The Department of Digital Economy and Business Analytics actively cooperates with stakeholders, practitioners and prospective employers by organising informative and engaging meetings involving higher education students, academic staff and industry professionals.
From 10 to 12 June 2026, Marharyta IHNATENKO, a student of group UFE-21s enrolled in the Educational Programme “Information Technologies in Business”, participated in Industry Forum Lviv 2026, one of the largest industrial events in Western Ukraine, bringing together representatives of manufacturing companies, technology firms, the expert community and public authorities.
The forum presented modern technological solutions for manufacturing, engineering software and robotic systems. It also addressed current issues related to digital business transformation, process automation and the implementation of innovations.
Participation in such events is an important component of developing students’ professional competences, as it enables them to become familiar with modern technologies, establish professional contacts and better understand labour market requirements in the digital economy. The experience gained contributes to improving students’ practical training and competitiveness.
The Department will continue to support students’ participation in professional events that promote the integration of education, science and business and contribute to the development of modern specialists in information technologies and business analytics.
https://financial.lnu.edu.ua/news/studentka-opp-informatsiyni-tekhnolohii-v-biznesi-doluchylasia-do-industry-forum-lviv-2026
On 27 May 2026, Master’s students enrolled in the Educational Programme “Digital Economy” at the Faculty of Financial Management and Business of Ivan Franko National University of Lviv attended an open guest lecture entitled “Introduction to Workday: The Role of iPaaS in Enterprise Systems” as part of the educational component “Digital Systems Integration”.
The lecture was delivered by Vasyl KOHUT, Software Integration Engineer at UKEESS and Technical Engineer at Nokia, an IT and systems integration specialist with more than 20 years of professional experience.
During the lecture, students became familiar with the architecture of modern ERP and HCM platforms, the operating principles of cloud-based enterprise systems and the specific features of corporate application integration in large organisations. Particular attention was paid to Workday as an example of a cloud-native SaaS solution for Human Capital Management and Financial Management.
The lecture covered the architecture of Workday and the “Power of One” concept; the role of the Integration Layer, REST and SOAP APIs and iPaaS in corporate ecosystems; Workday business processes and workflow automation; Workday Studio, EIB, Document Transformation and Integration Cloud; approaches to building integrations between enterprise systems; and the role of analytics, reporting and data-driven decision-making in modern organisations.
The lecturer also shared practical experience gained in international IT companies, discussed the modern enterprise development technology stack and demonstrated examples of real business processes and integration scenarios within the Workday ERP environment.
Such events contribute to the development of Master’s students’ practical competences in digital economics, business analytics, enterprise integration and digital process management. They also strengthen the relationship between the educational programme and current IT market requirements and international professional practice. The Educational and Professional Programme “Digital Economy” is focused on developing competences in digital transformation, analytics and information systems integration.
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Fourth-year student Arsem RABCHUK, group UFE-41s, successfully completed a digital transformation course delivered by IT-Enterprise. The course combined real business cases, modern artificial intelligence solutions and practical experience in implementing digital technologies in companies.
During the course, participants did not merely attend lectures but worked with real situations faced by modern businesses. They analysed enterprise digitalisation cases, developed their own solutions to business problems and compared them with the practices of IT professionals. They also examined how AI assistants can automate documentation, information retrieval and process control.
Participants studied the causes of employee resistance to the implementation of AI systems and approaches to adapting personnel to new technologies. They also discussed cybersecurity risks, ranging from outdated Windows systems to data and financial losses and cyberattacks, and became familiar with Ukrainian software solutions and alternatives to the Russian 1C software.
Particular attention was paid to how artificial intelligence can not only save time but also detect suspicious activities within information systems, prevent fraud and improve business efficiency.
According to Arsem, the course provided an opportunity to gain a new perspective on AI systems, acquire extensive practical knowledge and learn from specialists who are already implementing digital solutions in Ukrainian businesses.
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On 23 April 2026, a career guidance meeting between students and representatives of the Economic Security Bureau of Ukraine was held at Ivan Franko National University of Lviv. The event brought together students from different faculties, including active participants from the Educational and Professional Programmes “Digital Economy” and “Information Technologies in Business” at the Faculty of Financial Management and Business.
