I am in business of running a successful engineering manufacturing company. In order to continue to be successful I need to have an entrepreneurial and innovative mindset. Studying entrepreneurship and innovativeness has developed my mindset to look at things differently than my competition would. It allowed me to have a more sustainable understanding of what it takes to optimize a business in terms of micro concepts such as financial risk mitigation and analysis, as well as macro concepts, such as strategy.

Almost every day something reminds me that the learning process never stops. That is why formal continuation of education through the doctoral study was a natural choice. The doctoral program “Entrepreneurship and Innovativeness” broadened my perspectives and encouraged me to deal with all the requirements of multidisciplinary work in a more open manner, often feeling like a pioneer.

My main reason for enrolling was the need to learn and connect with people with whom I share the same values including involvement in scientific research with the aim of contributing to the creation of a better business environment and the world around us. The best part of the study is an interdisciplinary approach in perceiving problems and finding optimal solutions for them. Insisting on asking the right questions and applying the right research methods are of great importance to me for acquiring relevant knowledge. I consider the constant re-examination of valid theories and methods to be the most significant outcome of this study.

I enrolled into the doctoral study ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND INNOVATIVENESS because I wanted to continue my research about the future of education in the environment that would encourage me to grow, both professionally and personally, and to think forward in creative ways. I enjoy participating in open dialogues with my professors and classmates, learning, hearing other perspectives on challenging problems and expressing my thoughts. This program has already given me courage to set goals for my future in the academic world and begin research that will make a difference.

The intrinsic need for personal and (hopefully) global development through learning and research has led me to the doctoral study ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND INNOVATIVENESS. Well-structured study program and the experienced academic team made the study process like coming home by creating a welcoming, supportive, guiding and motivating environment.