lives, a rite of passage.”
“The professional world you are entering is a different one,
socially, politically, demographically, and environmentally,
than the one that I entered when I graduated from the university and different than anyone before has ever entered. All
graduating classes have to deal with change, but the world is
simply evolving more rapidly each year; change so rapid, you
almost have to rub your eyes in disbelief. It is truly exponential change. A few examples:
“2 million e-mails sent every second
“60 billion searches on Google every month
“$44 billion in e-commerce transactions in 2009.”
“Our global financial crisis is another reminder of just how
interconnected we are.”
“We are truly a global society and it is important to keep this
at the forefront of our minds and our business practices”
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“In the U.S., we have the ‘Made in America’ slogan to
promote U.S. interest and encourage people to buy U.S.
products… it is not just a slogan, but a philosophy: made on
earth.”
“… your generation is the generation that, if any, has the brain
power to fix the world’s problems. This is an environment that
is sometimes threatening and often quite scary, but it is an
environment that will also present opportunities to those of
you who are ready and prepared. You have been prepared
by European University. Globally, employers tell universities
what they are looking for when they hire our graduates. They
want good communication skills, analytical/research skills,
flexibility, adaptability, interpersonal and leadership/management skills.”
SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
AND ECONOMICS
“Embrace the made on earth philosophy because as a world
we can no longer continue to be ethnocentric, focused only
on our own, personal, regional, country, or continental best
interest. This is the way we also must run our businesses:
truly sustainable businesses with integrity worthy of our
earth!”
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Colonel Alexandre Morisod
Head of International Military Sports Council (CISM)
Colonel Alexandre Morisod is head of
International Military Sports Council (CISM)
in Brussels, which strives to promote world
peace through sporting activities, whether
reuniting conflicting nations on a football pitch
or during a military pentathlon. He travels the
world managing the CISM’s general affairs
involving some 131 countries, and with 36
years of service at the Swiss Department of
Defense has always had the idea to engage in
an international sporting body.
Colonel Morisod has built links with the
Olympic Committee, International Red Cross
and FIFA to encourage collaboration between
these groups and the work tirelessly carried
out by the CISM.
The colonel holds a commercial diploma in
Business Management and a Master in Sports
Management. He is also an experienced ski
instructor, licensed Technical Delegate FIS,
President of the Tour des Dents du Midi, Knight
of the Order of Merit of Burkina Faso, and a
member of the Olympic Bid Committee.
IxA=R
INTEGRITY (I)
AUTHENTICITY (A)
REPUTATION (R)
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COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY
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EU IS MUCH MORE THAN A UNIVERSITY – IT IS A NETWORK
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STUDENT SPEECHES
WE DEVELOP LEADERS, WHO DEVELOP PEOPLE, WHO DEVELOP BUSINESS
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Bachelor Speech
MBA Speech
Richard Chance Saint-Marche
Canada
Fatima Gwary
Nigeria
Mr. Saint-Marche thanked the EU faculty
members for their guidance during his studies.
Speaking of embarking on future careers,
Mr. Saint-Marche said the graduates faced
a “challenging new world” yet stressed the
importance of following dreams, quoting
Walt Disney with “All our dreams can come
true, if we have the courage to pursue them”.
He found it beneficial to study at EU since it
attracts students of various nationalities and
cultures, allowing him to expand his view of the
world which he believes will be advantageous
later in and international business
environment. Mr. Saint-Marche closed his
speech by expressing special gratitude to the
EU family.
Ms. Woschek and Ms. Gwary opened their
speech together in front of the graduates and
guests, emphasizing that while the economic
environment of today is uncertain, European
University has taught them how to compete
professionally, remain positive and recognize
that the world is always full of opportunity.
They gave special mention to the advantages
of studying within an international student
body and the benefits of the EU campus
transfer program. They asked their fellow
graduates of 2010 to “go out into the world with
open eyes, minds and hearts,” and to mark the
path for the next generation.
EU Switzerland
Student Board Speech
Ishtar Maria Woschek
Germany
Paulina Correa Topete
Mexico
Ms. Correa gave a speech to all of the
Commencement attendees where she spoke
of her excitement at being a future decision
maker at top management level. During her
period of study at EU’s Montreux campus, her
energetic contributions to student life via her
place on the student board was evident to all
of her fellow students. The solid foundation
provided by EU’s practical teaching methods,
where students regularly present in class,
provided her with an opportunity to refine her
public speaking skills and to shine as a leader.
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SPECIAL AWARDS
Students at EU are recognized not only for their academic
performance, but also for participation and contribution to
extra-curricular activities.
EU awards students who are truly committed to a life
inside and outside of the classroom. These young
graduates are high achievers who deserve to be
encouraged and awarded for their hard work.
Best Bachelor Student
Dariu Dumitru
Canada
The award for the best Bachelor student
academic year 2009–10 went to Mr. Dariu
Dumitru, who achieved an outstanding
grade point average for his Bachelor of
Business Administration, earning him the
Summa cum Laude distinction. Throughout
his studies Mr. Dumitru regularly contributed
to class discussions and displayed excellent
analytical and communication skills, as well
as developing a firm grasp of leadership and
organizational know-how.
Best MBA Capstone
Renate Bohny
Germany
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Graduate Ms. Bohny was proud to receive
the award for Best Capstone Project,
which is given to students who display
innovation and in-depth knowledge of their
subject. She completed an internship at the
manufacturing company Liebherr, Brazil
and with her capstone showed a clear
demonstration of understanding of the
market analysis of Liebherr, which earned
her this prestigious award.
Best MBA Student
Marina Shvedova
Russia
This award acknowledges work completed
by exceptional students who demonstrate
superior performance throughout the
academic year, and aims to encourage
others to follow their good examples.
Throughout her MBA program, Ms.
Shvedova demonstrated commitment,
enthusiasm and creativity in her work. We
congratulate her for her efforts and we are
sure she will excel in her new career with
Jaeger-LeCoultre of Groupe Richemont as
International Press coordinator.
