Webinar: AACSB accredited MSc programs in Oulu, the capital of Northern Scandinavia
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Oulu Business School (OBS) at the University of Oulu is an international research and educational institute for economic sciences. Oulu, a modern growth center, creates an inspiring and stimulating environment for business studies, work and leisure. OBS is accredited by AACSB International (The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business), the premier accreditation body for business schools worldwide.
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Webinar: AACSB accredited MSc programs in Oulu, the capital of Northern Scandinavia
- 1. Nordic Spirit – International Heart
- 2. OULU BUSINESS SCHOOL (OBS) Nordic Spirit - Built on Nordic values and culture - Located in the lively capital of Northern Scandinavia - Part of the multidisciplinary University of Oulu - Effective collaborations with the local businesses and larger larger society, as well as partners and stakeholders around around the world www.oulu.fi/oulubusinessschool/
- 3. OULU BUSINESS SCHOOL (OBS) International Heart - Fourth business school in the Nordic Countries to achieve AACSB International accreditation - Active partner network in research and education – partners from all continents - International learning experience – faculty and students from over 30 countries Martti Ahtisaari Institute - Focus on global business and economy and challenges of sustainable and sustainable and responsible business - Partner of Globally Responsible Leadership Initiative (GRLI) - Support to four international research groups and selected doctoral students through Martti Ahtisaari International Doctoral Scholarship Programme
- 4. Nordic Spirit – International Heart STUDIES - 300 new students every year - Bachelor (BSc), Master (MSc), Doctoral (DSc) Degrees and Executive MBA (EMBA) Programmes - Studies across all major business fields: • Economics • Finance • Financial and Management Accounting • International Business Management • Marketing
- 5. Nordic Spirit – International Heart Learning goals in OBS Master’s programs 1. Analytical thinking skills and problem solving 2. Disciplinary knowledge 3. Business knowledge 4. Globally responsible leadership 5. Communication skills
- 6. Nordic Spirit – International Heart FUTURE The 2000’s have been a time for significant growth and reaching even higher quality criteria. It’s with the same forward-looking pioneer spirit, and positive and active attitude, that we will seize future challenges!
- 7. Master’s in Finance – MF • Are you interested in financial markets? Stocks, bonds, currencies, commodities, derivatives? Photo: Nasdaq Photo: Scott Beale, fickr • Are you interested in corporate finance? Investment banking, mergers and acquisitions?
- 8. Master’s in Finance – MF • Who does well in the MF program? – Business, math/statistics, and engineering backgrounds • Field specific knowledge – Asset pricing, portfolio management, risk management • Analysis skills – Econometric analysis, forecasting, bootstrap analysis 𝑦𝑡 = 𝑐 + 𝑦𝑡−1 + 𝜖 𝑡
- 9. Master’s in Finance – MF • Recent graduates have gone on to: – Financial Management Program at GE – Ernst & Young, tax advisor – Automated financial advising (own start-up) – Ph.D. studies "The Master in Finance program has taught me to not only understand financial markets from a theoretical point of view but constantly gives me opportunities to directly interact with market databases and go down to the root of practical matters. I have received a lot of support from my professors, coordinators during my studying time and I believe that is not going to change even when I graduate. For me, University of Oulu has done what it promises from the beginning as to "let me go further"". Ngo Thi Mai Nhan
- 10. Master’s in Financial and Management Accounting Are you interested in producing and analysing financial information for firm valuation, investment decisions? Do you want to learn more about the convergence of local accounting principles to IFRS? Are you interested in learning and developing further tools that help corporate management in performance evaluation, product and service pricing?
