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• Scientific validation of audit methodology in accountancy needed

  Type: Research

  Publication date: 11/28/2018

  “The field of Auditing & Assurance is about people and trust”, says Prof. Dr. Joost van Buuren. However, according to Van Buuren, the field has not been innovative enough in recent years and is failing to adequately fulfill users’ wishes. Van Buuren therefore calls upon the sector to develop a new active approach: one in which innovation is aimed at meeting users’ needs and boosting their trust in the accountant through scientific validation of audit methodology. Van Buuren: “Accountants must start thinking differently and seize opportunities with an open mind in order to increase the relevance of the accounting position.”

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• BSc in Business Administration once again rated best International Business program

  Type: Education

  Publication date: 11/15/2018

  In a repeat to last year’s achievement, the Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Business Administration has once again been rated as the best program in the Netherlands in the category of International Business in the “Keuzegids Universiteiten 2019” (a selection guide for universities). The program far outperformed all other bachelor programs in the Economics & Business sector of the guide. With an overall score of 94 points out of 100, the BSc in Business Administration is the only program in the International Business category to earn the designation of “top program”, even tying for second place among all bachelor programs in the Netherlands.

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• An enterprising book by Europe, for Europe

  Type: Education

  Publication date: 11/9/2018

  Entrepreneurial finance is a fast-growing phenomenon in this day and age. New forms of financing are developing at a rapid pace with the changing European economy and the increasing number of startups and scale-ups. What is lagging behind in these developments is the literature. Until now, that is. The book “Entrepreneurial Finance: The Art and Science of Growing Ventures” is a new standard work, textbook and research book all in one, drawing enthusiastic responses from numerous students, lecturers and critics.

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• Simulation program preps students for international career

  Type: Education

  Publication date: 10/26/2018

  On October 18, students from the Bachelor in Business Administration (BBA) at Nyenrode Business Universiteit celebrated the successful completion of their final – and favorite – course in the program: a competitive simulation that provides the ultimate link between theory and practice.

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• Russia, energy and team work #Lifeasanyenrodian

  Type: Community

  Publication date: 10/18/2018

  A group of nine MSc in Management students from Nyenrode Business Universiteit attended the International Gas Forum and the Youth Day in St. Petersburg, Russia. This was a special event for young talents who are interested in energy.

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• “If you’ve got a plan B, plan A will never work”

  Type: Community

  Publication date: 10/16/2018

  This young entrepreneur had to leave Syria due to the civil war. Now he has been living In the Netherlands for 4 our years. With the sponsorship from the university, he was able to pursue the Full-Time MBA program at Nyenrode Amsterdam. Now he is graduated and ready for his next adventure: to start-up his own company!

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• Nyenrode Fund holds Thank the Donor Day 2018

  Type: Community

  Publication date: 10/4/2018

  On Saturday 22 September 2018, Stichting Nyenrode Fonds (SNF) once again opened the doors of the Koetshuis to celebrate the seventh annual Thank the Donor Day. During this event, SNF shared its latest developments with donors and other interested parties.

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• Ecosystem perspective in tourism sector creates added value

  Type: Research

  Publication date: 10/3/2018

  Breukelen, October 3 2018 - An ecosystem perspective on innovation in the tourism sector is needed. This approach places a much greater focus on the various stakeholders in the innovation, which in turn provides a clearer picture of the long-term success and added value for the customer. That is the message shared by Prof. Dr. Bas Hillebrand in his speech. He claims that tourism is uniquely suited for this due to the many (digital) innovations within the sector, and calls upon the industry to conduct joint research into this perspective. Hillebrand also argues that we can use the results of this research to better understand the extent of businesses’ innovativeness, the acceptance of innovations, the necessary skills and the overall customer experience.

