Chaos is just a million opportunities to make an order. The future belongs to people who see chaos and fast changes not as obstacles, but rather as challenges. Sounds like you? International project management programme is YOUR BEST CHOICE.

How we see it?

THE WORLD NEEDS LEADERS. Our aim is to prepare highly skilled Project Management professionals who will be able not only to create harmony in chaos, but also be a true leaders of teams in projects, programmes and portfolios in business and in private sector. From smallest family businesses to biggest international projects. From talented managers to gifted leaders.

NO THEORIES INCOMPATABLE WITH REALITY. This study programme focuses on problem-based teaching and learning methods. Here theory and practise go hand-in-hand.

REAL OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN FROM THE BEST. We apply the analysis of practical examples, the independent individual and group tasks, discussions, simulations (role plays, action analysis within simulated situations). You will learn about the best practises from the best professionals in IPM field.

Why us?

SAVE TIME. Nowadays time is limited good, but time invested in learning always pays off. It is a unique international modular programme for working students. This programme is adapted to the needs of busy people.

MANAGE YOUR STUDIES. Study plan and duration are up to you. You can be a manager of your own time and studies, choose your best option from 3 different study plans: usual, indvidual plan or by modules.

MAKE CONTACTS. Programme has been designed in close cooperation with Lithuanian Project Management Association. Project managers from business companies are taking active part in the programme.

GET BASIS FOR THE FUTURE. Logics of the programme is based on International Project Management Association (IPMA) Individual Competence Baseline. Knowledge and skills gained in this Programme will form a solid foundation in preparation for International IPMA Certification. IPMA certificates are widely recognized in the global project management community.

What will decorate your CV?

1	PROJECT MANAGEMENT FROM A to Z. You will manage to setup a project organizational structure, prepare a Business Case, work with Project Board/Steering Committee.
2	LEADING WORKING TEAMS. You will be able to form, manage and lead project teams, take responsibility for their work quality and that of their subordinates as well as its evaluation.
3	ANALYTICAL SKILLS. You will be able to analyze and critically evaluate a range of information related to your occupational field.
4	COMMUNICATION SKILLS. You will manage to communicate efficiently in team, with colleagues of varying job position levels, business partners and customers.
5	DECISION-MAKING. You will manage to efficiently analyze complex situations and make well-grounded decisions.
6	REPRESENTATION. You will be able to represent the team and the organization.
7	ETHICS. You will be able to apply ethical principles of business ethics in your performance.
8	LEARNING OUTCOMES.

 

 

Have questions? Contact us!

Jovita Šneiderienė e-mail: jovita.sneideriene@vm.vu.lt, priemimas@vm.vu.lt  tel. +370 236 61 96, mobil. +370 612 46 044

Pasaulis sukasi vis greičiau. Lėtam, nelanksčiam veikimui konkurencinė kova negailestinga. 

Mėgsti dinamišką veiklą? Patinka darbas su tarptautiniais projektais? Seki pasaulio finansų rinkų naujienas ir tendencijas, ar jau dirbi finansų srityje ir nori pagilinti savo žinias? O gal esi įmonės vadovas, kuriam norisi žinoti, kaip priimami finansų valdymo sprendimai versle?

Tuomet Tarptautinio verslo finansų studijų programa skirta būtent tau.

Mūsų vizija

Ateitį kuria drąsūs lyderiai. Ši studijų programa sukurta lyderiams, kurie nebijo pokyčių ir drąsiai pritaikys inovacijas, lankstų ir išradingą požiūrį įmonėse, institucijose, arba kurdami savo verslą. 

Inovatyvus finansų valdymas. Finansų pasaulyje reikalingi vadovai, gebantys mąstyti ir veikti strategiškai ir inovatyviai, taikantys moderniausias įžvalgas ir idėjas. Šioje studijų programoje studentai įgyja vertingų verslo plėtros finansavimo, verslo optimizavimo, modernių finansinių technologijų (pvz. Blockchain, ICO, Fintech) panaudojimo versle, investicijų ir rizikos valdymo, finansų valdymo sprendimų priėmimo versle žinių ir įgūdžių.

Kodėl mes?

