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December 12, 2022

Accounting and Finance / Учет и Финансы (in Russian/English)

The aim of the programme is to prepare highly qualified specialist in accounting and finance, holding knowledge in the sciences of accounting and finance, knowing the principles and methods of accounting organization and handling, financial analysis and management models, capable of independent formation and critical assessment of the financial and tax accounting policy, deal with financial management problems, plan, organize, control and assess the finances of business, public and non-profit organizations and substantiate the financial management decisions under the constantly changing conditions.

Why to choose this programme?

Accounting is a business language, that helps to understand the meaning of numbers and the significant processes that takes place in any company.
Programme prepares highly qualified, innovative financiers that operates creative, digitized accounting, sustainable (green) financial management, tax optimization, organizational value creation, risk management and assessment of future opportunities.
You will be prepared for managing both – accounting and finances.
You will be able to help the managers of the biggest companies to make the right decisions how successfully manage the business.
Every business needs its professional accountant – you will have wide job opportunities and a possibility to choose whether you want to lead a company or manage your own business.

Language of instruction: First study year is taught in Russian, from the second-year language of instruction is English.

About the Programme

The study program allows to develop the general erudition and special abilities, as well as to provide the fundamental and applied knowledge which necessary for accounting, financial management and for further studies at a higher level. Small and medium business organizations dominate in majority of the countries, this require a universal specialist, who is a good judge of the principles and methods of accounting organization, management, financial analysis and management; is able independently to formulate and critically evaluate financial and tax accounting policies; to solve the problems of accounting and financial management; is able to plan, organize, control and evaluate the finances of business and public organizations and justify the financial management decisions on an ever-changing environment. Completing of this study program provided bachelor’s degree of Business Management.

Internship

Internship is a part of the programme curriculum. You will be able to do it at business companies, public sector establishments and other organizations. During the internship you will learn formation of the accounting policy and organization of the accounting and finance at the entity, enhance your theoretical knowledge in accounting and finance, and develop practical skills in accounting and financial management. You will learn with the organizational structure, its recent years’ activity, performance, and prospects, procedures at the company and accounting procedures as well as financial and tax reporting. Training Internship on accounting information technologies is focused on further development of practical skills acquired as you work with accounting information systems.

Competencies acquired

Following completion of the study programme You will be able to:

handle financial, tax and management accounting at organizations, form the accounting policy ensuring effectiveness of the accounting system and validity of the accounting information.
control the assets and equity, transactions, and performance results of the organizations.
identify the accounting and financial management problems and the available solutions.
organize and conduct audit and document its results.
apply mathematical and statistical methods and modern information technologies necessary for the analysis and assessment of economic and social phenomena and processes.
to work as chief accountant, accountant, financial analyst, financial manager, internal auditor in national and international business enterprises, public sector organizations, audit firms, institutions of tax, insurance, controlling, consulting, finance.
Independently as self-employed to provide accounting, tax and consulting services.
To continue your studies in master degree of accounting, finance, economics, management and business administration, and other social sciences.

Student testimonials

Choosing to study at Vytautas Magnus University Agriculture Academy, firstly I liked the website and campus of VMU Agriculture Academy, secondly, I found the right, really good faculty and study programme for myself, thirdly, the best point is that Lithuania is in the middle of Europe, so I can easily travel to other countries and see the world. While studying at VMU Agriculture Academy I have met a lot of international students, which enriched me as a person. It’s an invaluable experience.
Daniya Mazhikova, Accounting and Finance student. Kazakhstan

While studying the subjects of the Accounting and Finance study program, I learned the most important things – how to manage the accounting of companies and farms and how to manage business finances. In the future, this knowledge will help you to enter the market as a competitive professional and apply it in the daily activities.
Tomas Diliūnas, Accounting and Finance graduate. Lithuania

Accounting and Finance studies was the first purposeful step in my future professional activities. Obtaining a broad-based diploma will give you the opportunity to expand your job search, not just stay in accounting. I value my studies at Vytautas Magnus University not only because of the acquired knowledge, the flexibility of the faculty, but also because of my expanded worldview, the development of social contacts and the possibility of additional activities. This ensured my complete improvement. I was able to put a lot of management knowledge into practice, because I was actively involved in student activities, for which I am very grateful to everyone who contributed. It was undoubtedly one of the most colourful years that will be remembered all the time due to the wonderful VMU Agriculture Academy community.
Jūratė Lideikytė, Accounting and Finance graduate. Lithuania

December 6, 2022

Logistics and Commerce

The aim of Logistics and Commerce programme is to prepare the specialists in logistics and commerce holding extensive expertise and able to apply the theoretical knowledge in business and management to the decision-making related to management and business organization at the entities operating in logistics and commerce and able to develop of the competitive and socially responsible business in the domestic and international markets.

