Megatrend International University Vienna continues to work with a diversified faculty who represent a wide variety of national origins and cultures. Their common bond is a dedication to teaching in an environment that fosters the student’s individual growth in modern world. Many have been educated in both the United States and Europe. Instructors are committed to providing students with the highest quality instruction. They are actively engaged in the academic process and realize they are making a lasting impact on many lives – one at a time! While respecting the freedom of teaching and research as a fundamental right in Austria as well as in Serbia, quality of teaching and research will be permanently supervised by the highly qualified faculty of Megatrend University Belgrade. Also the management of MIUV by Dr. Walter Schwimmer, President of Megatrend University Belgrade and former Secretary General of the Council of Europe and Prof. Dr. Ana Langovic-Milicevic, Dean of Megatrend’s Graduate School of Business Studies who will exercise the function of co-rectors guarantees the highest level of academic teaching and research.
We seek faculty members who are qualified by years of experience in university teaching and/or professional training. Many faculty members are actively engaged in a wide range of projects and scholarly endeavours enabling them to remain current in their academic disciplines. Working in in a perfect combination of the European and the American system of higher education, in particular small classes which allow optimum interaction, the students gain the background they need to build an exciting, challenging, and successful career. A low student/faculty ratio facilitates personal contact both inside and outside of the classroom and assures students the individual attention they require.
MIUV realizes that the classroom experience is one of the vital keys to success. Therefore, classroom attendance is required and faculty require that students be prepared to engage with the material being presented, conduct teamwork with their student colleagues, and present their own educated opinions on the course material.
"We don’t want to train specialists, we want to train personalities!" No student at MIUV students is just a number. MIUV will do its best to assure that the learning experience of each student uniquely prepares him or her, while keeping in mind each student’s own particular challenges, hopes and dreams.
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Recent Faculty Accomplishments, Highlights
Theo Bosma Publications: “Effective Leadership Practices In Cross-cultural Conflict Resolution: A Qualitative Study” – 2008. VDM Publishing House, Germany - Publisher: VDM Verlag Dr. Mueller e.K. (July 8, 2008) ISBN-10: 363905315X
Public Speaking Engagements: Austro-American Society, “Conflict resolution in global organizations,” Feb. 2011; VCC Business people, “How does the economic crisis affect your business?” Feb. 2011; Symposium Salud y Vida, “Hacia la interoperabilidad semantic en Salud,” Valencia, Spain, Nov. 27, 2009; Radio interview with Union Radio Venezuela regarding the Center of Excellence at IU, Oct. 22, 2009.
Vesna Cavic (Šešum) Recent Publications and Conference Presentations: Šešum-Cavic V., Kühn E., A Swarm Intelligence Appliance to the Construction of an Intelligent Peer-to-Peer Overlay Network, Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Complex, Intelligent and Software Intensive Systems, Poland, 2010; Šešum-Cavic V., Kühn E., Applying swarm intelligence algorithms for dynamic load balancing to a Cloud Based Call Center, Proceedings of the 4th IEEE International Conference on Self-Adaptive and Self-Organizing Systems, IEEE/SASO 2010, Budapest, Hungary, 2010; Šešum-Cavic V., Kühn E., Comparing configurable parameters of swarm intelligence algorithms for dynamic load balancing, Proceedings of the International Workshop Self-Adaptive Network, IEEE/SASO/SAN 2010, Budapest, Hungary, 2010; Šešum-Cavic V., Kühn E., Self-Organized Load Balancing through Swarm Intelligence, to appear, Springer Verlag Studies in Computational Intelligence, book chapter, 2011.
Claus Ebster Recent publications: Ebster, C./Garaus, M. (2011). Store design and visual merchandising: Creating store space that encourages buying. Business Experts Press, New York (forthcoming May 2011); Ebster, C./Wagner, U./Richter, V./Prenner, M. (2009): Context effects of erotic television advertising. Marketing: Journal of Research and Management, Vol. 5, 2/2009 (peer reviewed); Ebster, C./Wagner, U./Neumueller, D. (2009): Children's influences on in-store purchases. Journal of Retailing and Consumer Services, 2009 (peer reviewed); Grohs, R./Ebster, C./Kummer, C. (2009): „An meinen Fähigkeiten als Liebhaber habe ich schon gezweifelt“: Die Messung sozial erwünschten Antwortverhaltens, Marketing – Zeitschrift für Forschung und Praxis, 31. Jg., 2/2009 (peer reviewed); Ebster, C./Wagner, U. (2009): Geheime Verführer: Der Einfluss von Kindern auf Spontankäufe im Supermarkt, Planung & Analyse -- Zeitschrift für Marktforschung und Marketing, 37. Jg., 4/2009.
