OUR GRADUATES ARE OUR TREASURE AND OUR FUTURE!

Tanasova Natalia (graduated in 2019)

place of work – SEO specialist at Netpeak

“At one time, Odessa I. I. Mechnikov National University became for me a kind of lifeline. I didn’t just enter the university as an applicant, but at the moment when hostilities began in the east of Ukraine and I had to leave, and after a year of study, I didn’t know if I could return, Odessa I. I. Mechnikov National University opened the door for me, and I became a volunteer at the university. At that time, it was the necessary support, and the whole stage was very simple, for which I am very grateful. From the 2nd year, I found a new alma mater that raised me. Our department is a real second family - you are not just a student - you are a friend, a child, an ally, a colleague, and you can always be open in everything. Teachers do not just give lectures, they teach - they teach to study and ask questions, they teach how not to forget to turn on the brain at the right time, they will always help and support, in response to respect for their work. The teachers of the department are people who know what they are talking about, and why, and it is no less important where to apply it, and they will always answer all your questions. I deliberately went to this specialty, economics is a universal specialty for all fields of activity. It is always relevant, as well as a large selection of areas where you can work.”

Salyuk-Kravchenko Oleksandr (graduate in 2018)

place of work – head of the state property control sector of the central office of the Ministry of Energy of Ukraine, candidate of economic sciences

After postgraduate studies at the Department of Economic Theory and History of Economic Thought of Odessa I. I. Mechnikov National University and defending my dissertation, I received the most precious thing for professional activity - respect in the circles of scientists, civil servants and representatives of business circles, which constantly helps me grow as a professional and go towards my goal. The solid knowledge gained during postgraduate studies and during the conduct of scientific research is the basis for continuous further education, expansion of the worldview and career growth. The strength of the postgraduate training at the department is the faculty, which is the key and basis for high-quality and prestigious education for postgraduates and doctoral students.

Prokofiev Alexey

place of work – Intermediate Quality Assurance Analyst Keyloop Canada

“Years of postgraduate study at the Department of Economics and Entrepreneurship of Odessa I. I. Mechnikov National University gave me a vision of what modern economic opinion is, how to work effectively on economic and managerial problems, gave me an understanding of the principles of scientific ethics. I am deeply grateful to my supervisor, Professor Olga Gornyak, who suggested an inspiring topic for my Ph.D. thesis and taught me many of the tools that I still use in my research and practice. Postgraduate study provided opportunities to broaden my horizons in my managerial career, providing inspiration to open new markets and forge international mutually beneficial relationships.”

Irina Koneva (graduated in 2018)

place of work - Business Regency Group

“Studying at the university is one of the brightest pages in your life, the teachers said, forcing us to attend classes). And what can I tell you now? It really is :). As a graduate of Odessa I. I. Mechnikov National University, I understand that by entering the specialty "Economic Theory" I made the only right choice. In my classmates, I found friends with whom I learned: to overcome difficulties, to develop and become better. Special thanks to them for a wonderful student time. I want to thank our teachers, who not only taught but also instilled a love for economics. Special thanks for the education, motivation and inspiration for self-development. For my personal competitiveness in the country's labor market as a human resource. After all, as a 4th year student, I passed the competition for a position in the Mozart Hotel Group, which launched my successful career in the hotel industry. I am grateful to Skorokhod Irina and Lomachinska Irina for the opportunities to prove themselves, for interesting cases, heated discussions and multivariate approaches to the right decisions. Thank you for being and staying by my side. I wish you further success and scientific achievements. I wish the university not to stop there, to receive more and more international awards, to educate talented youth within its walls. Students should not be passive, because student years are the period when it is possible to realize oneself. And for teachers - patience and more talented and purposeful students!

Chernous Daria (graduated in 2018)

place of work - in the food industry

“In 2012, I entered the specialty “Economic Theory”, where I received a huge amount of knowledge and skills, and subsequently received a master's degree with honors. During the training I received a huge amount of knowledge and skills, then received a master's degree with honors. The teaching staff of the department are professional specialists who perform their work qualitatively. Since 2017, until now, I have been working as an accountant and head of the automation department in a company engaged in the production and sale of food products. I want to express my gratitude to the leadership of the faculty, all the teaching staff and separately to Irina Skorokhod and Irina Lomachinska for an innovative approach to teaching disciplines, for humanity and sincerity towards students. Thanks to you, your level of responsibility, conscientiousness and discipline, I received high academic achievements and received a prestigious profession.”

Putikhov Andrey (2018 year of release)

place of work - Head of the Central Branch of PJSC "MTB Bank" in Chernomorsk

“What you need to know about Odessa I. I. Mechnikov National University? I received two educations at this university and I can say with confidence that the teaching staff is beyond praise.If our goals coincide with you: - obtaining knowledge, not "paper"; - the desire to develop; - communicate with teachers who explain the topic, and not just read from the textbook; - receive a diploma thanks to your own knowledge. Then you are here! Economics and Entrepreneurship at Odessa I. I. Mechnikov National University are really glad to see you. Good luck to you, dear applicants!”

