Oleg Balatskyi Department of Management
BiEM Sumy State University

photo5375437135185833812yМи раді повідомити про реалізацію чергового міжнародного проєкту «Належне врядування та підзвітність у державному управлінні», який фінансується та є складовою нової масштабної ініціативи Шведського інституту (Swedish Institute, SI) в Україні. Даний проєкт спрямований на впровадження шведського досвіду щодо принципів належного врядування в громадах Сумської області.

Завдячуючи Шведському інституту із 168 поданих проєктів - 41 отримав фінансування.

Партнерами в реалізації даного проєкту є Міжнародна бізнес-школа Йончепінга університету Йончепінга, Молдовський державний університет та громадська організація «Міжрегіональний інститут розвитку громад».

Керівником від СумДУ є завідувач кафедри управління імені Олега Балацького, д.е.н., професор Ігор Рекуненко.

dd0c448e-4801-4d1c-9151-36ff6596660204/12/2024 first-year students of the department of management, together with marketing colleagues, attended a practice-oriented class dedicated to brand management and digital marketing. The invited lecturer was Nataliya Seleznyova, blogger, photographer, travel agent of Travel Check-IN company. She talked about her experience of running a business through the Internet and social networks, the specifics of developing a personal brand, shared SMM skills and gave good advice to students about this type of activity.

PosterglobalclasspresentFEB2025On February 13, the team from the Oleg Balatskyi Department of Management, Sumy State University, once again participated in an international virtual global class within the framework of the COIL (Collaborative Online International Learning) program. This time, the event was part of the "International Business and Global Leadership" course, led by Professor Dipra Jha from Washington State University’s Carson College of Business.

Associate Professor Teyiana Mayboroda and Assistant Anastasiia Niesheva delivered a presentation on the topic "russian-Ukrainian case: storytelling, impact on global relations, and conflict management." The topic sparked an engaging discussion among international students representing the USA, Georgia, Kosovo, and Ukraine.

photo1701864343-2"My choice fell on this direction, because I always had a desire for foreign languages and learning about new cultures. That is why I also study in the English group at my alma mater. First, it is important to note the openness of the teachers and the dean's office of Sumy State University, as well as their willingness to provide support and help, which greatly simplified the process of solving issues with documents and transferring to an individual schedule. Secondly, it is quite interesting to compare the educational process, evaluation methods and the structure of the academic year.

2The 2nd place was awarded for the project: "Experience-Based Learning (Kolb's Learning Cycle) in the Study of Management Disciplines" to the lecturers of the Department of Management: Ihor Ivanovych Rekunenko, Tetiana Viktorivna Bondar, and Svitlana Mykolaivna Rybalchenko.

May this success be another step toward new achievements, inspire further creative accomplishments, and enhance pedagogical excellence.

We wish you boundless energy, exciting ideas, and inspiration to conquer new heights in the field of education!

Heartfelt congratulations on your victory!

photo5242457233940407996xOn January 23, 2025, a department lecturer, Candidate of Economic Sciences, Associate Professor Yulia Opanasiuk, participated in the online event "Community-Oriented Learning Pedagogy (COL) for Community Development During the War and Reconstruction." The event was organized by a consortium of universities with the active involvement of Sumy State University, which implements innovative methodologies in the educational process during the war. During the event, speakers shared the outcomes of implementing community-oriented learning in their programs, as well as reflections on overcoming challenges and achieving success in this area. Particular attention was paid to opportunities for strengthening communities in the crisis conditions of war and throughout the reconstruction process. The event became a platform for exchanging ideas, practical cases, and inspiration. The organizers expressed hope that the knowledge gained would serve as a catalyst for developing pedagogical skills and implementing new approaches in the educational process. The event was co-financed by the European Union under the ServU project.

photo5325920573194365381yThe Erasmus+ program offers students unique opportunities to study abroad, gain new academic and life experiences, expand their worldview, and develop intercultural communication skills. Students of the O. Balatskyi Department of Management actively participate in academic mobility programs, taking advantage of the opportunity to study at leading European universities. Yehor Palyvoda, a student of the 073 "Management" program, shared his impressions of his mobility semester at Wrocław University of Science and Technology, Poland.

24LLCatICLC602From December 2–5, 2024, the 6th International Conference on Learning Cities (ICLC 6) took place in Jubail Industrial City, Saudi Arabia, bringing together 700 participants, including policymakers, mayors, lifelong learning experts, educators, researchers, and representatives from NGOs and the private sector. Organized by UNESCO and hosted under the patronage of King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the conference addressed the timely and critical theme: “Learning Cities at the Frontline of Climate Change.”

In a special session dedicated to Ukrainian cities on December 2, titled “Learning Cities: A Journey from Establishment to Excellence and Global Leadership,” cities from Ukraine showcased their unique experiences, resilience, and the significant challenges they face amid ongoing war. The presentation highlighted the determination of cities like Sumy, Lviv, Poltava, Nikopol, Ternopil, and Melitopol in overcoming adversity and advancing community development despite the ongoing conflict.

WhatsApp-Image-2025-02-27-at-174138On February 27, 2025, at 3:00 PM, experts in intercultural development and diversity gathered for a webinar focused on promoting inclusive education, fostering equity, and assessing diversity in academic and urban environments. The event brought together key speakers, including Prof. Dr. Hanna Shvindina, a leading expert in management and intercultural communication; Dr. Tetyana Mayboroda, Deputy Head of the International Affairs Department at Sumy State University; and Oksana Kubrak, Head of the Department of Strategic Development of Sumy City.

PosterIn November 2024, the course "Intercultural City: How to Communicate Effectively in a Diverse Environment" took place, bringing together students, representatives of NGOs, businesses, civil servants, and active citizens. This course was developed in 2022, and student enrollment occurs annually through the Lifelong Learning Center platform.

The program aimed to develop intercultural competencies, assess intercultural development levels, master the basic principles of interculturality, and acquire skills in project creation considering urban diversity. Participants gained unique teamwork experience and exchanged ideas for improving intercultural dialogue in communities.

The course consisted of interactive sessions conducted in a convenient hybrid format (online synchronically and synchronically). Throughout the sessions, participants had the opportunity to engage with representatives of different cultures, national minorities, experts in intercultural projects, and local government representatives. The dynamic learning format, including lectures, discussions, and practical case studies, facilitated active participation and deeper knowledge in the field of intercultural communication.

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  7. Series of lectures on the course «Digitalization of green tourism: European experience» within the framework of the Jean Monnet project (№101126971 – Green tourism – ERASMUS-JMO-2023-HEI-TCH-RSCH – «European practices of green tourism and its transformati
  8. Series of lectures on the course «Digitalization of green tourism: European experience» within the framework of the Jean Monnet project (№101126971 – Green tourism – ERASMUS-JMO-2023-HEI-TCH-RSCH – «European practices of green tourism and its transformati
  9. Kicking Off the Virtual Exchange COIL: A New Era of International Mobility Begins!
  10. Online meeting with a specialist practitioner in the field of public management and administration
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