Representatives of the Economic Security Bureau of Ukraine introduced students to career opportunities, current vacancies, candidate requirements and recruitment stages. They emphasised the importance of analytical thinking, interdisciplinary knowledge and readiness for continuous professional development.
Participation in such events contributes to the development of practical skills, deeper knowledge of economic analytics, data processing and information systems, as well as professional competences required for a successful career in the digital economy.
In particular, students have an opportunity to develop analytical and critical thinking, the ability to work with large datasets, assess risks and make well-founded managerial decisions. The development of interdisciplinary cooperation skills, the integration of economic knowledge with information technologies and an understanding of the practical application of digital tools in professional activities are also important.
Such experience strengthens students’ readiness to work in a modern dynamic environment, improves their competitiveness in the labour market and contributes to the informed development of their individual career paths.
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On 24 April 2026, academic staff of the Department of Digital Economy and Business Analytics and students enrolled in the Educational and Professional Programmes “Digital Economy” and “Information Technologies in Business” participated in the large-scale IT Future Fest 2026 career guidance event held in Lviv.
The event brought together representatives of the IT industry, educational institutions and young people interested in building careers in the digital sector. Participants attended presentations delivered by industry experts, learned about current IT market trends and emerging technologies, and explored opportunities for professional development and employment.
Meetings with representatives of leading IT companies were particularly valuable for students. During these meetings, employer requirements, relevant professional skills and career development prospects in the digital economy were discussed. Participants also took part in interactive activities that contributed to a better understanding of modern business processes and the role of technology within them.
The participation of the Department’s academic staff helped strengthen cooperation with IT industry representatives, facilitate the exchange of experience and incorporate current market trends into the improvement of educational programmes.
Participation in such events promotes the development of practical skills, analytical and critical thinking, and the ability to work with modern digital tools and large volumes of data. Students gain a better understanding of labour market requirements, learn to integrate theoretical knowledge with practice and develop interdisciplinary competences that strengthen their competitiveness and readiness for professional activities in the digital economy.
https://financial.lnu.edu.ua/news/tsyfrovi-kompetentnosti-ta-kar-ierni-mozhlyvosti-uchast-studentiv-u-it-future-fest-2026
On 21 April 2026, Career Forum 2026 opened at Ivan Franko National University of Lviv, bringing together students, graduates, academic staff and employers. On the first day of the event, participants had an opportunity to communicate directly with company representatives, receive practical employment advice and learn about current trends in the modern labour market.
Students of the Faculty of Financial Management and Business, particularly those enrolled in the Educational Programmes “Information Technologies in Business” and “Digital Economy”, as well as academic staff of the Department of Digital Economy and Business Analytics, actively participated in the event.
Participants attended company presentations and thematic meetings, during which they learned about employer requirements, relevant professional skills and internship opportunities that will support their future professional development.
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On 15 April 2026, the Department of Digital Economy and Business Analytics held a methodological seminar entitled “Quality Education at a Modern University: Teaching Analysis, Student Motivation and Partnerships with Employers”. The seminar addressed current issues related to improving the educational process and enhancing the quality of higher education.
A separate section of the seminar focused on cooperation with employers. Associate Professor Ihor ROMANYCH, Deputy Head of the Department responsible for the organisation and implementation of internships, delivered a presentation entitled “Quality Education at a Modern University: Teaching Analysis, Student Motivation and Partnerships with Employers”.
In his presentation, he analysed the main areas of cooperation between the Department and representatives of the business community. He provided information about cooperation agreements concluded between Ivan Franko National University of Lviv and employer companies and emphasised the importance of regular joint events with stakeholders, which enable students to gain practical experience and develop relevant professional competences.
In summarising the seminar, participants emphasised the importance of systematically analysing teaching quality, continuously updating educational components, developing practice-oriented learning formats and actively cooperating with employers.
The implementation of the developed approaches and recommendations will contribute to the further improvement of the educational process within the Bachelor’s and Master’s Educational and Professional Programmes “Digital Economy”, enhancing their relevance, practical orientation and compliance with modern labour market requirements.
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On 17 March 2026, the Department of Digital Economy and Business Analytics, under the organisation of Oksana VASKIV, held a guest lecture within the educational component “Information Systems in Management”. The lecture focused on practical work with accounting information systems using the MASTER software product.