Prince Fellow Award
Best Professor
Prof. Stef de Jong
The Netherlands
Known to the European University family
since 1990, Prof. Stef de Jong has proved
to be a popular and valuable faculty
member at both the Geneva and Montreux
campuses. He was voted the award by EU
students due to his dynamism, ability to
relate class theory to real life experience
and his availability to the students when
they needed help. By giving this award,
EU officially recognizes Prof. de Jong’s
contribution to shaping not only the
students’ careers but also their individual
characters.
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STUDENT TO FACULTY RATIO 9:1
Prince Fellow Award Student Board Members
Richard Chance Saint-Marche, Zoya
Aleksandrovna Alybina, Ishtar Maria
Woscheck, Paulina Correa Topete, Angelika
Hernandez–Dorendorf
European University grants the Prince Fellow
Award to students who have displayed
distinguished excellence throughout their time
at EU, with particular emphasis on their social
contributions to campus life.
Ataallah Zojaji
Iran
Mansoor Al-Sulatin
Qatar
Ismael Sabato
Kenya
DBA Student Mr. Ataallah Zojaji addressed the
audience before kindly donating a book about
his native Iran. EU strongly believes in cultural
diversity and this book will encourage others to
learn about and respect other cultures, both in
their professional and personal lives.
MBA student Mr. Mansoor Al-Sulatin presented
European University with a decorative plate
adorned with the emblem of Qatar, his home
country, on behalf of the Ambassador and
Qatar’s Permanent Mission in Geneva. EU
greatly appreciates such generosity and will
proudly display the beautiful gift.
Mr. Ismael Sabato took the opportunity
to thank EU for helping to raise money in
response to the Haiti earthquake via its
succesful gala fundraising event and campus
collections. Although he was not born in Haiti,
the events are very close to his heart as his
mother works there and was present during the
tragedy.
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COCKTAIL RECEPTION
SWITZERLAND
Cocktail Reception at
the EU Executive Center,
Yvorne
The ceremony was followed by a lively cocktail
reception held in the EU Executive Centre,
the Château Maison Blanche. The graduates
celebrated their achievement in the company
of family, friends, EU professors, EU staff and
honorary guests, such as the former Prime
Minister of Lebanon, His Excellency Najib
Mikati.
The distinguished guests also included official
representation from the Chinese Ministry of
Education and several ambassadors.
Whilst everyone listened to live music, they
savoured wine from European University
Board of Trustee member and local Mayor
Philippe Gex’s vineyards and dishes from
Michelin Guide-listed Chef Philippe Guignard.
The celebrations continued into the evening,
providing a simply wonderful ambience and
making it a night to remember for everyone.
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EU MUNICH
Commencement Ceremony 18 June 2010
Video EU Munich Commencement Ceremony 2010
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The Commencement Ceremony of European
University took place in the magnificent Festsaal Hall of the luxurious Hotel Bayerischer
Hof in Munich. Bachelor and Master students
of more than 30 nationalities were proud to
graduate from EU and were joined on this
special day by family and guests.
Dean Sascha Liebhardt
The ceremony was opened by the triumphant
entrance of the graduates. Dean Sascha
Liebhardt welcomed the students, guests and
guests of honor with an opening speech and
thanked everyone for an outstanding academic
year. Dean Liebhardt congratulated graduates on their hard work and dedication and
reminded them that the word ‘commencement’
is just another word for ‘opportunity’.
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Prime Minister of Belgium
Mr. Yves Leterme
The featured guest speaker Mr. Yves
Leterme, Prime Minister of Belgium,
was introduced and gave the audience and
especially the graduates an enthralling
address. He spoke to them about significant
change in global business, politics and culture.
Rather than ‘go West’ to find prosperity,
Mr. Leterme believes that today Europeans
should ‘go East’ and learn from the fastgrowing business models developing in
Asia. Sustainability was another key issue
highlighted, in terms of the economy, social
cohesion and the environment. He urged the
graduates use their talents to realize personal
growth to change their communities, countries,
Europe and, ultimately, the world.
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OVER 21,000 ALUMNI IN MORE THAN 120 COUNTRIES
Dr. Dirk Craen
Dr. Dirk Craen, President of European
University, took the stage and gave an
inspirational speech, highlighting the
importance of one’s dreams and believing in
oneself to have a successful future.
After the announcement and presentation
of the diplomas all attention focused on the
students receiving special awards for their
excellent academic performance.
Highlight from Dr. Craen‘s speech
“The graduating group of today is able to grapple with the
challenges unique to doing business in the 21st century.
You will create new business approaches to progress in an
extremely fast-changing world.”
‘King Fellow Award’
Mr. Christoph Bellmer
After collecting his King Fellow award, Mr.
Christoph Bellmer, Head of New TV at the
ProSiebenSat 1 Media Group and CEO of
SevenSenses, gave a speech reflecting on his
own Commencement day, recollecting what
a thrill it had been for him to put his studies
behind him and begin his career.
Using a practical example from his stellar
career in mass media communications, he
recalled how he had once staked his reputation
and perhaps entire career in his chosen
industry on a single strategic decision. Sticking
to his plans despite intense corporate and
political pressure, his decision was vindicated:
he therefore encouraged the students to be
strong, take risks and use their initiative when
making key professional judgements.
‘King Fellow Award’
Sister M. Theodolinde Mehltretter
European University was also honored to
present Sister Theodolinde Mehltretter
the King Fellow Award in recognition of her
contribution to charity, as well as for her
leadership skills at Adelholzener Alpenquellen
GmbH. EU also marked the occasion with a
contribution to the Congregation of the Sisters
of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul.
He concluded by stating that EU students “had
enjoyed probably the best education available
on the market.”
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DISTINGUISHED GUESTS
Mr. Yves Leterme
Prime Minister of Belgium
for politics, international relationships and
administration flourished. Through work with
politically active youth organizations in Ypres,
he was eventually asked to join the Christiandemocratic party, where he became chairman
of the Ypres CVP-Youth.
After subsequent posts as assistant to
parliamentarian Paul Breyne and later in the
cabinet of the regional minister Paul Deprez,
Leterme joined the Belgian Court of Auditors
in 1987 while staying active with CVP of
Ypres, becoming chairman in 1988 and later
national secretary in 1991.