Davydovich Ilya (2015)

place of work - Bank "Vostok"

“Studying in the specialty “Economic theory” gave me an understanding of what the modern economy is and how to use the acquisition of knowledge in everyday life. In addition, thanks to the study of most interrelated disciplines, I finally understood in what area I want to build my career and develop - in banking. But most of all I am grateful to the teachers for teaching me the most important thing: structured and logical economic thinking, the skills to analyze the available information and draw conclusions from it. The university provided me with excellent knowledge, allowed me to combine my studies with professional activities.”

Oleinichenko Artem (graduated in 2015)

place of work - the department of documentary organizational support of the Odessa City Council, chief specialist of the control sector of the organizational department of the department.

“You can say a lot of good, or not so much, about any educational institution. However, the most important thing is who teaches you and how exactly, because it directs you to that thorny path that everyone should follow. Having entered the specialty "Economics", I could not expect that I would devote eight whole years of my life to it, starting with a bachelor's degree and ending with graduate school. During this period, I was: the head of the trade union bureau of the institute for five whole years, having led many young students along the road not only to study, but also to deepen them into the cultural and mass life of our university and instill love in the university, colleagues with whom they study, attract them to sports as the basis of a friendly team and a new family; a member of the university team in water polo and swimming, to which he devoted seven years, receiving the first team award; lazy student at the start of their studies, and graduate with honors. However, all this would not have happened if I had not entered my specialty, in which I received tremendous life experience, the opportunity to realize myself as a person, and most importantly, the opportunity to get an answer to the question “Who am I?”.

Du Chunbu (graduated in 2012, postgraduate student)

place of work - researcher at the Center for the Study of Russia, Eastern Europe and Central Asia, Institute for Finance and Economic Research, Central University of Finance and Economics (CUFE), Institute for Finance and Economics Research, Russian, East European and Central Asian Studies Center), PhD in Economics

“Postgraduate studies at the Department of Economic Theory and History of Economic Thought made it possible to obtain a thorough knowledge of economics, to prepare and successfully defend a dissertation for a candidate of economic sciences. This ensured rapid career growth. At the Central University of Finance and Economics (Beijing), I was offered a job related to research, which is very prestigious in China. The knowledge gained in graduate school provided an opportunity to successfully conduct research on topical issues for the Chinese economy and work with graduate students. In addition, I continue to study the economy and financial system of Ukraine. Studying in graduate school, I received not only knowledge, but also learned the methodology of teaching academic disciplines, pedagogical techniques and skills, which ensured the achievement of my goal - to become a highly qualified teacher. The realization of my dreams is a confirmation of the high quality of postgraduate training at the department. I believe that the strength of the postgraduate training at the department is the teaching staff and the structure of the educational process, which is optimally balanced in terms of theory and practice.”

Irina Pugacheva (graduated in 2012)

place of work - Deputy Head of Department - Head of the Information Dissemination, Communications with Users and the Public Department of the Main Department of Statistics in the Odessa Region

“For 5 years of study in the specialty “Economic Theory” at Odessa I. I. Mechnikov National University, I acquired theoretical knowledge and gained practical work skills. A feature of this specialty is that the teachers of the department give students fundamental knowledge in various fields of the economy. The problems and questions that we solved during the training are just steps, overcoming which you enter a new adult life. It was very interesting at the practical classes when you actually develop a business plan, do a SWOT analysis, conduct marketing research and create advertising. And this is only a small part of what we encountered during our studies. The acquired knowledge allows you to choose exactly the field of activity that you like and realize yourself in your professional life based on the university.”

Polinenko Dmitry (graduated in 2010)

place of work - an expert in a consulting company, an auditor of the Big Four company

“Over the past few years, I have established myself in the opinion that the Department of Economic Theory and the History of Economic Thought provides the best economic education in Odessa. After graduation, a fairly wide range of areas for work opens up, ranging from business process analysis to financial analysis. The classes on financial analysis, business planning, marketing, econometrics, as well as the general theoretical base, which allows one to confidently navigate the economic environment, turned out to be useful. In particular, a number of areas covered in the courses of microeconomics and enterprise economics are at a sufficient level to pass several ACCA international qualification exams.”

Islamgaleeva Olga (2009)

place of work - representative of the Odessa Construction and Infrastructure Company in the EU

“Studying within the walls of ONU allowed me to take a fresh look at the world, shaped my life positions and views, revealed my abilities and talents, gave me confidence in myself and in achieving my goals. The knowledge gained, the experience of teachers, the general atmosphere of university education have become an important and indispensable component in my life and served as a good start to my professional activity. I would like to wish the department fruitful scientific work, which will be in demand and necessary for the development of not only the theoretical base, but also the practical sphere of activity of the Ukrainian and world economy as a whole. Teaching staff - health, good luck, strength, patience, desire to create, teach, create, as well as diligent, purposeful students and, of course, worthy material funding for the department and its projects from the state, private and corporate investors who understand the importance and significance of science ".