Participants included Bachelor’s students majoring in Specialty 051 “Economics” and enrolled in the Educational Programme “Information Technologies in Business”, group UFE-31s, as well as Master’s students majoring in Specialty C1 “Economics and International Economic Relations” and enrolled in the Educational Programme “Digital Economy”, group UFEM-11s.
The guest speakers were practitioners Anna POZDNIAKOVA, Implementation Manager, and Viktoriia CHORNA, Partner Relations Manager.
During the meeting, students became familiar with the system interface, the specifics of entering initial data and the configuration of accounting for business transactions.
Particular attention was paid to the key modules of the system: “Directories”, which provide the basis for structuring and storing information about the enterprise, counterparties and resources; “Human Resources”, used for personnel and employment records; and “Bank and Cash”, used for recording financial transactions, monitoring cash flows and generating financial information.
These modules make it possible to organise enterprise data records, maintain personnel information and control financial transactions.
The event was held in the format of an open consultation, allowing students to ask questions and receive practical recommendations from professionals. This format promotes the integration of theoretical knowledge with real-life cases and improves the professional training of future specialists.
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As part of the cooperation between the Department of Digital Economy and Business Analytics and employers and stakeholders of the Educational Programme “Digital Economy”, and within the Cooperation Agreement between Ivan Franko National University of Lviv and the Joint Ukrainian-Canadian Enterprise ROSAN, an offline guest lecture was delivered by the company’s Chief Operating Officer, Mr Oleksandr VAULIN.
The lecture, entitled “Intelligent Business Process Management in Logistics”, was delivered to first-year Master’s students enrolled in the Educational Programme “Digital Economy” within the educational component “Crisis and Intelligent Management”, taught by Associate Professor Ihor ROMANYCH.
During the lecture, Master’s students deepened their knowledge of supply chain diversification processes, modern decision-making tools based on data analysis and modern solutions for logistics digitalisation.
The lecturer supported theoretical statements with practical cases from the company’s activities, demonstrated modern digital analytical tools for making well-founded managerial decisions in the process of designing complex multi-stage international postal delivery chains and showed how intelligent digital technologies improve logistics process management and reduce the risk of errors in managing stochastic subsystems forming the company’s overall logistics system.
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As part of the cooperation between the Department of Digital Economy and Business Analytics and employers and stakeholders of the Educational Programme “Digital Economy”, and within the Cooperation Agreement between Ivan Franko National University of Lviv and MEEST INTERNATIONAL LLC, an offline guest lecture was delivered by Ms Ruslana YATSYSHYN, Head of the Business Analytics Department.
The lecture, entitled “Mathematical Methods and Models for Assessing Enterprise System Characteristics: Agility, Viability, Reliability, Risk, Tension and Inertia”, was delivered to first-year Master’s students enrolled in the Educational Programme “Digital Economy”.
The lecture was held within the educational component “Mathematical Methods and Models of the Market Economy”, taught by Associate Professor Ihor ROMANYCH.
During the lecture, Master’s students deepened their knowledge of mathematical models for forecasting profitability, including multiple linear regression as a forecasting tool, seasonal models in logistics, correlation analysis and optimisation models.
They also studied basic tools, techniques and business intelligence instruments for modelling system characteristics and profitability, as well as Power BI as a platform for monitoring development and inertia.
The lecturer demonstrated modern analytical tools for modelling market economy processes and conducting business analysis, shared practical cases from the company’s activities and showed how digital technologies increase the accuracy of business cost analysis and calculations, support the forecasting of future business trends and facilitate well-founded managerial decision-making.
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On 16 December 2025, a public defence of course projects by first-year Master’s students enrolled in the Educational and Professional Programme “Digital Economy” was held at the Lviv office of the international postal and logistics company MEEST INTERNATIONAL.
The event was another logical continuation of the cooperation between the Department of Digital Economy and Business Analytics and the stakeholders of the educational programme within the Cooperation Agreement between Ivan Franko National University of Lviv and MEEST INTERNATIONAL LLC.
Students presented comprehensive research on the following topics:
- Analysis and assessment of the development of Ukraine’s digital economy using the DESI Index;
- Application of digital tools to optimise logistics processes in agriculture;
- Digital platforms for global supply chain management: efficiency assessment and adaptation strategies for Ukraine’s post-war recovery;
- Digital transformation of postal and logistics operators in Ukraine: analysis and development forecasting;
- Economic efficiency of the delivery system of an Instagram shop in the digital economy;
- Digital positioning and assessment of customer journey quality among Ukraine’s leading postal and logistics operators;
- Application of artificial intelligence technologies to improve cargo delivery efficiency.
