A series of practice-oriented seminars on the use of EViews software for the analysis of econometric data of time series started on February 22 at the Oleg Balatsky Department of Management. Classes are taught by Visiting Professor Ezie Obumneke of Bingham University (Nigeria) in the framework of Virtual Academic Mobility Program. The seminars are held as part of the study of the discipline "Economic Forecasting" for third-year students of the educational program "Management" (instructor - Associate Professor Denys Smolennikov). The first two seminars focused on statistical data analysis and regression analysis using EViews 12.

Ezie Obumneke is a well-known expert in statistical analysis, teaches a few econometric disciplines at Bingham University, has his own YouTube channel with useful teaching materials "Obezip Academy". 

Sumy State University and Bingham University have many years of experience in cooperation, including in the implementation of joint programs of academic mobility for students and academic staff. The program coordinator is Tetyana Mayboroda, Senior Lecturer of the Oleg Balatsky Department of Management, Candidate of Economic Sciences, Associate Professor, Deputy Director of the BiEM Institute for coordination of collaboration with foreign institutions and for work with international students.