- 11. Master’s in Financial and Management Accounting What we are looking for: - Highly-motivated students with a can-do attitude - Previous basic studies in accounting, statistics, econometrics are a plus What we offer: - Opportunity to specialize in Financial or Management Accounting - Comprehensive study program with a wide course selection - Full support in conducting empirical research for the Master’s Thesis - Curriculum that readies you for international mobility
- 12. Master’s in Financial and Management Accounting Profiles of our graduates: - Audit firms - Banks and other financial service entities - Consultancy and tax services - Entrepreneurship - Academia Finnish education system values very much self-study as part of the learning process, which I found it challenging and interesting because I developed my self-discipline and use of new learning tools. I was also very surprised to see how much freedom is given to students not only to plan our own schedules regarding exams but also opportunities to improve our grades. Andrea Zambrano, Ecuador, FMA 2015 I am fascinated by the learning environment where students are encouraged and welcome to discuss and raise questions. Students are facilitated with study portals like Optima and Noppa where lecture material is accessed and issues are being discussed. Labs are open till midnight where students are equipped with well processing computers and fast speed internet. Libraries are updated with current books and students can borrow as many books as they want. Anila Kiran, Pakistan, FMA 2014 From my personal experience, studying in the FMA programme was a challenge. I have now learned to appreciate in full its real value. It was a path of immense self-development through critical thinking and problem solving. Anna Elsilä, Ukraine, FMA 2009
- 13. Master’s in International Business and Management (IBM) Do you want to learn how to create the next Facebook? Do you want to know what it takes to manage Google? Do you know where to search for the cool business opportunities? Would you have known how to save Nokia?
- 14. Master’s in International Business and Management (IBM) We are looking for students with - background in e.g., business studies, social sciences, or engineering - (major/minor) studies in business are of benefit - high motivation, global mindset, and proactive approach We offer - high quality education connecting theory and practice - inspiring environment for intellectual growth and personal development - possibility to continue to doctoral studies - excellent career opportunities in a variety of different professions…
- 15. “…in a global economy, a business career can only be successful if it entails a deep global outlook. The IBM Master program will award you with…international network that becomes a door of endless opportunities.” “…I’ve been enjoying the vast opportunities created for students here in in the University of Oulu to learn new things and develop their skills in the safe and friendly environment of student societies.” • Export manager • Country manager • Area director • Business Development director/manager • Sales manager • Consultant • Entrepreneur….
- 16. Academic life as an IBM student - Gain insights into current international events in business management from internationalizing to how to conduct relevant research to the occurring changes - Competent staff who are well qualified in different fields and can give us a better view of their different research subjects - Lecturers who are currently entrepreneurs/practitioners also bring their own expertise to help us better understand what is practically occurring in international markets
- 17. Life in Oulu - Privilege of studying within an internationally diverse group - Diversity has increased my international network and has opened up my mind to different cultures and people. If you are looking for a different worldview, University of Oulu is the place to be.
- 18. Life in Oulu - There are various social activities • I love singing so I joined the local university choir • I love volunteering so I joined the local AIESEC in Oulu - There is a lot to see and experience in and around Oulu • I love travelling and have been on a couple of road trips with my friends - There is a lot of international students in Oulu • I have made friends not only from my class but other international students, too
- 19. Admission 2016 – How to apply? - Application period: December 15, 2015 – January 29, 2016 (15.00 GMT +2) - Eligibility 1. Bachelor’s degree 2. English Language a. transcript (degree conducted in English language) b. language test - Student selections are based on: • relevance of previous studies • performance in previous studies • motivation letter • resume/CV • letters of reference No tuition fees. Information on application fee can be found here: http://www.oulu.fi/degree/scholarships
- 20. Nordic Spirit – International Heart Thank you for your attention! It’s time for questions You can contact us at admissions.officer@oulu.fi How to apply? http://www.oulu.fi/degree/business
Editor's Notes
- Thank Sinikka and introduce myself Have you guys seen what’s been going on in the markets this year? Ineterest rates were moving up and down at the beginning of the year, and lately stocks have been volatile – with some market down more than others. The dollar made a big move, and has been fairly stable recently. What’s going on? Is it just investors worrying about the Federal Reserve raising interest rates? Is the world worried about a hard landing in China? How should one respond to – or take advantage of – these changes in the market? The other main area of finance is corporate finance. Corporate governance – how do investors make sure they get a return on their money? Mergers and acquisitions - Some big deals in the past few years have been the merger of Heinz and Kraft foods, and last year Facebook bought WhatsApp for about 19B. How were these deals priced? How did the stock prices react? Interest rates have been very low for a long time – why hasn’t there been more leveraged buyouts? These are the types of things we cover in the finance program.