Darbui netrukdantis tobulėjimas. Ši programa – puiki galimybė tau suderinti darbinę veiklą su studijomis. Studijos papildo darbą, leidžia pagilinti žinias apie galimus finansų valdymo sprendimus ir situacijas, su kuriomis tu realiai susiduri savo darbe. Ši studijų programa tinka potencialiems lyderiams iš visos Lietuvos ir net dirbantiems užsienyje.

Galimybė mokytis iš sėkmingiausių. Pagrindinį programos dėstytojų branduolį sudaro finansų sektoriaus lyderiai praktikai, o juos papildo geriausi finansų srities akademinio pasaulio atstovai. Programos dėstytojai – patyrę finansų pasaulio profesionalai, sėkmingai kopiantys karjeros laiptais įvairiose finansų srityse.

Mažiau kalbų, daugiau darbų. Tarptautinio verslo finansų studijų programoje teorinių paskaitų skaičius yra minimalus. Studijų metu analizuojamos situacijos iš realaus verslo, kurios atspindi naujausius globalaus ir lokalaus verslo ir finansų pokyčius. Studentai taiko sukauptą darbo patirtį ir įgytas naujas žinias eksperimentuodami, rengdami projektus, konsultuodamiesi bei dalindamiesi idėjomis vieni su kitais.

Plačios veiklos galimybės. Šios programos absolventai gali sėkmingai dirbti šalies ir tarptautinių įmonių finansų ir plėtros padalinių vadovais, finansinių institucijų (bankų, draudimo ir lizingo bendrovių, pensijų ir investicijų fondų valdymo įmonių) vadovaujančiose pozicijose ar finansų verslo konsultantais šalies ir užsienio įmonėse,vadovauti tarptautiniams projektams viešajame sektoriuje ar kurti savo verslą.

Kuo galėsite papuošti savo CV?

1. TVIRTAS PAGRINDAS FINANSŲ VALDYMO SRITYJE. Sugebėsite vadovauti įmonėms ir projektams šalies bei tarptautinėje ekonominėje erdvėje, valdyti įvairias finansavimo, investicijų valdymo, įmonės biudžeto sudarymo ir valdymo ir kitas verslo sritis

2. POKYČIŲ GENERAVIMAS IR JŲ ĮGYVENDINIMAS. Sugebėsite įkvėpti ir įgyvendinti esminius pokyčius įmonėse ar organizacijose bei pritaikyti inovatyvius iššūkių sprendimo metodus.

3. ANALITINIAI GEBĖJIMAI. Gebėsite pažangiausiomis priemonėmis analizuoti, vertinti finansinę verslo situaciją, vertinti įmonės veiklos riziką bei siūlyti sprendimus įmonės veiklai gerinti.

 

Turi klausimų? Susisiek!

Jovita Šneiderienė el. p. jovita.sneideriene@vm.vu.lt, priemimas@vm.vu.lt  tel. (8 5) 236 61 96, mob. tel. +370 612 46 044

If you are not in the digital space, you are not existing at all – such a witty and humorous statement is probably the most accurate description of life in the 21st century. Today, the biggest winner is this type of a business which is able to jump into a fast-moving train of technologies and respond quickly as well as efficiently to a rapidly changing situation.

Do you feel perfectly in a digital space? Is communication vital to you? Can you create an interesting an engaging story? Would you like to work or maybe you are already working in marketing? Then Digital Marketing Studies are exactly for you!

Our vision

The struggle between stories and images. In the age of technology when the world is overfulfiled with information, marketing is no longer just a struggle of goods, but also a struggle of stories and images. The aim of this study program is to educate marketing and communication professionals who are capable to create user-friendly business stories, and to be able to manage the image of companies and products, as well as quickly and effectively solve communication crises, and develope marketing and communication strategies.

Fast reaction. Marketing and especially digital marketing requires maximum flexibility and adaptation to the situation. In social networks and in the digital world the situation can change every minute, while an important message can get lost in an endless stream of information. In this study program students acquire the ability to solve problems quickly and in a flexible way, while taking into account a rapidly changing environment.

Why us?

Uniqueness. It is the only study program of this kind in Lithuania. Here it is possible to deepen your knowledge in both traditional and digital marketing. After graduation you will be able to manage campaigns and communication in social networks, as well as to work on digital advertising, media and traditional marketing projects. The program is taught by professionals from Lithuania and abroad who share their unique professional experience with students.

Flexibility and variety. This study is perfect while working. There is a wide range of forms of learning, from traditional lectures and seminars to individual, group consultations and projects. You will not be bored!

