Finance & Accounting | Scholarship for Nigerians and Africans - Part 68

PhD Studentship in Enterprise Risk Management at VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland

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Our risk and reliability research has a strong background and knowledge basis in the risk management of technological systems in industry. The current research aims at more comprehensive approaches by developing methods and models to handle business risks in different phases of the innovation process and enterprise networks. The understanding on risk, reliability, safety and security issues and their management also builds up capability to support companies in developing new service business related to safety and security.

The task is to develop methods and models for total comprehensive Enterprise Risk Management (ERM). The more detailed research focus can be in supporting business continuity management, in modeling of the effects of safety and security measures, or in security business development.Expectations Success in this position requires a background in risk and reliability management, or in safety and security management. An important expertise area is to understand industrial management, industrial systems and enterprise networks.
Further expectations:
• a solid academic background with an MSc in relevant fields
• scientific ambition, motivation and strong interest in cutting-edge research
• team working skills in an international working environment
• inventiveness and initiative personality
• good analytical and problem solving skills
• excellent English language skills.
We offer For PhD Students
• an opportunity to contribute to the strategic capabilities of a world-class research organization
• outstanding PhD supervision by top research scientists of your field
• excellent prospects for personal development
• an innovative work community for aspiring researchers
• a work contract for 1 + 3 years
• assistance with housing and other relocation issues

Scholarship Application Deadline:2011-03-20

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PhD Positions at Faculty of Business and Economics, Catholic University of Leuven, Netherlands

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We offer an employment as full-time doctoral scholar starting on 1 September 2011, for 1 year, renewable till 4 years. The Research Center for Operations Management focusses its research on production planning, project planning and healthcare planning. The aim is to publish in international scientific journals on problems based on real-life cases.
• You will conduct research and work towards a PhD in Applied economics on the topic “Project planning in
public-private partnerships (PPP)”. The focus will be on how to optimize the planning of PPP projects.
• These long-term projects (possibly 30 -60 years) are heavily subject to risks. You will research how such risks can be spread optimally over the different partners. Main topics are the bidding process (determination of the optimal necessary investment and the bid itself) as well as risk analysis and risk prevention. This research is performed under the supervision of Prof. Erik Demeulemeester.
• You are also expected to participate in seminars and conferences, and to enroll in the PhD program of
the Faculty of Business and Economics. You can be asked to give guidance to students (e.g., by
supervising their master’s thesis) and to supervise exams.
• You will find a dynamic and pleasant working environment, in a group that is actively involved in scientific research at the highest international level.
• You preferably have a background as Master of Science in Commercial Engineering, Applied Economics, Mathematics, Computer Science or Civil Engineering.
• A decent knowledge of written and spoken English is required.
• You should have a strong interest in doing research.
Master’s and undergraduate students in their last year are especially encouraged to apply.

Scholarship Application Deadline:31-3-2011

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USAID Funded Merit and Needs-Based Scholarships for BBA and MBA Students, Sukkur IBA, Pakistan

/ March 15, 2011 Leave a Comment

Higher Education Commission (HEC) aims to elevate the socio-economic position of the needy & deserving students by providing access to quality education through needs-based scholarships. Government of Pakistan has also duly acknowledged the financial constraints barring students from acquiring higher education and has thus earmarked substantial funds for the improvement of education sector.

Scholarships available for BBA (Four years) and MBA level studies for coming session 2011.
Admission and Scholarship forms will be available in May 2011. Session will start in August 201

Scholarship Offering: Comprehensive scholarship is offered under the program. The scholarship provides funds for the following expenses:
1. Tuition Fee, 2. Lodging
3. Transportation, 4. Books
5. Other Academics Costs

Scholarship Application Deadline: 01-Jul-2011

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