With the word “data” people refer to quantifiable and factual information used as the basis for reasoning, discussing, concluding, publishing or deciding. This definition self explains why data is getting more and more attention, and why it plays a key role in our everyday lives. Every click we make says something about us to other stakeholders. But to deepen the understanding on the matter, the Council on Quality and Leadership identified 12 reasons why data is important. Here the main ones will be cited:  It improves people’s lives since it allows a company to better suit the customers’ needs. It provides evidence from which to make informed decisions. It allows to stop the “guessing game” since it provides […]

If you find data boring, you probably haven’t understood it yet. Learn more about understanding and accessing data at our upcoming event… Special guest: the IT consultant Ontopic! The outline of the event will see the CEO speak about the value of data, the origin of their business, their vision and next steps for the future, as well as time to answer any questions from the attendees. Join our online presentation via Zoom organised by your PRO Team in collaboration with ONTOPIC

Imagine you would have bought only a hand full of Bitcoins about ten years ago…… Well, maybe don’t think about it too much as you might not be reading this then now!  That would have been too unfortunate, as you now get to know about an incredibly interesting (series of) event(s) coming up: The CAIA Association Director of Content Strategy, Dr. Keith Black, explores current trends in the alternative investment space.   Until April, Dr. Black will engage in a series of discussions on this topic. First up: Cryptocurrencies – -Market Structure, Risks and Opportunities Sounds interesting? Registration is now open under this […]

Hey guys, wie geht’s? On the 25th of October PRO – Students for Business held an event about the GMAT.If you’ve missed the event and still don’t know what the GMAT is, or if you are simply looking for more information about it, then take a look at these websites: About The GMAT Exam (gmac.com) GMAT Exam Structure | GMAT Exam | mba.com During the event I (Giorgio Mondini) also shared my experiences and explained how I am preparing for my GMAT-exam, which will take place next week.In this post I am going to summarize what I talked about in […]

… and excited to welcome you all to this academic year!  Who are we? PRO Students for Business is a student association at the Free University of Bozen-Bolzano.Our goal is to give fellow students a better understanding of current economic and business trends, by engaging with managers, external professors and business specialists. Join us! Chance to develop your network Collaboration with firms No membership fee required Meet the team! President: Alessandra Astolfo Following her Bachelor in Tourism, Sport and Event Management, Alessandra is now pursuing her Master studies in Accounting and Finance at unibz. Currently located in New York City! […]