Born in 1960, Mr. Leterme is a child of the
Western part of Flanders. After spending his
childhood in Zillebeke and Ypres, he studied
political sciences and law at the Kortrijk
campus of the University of Leuven and at
the University of Ghent, where his passion
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In 1992 Mr. Leterme became an administrator
at the European Union, where he worked
for five years. Later, as Minister-President
of Flanders, he remained closely connected
with European affairs while still remaining
politically active in Ypres, becoming municipal
councilor and alderman in 1995 and
parliamentarian in 1997. In 2001 he became
the CD&V faction leader in the House of
Commons and in 2003 he became the party
chairman. In 2004 Mr. Leterme became
Minister-President of the Flemish government,
taking a pragmatic course toward increasing
the economic dynamic and social well-being
in Flanders by successfully re-focusing on
investment in infrastructure and logistics.
Additionally, Mr. Leterme’s government
inherited a sizeable public debt which has
been reduced to zero as the result of his
economic policies.
The elections of June 2007 saw Mr. Leterme
help his party to a landslide victory and in
December of that year he became Vice-Prime
Minister of Belgium and Minister of Budget,
Transport, Institutional Reform and the North
Sea before receiving the confidence of the
Chamber as Prime Minister in March 2008.
Following a July 2009 government reshuffle,
Leterme was appointed Minister of Foreign
Affairs and in November 2009 once again
became Prime Minister, heading a five-party
coalition government. He currently retains this
role as incumbent.
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Mr. Christoph Bellmer
Head of New TV at the ProSiebenSat 1 Media Group and CEO of SevenSense
Mr. Bellmer is Head of New TV at the
ProSiebenSat 1 Media Group and CEO of
SevenSenses, where he is responsible for nonadvertising-financed activities of the TV group
(including pay-TV, mobile-TV, video on-demand
and participation television). ProSiebenSat 1
is the second largest broadcasting group in
Europe, with 5,000 employees in 14 countries.
German magazine ‘Wirstschaftswoche’
states that Mr. Bellmer belongs to the top 100
most influential German managers, and is
considered an industry insider with profound
experience in the digital TV business. In his
spare time, Mr. Bellmer is a keen stunt-flying
pilot.
Born in Hanover in 1963, he graduated
from the technical University of Munich in
1989, where he studied engineering with an
emphasis on electronics and IT. Before joining
the ProSiebenSat 1 Media Group, Mr. Bellmer
held several senior positions with other groups;
he was Chief Operating Officer (COO) of
Media Broadcast, where his task was to build
new business lines; COO of Unity Media,
where he launched the pay-TV channel ‘Arena’
and managed the operating activating of the
cable provider, as well as other management
positions with T-Systems and the General
Electric Group.
Highlights from Mr. Bellmer’s speech
“You have completed your training, and you are brilliantly prepared to enter into the exciting world of ‘real’ business life.”
“Taking real risks is scary. But taking risks and succeeding is
thrilling beyond measure.”
“At European University… you have been taught how to make
decisions based on analysis and logic.”
“…in the final analysis business is an art, not a science”
Sister M. Theodolinde Mehltretter
Superior General of the Congregation of the Sisters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul
Sister Theodolinde was born in Oberpfalz,
Germany in 1946. By 1963 she had joined the
Congregation of the Sisters of Charity of St.
Vincent de Paul, taking her vows in 1966.
Following her vows, she worked for 21 years in
a nursing home where she held administrative
duties and took care of the elder sisters. She
later worked in the accounts department of
the Motherhouse of Congregation in Munich
for two years before completing training
in business administration and financial
accounting. This lead to her position on the
Executive Board of Adelholzener Alpenquellen
GmbH, Bavaria’s largest mineral water
fountain, which belongs to the Congregation
of the Sisters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul;
proceeds are donated to charity and special
projects. The congregation also runs 13 other
institutions, such as hospitals and nursing
homes, with 1,500 employees.
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In 2004, Sister Theodolinde was named
Superior General of the Congregation of the
Sisters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul, and
still holds responsibility for all of its institutions,
sisters and employees today. She was
awarded the Bavarian Order of Merit in 2007.
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COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY
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STUDENT SPEECH
MBA Speech
Florian Anders
Germany
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President of the Student Board Mr. Anders
opened his speech by thanking all in
attendance and commended the VIP guests
for sharing the special day. He continued by
recounting the special atmosphere he felt on
his first day at EU and which stayed with him
until the end of his studies. He paid particular
compliments to the academic department for
their dedication and professionalism and said
that this coupled with the special atmosphere
allows students to succeed at EU.
INNOVATIVE AND
ENTREPRENEURIAL
FOCUS
He concluded by praising the “remarkable”
attitude of the open-minded, international
student community at EU and with
congratulations for his fellow graduates of the
Class of 2010.
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SPECIAL AWARDS
Best Bachelor Student
Best Bachelor Thesis
Best MBA Student
Christina Hillius
Germany
Kenneth Weiss
Austria
Peter Von Forstner
Germany
This year’s award for Best Bachelor student
at EU Munich went to Ms. Christina Hillius
due to her outstanding grade point average,
earning her the Summa cum Laude distinction.
She impressed faculty and fellow students
as an exemplary student at both the Munich
and Barcelona campuses, and her level of
performance remained consistently high
throughout her studies.
The Best Bachelor Thesis award went to Mr.
Kenneth Weiss for his project “Venture capital
relocation: away from Silicon Valley?” His hard
work and dedication was exemplary, as shown
in his high grade point average and EU wishes
him the best as he pursues his career goals,
new opportunities and challenges.
This year’s award for Best MBA student went
to Mr. von Forstner and this is not the first time
that he has received such an award. After Mr.
Von Forstner completed his Bachelor studies at
EU he was awarded the Best Bachelor student.
He was awarded the 2010 prize due to his
excellent grade point average, earning him the
distinction of Summa cum Laude.
Best MBA Capstone
Peter Von Forstner
Germany
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Mr. von Forstner collected another prize
this year for his Capstone project “The
implementation of a seasonal price
differentiation model at an authorized repair
shop of a medium-sized car dealership to a
remarkable effect on utilized capacity and
earnings.” The high quality and dedication
evident in this project made Mr. von Forstner
a deserving prizewinner.