Versatility. Marketing professionals are needed in every business which wants to take advantage of rapidly changing technology. As a result, graduates of this program can successfully work in corporate marketing departments ranging from retail, media, tourism to financial and insurance services, real estate and information technology, as well as research and consulting companies, telecommunications and online businesses.

How can you complement your CV?

1. PROJECT MANAGEMENT. You will be able to make decisions and execute marketing activities both in the local and international market, as well as divide complex problems into specific tasks.

2. STRATEGY OF DIGITAL MARKETING. You will be able to choose the most appropriate marketing actions for your business in the digital space.

3. ANALYTICAL SKILLS. You will be able to analyze marketing data and understand consumer behavior in the digital space.

4. WORKING WITH COMMUNICATION. You will be able to give critical evaluation of marketing communication and plan digital marketing actions.

 

Have questions? Contact us!

Jovita Šneiderienė e-mail: jovita.sneideriene@vm.vu.lt, priemimas@vm.vu.lt  tel. +370 236 61 96, mobile +370 612 46 044

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Dr. Douglas Gilbert (USA)   Opportunity Recognition and Evaluation Opportunity Recognition and Evaluation The purpose of this course is to develop students’ entrepreneurial competencies in opportunity recognition via innovative business intelligence and information analysis techniques, which will help identify niche and continuously strengthen competitive advantages of a venture in volatile and dynamic markets. Content Development of an understanding of the use of business models in entrepreneurial settings. Analysis of customer segments and value propositions for entrepreneurial opportunities. Analysis of the use of channels (informational and delivery) and customer relationships in entrepreneurial organizations. Application of discovered information about value propositions, customer segments, channels, and customer relationships to develop revenue streams for an entrepreneurial opportunity. Learning outcomes You will learn to identify key aspects of business models in entrepreneurial settings. You will learn to analyse customer segments and value propositions for entrepreneurial opportunities. You will learn to analyse the use of channels (informational and delivery) and customer relationships in entrepreneurial organizations. You will learn to apply information gained about value propositions, customer segments, channels, and customer relationships to develop revenue streams for an entrepreneurial opportunity.   Gathering Talent and Facilitating Collaboration Gathering Talent and Facilitating Collaboration The purpose of this module is to develop students’ entrepreneurial competencies in gathering talent and facilitating collaboration when creating, running and developing a project or a company. Content Team formation and development; Role distribution and enactment; Team diversity; Managing interdependence and leading members; Communication in teams; Exercising values, building culture; Leveraging interpersonal relationships and social interactions; From individual to team performance: appraisal. Learning outcomes You will be able to differentiate key concepts and models for effective teamwork and apply them in changing situations. You will learn about various collaboration processes and tools, and you will be able to apply them to facilitate group work in cross-cultural situations.

Partnership Assoc. Prof. Eglė Daunienė (LTU)   Gathering Talent and Facilitating Collaboration Gathering Talent and Facilitating Collaboration The purpose of this module is to develop students’ entrepreneurial competencies in gathering talent and facilitating collaboration when creating, running and developing a project or a company. Content Team formation and development; Role distribution and enactment; Team diversity; Managing interdependence and leading members; Communication in teams; Exercising values, building culture; Leveraging interpersonal relationships and social interactions; From individual to team performance: appraisal. Learning outcomes You will be able to differentiate key concepts and models for effective teamwork and apply them in changing situations. You will learn about various collaboration processes and tools, and you will be able to apply them to facilitate group work in cross-cultural situations.

Dr. James Bowen (CAN)  Creative Design, Testing and Prototyping Creative Design, Prototyping, and Testing The objective of this module is to use creative approaches to design product or services such that assumptions, risks and costs are detailed enough to present to investors a plan to test ideas with customers and stakeholders. The creative approaches will incorporate ideas such as universal design, minimum testing, risk, inhibitors, and gamification. Content Creativity, innovation, and the creative; Gamification; Universal design principles and design thinking; Minimum variable product and testing methodologies; Developing testing plans for investors including understand risk and inhibitors; Practical simulation case of entrepreneurship. Learning outcomes You will understand the nature of creativity, innovation and the creative process; You will be able to use gamification as a motivation approach for customers; You will be able to apply universal design principles and design thinking in new products and services.

