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“In business it is not the money, nor the technology, but people who can make the difference, and make your dream come true. You can make other people love and respect the value you have created together with your co-workers, colleagues, employees and contractors”. Anita Gaile, entrepreneur, guest lecturer at University of Latvia Key speaker in module 3
“In the end it is not only about knowing, but about using and developing new knowledge in interaction with people from different countries who share the same goals to expand their business internationally while growing their managerial competencies” Dr Peter Zettinig, University Research Fellow, Turku School of Economics at the University of Turku One of the key speakers in the programme
“Although geographically relatively limited, the Baltic Sea area covers a lot of cultures, customers and customer segments offering a versatile mix of more stable and more rapidly growing markets.” Kenneth Sundberg, Senior Vice President, Tikkurila Oyj
In this programme you will explore the business in and around the Baltic Sea region and • learn to lead change • extend your business knowledge • learn how to make your company grow wiser • be able to implement new and innovative ideas ovation
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• benchmark and gain insights into successful companies • improve your leadership and managerial competences • increase your international understanding and network • improve your communication skills and enhance your confidence
Contents and locations of the 5 modules
February 10-13, 2015 - St Petersburg, Russia
During this module you will learn about • lean strategy, growing for continuous success • the system approach and proactive focus for value enhancing • marketing and sales collaboration within the value chain • the Swedish and Russian business environment today and tomorrow
Module 4.
Change and Innovation
Organised in cooperation with the Turku School of Economics at the University of Turku and the Pskov State University
Module 2.
INNOVATION & GROWTH
During this module you will learn about • organisational change and development • conflict and crisis management • innovation management • the Estonian business environment today and tomorrow
Business Models, Accounting and Finance
October 14-17, 2014 - St Petersburg, Russia
December 9-12, 2014 - Tallinn, Estonia
Organised in cooperation with the University of Tartu and the Turku School of Economics at the University of Turku
September 16-19, 2014 - Turku, Finland
During this module you will learn about • the global business environment • the competitive environment • cross-cultural issues • opportunities for growth in the Baltic Sea region • the Finnish business environment today and tomorrow
Growth and Success
Organised in cooperation with the Stockholm School of Economics, Russia and the Turku School of Economics at the University of Turku
Global-Baltic Business Environment
During this module you will learn about • financial and legal environments in the Baltic Sea region • funding • business models • mergers and acquisitions • the Russian business environment today and tomorrow
Organised in cooperation with the Saint Petersburg State University of Economics and the Turku School of Economics at the University of Turku
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Manpower and Value-Based Leadership
November 11-14, 2014 - Riga, Latvia
During this module you will learn about • meaningful leadership and collaboration at all levels • corporate social responsibility (CSR), transparency and communication for success • the Latvian business environment today and tomorrow Organised by the University of Latvia
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Locations of the modules
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St Petersburg
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Riga
The BDPro modules are organised in cooperation with local businesses and the following universities:
Application deadline: August 15, 2014
Discount application deadline: June 15, 2014
1 Turku School of Economics at the University of Turku, 1 Pskov State University, For more information, please visit the programme’s 2 Saint Petersburg State University of Economics, webpage at www.utu.fi/bdpro 3 University of Latvia, 4 University of Tartu and ovation nn 5 Stockholm School of Economics - Russia I
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Book Your Journey to Innovation and Growth!
BDPro
Contact Programme Manager Ms Tiina Ruohisto
[email protected] +358 40 900 0753
Growth
Project Manager Ms Céline Charpentron
[email protected] +358 50 412 9314
We reserve all rights to change or modify the content of the programme