Students had an opportunity to present the results of their work to business representatives and answer numerous questions from the committee and other participants.
The Master’s students defended their course projects at a high scientific and practical level. The knowledge and experience shared by representatives of MEEST INTERNATIONAL strengthened the students’ research and enabled them to present it in a professional environment.
https://financial.lnu.edu.ua/news/pidhotovka-ta-zakhyst-kursovykh-proiektiv-mahistramy-opp-tsyfrova-ekonomika-u-spivpratsi-z-meest-international
On 27 October 2025, Bachelor’s and Master’s students enrolled in the Educational Programmes “Digital Economy” and “Information Technologies in Business” attended an online guest lecture entitled “Geospatial Analysis: Optimising the Location of Monitoring Facilities for Tourism Entities Using OpenStreetMap Open Data”.
The speaker was Ruslan BOICHUK, Candidate of Economic Sciences and Head of the Information Technology Department of the Main Directorate of the State Tax Service in Ivano-Frankivsk Region.
As part of the educational component “Project Management”, taught by Professor Iryna SHEVCHUK, Master’s students observed practical examples of how geospatial analytics is used in tourism infrastructure planning and managerial decision-making. This provided an excellent foundation for further study of the discipline “Tools for Measuring and Assessing Socio-Economic Processes”.
Bachelor’s students studying the educational component “Decision Support Systems”, also taught by Professor Iryna SHEVCHUK, became familiar with spatial analysis tools that can be used to develop effective data management models in the service sector.
https://financial.lnu.edu.ua/news/studenty-osvitnikh-prohram-tsyfrova-ekonomika-ta-informatsiyni-tekhnolohii-v-biznesi-doluchylysia-do-hostovoi-lektsii-z-heoprostorovoho-analizu
On 10 October 2025, Master’s students enrolled in the Educational Programme “Digital Economy”, within the discipline “Project Management”, taught by Professor Iryna SHEVCHUK, participated at the invitation of the State Tax University in an international guest lecture and mentoring meeting entitled “Methodologies and Tools in IT Projects”.
The speaker, Kseniia HUBSKA, Communication Manager at the international IT company Boosta, shared modern approaches to IT project management, discussed Agile, Scrum, Kanban and Waterfall, their advantages and disadvantages, and demonstrated practical teamwork tools, including Jira and Trello.
During the practical part of the meeting, the speaker conducted interactive exercises in small groups, demonstrated a Starfish work simulation and analysed real-life professional cases.
https://financial.lnu.edu.ua/news/mizhnarodna-hostova-lektsiia-z-proiektnoho-menedzhmentu-dlia-mahistriv-op-tsyfrova-ekonomika
On 13 March 2025, Associate Professor of the Department of Digital Economy and Business Analytics Anna ZADOROZHNA and second- and third-year students majoring in Specialty 051 “Economics” and enrolled in the Educational and Professional Programme “Information Technologies in Business” visited ProCredit Bank at 107 Krymska Street in Lviv.
During the visit, students gained practical knowledge about the operation of the bank branch through a guided tour conducted by bank employees.
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On 13 February 2025, the Department of Digital Economy and Business Analytics of the Faculty of Financial Management and Business at Ivan Franko National University of Lviv hosted a guest lecture entitled “Ukrainian MASTER Software: Undeniable Advantages and Opportunities”.
The event was organised by Department lecturer Oksana VASKIV and attended by Bachelor’s students majoring in Specialty 051 “Economics” and enrolled in the Educational and Professional Programme “Information Technologies in Business”.
The speaker was Olha BONDAR, Head of the Partner Relations Department at Master:Stream LLC.
The discussion focused on MASTER software solutions and modern digital accounting tools, with particular emphasis on consolidated accounting and electronic document management.
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On 11 December 2024, Bachelor’s and Master’s students enrolled in the Educational and Professional Programme “Information Technologies in Business” attended a lecture entitled “Fundamentals of Digital Accessibility”, delivered by EPAM Ukraine experts Iryna SLISAREVSKA and Ihor PROTSIUK.