Prince Fellow Award Best Professor
Dr. Chang Woon Nam is a real asset to
European University and was presented
with the Prince Fellow Award. His talent for
teaching makes his economics class one of
the most popular on the Munich Campus.
With the highest score among the students’
evaluations, he brings more than theory to
the class. With his passion for the field and
Dr. Chang Woon Nam welcoming smile, students enjoy the learning
experience of the world of economics.
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COCKTAIL RECEPTION
MUNICH
Cocktail Reception at
Bayerischer Hof Hotel,
Munich
The ceremony was followed by a lively
cocktail reception in the majestic
ambience of the Hotel Bayerischer
Hof. The graduates celebrated their
achievements in the company of family,
friends, EU professors and EU staff.
Whilst everyone was enjoying the
delicious canapés and champagne, the
TV station RTL was filming the event. The
memorable evening ended with dinner in
the exclusive Dachgarden restaurant.
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EU ASIA
Commencement Ceremony 25 June 2010
Video EU Asia Commencement Ceremony 2010
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The Commencement Ceremony for European
University’s Asia campuses took place on 25
July 2010, in the Jubilee Hall of the worldfamous Raffles Hotel, Singapore, where some
500 guests watched as over 180 students from
32 nationalities graduated from the Singapore,
Taiwan, Beijing and Kota Kinabalu campuses.
Excitement was in the air as the students
prepared to graduate and embark on new adventures, both professionally and personally.
This event will be remembered as a milestone
in their lives, and they could not have asked for
a more fitting venue for the day.
It was an excellent opportunity to welcome
key leaders of the EU Asia network: Prof. Dr.
Yang-Sung Fan (Taiwan Campus), Prof. Fred
Chin (Malaysia Campus), and Prof. Liu (Beijing
campus). Faculty members and lecturers were
also warmly welcomed to the event which,
following tradition, opened with Singapore’s
national anthem.
EU Professors Maguire and Liang welcomed
students, family members and VIP guests to
the ceremony. They launched proceedings by
introducing the distinguished guests.
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Dr. Dirk Craen
EU Singapore was delighted to welcome Dr.
Dirk Craen, President of European University
group, as its key speaker for the event.
He congratulated the new graduates on their
great achievements and gave the presidential
address highlighting the necessity to adapt in
today’s ever-changing business world, citing
new developments in Singapore such as the
new Sands hotel complex with its innovative
sky garden to illustrate his theme. The
president’s speech was inspiring as ever and
left the graduates full of hope for their future
careers.
Dr. Guo Qiao Li
Dr. Guo Qiao Li, Director of Programs at
EU Singapore, thanked all guests for their
presence and congratulated the students,
wishing them every success for their futures.
She also spoke of the economic progress that
Singapore has made over the past five years.
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BE GLOBAL. THINK GLOBAL. ACT LOCAL.
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EDUCATION MUST BE FOCUSED ON YOUNG , PROFESSIONAL,
INNOVATIVE AND GLOBAL PEOPLE
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STUDENT SPEECHES
MBA Speech
DBA Speech
A WORLD-CLASS,
VALUE-CENTERED
UNIVERSITY
EXPERIENCE
Varvadekar Amol Anil
India
Mr. Varvadekar Amol Anil was the student
representative for the EU Singapore MBA
class. He thanked his fellow students for their
support and also Dr. Craen for his dedication
to business education across the campus
network. He also reflected on how such a
culturally diverse student body has taught him
how to cope better in the global marketplace.
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Wang Po Jih
Taiwan
Mr. Jih, DBA student and President of EU
Taiwan’s Alumni chapter, represented the
EU Taiwan student body. He congratulated
his fellow students and thanked them for the
fantastic group camaraderie shown throughout
his studies. He stated that he was happy to trust
EU as he resumed his education and that it has
helped him a great deal in his current career.
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INTERNATIONAL: IT’S WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE DO
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COCKTAIL RECEPTION
SINGAPORE
Cocktail Reception at the
Raffles Hotel in Singapore
After the ceremony, graduates and guests
enjoyed refreshments by the terrace of
the graceful Jubilee Hall in Raffles Hotel
Singapore, where students took advantage
of photo opportunities within the majestic
surroundings.
It was a grand location and occasion to
celebrate the achievements of the graduates.
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EU VIENNA
Commencement Ceremony 2 June 2010
More than 20 European University Vienna
students celebrated the completion of their
studies at the expanding EU campus in Bad
Vöslau, Vienna (Austria) during the traditional
Commencement Ceremony on 2 June 2010.
They were awarded with their BBA degrees
in International Management in recognition
of their academic success and were proud to
share this moment with attending EU faculty,
family, friends and VIP guests.
In attendance was Director of Studies Mrs.
Claudia Rothwangl, who also reported that the
majority of the 2010 graduates have chosen
to remain within the EU campus network and
student community in order to study for their
MBA degrees.
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EU KAZAKHSTAN
Commencement Ceremony 28 June 2010
Students, family and friends met to celebrate
the European University Kazakhstan Commencement Ceremony on 28 June 2010.
Head of European University Kazakhstan Dr.
Berdimuratov T.B. welcomed them all with a
congratulatory speech.
The ceremony saw the graduates receive their
diplomas and was followed by a dinner party in
the unique Aktobe city restaurant ‘Dastur’: the
perfect finish to an unforgettable day.