Johannes Maerk Recent publications: “Desdé Aca - From here – Tepito, a Neighborhood in Mexico City” Revista del CESLA/ Journal of the Latin American Center University of Warsaw, No. 13, vol. 2, 2010, pp. 531-542; “Overcoming cover-science in Latin American social sciences and humanities – an intervention,” in Marie-Luisa Frick and Andreas Oberprantacher (eds.): Power and Justice in International Relations Interdisciplinary Approaches to Global Challenges, 2009, pp. 185-192
Researcher (2009-2012) with international researchers from universities in Poland, Brasil, France, Spain, Mexico and Sweden as part of the “América Latina del siglo XXI/ Latin America in the 21st Century” research project directed by Prof. Dr. Adam Elbanowski, director of the Latin American Research Center of the Warsaw University (CESLA).
Editor-in-Chief. 1999-present. Construcción del Conocimiento en América Latina y el Caribe / Knowledge Construction in Latin America and the Caribbean, Mexico City: Plaza y Valdés/Universidad de Quintana Roo and Jamaica, Awarak Press.
Giles Pope Recent Publications: Co-author and editor of a History of the Americas, Book 1, a text for the International Baccalaureate History programme, forthcoming, June 2011; Contributor to The Twentieth Century, a textbook for the International Baccalaureate History program, published 2009 by Oxford University Press.
Professionally-related community activities: 2008 - Founder and chairperson of ‘Friends of Waluka,’ an Austrian registered charity for the support of Waluka Primary School, Kenya. Since 2008, Dr. Pope has been leading a fund-raising drive, assisted by students of The International University, to finance a borehole in Waluka Primary School to supply the children with clean drinking water. Over 16,000 Euros has been raised and building will go ahead in the course of 2011.
Arlov, Ognjan Doctor of Economic Sciences (Faculty of Economics, Belgrade), Master of Science (Faculty of Economics, Belgrade), Bachelor of Sciences (Faculty of Economics, Belgrade); core competences are Finance and Accounting; fields of research are Investments and Accounting
Bosma, Theo PhD in Organization and Management with a Leadership specialization from School of Business and Technology of the Capella University in Minnesota USA; MIS, Computer and Information Resource Management of the Webster University in Leiden, The Netherlands; BEd, English and German teaching degree of the Rotterdam University in Rotterdam, The Netherlands. Dr. Bosma is a licensed management and organizational behavior consultant in Austria and is the Managing Partner of Quality Synergy Management Consulting. He is frequently asked to speak about diversity management and cross-cultural conflict resolution and conducts motivational coaching workshops for leadership teams. He also manages the Quality Synergy Center of Excellence, a leading edge collaboration platform that promotes teaching, learning and driving business results using best practices and academic knowledge through synergies between seasoned business executives (mentors) and junior business professionals. He has extensive business experience with global companies such as Petroleos de Venezuela, Accenture, British Telecom, GE Healthcare, Cerner Corporation, Philips, British Petroleum, and Dow Chemical; Teaching: Global Leadership and Organizational Behavior, Entrepreneurship and Intrapreneurship, Labor Relations, Human Resource Management, Marketing, Accounting, Business Ethics, Consumer Behavior, Managing Small Businesses and the MBA Capstone class.
Ebster, Claus Head of the academic program Master of Science in Business AdministrationHabilitation (venia legendi in Business Administration) at University of Vienna; Doctorate from University of Vienna; Mag. Univ. of Vienna; MBA Fordham University; MS Northwestern University; regular research and publishing in the field of Marketing and Consumer Behavior; manages own marketing consulting company Market Mentor. Member of the American Marketing Association. Teaching (Undergraduate): Marketing Research, Consumer Behavior; Marketing; Public Relations; Teaching (Graduate): Methodology of Scientific Research, Creativity Training, Intercultural Communication, Marketing Management. Areas of research: Influence of the physical environment on consumer behavior; Interactions between shoppers and sales staff; Contextual effects on advertising effectiveness.
Pöschl, Hano Has gained his PhD in Business Administration and Economics from the University Trier/GER and holds Master degrees in International Finance and Accounting as well as Business Administration (MBA) from the OUBS/UK. Before entering his academic career he accumulated senior management position experience in the private sector, public administration and in politics as MP. He is currently Research Professor for Strategic Management and Corporate Finance and holds positions as lecturer at prestigious English, American and Austrian Universities, where he teaches Strategic Management, Corporate Finance as well as Accounting and Controlling courses at Bachelor and Master level.
