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Friday, February 15th, 2013
Students attend an AUA panel
YEREVAN-The American University of Armenia reaffirmed its commitment
to developing the study and practice of quantitative economics in
Armenia at a public launch of its new Master of Science in Economics
program on Thursday, February 7. The Open House event introduced the
program to prospective students, finance professionals and the broader
community.
`AUA is proud to do what we can to improve the state of quantitative
economics, econometrics, and economic modeling in Armenia,' said AUA
President Dr. Bruce Boghosian, stressing the significance of the new
program, specifically designed with Armenia's needs in mind. `It is
with these goals in mind that this program has been developed. We see
it as a natural priority to build this kind of human capacity in
Armenia, and a central component of Armenia's economic future.'
The new program, devised by AUA with the cooperation and encouragement
of the Central Bank of Armenia (CBA), will prepare students for
careers and advanced studies in a wide range of fields in economics.
Career options include sectors such as public and private banking,
insurance, consulting, quantitative analysis, and others.
`The Central Bank of Armenia is proud to support AUA's MS in Economics
program, which has come at an ideal time for Armenia, to build human
and institutional capacity for conducting cutting-edge economic
research and policy analyses,' said CBA Deputy Chairman Nerses
Yeritsyan. `The Research and Training Centre of the CBA in Dilijan
will serve as an excellent venue for students by hosting some of the
MS in Economics program courses.'
The new Dilijan centre will also provide internship and job
opportunities for students, as well as engage students and graduates
in extensive research and policy analyses projects under the guidance
of prominent international and senior CBA researchers and policy
makers.
`In this way, we will build the next generation of competitive public
policy makers and institutions to understand the mechanisms driving
the global economy while developing local potential,' Yeritsyan added.
Last week's event also served as an opportunity to welcome Dr. David
Blake, the recently appointed Interim Dean of AUA's College of
Business and Economics. Dr. Blake has joined AUA from the University
of California Irvine, where he previously served as Dean of the Paul
Merage School of Business.
`The use of economic modeling and `big data' is an integral part of
the chain of discovery, innovation, and implementation which the
College of Business Administration and Economics is all about,'
explained Dr. Blake.
Following opening remarks, Director of Admissions Arina Zohrabian
highlighted AUA's mission as an American institution of higher
education, stressing the university's principles and values. `AUA's
programs combine Armenia's excellence in higher education with the
American ideals of academic freedom, critical thinking, strong faculty
and student governance, social responsibility and public service,
interdisciplinary study, and the embracing of modern technologies,'
she said.
Zohrabian also presented the targeted learning outcomes of the program
and practical applications of a Master of Science in Economics degree,
underscoring the theoretical knowledge, quantitative skills, and
analytical abilities students will gain.
After a brief reception, prospective students gathered for a detailed
presentation about the university as whole, as well as the structure
of the Master of Science in Economics program.
AUA's Financial Aid Coordinator Gayane Davoyan described financial
assistance and scholarship opportunities, while Admissions Coordinator
Karina Satamyan outlined the application process.
Prospective students then participated in a brief Q&A session and
received a guided tour of the campus.
The 15-month program is a division of the AUA College of Business and
Economics and is scheduled to begin in the summer of 2013. The early
admission deadline for applications is February 15, 2013 while the
regular admission deadline is April 22, 2013. For updates and
information, please send inquiries to [email protected].
The American University of Armenia (AUA) is a private, independent
university located in Yerevan, Armenia. Founded in 1991, AUA is
affiliated with the University of California. Through teaching,
research, and public service, AUA serves Armenia and the region by
supplying high-quality, graduate and undergraduate education,
encouraging civic engagement, and promoting democratic values.