- What type of students are we looking for? Business, math/statistics, and engineering students usually do well in the program. Generally, students with these backgrounds have developed quantitative skills to get through the program. No, the math is not topology or quantum mechanics, but finance students need to be able to use mathematics to learn things about the markets. Probabilities, distributions, calculus, optimization, linear algebra, are the types of mathematics that we use regularly. What field specific knowledge will you gain? You will learn about asset pricing, portfolio management, risk management, firm valuation. The quantitative skills you develop in the program are applicable in many areas. Econometric analysis, forecasting, and bootstrapping, computer coding (SAS, R). You will learn how to use these tools in finance, but these tools are useful in many many areas of business. Note the graph – the relationship between the VIX index and the SP500 index. Normally, the VIX rises as the SP500 falls. What the does current level of the VIX say about the expected volatility of the SP500? The equation at the bottom is a simple AR(1) equation – a relative of the random walk.
- What types of jobs can get after completing the program? Recent graduates are now working in financial management for global companies (GE), tax advising / consulting, working as entrepreneurs, and some have gone on to Ph.D. studies. Nhan is actually a current student who has been completing an internship in Belgium for a institution promoting solar power. I like her quote – we cover both theory and practice. Now Ermela will tell you about the FMA program.
- Let’s move on to the Master’s Programme in International Business Management. I will tell about the programme briefly and later Andrew who is a current student in the programme will talks about his experiences. The IBM education focuses on a variety of issues related to managing and leading international businesses. For example, would you like to learn how to create the next Facebook? What does it take to start up a company with college roommates, get investors on board, go public and grow the firm to one of the world’s leading businesses? The programme teaches you about business designing, venture growth strategies and international entrepreneurship. Do you want to know what it takes to manage a multinational corporation such as Google? The studies cover topics related to leading multinationals , mergers, acquisitions , and joint ventures. Also legal issues related to international business, strategic thinking, leadership skills , and responsible business management are covered in the studies. How about learning to search for cool business opportunities? The programme teaches you about business opportunity creation in emerging and developed economies; how to identify and creatively form business opportunities, and evaluate commercial and market viability of business ideas. Something that is a particularly important question here in Finland: would you have known how to save Nokia? During the studies you will learn about management and strategy renewal in the dynamic, ever changing global business environment. So the programme is really about giving you the tools needed in managing, creating, and developing various kinds of international organizations.
- So what kind of applicants and students are we looking for? - You can have background for example in business studies, social sciences or engineering. We have students from diverse educational backgrounds. You will benefit if you have some prior studies (major or minor) in business - Students who do well in our programme are highly motivated, have global mindset, are proactive in studies, and able to share their experiences and contribute to collaborative learning What we offer for our students is… - high quality education that connects theory and practice in teaching and projects - also, inspiring learning environment for your intellectual growth and personal development - The education also prepares you to continue your studies at doctoral level. - You will also have excellent career opportunities after graduation…
- Our graduates are capable of working in a variety of different professions. The career opportunities range from self-employment as an entrepreneur to a diversity of management positions and to consulting or governmental professions. Here are some of the recent graduates. Jinni and Adeolu have actually established their own business in Finland, while Maria got a job as Coordinator of International Affairs here in Oulu. Many students also return to their home countries, like Steffen, or go an pursue international career opportunities around the globe. Maria tells that she has particularly enjoyed the opportunities to learn new things and develop her skills in a safe and friendly environment. Nelly says that one of the benefits of studying in Oulu are the international networks that become a door to endless opportunities.
- As a student in the University of Oulu I have had the opportunity to gain insights into current international events in business management from internationalizing to how to conduct relevant research to the occuring changes. We also have the opportunity to be in the presence of a competent staff who are well qualified in different fields and can give us as students a better vision of their different study subjects. We also have lecturers who are currently entrepreneurs in international markets who also bring their own expertise to help us better understand what is practically occuring in international markets.
- One of the biggest advantages I have received from studying in University of Oulu is the priviledge of studying within an internationally diverse group with students from all the continents from around the world except Australia. Diversity has increased my international network and has opened up my mind to different cultures and people. So if you are looking for a different worldview University of Oulu is the place to be.
- There are various social activities that you can become a part of. I love singing so I joined the local university choir and I love volunteering so I joined the local AIESEC in Oulu which has been such a beautiful experience. I love travelling and have been on a couple of road trips with my friends and due to the numerous international students I have made not only friends from my class but other international students.
- A link to the application form is published 15th December 2015