I-Week 2027

 

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    Monday 18.1.2027 9:00 16:00
    Tuesday 19.1.2027 8:30 16:00
    Wednesday 20.1.2027 8:30 16:00

    NEBOJSA DIMIC – Corporate Responsibility and Ethics in Finance

    Offered by the Faculty of Finance and Accounting

    Course in InSIS – 1MT555, classroom – ?, Max. number of students 30



    Nebojsa Dimic     is an Associate Professor (tenure track) at the University of Vaasa, working in the Finance Group at the School of Accounting and Finance. His teaching focuses on areas such as corporate responsibility and ethics in finance, financial markets, sustainability, and green finance. His research interests include ESG investing, climate-related financial risks, and international financial markets, with numerous publications in leading academic journals.

     

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    WOJCIECH STILLER – Tax and Data

    Offered by the Faculty of Finance and Accounting

    Course in InSIS – 1VF555, classroom – ?, Max. number of students 30



    Wojciech Stiller     is a Professor of Business Taxation at the Berlin School of Economics and Law (HWR Berlin), where he has been teaching since 2013. In addition to his academic role, he serves as Program Director of the FACT Master’s programme and Dean of Studies for Master’s programmes. He holds a PhD in economics from the University of Mannheim and has also worked there as a research and teaching associate. His expertise covers national and international business taxation, tax accounting, and VAT, with a strong research focus on topics such as tax fraud, digitalization, and international taxation. He is actively involved in international research and regularly presents his work at academic conferences.

     

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    TOBIAS KAUFMANN – Personal Wealth Management

    Offered by the Faculty of Finance and Accounting

    Course in InSIS – 1VF556, classroom – ?, Max. number of students 25



    Tobias Kaufmann     is an academic affiliated with the University of Bamberg at the Chair of Banking and Financial Control. He specializes in finance, controlling, and accounting, and has completed his doctoral studies at the University of Bamberg. His academic background also includes international experience, with studies in finance and actuarial mathematics at the Universidad de Alcalá in Spain.

     

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    CIARA GILMARTIN – Digital Marketing in the International Context

    Offered by the Faculty of International Relations

    Course in InSIS – 2IB354, classroom – NB 177A, max. number of students 35



    Ciara Gilmartin     is a Lecturer in Marketing at Technological University Dublin. She holds an MSc in Advertising and is currently pursuing a PhD focused on the commercial determinants of health. Her work lies at the intersection of marketing, public policy, and social impact. She teaches a range of subjects including digital and strategic marketing and is known for her practice-oriented approach, integrating real-world case studies and industry collaboration into her teaching. Her research focuses on corporate lobbying, public health communication, and the influence of commercial interests on policy.

     

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    EMIL MARTIROSYAN – Supply Chain Management

    Offered by the Faculty of International Relations

    Course in InSIS – 2OP354, classroom – NB 474, max. number of students 25



    Emil Martirosyan     is an adjunct faculty member at Webster Vienna Private University in the field of Management. He contributes to teaching business and management-related subjects as part of the university’s Business and Management faculty.

     

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    NATHALIE CHALVESCHE – Efficient Communication in International Corporate Environment

    Offered by the Faculty of International Relations
    Course in InSIS – 2IB352, classroom – NB 457, max. number of students 25
    Nathalie Chalvesche is an experienced lecturer in Business English at IAE Aix‑Marseille Graduate School of Management, where she has been working since 1996. She serves as Academic Director of the Executive Bachelor in Operational Management programme and is actively involved in continuing education. Her expertise lies in business communication, language training, and pedagogical innovation, including e‑learning and practice‑oriented teaching. She combines extensive international teaching experience with a strong focus on developing students’ professional and communication skills.
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    BEVERLEY HONIG – Artificial intelligence and contract management in supply chain management

    Offered by the Faculty of International Relations

    Course in InSIS – 2IB424, classroom – ?, Max. number of students 25

     

    Beverley Honig is part of the 2016 Businesswomen’s Hall of Fame. She is the 2015 winner of Australian Financial Review/Westpac 100 Women of Influence and is recognized as one of the top business entrepreneurs in Australia. She is an internationally qualified lawyer, Chief Executive of Honeylight Enterprises, and has held numerous leadership roles, including long-term Director of the Australia-Israel Chamber of Commerce. She has also served as a judge, board member, and chair across various institutions in business, education, and public service.

     

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    PAUL GAUCI – Authentic and Creative Leadership

    Offered by the Faculty of Business Administration

    Course in InSIS – 3PS675, classroom – ?, Max. number of students 30

    Paul Gauci is a Visiting Senior Lecturer at the University of Malta, specializing in management, leadership, and human resource development. With over 25 years of international experience, he combines academic teaching with practical training across various industries. He is a recognized training professional, an award‑winning expert in leadership development, and an active speaker at international conferences.