Professional who can create, qualitatively implement, and manage logistics activities sustainable to environment, the ones who knows well the latest commercial trends and methodology and are able to use IT programmes in the field of logistics are on high demand nowadays. If there is a trade, logistics is needed and if you know logistics and commerce, it is perfect background for shaping your future.

Why Logistics and Commerce programme?

Logistics and commerce create the comfort of today’s society.
Transport systems connect the whole World – logistics specialists. are needed everywhere, where are transport operations (transportation of goods).
With the strong knowledge and wide approach, you will become a highly demanded specialist with job opportunities in the biggest logistics and commerce companies.
You will be able to work in domestic or international companies.
You will get the knowledge of economics, management, and entrepreneurship, so you’ll become a professional in the biggest companies, create your own successful business or continue your studies on the MSc level.

The outcomes of the study programme

Upon the completion of the study programme, You will be able to:

Explain the essence of entrepreneurship, learn, and compare the specifics of logistics and commercial activities related to business organizations and the possible effect on the environment, business decisions, and the general public.
Explain the economic, social, technological business resources and processes, issues, and the importance of their decisions in planning, forecasting, and assessing the management of the logistics and commerce organizations, process and results of business organization, and is able to use the basic theoretical arguments or theories for substantiation of the managerial decisions in logistics and commercial operations
Develop competitive and socially responsible business in the domestic and international markets.
Identify the key business categories and phenomena defined by them, key business and management principles, methods, and strategies, and the diversity of business organization forms as well as the factors affecting the choice thereof, the financial and other resource accounting and management methods as well as the applicability.
To collect and analyze the data necessary for addressing important issues in logistics and commerce by using the achievements and methods of the fundamental and applied research as well as organize and conduct applied research in consumer and competitor behavior, employee motivation, responsibly prepare the information necessary for managerial decision-making in logistics and commerce.
Establish logistics and commerce companies, plan, organize, coordinate, and evaluate their operations, choose integrated technological, organizational, and methodological measures for the management of the business environment, and able to develop the competitive and socially responsible business in the domestic and international markets.
Manage business information flows, social, technological processes, and the interaction in the operations of logistics and commerce organizations, analyze and substantiate the decisions in the areas of human, financial, material resource planning, organization, coordination, control, information management, and evaluation of the economic condition and performance.

Student testimonials

Lithuania does great work in international transportation and is one of the main transit countries in the European Union. So, I believed that I would gain experience of great value and learn from the leaders of Logistics and Supply Chain Management. Currently, I am conducting research about the behavior of Lithuanian youth towards Sustainable Consumption, and I find the study of the most relevant issue of the globe in relation to Lithuania interesting.
Perizat Yermakhan, Logistics and Commerce student. Kazakhstan

Logistics and commerce studies are already giving results and have helped to develop competencies that allow a new perspective on emerging marketing or business issues.
Matas Laurynas Kazlauskas, Logistics and Commerce student. Lithuania

While studying, I gained not only the knowledge required for my chosen profession, but also life experience in a variety of situations. I was impressed by the great atmosphere at the University, the pleasant and helpful staff, the wide selection of social activities and, of course, the infrastructure itself and the campus. I am very grateful to the teachers, who try to interest the students and pass on their knowledge, experience, who help to achieve their goals and motivate in case of difficulties.
Silvija Šėgždaitė, Logistics and Commerce graduate. Lithuania

Career opportunities

Logistics and Commerce programme graduates are able to work in logistics, supply management, transportation, warehousing, and transshipment service companies as the coordinators of logistics, intermediaries, representatives, administrators at the logistics, supply management, transportation, warehousing, and transshipment companies of Lithuania, 3PL (third-party logistics model), 4PL (fourth-party logistics model) organizations, agricultural supply, and logistics companies, and organizations coordinating these activities, companies operating in the procurement of agricultural raw materials, processing and trade thereof, agricultural and logistic facilities, retail sector, and shipment networks, as well as develop own business in logistics and commerce.
Upon successful completion, the graduates could continue the second-cycle studies in the fields of Social Sciences.