Academic staff of the Department of Digital Economy and Business Analytics of the Faculty of Financial Management and Business also participated in the event.
During the lecture, the speakers explained how barriers to accessing information can be removed, including:
- what characteristics a digital solution should have to be convenient and accessible to everyone;
- what developers should consider at the beginning of the development process to ensure convenient navigation;
- how to ensure user interaction with a website regardless of the type and format of the device;
- how specialised software enables people with disabilities to access information online.
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On 26 November 2024, a public defence of course projects by Master’s students enrolled in the Educational and Professional Programme “Information Technologies in Business” was held at the Lviv office of the postal and logistics company MEEST INTERNATIONAL.
The event was a logical continuation of the Department’s cooperation with stakeholders of the educational programme. As part of their course projects, students:
- studied the activities of the major participants in the postal and logistics services market;
- substantiated the conceptual principles of designing and developing services and software for calculating postal customs duties;
- analysed the current state and future development prospects of the Ukrainian postal and logistics services market;
- modelled different workload levels at postal delivery network branches depending on changes in the customer service radius in Lviv and visualised this process to ensure optimal workload distribution and efficient branch operation;
- used expert analysis methods to substantiate areas for improving the business processes of postal and logistics companies.
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On 13 November 2024, within the educational component “Project Management”, taught by Professor of the Department of Digital Economy and Business Analytics Iryna SHEVCHUK, a hybrid guest lecture was held for Master’s students enrolled in the Educational and Professional Programme “Information Technologies in Business”, Specialty 051 “Economics”.
The guest speaker was Andrii CHYPURKO, Delivery Director at the IT company SoftServe, who delivered a lecture entitled “Project Management Basics”.
The speaker placed particular emphasis on the PMBOK Guide as a collection of standard terminology, guidelines and global best practices in project management, as well as on the need for continuous professional improvement in this area.
He noted that PMI PMBOK practices are implemented in SoftServe’s activities, enabling the company to respond effectively to the cultural and transformational challenges of modern markets.
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On 8 November 2024, Vlad LESHCHII, Finance Director of British American Tobacco Ukraine, Candidate of Economic Sciences and holder of the CIMA Business Performance Management qualification, delivered a guest lecture entitled “Business Resource Allocation through the Prism of Investment Management” at Ivan Franko National University of Lviv.
The lecture was delivered to Master’s students majoring in Specialty 051 “Economics” and enrolled in the Educational Programme “Information Technologies in Business”.
During the lecture, Vlad LESHCHII focused on the assessment and prioritisation of investment projects and business initiatives, the development of investment approval processes and the evaluation of the efficiency of investment projects and initiatives.
Modern valuation methods used in mergers and acquisitions and financial investments were also discussed, together with the use of key performance indicators to assess the activities of responsibility centres.
The speaker substantiated the key points of his presentation using examples from the activities of British American Tobacco Ukraine, which not only remained in the Ukrainian market during the full-scale invasion but also increased its operational potential.
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On 15 May 2024, second-, third- and fourth-year Bachelor’s and Master’s students enrolled in the Educational and Professional Programme “Information Technologies in Business”, Specialty 051 “Economics”, together with Head of the Department of Digital Economy and Business Analytics Iryna SHEVCHUK and Associate Professors Anna ZADOROZHNA, Orest MYSHCHYSHYN and Ihor ROMANYCH, visited the terminal and office of the postal and logistics company MEEST INTERNATIONAL.
The visit was organised as part of the roundtable discussion “Requirements and Proposals of Private Companies for Young Professionals during Their First Employment: The Case of the Logistics Business”.
During the tour of the company’s terminal, students became familiar with the operational process of receiving international postal items.
Students were informed that information flows form the basis of material, service and financial flows in logistics. Therefore, the role of specialists who can design, administer and use modern, technologically advanced and productive information systems continues to grow.
At the company’s office, Anna KUBYTSKA, Human Resources Director at MEEST INTERNATIONAL, recruiter Zoriana KORENSKYKH and Human Resources Inspector Mariana KOVAL delivered a presentation for students consisting of the following sections:
- the importance and specific features of writing a CV, including for students seeking their first employment;
- practical advice for successfully completing a job interview and the key aspects of communicating with a prospective employer;
- current legislative requirements relating to first employment.
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