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LIST OF GRADUATING STUDENTS
UNDERGRADUATE
Bachelor of Business Administration
Abay Karabekov, Kazakhstan
Ahmed Faisal, Nigeria
Ainur Bekmuratova, Kazakhstan
Aleksandra Bilos, Austria
Aleksandrs Popovs, Latvia
Alexander Shopov, Bulgaria
Alexey Nechaev, Russia
Ali Fahs, Lebanon
Aliya Nurtoreyeva, Kazakhstan
An An Jiang, China
Andrea Sackl, Austria
Andy Heng Yoong Meng, Singapore
Anar Hasanov, Azerbaijan
Anna Sidorovich, Russia
Anthony Arokianathan Jason, Malaysia
Askar Dyussenbin, Kazakhstan
Aslan Suzakov, Kazakhstan
Bao Wen Liang , China
Bi Ru Sun, China
Bin Ma, China
Bing Liu, China
Bing Zhang, China
Binte Sarib Izyan, Singapore
Bo Wen Chen, China
Boris Aleksandric, Serbia
Borislav Ganev, Bulgaria
Buyandelger Bilegdemberel , China
Can Li Chu, China
Cezanne Mazur, Austria
Chao Qun Shen , China
Chen Zhao, China
Cheng Wang , China
Cheng Cheng Yu, China
Cheng Feng, China
Chong Da Zhu, China
Choong Nam Kim, South Korea
Christina Hillius, Germany
Christoph Schlarb, Germany
Christopher Stroh, Germany
Clara Elisabeth Schneiders, Germany
Constantin Hemmerle, Germany
Dan Xing Chen, China
Daniella Jacobs, United States of America
Daria Pavlova, Russia
Dariu Dumitru, Canada
Davaamyagmar Narbold, Malaysia
David Luteran, Hungary
De Ming Guo, China
Diana Mukanova, Kazakhstan
Dmytri Levdanskyy, Ukraine
Dominik Sohl, Germany
Dong Dong Ju, China
Dong Lian Lin, China
Dorian Leodolter, Austria
Driss Ibn Majdoub Hassani, Morocco
Duc Anh Nguyen, Vietnam
Duc Giai Nguyen, Vietnam
Esther Sophia Kerbler, Austria
Eugenio Andres Ramirez Martinez, Mexico
Fang Lai, China
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Fang Qian Liu, China
Firas Abuaskar, Finland
Fong Fu Yi, Hong Kong
Franziska Heydler, Germany
Fu Cai Cai, China
Fu Rong Zhang, China
Ganna Starodubtseva, Russia
Gansukh Ganzorig, Malaysia
Gia Khang Bui, Vietnam
Giverny Lowe, France
Gloria Sarah Dieth, Germany
Gulzhamal Zhakhanova, Kazakhstan
Gun Hee Ye, South Korea
Guo Ying Gao, China
Han Li, China
Hao Ran Chen, China
Hao Sun, China
Hao Tian Wu, China
Hassan Shaheen, India
Hatthamixay Champathong , Laos
He Hang Fan, China
Hee Sun Choi, South Korea
Ho Joon Jin, South Korea
Hong Qi, China
Hong Yan, China
Hong Hao Zhong, China
Hong Yan Wang, China
Hui Xin Zhu, China
Hui Zeng, China
Huy Hoang Dang, Vietnam
Hwan Chan Jang, South Korea
Ieva Strupule, Latvia
In Hee Wang, South Korea
Irina Chumarova, Russia
Jacqueline Traboulsi, Germany
Jae-Seung Phee, South Korea
Jean-Baptiste Carles, France
Jeannette Stockinger, Austria
Jennifer Lee, Austria
Jennifer Verhelle, Spain
Ji Hye Hong, South Korea
Ji Soo Kim, South Korea
Ji Won Kim, South Korea
Jia Geng Zhao, China
Jia Hong Xu, China
Jia Jia Ren, China
Jia Rong Pan, China
Jian Lin, China
Jian Bing Le, China
Jian Huo Chen, China
Jian Wei Gong, China
Jian Wu, China
Jin Yue Gong, China
Jin Yun Huang, China
Jing Jing Li, China
Jing Sun, China
Jing Wei Wang, China
Joan Ferre Garnacho, Spain
Johannes Stuck, Germany
Jordi Borrell, Spain
Juan He, China
Juan Manuel Garcia Guerrero, Colombia
Julia Kirchhoff, Germany
Jun Ying Wu, China
Jung Min Hong, China
Kai Hao, China
Kai Yao Teo, Singapore
Kalina Tsoneva, Bulgaria
Kaloyan Trifonov, Bulgaria
Karlo Hahn, Croatia
Kaspars Vaskans, Latvia
Katharina Werndl, Germany
Kenneth Weiss, Austria
Kim Long Trinh, Vietnam
Kirill Kuzyaev, Russia
Kong Jia Yuan, China
Lan Su, China
Lea Kusserow, Germany
Lei Ding, China
Lei Gao, China
Lei Zhang, China
Leila Regragui, Morocco
Li Fei Chen, China
Li Na Zhang, China
Li Tong Wang, China
Li Wen Fu, China
Li Xiang Guo, China
Li Yin Li, China
Liana Ilimbayeva, Kazakhstan
Lidiya Lyutarevich, Russia
Lin Feng Fang, China
Ling Bo Liu, China
Ling Geng, China
Ling Ling Chen, China
Luca Betz, Italy
Lusik Porksheyan, Russia
Mach Huy Le, Vietnam
Malek Mikati, Lebanon
Maria Eugenia Verdu, Spain
Maria Galtsova, Russia
Maria Mayorova, Russia
Marina Fleguinskaya, Russia
Marko Armando Serdarusic, Croatia
Martin Raun Bergholdt, Luxembourg
Mei Feng Lin, China
Mei Tuo Wang, China
Meng Duo Lin, China
Mian Xi Wang, China
Miao Miao, China
Miks Stabulnieks, Latvia
Mladen Stankov Dobrev, Bulgaria
Mo Yuan, China
Mohammed Faisal A Kaaki, Saudi Arabia
Na Ma, China
Nan Jiang, China
Nan Zhang, China
Nashwan Ayash Hasan Ahyaf, Saudi Arabia
Nawaf Fahad A Alowaidah, Saudi Arabia
Nazlin Binte Mohamed Ali Suhailah, Singapore
Nelly Zlatanova, Bulgaria
Nicholas Bulger, United States of America
Ning Kang, China
Ning Zhang, China
