The Winners in the Joint Business Academy organized by the UNWE and Coca-Cola HBC Received Their Awards

The third joint Business Academy, organized by the UNWE and Coca-Cola HBC was closed with an official awards ceremony for the students who achieved the best results in the three key modules - Business Intelligence, Master Data and Finance. The Academy provided the students with the opportunity to acquire practical skills and knowledge in business data analysis, database management and financial processes. Thus the Academy establishing itself as a significant platform for professional development and the promotion of entrepreneurial thinking.

The event was attended by Prof. Dr. Tsvetana Stoyanova, Vice Rector for Institutional and Business Cooperation and Student Policies, Atanas Dimitrov, Director of the Inter-University Center for Career Development (ICCD), and Angelina Ivanova, representative of the competition’s sponsor - Coca-Cola HBC.

Prof. Dr. Tsvetana Stoyanova greeted the participants who took part in the Academy: “With great pleasure we mark the conclusion of the UNWE and Coca-Cola HBC Business Academy, which brought together the most motivated students and gave them the opportunity to engage with the real business world, acquire valuable knowledge and develop practical skills. We are grateful to the facilitators for generously sharing their experience, the jury for selecting the best ideas and all participants for their enthusiasm and efforts. The successful students receive well-deserved recognition and a chance for professional development at a global company like Coca-Cola HBC and we are proud to be part of their journey to success”.

Angelina Ivanova shared that this year over 100 candidates participated in the three key modules, 94 students reached the final stages, of which 26 excelled with high quality. “For us, the most important thing is that we were able to share our knowledge and experience, to show you real-life business operations, meanwhile creating opportunities for future professional development. Thank you for your active participation and enthusiasm!”, said in conclusion Mrs. Ivanova.

Atanas Dimitrov expressed his contentment with the Academy and greeted the participants on their efforts, emphasizing that the team’s hard work, preparation and dedication are entirely focused on the development of the students participating in the various modules: “We see your success and growth and that is our greatest reward”. He added that everything makes sense when it contributes to the students’ knowledge, experience and professional growth.

The winners in the first Master Data module are:

• 1st place – Victoria Kerinova
• 2nd place – Victoria Petrova
• 3rd place – Suyleyman Gospodev

Prof. Dr. Tsvetana Stoyanova, Suyleyman Gospodev and Angelina Ivanova	Prof. Dr. Tsvetana Stoyanova, Victoria Petrova and Angelina Ivanova

Prof. Dr. Tsvetana Stoyanova, Victoria Kerinova, and Angelina Ivanova

The best students in the Business Intelligence module are:

• 1st place – Victoria Rangelova
• 2nd place – David Georgiev
• 3rd place – Tatyana Kuneva

Prof. Dr. Tsvetana Stoyanova, Tatyana Kuneva, and Angelina Ivanova	Prof. Dr. Tsvetana Stoyanova, David Georgiev and Angelina Ivanova

Prof. Dr. Tsvetana Stoyanova, Victoria Rangelova, and Angelina Ivanova

The winners in the Finance module are:

• 1st place – Zhenya Koicheva
• 2nd place – Anelia Ivanova
• 3rd place – Martina Rangelova

Prof. Dr. Tsvetana Stoyanova, Martina Rangelova, and Angelina Ivanova	Prof. Dr. Tsvetana Stoyanova, Anelia Ivanova, and Angelina Ivanova

Prof. Dr. Tsvetana Stoyanova, Zhenya Koycheva, and Angelina Ivanova

Prior to the event the participants’ projects were presented in detail to a jury composed of established experts and professionals with practical experience. Each team had the opportunity to present their ideas, demonstrate the knowledge acquired and answer the experts’ questions.