Leivikov Sergey (2008)

place of work - director of LLC "Oblteplo" and "Southern Thermal Company", adviser to the head of the Odessa Regional Council.Formerly – Energy Efficiency Consultant at UNDP in Ukraine, Director of KP “Odessa Regional Energy Saving Company”, Advisor to the Head of the State Agency for Energy Efficiency

“Despite the rather difficult relationship with university studies, it was the native “Economic Theory” and the surrounding student opportunities that navigated the difficult task of finding their strengths and vocations. University education and atmosphere has been and is indispensable, no matter how digital technologies develop there. The ability to learn, highlight the important, quickly study, quickly forget and just think - these important skills were honed precisely on "economic theory". Probability theory and solid mathematics have formed an important way of looking at things - to see numbers in everything and their relationship. And KVN, trade union committee, student newspapers "Odessa University" and "Image" provided socialization and friends for life.

Sidletska (Verbovetskaya) Anna (graduated in 2008)

place of work - entrepreneurial activity in various fields

“The knowledge gained at the university gave me the opportunity to be confident in my abilities, not to stop in front of difficulties, to achieve my goals. The greatest wealth that a student receives after graduation from the university is not memorized formulas or theories, but the ability to think, analyze and make the right strategic decisions. I wish further prosperity to my beloved and native department, and to all teachers - health, patience and talented students.”

Shatokhina Ekaterina (graduated in 2008)

place of work – Risoil SA Company, economist of the department of foreign economic activity.

“The knowledge gained during the five-year study in the specialty “Economic Theory”, although I didn’t need absolutely everything, I want to note that those that were useful and that I use right now in my work have significantly “simplified my life”. I am grateful to the teachers who put this knowledge into my head and taught me how to use it effectively and correctly. I would like to wish the department and specialty development, success and prosperity, and of course good students, whom you will be proud of and who will be proud that they studied exactly where they studied.

Timofeeva Veronika (graduated in 2005)

place of work - her own business in the field of silk screen printing.

“My choice of major in Economics was important and successful. The versatile knowledge of economics gained, as well as the very system by which we studied, allowed me later on to more easily and quickly delve into the essence of the tasks that were set for me at work. Thanks to this, I was able to accumulate the necessary experience for further development in business. Today I use the resulting base for understanding economic processes in my business activities: to analyze business situations, predict the future development of the company, to better understand market processes, the relationships between markets, and to evaluate the effectiveness of the economic instruments used. Today I can definitely say that economic knowledge is necessary for everyone who wants to succeed in career growth or business. When a person wants to gain knowledge and learn, much depends on what kind of teachers help him. That is why I express my deep gratitude to all the teachers of Odessa I. I. Mechnikov National University, and especially to the teachers of the Department of Economic Theory and History of Economic Thought. Thank you for your work, time and for believing in each of us. Thank you for being demanding in time and helping at the right time. Your work is priceless! With all my heart I wish the Department prosperity and inspiration! With respect and gratitude, Veronika Timofeeva.”

Postgraduate graduates working in higher education, business, public sector:

• Candidate of Economic Sciences, Associate Professor Bychkova Natalia - Odessa I. I. Mechnikov National University (Department of World Economy and International Economic Relations)
• Candidate of Economic Sciences, Associate Professor Victoria Butenko - Odessa I. I. Mechnikov National University (Department of Finance, Banking and Insurance)
• Candidate of Economic Sciences Denis Voloshin - Deputy General Director of Kyiv-Neft LLC, member of the Odessa Regional Council (2010-2015)
• PhD in Economics, Researcher Du Chunbu - Center for Russian, Eastern European and Central Asian Studies of the Institute for Finance and Economic Research of the Central University of Finance and Economics (China), Institute for Finance and Economics Research, Russian, East European and Central Asian Studies Center)
• Candidate of Economic Sciences, Associate Professor Kopylova Olga - Financial Director of Stark Shipping LLC
• Candidate of Economic Sciences, Associate Professor Natalya Kryuchkova - Odessa I. I. Mechnikov National University (Department of Economics and Entrepreneurship)
• Doctor of Economics, Associate Professor Lomachinska Irina - Odessa I. I. Mechnikov National University (Department of Economics and Entrepreneurship)
• Candidate of Economic Sciences Mumladze Anzor – Odessa I. I. Mechnikov National University (Department of Economics and Entrepreneurship), co-founder of PROFAGROTRANS LLC
• Elena Oborina, Candidate of Economic Sciences, Director of PP "INGL-OD"
• Candidate of Economic Sciences, Associate Professor Julia Pichugina - Odessa I. I. Mechnikov National University ( Department of World Economy and International Economic Relations )
• Candidate of Economic Sciences Salyuk-Kravchenko Oleksandr - Head of the Sector for State Property Control of the Central Office of the Ministry of Energy of Ukraine
• Candidate of Economic Sciences, Associate Professor Skorokhod Irina - Odessa I. I. Mechnikov National University (Department of Economics and Entrepreneurship)
• Doctor of Economics, Professor Sergei Yakubovsky - Odessa I. I. Mechnikov National University (Department of World Economy and International Economic Relations)