Nitin Kapoor Shreyaan, India
Nora Gasser, Italy
Odgerel Byambaa, Malaysia
Oleg Pilinsky, Russia
Olexandra Kurdyumova, Ukraine
Olivia Gunda, Hungary
Ou Li, China
Patrycja Pultowicz, Austria
Paulina Correa Topete, Mexico
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Pei Yi Wang, China
Peng Peng Li, China
Peter Stefanov, Bulgaria
Phanuwat Leelasakultham, Thailand
Plamen Gatev, Bulgaria
Qi Duan, China
Qian Wang, China
Qiang Qiang Chen, China
Raju Anu Sheela, India
Raphaela Söllner, Austria
Richelly Conceicão-Umemaru, Brazil
Romy Kowalewski, Germany
Rui Li, China
Rui Guo Yan, China
Rui Yang Zhang, China
Sahar Lahsini, Morocco
Saleh Jaber S J Al-mussalem, Qatar
Samal Yermaganbetova, Kazakhstan
Sang Kyun Seo, China
Sanjin Mehinagic, Bosnia & Herzegovina
Sebastian Hellers, Germany
Selvadurai Pradeep Tamilnadu Andrews, India
Sen Yang, China
Sergejs Saveljevs, Latvia
Seung In Hong, South Korea
Shann Moe Sanda Yaw, Indonesia
Sheng Zhang, China
Shin Yen Chew, Singapore
Shuo Qiu, China
Shuo Li, China
Si Bo Lu, China
Si Meng Lao, China
Si Nae Shin, South Korea
Si Yin Deng, China
Si Yuan Li, China
Simon Simonyan, Russia
Sitthivoan Ho, Cambodia
Sophie Matzka, Austria
Stefan Relic, Serbia
Stephanie Wolf Paniagua, Germany
Subhadra Suresh, India
Sudrit Aeksamutrchai, Thailand
Sung Hee Kim, South Korea
Temuder Chinzorig, Malaysia
Thanh Hong Thao Nguyen, China
Thanh Huong Doan, Vietnam
The Nhan Phan, Vietnam
Thi Ngân Hâ Vu, Vietnam
Thi Ngoc Thao Nguyen, Vietnam
Tian Bai, China
Tian Zi Liu, China
Tie Li Dai, China
Timur Bagautdinov, Russia
Tina Simunic, Slovenia
Tobias Hager, Austria
Toni Strican, Croatia
Tonka Zlatinova, Bulgaria
Tuvshintur Sukhbold, Malaysia
Ulrike Past-Ehrenhöfer, Austria
Van Khanh Ta, Vietnam
Vanda Soeu, Cambodia
Victoria Bakardjieva, Bulgaria
Viet Hang Pham, Vietnam
Wan Hui Lu, China
Wei Wei, China
Wei Chao Lin, China
List of graduating students
Wei Jia Wang, China
Wen Zhong, China
Wen Xuan Hao, China
Wisethanat Pornthip, Thailand
Wu Chen, China
Wu Lin, China
Xian Pan, China
Xiang Yang Du, China
Xiao Han Dong, China
Xiao Tao Li, China
Xiao Wei Su, China
Xiao Xi Zhang, China
Xiao Zhen Zheng, China
Xin Ze Li, China
Xing Yuan Liu, China
Xiu Jin He, China
Xu Han, China
Xu Zhang, China
Xuan Duc Nguyen, Vietnam
Xuan Ha Thanh Vu, Vietnam
Yan Dong, China
Yan Ma, China
Yan Jiang, China
Yan Qiu Ji, China
Yasmin Nassl, Germany
Yi Bin Li, China
Yi Song Wang, China
Yi Wen Xu, China
Yi Zhi Wang, China
Ying Li, China
Yong Jun Kwon, South Korea
Yu Feng, China
Yu Hao, China
Yu Han Xue, China
Yu Yang Sun, China
Yue He, China
Zhe Lin, China
Zhen Teng Hong, China
Zhen Tian Wu, China
Zhen Yu Wang, China
Zhi Bin Sa, China
Zi Wang, China
Zi Han Liang, China
Zi Lu Yang, China
Zi Yan Zhou, China
Zi Yi Huang, China
Zlatina Stamenova, Bulgaria
Bachelor of Arts in Communication
& Public Relations
Alexandra Höfer, Austria
Elsa Cabre Sandberg, Spain
Jovana Rajacic, Serbia
Katarzyna Ksiazkiewicz, Poland
Maria Carmen Picornell, The Philippines
Marite Silava, Latvia
Ralitza Angelova, Bulgaria
Sofia Gustafsson, Sweden
Sonia Georgieva, Bulgaria
Tzvetelina Ignatova, Bulgaria
Bachelor of Arts in Leisure
& Tourism Management
Akash Grover, India
Balaraju Balakrishnan, Singapore
Boyan Angelov, Bulgaria
Cheng Jian Cai, China
Dan Qu, China
Dev Hussain, India
Devi Ram Rattan Neelam, Singapore
Elangovan R, Singapore
Gansukh Tungalag, Mongolia
Gunabalan Maruthamuthu Vikrant, Singapore
Hoa Mi Do, Vietnam
Hyun Jeong Kim, South Korea
Ismael Sabato, Haiti
Jahabardeen Kuthubudeen Haja, Singapore
Jia Jia Ren, China
Jia Ying Yuan, China
Kan Su, China
Kit Loo Kit Hau, Singapore
Ksenija Nikolova, Macedonia
Li Hua Sun, China
Li Li Ye, Singapore
M.C.N.B. Chandrapala Debahapuwa, Sri Lanka
Mahesh Raj, India
Marko Stoychev, Bulgaria
Munkhsaikhan Chuluunbaatar, Mongolia
Peng Xu, China
Qi Cao , China
Rajapakse Seneviratne, Sri Lanka
S/O Sankaran Thirukumaran, Singapore
Sandrasageran Surein, Singapore
Seda Topalgoekceli, Austria
Temuulen Enkhbazar, Mongolia
Thi Ngoc Hieu Dinh, Vietnam
Ting Ting Lin, China
Uyanga Amarsanaa, Mongolia
Wei Chao Chen, China
Xi Quan, China
Xiao Jing Yuan, China
Xin Liu, China
Xin Mei Yu, China
Ye Bin Jun, South Korea
Yi Ping Cui, China
Ying Jin, China
Bachelor of Arts in International Relations
Carl Erik Lennart Ringqvist, Sweden
Dilia Sister, France
Gesa Luise Rittinghaus, Germany
Julija Smirnova, Latvia
Justin Stiebel, Canada
Martin Georgiev, Macedonia
Michel Merçon Monteiro, Brazil
Rene Alexander Schallöhr, Germany