Partnership Assoc. Prof. Daiva Rakauskaitė (LTU)  Financial Management and Venture Financing Financial Management and Venture Financing The purpose of this course is to develop entrepreneurial competencies in financial management and venture financing. Content: breakdown of the topics Setting Financial goals for Entrepreneurial purposes Understanding Financial statements Revenue and Expense Forecasting Monitoring Financial Performance Day to Day Cash flow Management and Forecasting Start-up Financing  External Sources of Financing Planning for the Entrepreneur transition Learning outcomes You will be able to differentiate key financial concepts, statements and ratios, ability to analyse complex data, understanding financial implications of entrepreneurial decision-making. You will be able to integrate financial knowledge in developing solutions in case studies. You will be able to differentiate and appraise various sources of entrepreneurial financing.

Darius Bagdžiūnas (LTU)   Market Development and Commercialisation Market Development and Commercialisation The purpose of this module is to develop students’ entrepreneurial competencies in market development and commercialisation so that they know how to develop market viability of a new product or service and come up with a marketing strategy. Content: breakdown of the topics Marketing and Entrepreneurship; Sustaining competitive advantage of new ventures Identifying Market Opportunities: market research, demand forecasting Market Development: creating a new market, segmentation and targeting, product concept development, focus vs. diversification, positioning tools Entrepreneurial Communication Strategy: leverage communication, overcome market resistance Entrepreneurial Pricing Strategy: pricing models and tools, market expansion and pricing Entrepreneurial Distribution Strategy: the power of trust in manufacturer-retailer relations Building Customer relationship: managing customers, relationship marketing Learning outcomes You will be able to apply key concepts, theories and models of entrepreneurial marketing and use this knowledge to make sound marketing problem solving. You will be able to use relevant low-cost marketing tools to solve entrepreneurial marketing problems creatively with limited financial resources. You will be able to understand the complexities of business ethics in business context and apply it in marketing problem solving. You will be able to integrate marketing knowledge into developing a strategic marketing solution.

Dr. Gintarė Surblytė - Namavičienė (LTU)        Intellectual Property Law Intellectual Property Law  The purpose of this course is to develop students’ knowledge and competencies in the field of the intellectual property law so that they know how to use them in the entrepreneurial context. Content Introduction into Intellectual Property Law. Protection of Intellectual Property on International, EU and national levels; Copyright. Legal protection of Related Rights. Copyright protection in the digital economy; Patent Law; Trade Secret Law. The Intersection of Trade Secrets and Data Protection; Trademark and Design Law; Enforcement of Intellectual Property Rights; The Intersection of Intellectual Property and Competition Law. The Assessment of Standard-Essential-Patents (SEPs) from a Competition Law Perspective. Learning outcomes You will be able to differentiate the key concepts, principles and models of intellectual property protection and those of the system of legal environment of intellectual property; You will be able to identify the object of the intellectual property, select and provide sound arguments with reference to the chosen option of legal protection for an intellectual creation result (product); You will be able to arrange and analyze copyright, license and confidentiality agreements.

Dr. Bram Kuijken (NLD)   Business Modelling and Customer Validation Business Modelling and Customer Validation The purpose of this course is to develop students’ entrepreneurial competencies in building a viable business model and thoroughly validating it through the process of customer validation. Content Start with the problem; Are you really creating value? From assumptions to facts; Build your Minimum Viable Product and your business model; Get out of the building; Pivot or Persevere and Pitching. Learning outcomes You will be able to build a coherent and viable business model by applying tools such as the Lean Canvas and Business Model Canvas and by applying the Lean Start-up methodology; You will be able to formulate testable critical assumptions that underlie the identified business model; You will be able to apply the process of customer validation and select and apply a set of validation tools to thoroughly validate the critical assumptions.

Partnership Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mantas Tvarijonavičius  (LTU)   Leadership Competencies in Entrepreneurial Context Leadership Competencies in Entrepreneurial Context The purpose of this module is to develop students’ entrepreneurial leadership competencies in the entrepreneurial context when creating, running and developing a project or a company. Content Embracing: an introduction to leadership. Different views to leadership. Leadership: inherited characteristics or learned skills? Embracing: leadership and personality. Personality traits of successful leaders Embracing: leadership roles and goals. Leadership in business. Embracing: leadership ethics, values and culture(s). Sustainable leadership Enacting: configuring leadership. Evaluation of one’s leadership abilities and skills Enacting: entrepreneurial leadership. Vision. Ability to engage people around vision. Empowering people Enacting: interpersonal relationships. Building trust Enacting: leadership performance Enacting: leadership accountability Exercising: leadership styles Exercising: influence through communication. Dealing with difficult situations according to leadership values and ethics Learning outcomes You will be able to understand the complexities of business ethics in team environment and act with integrity. You will be able to enhance your career and commitment to lifelong learning, as well as engage in entrepreneurial self-management.