The AUA is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Senior
Colleges and Universities of the Western Association of Schools and
Colleges, 985 Atlantic Avenue, #100, Alameda, CA 94501, 510-748-9001.
http://asbarez.com/108306/aua-to-change-landscape-of-economics-study-in-armenia/
Friday, February 15th, 2013
Students attend an AUA panel
YEREVAN-The American University of Armenia reaffirmed its commitment
to developing the study and practice of quantitative economics in
Armenia at a public launch of its new Master of Science in Economics
program on Thursday, February 7. The Open House event introduced the
program to prospective students, finance professionals and the broader
community.
`AUA is proud to do what we can to improve the state of quantitative
economics, econometrics, and economic modeling in Armenia,' said AUA
President Dr. Bruce Boghosian, stressing the significance of the new
program, specifically designed with Armenia's needs in mind. `It is
with these goals in mind that this program has been developed. We see
it as a natural priority to build this kind of human capacity in
Armenia, and a central component of Armenia's economic future.'
The new program, devised by AUA with the cooperation and encouragement
of the Central Bank of Armenia (CBA), will prepare students for
careers and advanced studies in a wide range of fields in economics.
Career options include sectors such as public and private banking,
insurance, consulting, quantitative analysis, and others.
`The Central Bank of Armenia is proud to support AUA's MS in Economics
program, which has come at an ideal time for Armenia, to build human
and institutional capacity for conducting cutting-edge economic
research and policy analyses,' said CBA Deputy Chairman Nerses
Yeritsyan. `The Research and Training Centre of the CBA in Dilijan
will serve as an excellent venue for students by hosting some of the
MS in Economics program courses.'
The new Dilijan centre will also provide internship and job
opportunities for students, as well as engage students and graduates
in extensive research and policy analyses projects under the guidance
of prominent international and senior CBA researchers and policy
makers.
`In this way, we will build the next generation of competitive public
policy makers and institutions to understand the mechanisms driving
the global economy while developing local potential,' Yeritsyan added.
Last week's event also served as an opportunity to welcome Dr. David
Blake, the recently appointed Interim Dean of AUA's College of
Business and Economics. Dr. Blake has joined AUA from the University
of California Irvine, where he previously served as Dean of the Paul
Merage School of Business.
`The use of economic modeling and `big data' is an integral part of
the chain of discovery, innovation, and implementation which the
College of Business Administration and Economics is all about,'
explained Dr. Blake.
Following opening remarks, Director of Admissions Arina Zohrabian
highlighted AUA's mission as an American institution of higher
education, stressing the university's principles and values. `AUA's
programs combine Armenia's excellence in higher education with the
American ideals of academic freedom, critical thinking, strong faculty
and student governance, social responsibility and public service,
interdisciplinary study, and the embracing of modern technologies,'
she said.
Zohrabian also presented the targeted learning outcomes of the program
and practical applications of a Master of Science in Economics degree,
underscoring the theoretical knowledge, quantitative skills, and
analytical abilities students will gain.
After a brief reception, prospective students gathered for a detailed
presentation about the university as whole, as well as the structure
of the Master of Science in Economics program.
AUA's Financial Aid Coordinator Gayane Davoyan described financial
assistance and scholarship opportunities, while Admissions Coordinator
Karina Satamyan outlined the application process.
Prospective students then participated in a brief Q&A session and
received a guided tour of the campus.
The 15-month program is a division of the AUA College of Business and
Economics and is scheduled to begin in the summer of 2013. The early
admission deadline for applications is February 15, 2013 while the
regular admission deadline is April 22, 2013. For updates and
information, please send inquiries to [email protected].
The American University of Armenia (AUA) is a private, independent
university located in Yerevan, Armenia. Founded in 1991, AUA is
affiliated with the University of California. Through teaching,
research, and public service, AUA serves Armenia and the region by
supplying high-quality, graduate and undergraduate education,
encouraging civic engagement, and promoting democratic values.
The AUA is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Senior
Colleges and Universities of the Western Association of Schools and
Colleges, 985 Atlantic Avenue, #100, Alameda, CA 94501, 510-748-9001.