Richard Chance Saint-Marché, Canada
Sam McCone, United States of America
Sarah Benattar, France
Zarya Bozhkova, Bulgaria
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LIST OF GRADUATING STUDENTS
Bachelor of Arts in Sports Management
GRADUATE
Nicklas Bauer Hagenfeld, Sweden
Oscar Wallin, Sweden
Randy Brangman, Bermuda
Teodor Linden, Sweden
Master of Business Administration
with a Major in International Business
Bachelor of Arts in Wealth Management
Abdulaziz Abdulah Alhussain, Saudi Arabia
Mirela Shumanova, Bulgaria
Pravin Menon, Singapore
Bachelor of Arts in Casino Management
Arachchilage Prasantha Jayatilaka, Sri Lanka
Chin Wah Lim, Singapore
Han Li, China
John Yeng, Singapore
Jeyaraman Thara, Singapore
Kum Kit Lee, Singapore
Leng Leng Loong, Malaysia
Man Bao, China
Narithanasarn Krit, Thailand
Tan Oliver, The Philippines
Wai Mun Lai, Malaysia
Xiao Jing Wong, Singapore
Xue Mei Cao, Singapore
Yong Seng Jonathan Koh, Singapore
Zhe Yu Zhai, China
Bachelor of Arts in Logistics Management
Duc Minh Vo, Vietnam
Jie Shen, China
Pulparambil Rajan Gaze, India
Wu Lin Su, China
Zhi Yin Cui, China
Bachelor of Science in Technology
Management
Roman Lyubimov, Russia
Executive Bachelor of Business
Administration
Ansu Kromah, Liberia
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Abdul Khader Anoob Thuruthelil, India
Abhijit Chattoraj, India
Abubakar Aliyu Hamidu, Nigeria
Abubakr Hussein Mohammed Al-Kaf, Yemen
Ali Feroz, India
Anna Nadiradze, Georgia
Antony Salomon, India
Arun Loganthan, India
Arun Kumar Murali, India
Asel Suleymanova, Russia
Ayten Uysal, Cyprus
Bharath Meenakshisundaram, India
Bipin Jose Kootumkal, India
Biplab Kumar Mondal, India
Cao Danh Nguyen, Vietnam
Celina Sanchez, United States of America
Chamin Erdene Adilbish, Mongolia
Chellappan Shaiju, India
Cristina Feliciano Mussolovela, Russia
Dheer Sagar, India
Duc Tran, Vietnam
Elina Saitova, Russia
Emerson Gadia Gacusana, China
Eqbal Shaffy Nellickal, China
Eswar Chand Rayana, India
Evgeny Shlyapnikov, Russia
Faig Safarov, Azerbaijan
Fan Zhang, China
Fang Lai, China
Farid Javadov, Azerbaijan
Frederic Papa, Italy
Gabrielle Burns, United States of America
Galip Levent Onursan, Turkey
Gankhuyag Luvsannyam, China
Giuseppe Covitto, Italy
Hao Qin, China
Hatem Akil, Lebanon
Hitesh Malhotra, India
Hui Lu, China
Jayakrishnan Gopakumar, India
Jeanelle Rabadam, United States of America
Jessica Wernett, United States of America
Jing Li, China
Jithin Kuriakose, India
Jonas Bentsen, Denmark
Kai Song, China
Kim Long Trinh, Vietnam
Kishore Das Ray Smritijit , India
Kosta Majkic, Serbia
Krishna Moorthy Hariharan Janakiraman , India
Kumar Sunil, India
Kunal Harshad Rathod, India
Liang Zhi Jian, China
Long Zhao, China
Magdalena Wisniewska Karwanska, Poland
Manish Shyamraj Singh, India
Manoj Kumaar Ramarao, India
Mansoor Al-sulaitin, Qatar
Maria Pertseva, Russia
Marion Gruber, Austria
Meeran Ansal Mullappilly, India
Mehdi El Hasnaoui, Morocco
Milisav Jankovic, Serbia
Munkh-orgil Gongorsuren, Mongolia
Nagarajan K.Balasubramanian, India
Naotaka Goto, Japan
Nataliya Smazhenna, Ukraine
Neema Angela Kalindaga, Switzerland
Nelson Maldonado, Venezuela
Nicola Cipriani, Italy
Nirav Nandlal Dobariya, India
Onur Yurteri, Turkey
Pannir Selvam Kavitha, Malaysia
Perumal Karthickprakash Aiyam, India
Peter von Forstner, Germany
Pratheesh Jerree Babu, India
Qing Xu, China
Rafael Sierra, United States of America
Raghavendran Subramanian, India
Rakesh Suresh, India
Ramesh Smijith Nikathil, India
Renate Bohny, Germany
Saleem Abdul, India
Samim Erenel, Turkey
Samy Vasudevan Manoj Chinna, India
Satish Yarra, India
Seak Huor Seng, Cambodia
Seethal Samuel, India
Seur Phann Te, Cambodia
Shi Qing He, China
Shu Yi Wang, China
Singh Adhiraj, India
Singh Harmit, India
Sini Jince, India
Sinoy Sebastian, India
Sishil Devassy Kunnathuparambil, India
Sonia Rodriguez Ballester, Spain
Stefanie Josefine Maier, Austria
Stephan Ganzinger, Austria
Stephan Lawrence Isioma Omu, Nigeria
Steven Teves, The Netherlands
Sujith Samuel, India
Tamar Markozashvili, Georgia
Tat Hoang Phuc Nguyen, Vietnam
Temuujin Bat-Ulzil, Mongolia
Thu Hang Pham, Vietnam
Tian Yuan Shi, China
Trung Anh Vu, Vietnam
Truong Kha Nguyen, Vietnam
Tumenjargal Gombojav, Mongolia
Uros Matovic, Serbia
Vargheese Joseph Rinu, India
Varvadekar Amol Anil, India
Vijayan Sajan, India
Vinoth Uthirapathy, India
Vladimir Ostrovskiy, Russia
Waqas Ali Saqib, Pakistan
Wei Wei, China
Ying Li, China
Yuan Zhang, China
Yuva Rajesh Chadalavada, India
