On 7th November, Dr. Mehdi Ali, Professor of Economics, participated in the OPEC Secretariat launch of its 2013 World Oil Outlook and its 2013 Annual Statistical Bulletin. Dr. Ali made two main interventions, one related to the rapid rise of oil domestic consumption in some Arab oil producers members of OPEC. Since this is likely to impact their oil exports, he asked for the views of the OPEC Secretariat. The Secretariat confirmed its awareness of this increase and is dialoging with these countries on the matter. He also commented on energy poverty.
Our MBA student Sona Klucarova was selected to receive the Delta Mu Delta Board Award, one of the prestigious annual scholarship awards presented to outstanding business students by Delta Mu Delta’s central office in Brookfield, IL, USA. The award includes a cash prize of $1,000. Out of all the awarded scholars, Sona is the only one attending a university outside of the US.
Once again, Webster University Vienna proves its outstanding educational standards. Our students delivered above-average results when taking the Bloomberg Aptitude Test (BAT) this spring. Compared to the international results, Webster students stand out significantly and for many sections are way above average.
Organized by Dr. Julia Skobeleva, Branding is an eight-week course for Webster students who want an introduction to a top-notch undergraduate business education and the opportunity to hone their branding skills. This summer the course offered opportunities to learn about branding in 21st century organizations through a dynamic mix of classes and company site visits.
The annual induction ceremony of the Vienna Chapter of Delta Mu Delta, a prestigious international honor society in business, was traditionally held in Café Landtmann on June 12, 2013. The existing Delta Mu Delta members as well as Webster Vienna faculty and staff were pleased to welcome Ms. Kristi Magllara and Mr. Philipp Ferdinand Prassl to the society.
The induction ceremony was followed by a talk by Dr. Conrad Prambӧck, the Head of Compensation Consulting at a leading international executive search firm Pedersen & Partners.
