In July 2024, Sapientia Hungarian University of Transylvania's Miercurea Ciuc campus witnessed a remarkable confluence of academic excellence and international collaboration. Representatives from the University of Sopron, Prof. Dr. Zsuzsanna Széles PhD, Dean of the Alexandre Lamfalussy Faculty of Economics, and Dr. habil. Zoltán Szabó PhD MBA, Director of International Affairs were invited to contribute to the committe’s work during the assistant professor and associate professor promotional exams, as well as the finance and marketing final exams which underscored the ongoing partnership between the two universities.
Associate Professor Exam Committee for Dr. Benedek Nagy
Chaired by Dr. Ede Lázár from Sapientia-EMTE
This committee comprised a diverse group of academics:
Prof. Dr. Rozalia Gabor from George Emil Palade University of Medicine, Pharmacy, Science and Technology of Târgu Mureș
Dr. habil. Zoltán Szabó from University of Sopron
Dr. Péter Emőke-Katalin from Sapientia-EMTE
Dr. Zoltán Zsolt Szakál from University of Debrecen
This committee's task was to evaluate the candidates' academic contributions, teaching capabilities, and research achievements, ensuring they meet the high standards required for the associate professorship.
Assistant Professor Exam Committee for Dr. Árpád Zoltán Fülöp
The Associate Professor Exam Committee was chaired by Prof. Dr. Zoltán Makó
The committee also included:
Prof. Dr. Zsuzsanna Széles, university professor from University of Sopron
Dr. Varga József, associate professor from Sapientia-EMTE
Dr. Nagy Benedek, assistant professor from Sapientia-EMTE
Dr. Illyés László, assistant professor from Sapientia-EMTE
Their role was to assess the qualifications and potential of candidates for the position of assistant professor, a crucial step in fostering new academic talent.
Final Exam Committees
The Marketing Final Exam Committee, chaired by Dr. habil. Zoltán Szabó from University of Sopron, evaluated students having analysed vaious aspects of the field with the members of the committee: Dr. Attila Szőcs and Dr. Beáta Kádár from Sapientia-EMTE
The Applied Economics and Finance Final Exam Committee chaired by Prof. Dr. József Varga from Sapientia-EMTE had a long day with more than twenty students presenting a number of interesting topics to the committee members: Prof. Dr. Zsuzsanna Széles from University of Sopron and Dr. Bíborka Eszter Bíró from Sapientia-EMTE.
These committees ensured that the students' diploma theses met rigorous academic standards, covering a wide range of intriguing and valuable topics.
Strengthening the Partnership
The presence of Prof. Dr. Széles and Dr. habil. Szabó at these important academic events is a testament to the robust partnership between the University of Sopron and Sapientia EMTE. This collaboration was highlighted during last year's celebration of the 20th anniversary of Csíki Közgáz - Csikszereda Economic Education, where representatives from both institutions commemorated two decades of educational excellence and cooperation.
Read our article about last year’s exams here: https://international.uni-sopron.hu/university-of-sopron-partner-institution-is-celebrating-20-years-at-sapinetia-emte
Conclusion
The events of July 5, 2024, at Sapientia EMTE's Miercurea Ciuc campus not only celebrated the academic achievements of its faculty and students but also reinforced the strong ties with the University of Sopron. The contributions of Prof. Dr. Zsuzsanna Széles PhD and Dr. habil. Zoltán Szabó PhD MBA exemplify the spirit of academic excellence and international cooperation, paving the way for continued success and mutual growth in the years to come.