Zalina Saitova, Russia
Zaman Noor, India
Zhong Yue Huang, China
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Master of Business Administration
with a Major in Communication
& Public Relations
Master of Business Administration
with a Major in Leisure & Tourism
Management
Elena Drozdova, Russia
Elmira Urazgildeeva, Russia
Eva Bozilovic, Serbia
Fabienne Jankovic, Germany
Fidelia Oluchi Okwuonu, Nigeria
Isabel Molina Parra, Canada
Jeffry Joy Joseph, India
Karoline Tietge, Germany
Oxana Smirnova, Russia
Stephanie Mauerer, Austria
Alvaro Hernandez, Venezuela
Aziz Saifu Mussaji, Kenya
Bin Jiang, China
Datsun Veerakumar, India
Dejan Vukovic, Serbia
Eiche Nathaly, Austria
Eva Bozilovic, Serbia
Fei Ma, China
Hiral Dipak Kakaiya, India
Hofinger Petra, Austria
Ivan Velinov, Bulgaria
Jia Shen, China
Julia Konnova, Russia
Justine Pyne, Jamaica
Kok Lui Chong, Singapore
Maria Karnatskaya, Russia
Matthia Renie Liogas, United States of America
Mesterovic Andrija, Austria
Mohamed Azeez, India
Mohamed El Tantawi, Egypt
Moon Kuen Fam, Singapore
Nan Zhu Xiong, China
Rafi Ziad, India
Shi Hui Li, Singapore
Tatjana Perovic, Greece
Thi Khanh Hoa Pham, Vietnam
Timur Khamzin, Russia, Germany
Uttam Ingavale, India
Wei Liong Tai, Singapore
Wen Hao Wu, China
Yan Wang, China
Ying Li, China
Master of Business Administration
with a Major in International Marketing
Amanda Khan, United States of America
Andrea Borletti, Switzerland
Anna Stadnitskaya, Russia
Benjamin Effah, Germany
Celina Sanchez, United States of America
Charana Abeysekera, Sri Lanka
Damla Orun, Turkey
Ghita Benmoussa, Morocco
Irena Vrankikj, Macedonia
Marina Shvedova, Russia
Matteo Nebiolo, Italy
Stephan Lawrence Isioma Omu, Nigeria
Xiaobei Zhu, China
Zhanara Nurmakhanbetova, Kazakhstan
Master of Business Administration
with a Major in Global Banking & Finance
Aidan Ramazan, Kazahkstan
Angelika Hernandez Dorendorf, Germany
Christan Nicolas von Kalkstein, Germany
Diana Thomias le Duc, France
Fatima Ibrahim Gwary, Nigeria
Florian Anders, Germany
Gail Marie Machado, United States of America
Giorgi Asatiani, Georgia
Gulnara Serkebayeva, Kazahkstan
Ishtar Maria Woschek, Germany
Joseph William Hallmark, United Kingdom
Julia Konnova, Russia
Ksenia Davydova, Russia
Ksenia Feranpontova, Russia
Maja Mladenovic, Serbia
Milisav Jankovic, Serbia
Oksana Boguslavska, Ukraine
Paolo Casartelli, Italy
Pavel Baulin, Russia
Sofia Turabelidze, Georgia
Stefanie Josefine Mayer, Austria
Tijana Milosevic, Serbia
Vusal Ibrahimov, Russia
Yuliya Kozlova, Kazakhstan
List of graduating students
Master of Business Administration with a
Major in Entrepreneurship
Ekin Tukek, Turkey
Engku P. Balquis Mokhsin, Malaysia
Jaco Thampi Mathew, India
Lang Thanh Vi Nguyen, Vietnam
Lucas Feneberg, Germany
Orli Zimmerman, United States of America
Patrick Cherix, Brazil
Reinis Onuzans, Latvia
Sebastian Stephan Gysi, Switzerland
Yaroub Saddigh, Libya
Master of Business Administration with a
Major in E-Business
Anastasia Ivanova, Russia
Denada Murtati, Albania
Sylvia Irene Anna Weber, Germany
Tim Christian Steckling, Germany
Master of Business Administration with a
Major in Sports Management
Lev Veniaminovich Munblit, Russia
Philip Paternotte, The Netherlands
Stefan Stojic, Serbia
Master of Business Administration
with a Major in Human Resources
Management
Abigail Stone, United States of America
Evgeniya Georgieva, Bulgaria
Grace Agolia, Nigeria
Snezana Guenant, France
Master of Business Administration with a
Major in Casino Management
Bin Jiang, China
Datsun Veerakumar, India
Dejan Vukovic, Serbia
Eiche Nathaly, Austria
Fei Ma, China
Hiral Dipak Kakaiya, India
Hofinger Petra, Austria
Jia Shen, China
Kok Lui Chong, Singapore
Mesterovic Andrija, Austria
Mohamed Azeez, India
Moon Kuen Fam, Singapore
Nan Zhu Xiong, China
Rafi Ziad, India
Shi Hui Li, Singapore
Thi Khanh Hoa Pham, Vietnam
Uttam Ingavale, India
Wei Liong Tai, Singapore
Wen Hao Wu, China
Yan Wang, China
Ying Li, China
Executive MBA
Master of Business Administration with a
Major in Leadership
Bernard Sin Gek Choon, Singapore
Hoang Quand Di Le, Vietnam
Nikola Krastev, Bulgaria
Sebastian Marc Honold, Germany
Sebastian Stephan Gysi, Switzerland
Taiwo Ayodele Borisade, Nigeria
Tim Christian Steckling, Germany
Zoya Aleksandrovna Alybina, Russia
DOCTORATE
Doctorate of Business Administration
Ataalah Zojaji, Iran
Wang Po Jih, Taiwan
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Fax: +41 21 964 84 68
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