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Business and Culture of Lithuania. Project made by: Jekaterina Jarema Karolis Dūda Vladas Marcinkevičius Irmantas Bortnikas. Lithuania. Lithuania. The oldest and largest Lithuanian higher education institution is an active participant in international scientific and academic activities.
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Business and Culture of Lithuania Project made by: Jekaterina Jarema Karolis Dūda Vladas Marcinkevičius Irmantas Bortnikas
The oldest and largest Lithuanian higher education institution is an active participant in international scientific and academic activities. Vilnius UniversityEstablished in 1579
Vilnius University Today Currently, the University has 12 faculties, 8 institutes, 3 university hospitals, the oldest Library in Lithuania (established 1570), Astronomical Observatory, Botanical Garden, St Johns’ Church.
Personnel(2009-01-01)Statistics (full-time equivalent) Total 2 941 Proffessors 197 Docents 545 Academic Staff 1 309 Research Fellows 219 Student Numbers (2009-01-01) Total 22 588 Women 15 281 Undergraduate 18 163 Graduate 4 425 Doctoral Students 710 Medical Doctors in Residency 612
Studies in Foreign Languages 2007/2008: 314 courses in English, German, French, Russian 2008/2009: 404 courses • Interdisciplinary • Available for international and Lithuanian students Master programmes in English: • International Business Economics and Management • Eastern and Central European Studies • War and Peace Studies • Internation Tourism Management • English Studies (Literature, Linguistics, Culture) Erasmus Mundus Master Course: Sustainable Regional Health Systems
International Business School • International Membership: • European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD) • Central and East European Management Development Association (CEEMAN • Baltic Management Development Association (BMDA) • Russian Association of Business Education (RABE) • International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) • Consortium of International Double Degrees (CIDD) • Erasmus • Exchange students • Bilateral Cooperation • Degree Studies in English • Bachelor Degree Studies: International Business • Master Degree Studies: International Marketing and Trade
Orientation week: • Movie night • Pub crawling • Orientation games • National dish party • Trips in Lithuania • Welcome party
DOING BUSINESS IN LITHUANIA • Handshake, direct eye contact, and a smile • Face-to-face meetings • Hierarchical culture • Speak softly • Do not interrupt others
BUSINESS MEETINGS • 3 to 2 weeks in advance • List of the people • Confirm the meeting • On time!!!! • Presentations should be thorough, clear • Expect to discuss each point thoroughly before moving on to the next
BUSINESS MEETINGS (2) • not rushed into making a deal • conclude with a summary of the discussion • People say what they mean • English is the main language