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December 6, 2022

Business Logistics

Business Logistics programme is the one you are looking for if you want:

to make innovative decisions in the intensively changing logistics business environment
be the one, who helps to provide the world’s population with a wide selection of goods
create and manage the logistics systems
develop the tools for the flow of material resources in the logistics chains
get skills in analyzing and critically evaluating business logistic ideas, formulate business management arguments and assumptions, apply them to logistic management
to have the wide career opportunities to choose if you want to continue your career as a part of the big logistics and not only corporation, create your own logistics (and again not only) business or try yourself in science

The aim of the study program is to prepare the specialists in business logistics who can creatively apply the findings of fundamental and applied research results. To prepare specialists who can make innovative decisions related to improvement and development of the bioeconomy sector and business logistics as well as the implementation under the conditions of intensively changing business environment.

The outcomes of the study programme

Upon the completion of the study programme, you will be able to:

Explain the social science theories, describe the logistics technologies, principles of modeling and designing of the logistics systems on the basis of the fundamental and applied research, and apply them to the bioeconomy industry companies and logistics enterprises under the conditions of uncertainty.
Analyze and critically assess the ideas for the improvement of business logistics management, formulate the arguments and assumptions for implementation of the ideas, prepare and apply innovations in business logistics, and management of the business logistics technologies necessary for the improvement of the economic, social, and environmental performance.
Model and design the logistics systems and prepare the measures for the movement of material assets and biological substances within the logistics chain necessary for the coordination and improvement of logistics at the bioeconomy companies and of the operations of other auxiliary sectors.
Deal with complex non-routine business management problems, make and implement innovative strategic business management decisions under the changing conditions in the bioeconomy sector and logistics companies.
Use the research knowledge and research experience as well as the skills of systematic and strategic thinking for an independent professional activity or research work in the area of logistics.
Make innovative decisions in business logistics taking into account their ethical aspects and the possible effect on the society and environment.

Student testimonials

Lithuania is a transport country with many different shipments to other countries, so here logistics is one of the main business areas. VMU Agriculture Academy guarantees professional education in this field. There will always be jobs for young professionals in this field.
Simas Vasiljevas, Business Logistics student. Lithuania

I have been working in the field of logistics for a long time. I have a lot of practice, but there is a lack of theoretical knowledge and justification. Part-time master studies of Business Logistics are an attractive combination of work and study. I am happy for my decision that it is never too late to learn, as I meet new interesting people and, of course, professional teachers. The quality of studies is high, the teachers are competent, pleasant and understanding. Friendly and respectful relationship between students and teachers prevail. Business Logistics studies are great opportunity for professional development.
Egidija Žaludienė, Business Logistics student. Lithuania

I chose to study master’s degree in Business logistics from a future perspective, as my undergraduate studies were in English and Russian, and I wanted an additional education in another field of study. Also, in pursuit of further career prospects, I have decided that master’s degree will be very rewarding in the future. As Business logistics is a new field for me, the knowledge and experience gained during the studies are very useful. I learned a lot of new things and expanded my knowledge. I evaluate the quality of studies very well.
Roberta Kasarauskaitė, Business Logistics student. Lithuania

Social partners

Career opportunities

Head of logistics departments of company in the bioeconomy sector, head of company providing logistics services and their divisions, logistics manager, consultant, specialist of organization uniting logistics companies and business associations.
Owner of logistics services business on the national and international level.
Further studies in the fields of Management or Economics.

September 6, 2022

Bachelor’s – Business Management (dual degree)

This bachelor’s degree study programme integrates the fields of business and management fields, is based on theory and direct integration of today’s business practices, so graduates have the necessary knowledge and skills to compete in the job market.