Sesum-Cavic, Vesna Head of the academic program Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Doctor of Technical Sciences (Technical University Vienna), Magistar of Computer Sciences (Belgrade University), Graduated Mathematician (Belgrade University); core competences in Mathematics and Computer Sciences; fields of research are Artificial Intelligence, Swarm Intelligence, Self-organization, Complex Systems, Scalable Distributed Systems, Multi-agent Systems, Space based Computing, and Adaptive algorithms
Tosovic-Stevanovic, Aleksandra Doctor of Economic Sciences (Faculty of Economics, Belgrade), Master of Science (Faculty of Economics, Belgrade), Bachelor of Sciences (Faculty of Economics, Belgrade); core competences are International Economics and International Finance; fields of research are International Economics and International Finance
Zerovnik Malovrh, Petra PhD candidate 2012 - English Education, MA (Institutum Studiorum Humanitatis), Comparative Literature Art History (American University of Paris);TESOL certificate; core competences are English Language, Literature and History of Art. Publications: ABC Art History, a textbook for the Baccalaureate program, published 2000 by Rokus-Klett, Editor, Art History Memorial Journal, published 1998 by National Gallery Slovenia, assistant editor
Scientific Faculty School of Diplomatic and International Studies
Armandi, Stefano PhD in Political Science (Catholic University -Milan), Master of Arts in International Studies (University of Birmingham), Master of Arts in Markets and Institutions of the Global System (Catholic University -Milan), Diploma in Statistics and Economics (University of Rome). Core competences are International Relations, History of Philosophy, and Economics. His current research projects are related to the evolution of the international system and comparative IR theory. Researches and Publications: "The Emergence of Institutions of Global Governance in a Post-Westphalian International System; "Modernities and International Relations Theory"; "Autonomy and Independence of IOs: the case of the IMF".
Etzersdorfer, Irene Political Scientist, habilitated and employed at the University of Vienna, currently guest professor at the Danube University in Krems/Donau in a co-operation project; several other guest professorships in the USA, the University of Innsbruck and Babes-Bolyai University in Romania. Research and publication focus in the field of Political Theory/Political Philosophy and International Relations; latest research and publications on the Transformation of War, Conflict Studies, Human Rights Issues, Nationalism and Ethnic Conflicts. Teaching: War to Peace Transition, Conflict Resolution and related courses.
Havlicek, Peter Undergraduate studies: University of Maryland, College Park, USA. Doctorate in Political Science/International Law (University of Vienna); core competences are Political Science and International Law. Main research interests are environmental/energy policies, migration/integration, transnational organized crime and international relations
Maerk, Johannes Head of the academic program Bachelor of Science in Diplomatic and International Studies Doctorate in Political and Social Philosophy (University of Innsbruck), Mag.Phil. Philosophy and Political Science (University of Innsbruck); core competences are Political Philosophy, Political Science (Political Theory) and Latin American Studies; fields of research are Comparative Political Thought, Latin American Political Philosophy, Latin American Cultural Studies, Epistemology of Humanities and Social Sciences. Visiting scholar at the University of Warsaw, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM), and Simon Fraser University, Vancouver, Canada. He has edited four books and published several articles in international journals.
Milicevic (Langovic), Ana Head of the academic program Master of Science in Diplomatic and International Studies Doctorate in Management (Graduate School of Business Studies - Megatrend University, Belgrade), Master of Sciences in Management (Belgrade University), Diploma in Management (Belgrade University); core competence is Management; field of research is Intercultural Management
Pope, Giles D.Phil. in History from Oxford University, U.K.; M.A. in Education for International Schools, Oxford Brookes University, UK; BA in Modern History & German, Reading University, UK; part-time lecturer in Economic History, Vienna University for Economics and Business Administration, International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme Coordinator, former Universities Guidance Counselor, Danube International School, Vienna. Publications for International Baccalaureate History include Origins of the First World War (2002) and History of the Americas vol.1 (2011). Current research: origins of rule of law in Kenya: the impact of British law on African customary law in colonial Kenya. Teaching: introductory courses in the School of Business Studies and various Bachelor's and Master's courses in the School of Diplomatic Studies & International Relations.
Schwimmer, Walter Dr.iur. from University of Vienna. Postgraduate studies at University of Vienna in labor and social law. Member of Austrian Parliament 1971-1999, Secretary General of the Council of Europe 1999-2004 practical experience in co-operation with UN, UNESCO, EU, OECD, OSCE, OIC and other international organizations. President of Megatrend University Belgrade since 2010. Lectures at many Universities worldwide (Havard, Kyoto, Osaka, Mexico City, Shanghai Institute of International Studies, Moscow Lomonossow State University, Moscow International University-MGIMO, St. Petersburg State University, Belgrade, Graz, Innsbruck, Strasbourg, Ecole National d'Administration Paris, Rom, Madrid, Murcia, Ljubljana, Bratislava, Komorno, European University Ruse, European College Bruge etc.). Teaching: International Law, International Business Law, International Organizations.
