Andrii Shtykhno
Co-founder, Commercial Director
LLC «CHILD LOGISTICS»
In the field of international logistics and foreign economic activity, particular value is placed on professionals who not only possess strong theoretical knowledge, but also understand how real business processes operate, can respond quickly to changes, and communicate effectively in an international environment. That is why cooperation with the Department of International Economic Relations of the Academic and Research Institute of Business, Economics and Management of Sumy State University is highly important for our company.
Communication with students and academic staff clearly demonstrates that the training of specialists is focused on the current requirements of the labour market. Students acquire solid knowledge in international economics, logistics, analytics, and foreign economic activity, as well as practical skills in using modern digital tools that are essential in today’s professional environment.
It is especially important that future specialists are able to work effectively with information, learn quickly, think systematically, and take responsibility for results. These are exactly the qualities that are highly valued in international business and logistics.
I would also like to emphasize that the department supports a practice-oriented approach to education, actively involves employers in professional communication with students, and helps young people better understand the real needs of the modern labour market. Such cooperation is valuable both for students and for businesses.
In my opinion, the educational programmes «International Economic Relations» (Bachelor’s degree level) and «International Economics and International Management» (Master’s degree level) of the Educational and Research Institute of Business, Economics and Management of Sumy State University provide high-quality training for competitive specialists and create excellent opportunities for students’ professional development.
Iryna Merkun
Head of Marketing Department,
Acting Sales Director
LLC «Kerameya»
LLC «Kerameya» highly appreciates the quality of training provided to students of the Department of International Economic Relations of the Academic and Research Institute of Business, Economics and Management of Sumy State University. Today’s labour market requires not only strong theoretical knowledge, but also flexibility, creativity, and readiness to face real business challenges. The long-term successful cooperation between the Department of International Economic Relations of the Academic and Research Institute of Business, Economics and Management of Sumy State University and Kerameya LLC – one of the leaders of Ukraine’s construction industry – serves as a vivid example of effective synergy between academic education and the real sector of the economy.
Cooperation with students of the Department of International Economic Relations of Sumy State University is always an exceptionally positive and rewarding experience. As the Chair of the Examination Committee and a representative of the business sector, I am sincerely impressed every time by the high level of their preparation. Students demonstrate not only profound theoretical knowledge, but also an outstanding ability to apply it effectively and appropriately in practice.
During internships, qualification thesis defences, and the development of their own business ideas, students demonstrate strong analytical thinking, creativity, and confidence in solving complex market cases. It is a great honour to cooperate with such talented and motivated young people. They are the future elite of our economy – well-prepared professionals who will soon confidently represent Ukrainian business in the international arena.
I would like to express my sincere gratitude to the academic staff of the department for training highly qualified specialists. Together, we are confidently building the future of Ukrainian economic education!