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• Joining the International Gas Forum in St. Petersburg #lifeasanyenrodian

  Type: Community

  Publication date: 10/2/2018

  A group of nine Full-time MSc in Management students are representing Nyenrode at the International Gas Forum in St. Petersburg, Russia. The main topic of the event is Digitalization in the Energy Sector.

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• 'I’m setting out on the same journey they once did'

  Type: Community

  Publication date: 9/27/2018

  Through Stichting Nyenrode Fonds, John Baalbaki received a scholarship from the Nyenrodians in the class of 1958 to come and study at Nyenrode. He talks about leadership, perseverance and the importance of setbacks for success.

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• Customer intelligence: the life of a salesperson is about to change

  Type: Research

  Publication date: 9/17/2018

  Now that the modern business world is becoming increasingly complex for sales representatives and sales managers, it's time for a new strategy. With consolidated customer data and a successful CI (Customer Intelligence) strategy, sales representatives can establish a closer connection with the customer in order to increase sales revenue. CI has quickly risen to prominence, and sales departments should adapt accordingly. This is one of the conclusions reached by Konstantinos Rigopoulos in his dissertation titled "Customer Intelligence and its Effect on Buyer-Seller Relationships in Business Markets", for which he will receive his doctorate from Nyenrode Business Universiteit on September 17 2018.

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• Say goodbye to the tyranny of shareholder value and short-term thinking

  Type: About Nyenrode

  Publication date: 9/6/2018

  Capitalism and market forces have brought us great prosperity and progress. However, our current corporate governance system has compromised the stability and future of our society, explains Prof. Dr. Leen Paape in his speech. Our economy should not just be about profit and shareholder value, but about creating sustainable value, for everyone. According to Paape, it's time to broaden our view and redefine corporate governance. He calls upon society to relinquish the dominant logic and introduce system thinking, to define the long term and look for ways to allow companies to further take their place in society and strive for sustainable value creation.

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• Excelsior’s commercial director aims to make a ‘lasting impact'

  Publication date: 9/5/2018

  Wouter Gudde, former professional footballer and now commercial director of the Rotterdam-based Eredivisie club Excelsior. He's taking part in the Sports Leadership Program at Nyenrode Business Universiteit. He is very hopeful that the program will ‘hit the back of the net’ in pursuing its goal of helping participants make a lasting impact in the sports world.

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• Cyber crime: it affects us all

  Type: About Nyenrode

  Publication date: 9/3/2018

  The digital economy is growing rapidly, and increasing along with it are cyber crime, cyber spying and (online) influence via social media, such as on Facebook during the presidential elections in the United States. “The ongoing digital threat, and how we defend ourselves against it, is an issue that affects us all,” explains Dick Schoof, National Coordinator for Counterterrorism and Security. Today he held the keynote speech titled “Cyber security: A never-ending race” during the opening of the academic year at Nyenrode Business Universiteit.

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• Connecting with alumni in New York

  Type: Community

  Publication date: 7/31/2018

  On 31 May 2018, Nyenrode in close cooperation with the American Friends of Nyenrode hosted an Alumni Event on Manhattan aimed at bringing students, faculty and staff in contact with Nyenrode alumni living and working in New York.

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• Quarterfinal TheNextWomen Pitch Competition at Nyenrode Amsterdam

  Type: Community

  Publication date: 7/11/2018

  On 22 June, 18 ambitious women from all over Europe took part in the quarterfinal of TheNextWomen Pitch Competition at Nyenrode Amsterdam.

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• On Brazil, soccer and pursuing my MBA

  Type: Community

  Publication date: 7/10/2018

  Tomaz Araujo, a proud Brazilian soccer fan and MBA student, shares how he connected his passion for soccer with pursuing his MBA and landed a graduation project at Ajax.

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• Fraternity Luctor reveals renovated Orangery

  Type: Community

  Publication date: 7/6/2018

  Because of its 50th anniversary, Fraternity Luctor wanted to do something very special on a location that has a special meaning to them. The renovation of the Orangery became their ambition.

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