     

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    KARSTEN BÖHM – Transformative Technology Usage in the Age of Generative AI – A Balancing Act

    Offered by the Faculty of Informatics and Statistics
    Course in InSIS – 4IT470, classroom –  RB 204, max. number of students 25
    Karsten Böhm is a Professor of Business Informatics at FH Kufstein Tirol in Austria, with extensive academic and industry experience. His work focuses on knowledge management, digital innovation, and information systems. He combines research, teaching, and practical expertise gained from collaboration with technology-oriented companies and international projects. He is also actively involved in academic development, innovation processes, and international cooperation.
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    This intensive course explores the rapidly evolving impact of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) on technology use in both business and society. It introduces current trends and real-world applications while encouraging students to critically reflect on their own approach to technology, balancing its benefits with the development of independent thinking and personal skills. Through interactive group work, the course emphasizes the importance of maintaining autonomy and building resilience in a dynamic digital environment.

    MIRJANA KLJAJIĆ BORŠTNAR – Basics of Data Analytics and Visualization

    Offered by the Faculty of Informatics and Statistics
    Course in InSIS – 4ST460, classroom – ?, max. number of students 25

    Mirjana Kljajić Borštnar is a full professor of information systems at the University of Maribor and a recognized expert in data analytics, decision support systems, and knowledge-based systems. Her research focuses on data mining, multi‑criteria decision making, and organizational learning, and she has published extensively in leading international journals. She is actively involved in international academic networks, conferences, and research projects, particularly in the areas of digital transformation and AI, and has received several awards for her scientific work.

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    The course introduces students to key concepts and practical tools for analyzing and visually presenting data to support decision-making. It covers theoretical foundations of visualization, data storytelling, and data mining techniques such as clustering and classification, while also developing skills in working with real datasets and software tools. Through hands-on exercises and projects, students learn how to transform complex data into clear, meaningful insights applicable in business and research contexts.

    ANDREJA PUCIHAR – Designing Digital Business Models: From Idea to Digital Platform

    Offered by the Faculty of Informatics and Statistics
    Course in InSIS – 4SA630, classroom – ? , max. number of students 25
    Andreja Pucihar is a full professor of information systems at the University of Maribor and head of study programs in information systems management. She is an expert in digital transformation, innovation, and digital business models, with more than 20 years of experience in international and industry-focused projects. She leads research in digital business and decision support systems, publishes in leading journals, and is actively involved in academic communities, including organizing the Bled eConference and contributing to international scientific journals.
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    The course introduces students to how digital transformation, platform-based models, and AI shape modern business. Through a mix of theory and hands-on workshops, students analyze real-world cases and use tools such as the Business Model Canvas to design their own digital business ideas. Working in teams, they develop concepts into prototypes and present them in a final pitch, gaining practical experience in creating innovative, scalable business solutions.

    NIKOLAOS BELESIS – Chapters in Economics III.: Financial Statements Analysis: Practical Guide for Economists

    Offered by the Faculty of Economics
    Course in InSIS – 5EN383 , classroom – ? , max. number of students 20
    Nikolaos Belesis worked as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA – Auditor). He was mainly engaged on Auditing Financial Statements prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). From 2015 he was promoted to Audit Manager. He was responsible for the entire audit cycle of each Audit Engagement (From Planning to Audit Report).
    He is also assistant Professor in Accounting on the department of Business Administration on the University of Piraeus. He teach in Graduate and Post Graduate level the following courses: Auditing – International Standards of Audit (ISA) Financial Accounting – Managerial Accounting – Accounting for Maritime Companies – Greek GAAP –Accounting Software.

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    PAULO FAGANDINI – Economics of Incentives for Policy and Politics

    Offered by the Faculty of Economics
    Course in InSIS – 5EN381, classroom – ?, max. number of students 20
    Paulo Fagandini is a Business Engineer fro the University of Chile, and hold a PhD in Economics from Nova School of Business and Economics. Currently, he serve as Assistant Professor of Economics (Adjunct) at the Lisbon Accounting & Business School and also at Nova School of Business and Economics, where he teach Microeconomics (BSc), Econometrics (BSc), and Mathematics (MSc and PhD). He is a member of the CEFAGE Research Center.
    His research focuses mostly on applied economics. Previously he worked on corporate finance and applied microeconomic theory, mainly on auctions, contract theory, and matching. He has published research in peer reviewed journals like Computational Economics and Managerial and Decision Economics.

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