Partnership Assoc. Prof. Romualda Stragienė (LTU)  Leadership Competencies in Entrepreneurial Context Leadership Competencies in Entrepreneurial Context The purpose of this module is to develop students’ entrepreneurial leadership competencies in the entrepreneurial context when creating, running and developing a project or a company. Content Embracing: an introduction to leadership. Different views to leadership. Leadership: inherited characteristics or learned skills? Embracing: leadership and personality. Personality traits of successful leaders Embracing: leadership roles and goals. Leadership in business. Embracing: leadership ethics, values and culture(s). Sustainable leadership Enacting: configuring leadership. Evaluation of one’s leadership abilities and skills Enacting: entrepreneurial leadership. Vision. Ability to engage people around vision. Empowering people Enacting: interpersonal relationships. Building trust Enacting: leadership performance Enacting: leadership accountability Exercising: leadership styles Exercising: influence through communication. Dealing with difficult situations according to leadership values and ethics Learning outcomes You will be able to understand the complexities of business ethics in team environment and act with integrity. You will be able to enhance your career and commitment to lifelong learning, as well as engage in entrepreneurial self-management.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Olga Štangej (LTU)  Managing Rapid Growth and Virtual Teams Managing Rapid Growth and Virtual Teams The purpose of this module is to develop students’ entrepreneurial competencies in managing rapid growth and virtual teams when creating, running and developing a project or a company. Content: breakdown of the topics Company and growth: stages and challenges From projects to ventures: team work modes Entrepreneurial growth as a collective outcome Harnessing rapid growth Communication in virtual teams Managing interdependence and leading members in virtual teams Developing culture in virtual teams Sustaining competitiveness over the long-run Learning outcomes You will be able to lead virtual teams towards achievement of entrepreneurial goals, by adapting to new situations related to rapid growth, communicating a vision, contributing effectively to a virtual team environment. You will be able to explain and analyse and the stakeholders and the role and specifics of virtual teams in organizations. You will be able to operate effectively in cross-cultural settings, understanding the importance of globalisation, while managing rapid growth.

Program Director Partnership Assoc. Prof. Aistė Ptakauskė (LTU)  STUDY VISIT Study Visit In the course of the program, all students will participate in an intensive weeklong study visit in the Netherlands. The main objective of this study visit is to foster close links with different entrepreneurs as well as to get to know entrepreneurial ecosystems across Europe and beyond. Vilnius University Business School takes full responsibility for the program of the study visit, but students will have to pay for their own sustenance.

Marytnas Kandzeras (LTU)  Experiential Entrepreneurship Project Experiential Entrepreneurship Project The purpose of this module is to develop students’ entrepreneurial competencies by solving real-life problems and cases, as well as practically implementing knowledge and skills gained in all other modules of the study program.  Content Effectuation. Opportunities identification. The process of customer discovery; Differentiated Business Model; Value Proposition; Going-to-market Plan; Key Partners, Key Activities, Key Resources, and Cost Structure; Financial Projections and Key Metrics; Team: Alignment and Equilibrium; Presentation skills. Learning outcomes You will be able to lead yourselves and others in the achievement of entrepreneurial goals, contributing effectively to the team environment, adapting to new situations; You will be able to engage in productive entrepreneurial self-management in real-life problem solving; You will be able to integrate functional knowledge as well as apply strategic entrepreneurship skills in real-life situations.

MSc vs. MBA

Investment in Your Personal Development

The admissions cycle to recruit the class of 2020/21 is now open.

 

Application deadlines and tuition fee

Round 1: before 2020-06-15	10 000 EUR/per year or 5 000 Eur per semester*.
Round 2: after 2020-06-15	12 000 EUR/per year or 6 000 Eur per semester*.

 

20% discount is offered by VU Business school for Vilnius University alumni community.

Tuition fees must be paid each semester until the end of the first month of the current semester.

 

 

 

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