Berger, Sebastian Doctorate in International Business Studies (University of Vienna), Master Degree in Tourism and Leisure Management (University of Applied Sciences, Krems); core competence in International Business
Cede, Franz Doctor of Law (Innsbruck University, Master of Arts in International Affairs (Johns Hopkins University, S.A.I.S. Washington, D.C.), Ambassador, ret. Core competence: International Law, International Security Policy, International Negotiations, European affairs.
Del Rincón, Lydia M. Master, Bilingual Education Validation for Texas Bilingual/ESL Certificate (Saint Thomas University, Houston, TX ), Master in Lingüística (Autonomous University of Guadalajara), Bachelor in Education (Autonomous University of Guadalajara); core competence in Spanish language
Flynn, Michael Bachelor of Civil Law Degree (University College Dublin); core competences in Law and English
Hausmann, Axel Master of Arts in English Language and Literacy (City University of New York), Teaching Certificate for English as a foreign language (Pedagogic Academy Krems); core competence in German language
Heinrich, Hans-Georg He currently holds following positions: Emeritus professor of Political Science, Department of Political Science, Vienna University, Professor, Helena Chodkowska University, Warsaw; Vice-President ICEUR Vienna, Principal investigator, ENRI-East, 7th FP, Consultant, hpc Vienna. He has received JUD, School of Law and Political Science, University of Vienna; PhD in Political Science and Comparative Constitutional Law, University of Vienna. His international experience includes studies at Lomonossov University and the USSR Academy of Sciences Legal Institute, Moscow; Fellowships at the Institut des Sciences de l'Homme, Paris and Collegium Budapest, Budapest; visiting Professorships at the Universities of Warsaw, Budapest, Cairo, Arbil (Iraq),WSAIB (Gdynia, Poland). He speaks following languages: fluent in German (mother tongue), English, Russian, Hungarian, Czech, Polish, Serbo-Croatian, French, Italian, Arabic, intermediate Georgian and Khmer, reading knowledge: Slovakian, Slovenian, Bulgarian, Ukrainian, Macedonian. He has publications on Austrian and international politics, East European and (post-)Soviet political systems, methodological issues
Khalil, Riem Magister in Political Science (University of Vienna), Post-graduate diploma in International relations, international public law, diplomacy (Diplomatic Academy Vienna); core competences in Public Relations and Diplomacy.
Le Clézio, Florence BA in English (Université Catholique de l'Ouest - Angers Catholic University); core competences in French, English, German and Spanish language
Ortner, Gustav Doctorate; Ambassador ret.; core competences in diplomatic protocol
Ostrovljanovic, Boban Mag. Phil. (University of Vienna); core competences in German, Romanian, English, Serbian, Hebrew and Arabic language
Pope-Hofman, Liselotte PhD in English and French (University of Vienna), MA in English and French (University of Vienna); core competences in language skills, didactics and English for specific purposes
Rachbauer, Dagmar Doctor for Medical Science (Medical University of Graz, Austria), Master of Natural Science (Natural Science University of Salzburg, Austria); core competence in Psychology
Rankov, Sinisa Prof. Dr., PhD (Megatrend University Belgrade), MSc (University of Novi Sad), BSc (University of Novi Sad); core competence in Management; field of research is Information Management
Ruane, Patricia Doctorate from the University of Vienna in Psychology/combined with Medicine (6 year program); M.A. from Webster University in International Relations; Diploma in Counseling; Certificate in Industrial Psychology; Work experience: Austrian Academy of Sciences; Various U.N. Organizations, (Office of Staff Counselor, Personnel Training); I.B.C. (bilingual branch); Teaching: Organizational Behavior, Psychology, Industrial/Employee Relations, Sociology of Labor.
Schneider, Dennis Master of Business Administration (University of Colorado); core competence is Accounting. He is a Certified Public Accountant working currently in OSCE as Head, Financial, Accounting and Treasury Services, has more than 30 years professional working experience in Accounting, 20 years in Vienna.
Sunley, Peter Diplom Kaufmann (a degree similar to MBA) from Vienna University of Economics and Business Administration; Postgraduate studies (University of Georgia); core competences are Marketing and Business Administration. Have been teaching Marketing and Management undergraduate and graduate courses for 24 years in Austria, USA, Hungary and Thailand. Developed and established a tea retail franchise system in Austria and Central Europe.
Zerovnik Malovrh, Petra PhD candidate 2012 - English Education, MA (Institutum Studiorum Humanitatis), Comparative Literature Art History (American University of Paris);TESOL certificate; core competences are English Language, Literature and History of Art. Publications: ABC Art History, a textbook for the Baccalaureate program, published 2000 by Rokus-Klett, Editor, Art History Memorial Journal, published 1998 by National Gallery Slovenia, assistant editor