The programme’s lecturers aiming to form a business management culture and provide an integral education in the field of business management covering the two most important types of knowledge and competencies: knowledge – about business management – and practical business management competencies (“how-to”).

Dual degree with University of Europe from Germany!

University of Europe for Applied Sciences – is in a TOP 10 in Business Studies at private universities in Germany, according to Multirank 2020!

This dual degree programme allows students to get 2 Bachelor’s diplomas in 3,5 years at 2 European Universities in Lithuania and Germany. It is unforgettable multicultural and educational journey in time and cost saving mode!

Study process:

First 2 years at Kazimieras Simonavičius University, Vilnius, Lithuania
Last 1,5 years at University of Europe for Applied Sciences, Berlin, Germany. Last half of the year is dedicated to write and defend Bachelor Thesis which is possible to do online
Internship at Germany’s Business Company or Start-up in Berlin

More about the University of Europe for Applied Sciences READ HERE

Unique features:

Participation of real Business Bootcamps and Hackatons
Real business project creations and pitches for the investors
Additional study of foreign languages (for example, Lithuanian, Spanish, German, etc.)
Business mentoring system in the learning process
Excellent job opportunities in Europe
Wide opportunities for international student exchange and internships in the countries of the European Union
Possibility to select additional relevant modules online
Opportunity to attend open distance learning (career design, digital marketing, etc.)
The university helps those wishing to create their own business and realize their business idea during their studies
Exceptional professional practice in international business organizations

Why to study at KSU?

Students create startups – businesses from an idea to real product or service
Business projects and BootCamps are integrated into the study programme
Study focus on hands-on work and business communication, negotiation and pitching skills

Study subjects:

Agile Working / International Business / Digital Marketing / Workplace Innovations / Value Creation / Design Thinking / Creativity / Management History and Theory / Business Communication and Negotiations / Marketing and Sales / Public Relations / Economics (micro and macro) / Innovation Management / Business English / Business Analytics / Leadership and Human Resources Management / Management Information Systems / Risk Management / Business Law / Production Management / Business Project / E. Commerce / Financial Management / Pricing / Business Mathematics and Statistics / Strategic Management / International Trade Strategies / Marketing Project Development / Internship / Bachelor’s Thesis / New Venture Financing / Entrepreneurship and Start-up building

Career: A founder of new business, product development specialist, head of unit, branch of company, project manager, business development manager.

August 3, 2022

Management

Open application for a highly motivated doctoral candidate in Management.

The doctoral candidate position is available in the Faculty of Transport Engineering, Department of Logistics and Transport Management. Applicants interested in other economics-related research topics, communication and information, logistics and transport management, are also welcome to apply.

Study Programme Structure

Independent research under supervision;
Courses for PhD students (approximately 30 ECTS credits);
Participation in international conferences and research networks, including an international internship at other, research institutions;
Presentation of research results in international scientific conferences and publications of scientific journals (WOS);
Teaching or another form of knowledge dissemination, which is related to the PhD topic when possible;
The completion of a PhD thesis.

Academic requirements

Postgraduate diploma (or higher);
The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English;
You must take verified copies of the entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university.

Scholarships and Funding

The state-funding or self-funded studies are available;
Lithuanian state scholarships for 1st year of studies 931 Eur/month, and 2nd-4th year of studies 1078 Eur/month);
Grants for doctoral studies and research;
Grants for international academic mobility.

Annual Tuition Fee

full-time studies – 11 589,00 (4-year);
part-time studies – 7 726,00 (6-year).

More information: https://vilniustech.lt/doctoralstudies/en

GET IN TOUCH at VILNIUS TECH Doctoral School: phd@vilniustech.lt

August 3, 2022

Economics

Open application for a highly motivated doctoral candidate in Economics.

The doctoral candidate position is available in VILNIUS TECH, Faculty of Business Management, Department of Financial Engineering. Applicants interested in other research topics related to economics are also welcome to apply.

Study Programme Structure

Independent research under supervision;
Courses for PhD students (approximately 30 ECTS credits);
Participation in international conferences and research networks, including an international internship at other, research institutions;
Presentation of research results in international scientific conferences and publications of scientific journals (WOS);
Teaching or another form of knowledge dissemination, which is related to the PhD topic when possible;
The completion of a PhD thesis.

