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Introducing the new scholarship holder Amena Khavari

Nelson Mandela once said "Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world". We at LIGS University truly believe that, but we also realize that not everyone has the chance to get the education he or she wants. That is why we decided to offer a fully-funded MBA scholarship to one lucky student from a developing country! Let us introduce you the lucky winner - Ms. Amena from Afghanistan.

Online University

Why You Should Consider an Online University After Leaving a Traditional University

Students drop out of university for many reasons and it’s more common than you think. According to a survey by the National Student Clearinghouse, only 55 percent of first-time undergrads who started university in the Fall of 2008 finished a degree within six years, while the rest of the 45 percent may not have completed their degree at all.

Gilbert

Interview with DBA graduate Gilbert Ng

We are very proud to introduce you our DBA graduate Gilbert Ng, who is also our new LIGS Ambassador. Gilbert kindly agreed with this interview and we are sure we will hear more from him soon! Have a nice read!

Conference

LIGS University at the „Future Perfect“ Conference

At the end of April, we took part in the “Future Perfect” conference organized by the WASC, which is our accreditation association recognized by the US Department of Education.

Communication or Perish

Communicate or Perish

Everybody knows how important is to be a good communicator. We communicate every time even when you don’t say anything. Experts say that the non-verbal communication is around 65% while the verbal communication is 35%.

How not to stay ignorant

How not to stay ignorant of what is really happening in the organization?

The higher your position in the organization, the harder it is for you to stay informed about what is really happening in the company. The bad news - if they even reach you – are presented in the best light. So how to learn the real truth about what is going on "in the field"? How to stay connected with all corners of your organization?

Elvira Sarsenova

Interview with LIGS Ambassador Elvira Sarsenova

We are very proud to introduce you our new LIGS Ambassador Elvira Sarsenova. We would like to thank Elvira for taking time out of her busy schedule to provide such an inspiring interview. Have a nice read!

Conference in San Francisco

LIGS University at the Academic Resource Conference in San Francisco

During the conference, President LIGS University Dr. Pavel Makovsky will be presenting a paper called „LIGS University – the journey from Europe to the USA“.

How to manage teams

How to Manage International Virtual Teams

In today’s globalized world of multinational corporations, borders are no longer perceived as an obstacle to the functioning of the team. Communication with the international members of the team has become yet another daily activity for many of us. However, joining a well-established system of a large corporation is different from having to set up new processes within a newly established virtual team. So, what details should you pay attention to?

Successful carreer

5 Tips to Make a Successful Career Change

Unfortunately, not every one of us will find a dream job right from the start. We often think we know exactly what we want to do in our lives. Confrontation with reality and everyday routine, however, often leads to gradual realization that a dream career is not completely for us. It might happen to someone quite soon, to others after years of working in the same position.