Academic requirements

Postgraduate diploma (or higher);
The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English;
You must take verified copies of the entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university.

Scholarships and Funding

The state-funding or self-funded studies are available;
Lithuanian state scholarships for 1st year of studies 931 Eur/month, and 2nd-4th year of studies 1078 Eur/month);
Grants for doctoral studies and research;
Grants for international academic mobility.

Annual Tuition Fee

full-time studies – 11 589,00 (4-year);
part-time studies – 7 726,00 (6-year).

More information: https://vilniustech.lt/doctoralstudies/en

GET IN TOUCH at VILNIUS TECH Doctoral School: phd@vilniustech.lt

April 28, 2022

Digital Business

According to the latest estimates, digital business will account for nearly 25% of the global economy by 2025, bringing the segment’s total value to approximately $23 trillion. The much talked-about digital transformation of the private and public sectors was gaining steam even before the current pandemic, with employers increasingly preferring candidates with knowledge of IT, software and web development, data analysis, and related fields. As the reliance of business on digital technologies keeps growing, programme graduates will have ample opportunity to work in many diverse fields, ranging from marketing and product management to e-preneurship and web development. Learn digital business in one of the top Lithuanian colleges that provides an excellent opportunity to study in Lithuania in English!

What you’ll learn:

The digital business programme is unique, bearing only a superficial similarity to other business-related study programmes. During your studies at the Vilnius Business College (VBC) you’ll learn about consumer behaviour and decision-making, how to create and manage online businesses, gain knowledge of applied IT, business strategy and innovation, marketing, and much more.

Study courses include extensive training in the following:

Google communications suite (Gmail, Docs, Drive, and Calendar)
Microsoft Office 365 tools (Word, Excel, Teams, Outlook, and OneDrive)
Video conferencing software (Slack or Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Google Chat, LumApps, and others)
Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems
Content Management Systems (CMS)
Supply Chain Management software
Digital project management tools (Jira, Trello, Monday, Asana, and others)
Finance and accounting software (Sage, NepSuite, and others

Aim of the Programme:

We aim to give our students everything they could possibly need in making ideas a reality. Graduates will have extensive knowledge of the economy, process and resource management, digital technology, and socioeconomic problems and opportunities relevant to employers, organisations, and society. The programme is based on interdisciplinary and Project-Based Learning methods that prioritise digital business, business modelling, project development, and learning-by-doing.

March 30, 2022

Human Resources Management

The HRM programme is designed for graduates of management, economics, organizational psychology, and other social sciences seeking a career in human resource management or changing their specialization profile. It prepares specialists who are able to assess the needs of the organization’s human resources and competencies of organizations and find appropriate ways to direct the ability of employees to promote the growth of intellectual capital of organizations and increase the added value created by the organization.

Why this programme?

The programme meets the needs of modern labour markets, as there is a high demand for HRM professionals who know how to organise activities in a multicultural environment and are able to work in international teams.
The professors have accumulated knowledge and competencies that meet the modern challenges of HRM, and the programme attracts lecturers from abroad who allow students to get acquainted with the international practices that exist in the organisations of other countries.
An international study atmosphere is created by students who typically come from different countries worldwide.
The in-person classes at the university are combined with distance learning.
Successful graduates have the opportunity to take part in postgraduate internships at foreign organisations.

What‘s after?

Graduates of the study programme work as heads of organisations or departments.
They may be HR (human resources) directors, personnel managers or specialists.
They may become human resource development (HRD) project managers.
Some of our graduates become HR analysts in international and national consulting companies. Vilnius University has created opportunities for students interested in continuing their education to enter the doctoral studies programmes, which are available in the English language. In addition, the best of our graduates might be offered employment at the university.

March 30, 2022

Business Process Management

A vibrant and dynamic business environment requires professionals ready for the contemporary challenges of market globalization. A holistic approach is essential for specialists who need to combine various dimensions and concepts of the research and analysis, methods and models for data-driven evaluation of business processes. At the same time, these experts need a sharp eye for various projects development focused on innovative products and the growth of business value.

A distinctive feature of the study programme is the consideration of the cultural contexts of global business processes. To prepare universal specialist study programme content is directed to gain customers and staff management qualifications in a multicultural business environment. Besides processes operation, these specialists develop competence to follow global tendencies of sustainable development in the context of the environmental impact of the business.

Significant demand for professionals in this area and acquired knowledge opens possibilities to find a job in business companies and public sector organizations worldwide. During your studies, you will get an opportunity to spend a semester in the best universities abroad. After successful graduation, you will get a chance to go for a 6-months international internship in a company.

March 23, 2022

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Degree

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Length, structure

1 years (2 semesters) graduation is finalized with the defense of Final project

Detailed curricula

Entry Requirements

To this programme applicants are accepted from all study fields if they have at least of 2 year experience in management field

WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THIS STUDY PROGRAMME?

The Master of Business Administration (MBA) is a master’s degree programme focused on the development of the competencies required for the creation, management and development of business in strategically important industrial sectors, especially for executives and senior managers. One of the special features of the programme is that the studies last for one year. During the studies, students are provided with a unique opportunity to purposefully deepen their decision-making skills and expand their competencies in the fields of human resource management, technological entrepreneurship and innovation, financial management and business economic decision engineering. Alternatively, optional study modules will provide opportunities to deepen knowledge and develop skills focused on professional activities. The programme will be taught by specialists from Lithuania and abroad with business management practices.

Unlike other master’s programs – one of the advantages – there is no requirement to write a master’s thesis. Students who choose one of the alternative modules: human resource management, technological entrepreneurship and innovation, financial management and business economics engineering, will complete an internship in Lithuanian and foreign organizations during the final MBA programme subject, during which real business problems will be solved. The result of these practical studies is a practice report and its defense in public, with the participation of business professionals and consultants from various fields.

WHAT WILL STUDENTS LEARN?

Principles and methods of organizations’ management, organizational behaviour and leadership, change management and strategic business analysis.
How to conduct analysis, systematize, and evaluate information from various data sources for decision-making purposes.
How to critically evaluate business development ideas, formulate arguments and assumptions about business management alternatives.
How to apply quantitative and qualitative, technology-based methods for investigation of selected business problems and interpret the outcomes.

Students have a unique opportunity to develop their decision-making skills and expand their competencies by selecting alternative study modules relevant for professional activity.

Technology Entrepreneurship and Innovation module is intended to learn:

How to analyse, evaluate and mode business innovation processes.
How to establish and manage start-ups.
How to organize and manage technology transfer processes.
How to make strategic decisions required for development, dissemination and application of innovations in organizations.

Human Resource Management module is intended to learn:

How to develop and evaluate human resource management policies and strategies in organizations.
How to foster innovative employee behavior in organizations.
How to evaluate and develop new measures for effective human resource management decision making and research.
How to increase organization’s competitiveness and sustainable performance through effective management of employees.

Business Finance for Executives module is intended to learn:

How to analyse and evaluate business financial statements, calculate absolute and relative indicators and interpret their results.
How to model business continuity scenarios by applying the latest technologies.
How to evaluate and forecast the benefits of business investments.
How to make sound financial decisions under conditions of risk and uncertainty.

Business Economic Decisions Engineering module is intended to learn:

How to apply economic forecasting and computer simulation models for evaluation of business alternatives.
How to analyse economic indicators of industry, enterprise, or their group and apply the knowledge based on the macroeconomic and microeconomic behaviour of business, economic fluctuations, and business cycles.
How to design economic research.
How to apply statistical and mathematical research methods for the economic justification of a business idea.

Direction: Economics and business studies

Accounting and Finance / Учет и Финансы (in Russian/English)

Why to choose this programme?

About the Programme

Internship

Competencies acquired

Student testimonials

Logistics and Commerce

Why Logistics and Commerce programme?

The outcomes of the study programme

Student testimonials

Career opportunities

Social Partners

Business Logistics

Business Logistics programme is the one you are looking for if you want:

The outcomes of the study programme

Student testimonials

Social partners

Career opportunities

Bachelor’s – Business Management (dual degree)

Management

Economics

Digital Business

Human Resources Management

Business Process Management

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THIS STUDY PROGRAMME?

WHAT WILL STUDENTS LEARN?