University Metropolitan Tirana remains one of the key promoters of quality education and the development of the potential of Albanian youth in the fields of economics and finance. As part of its ongoing support for high school students, UMT is organizing a series of training sessions to prepare participants for the International Economics Olympiad (IEO), one of the most important and challenging global competitions for young people passionate about economics.
Since Albania’s first participation in the IEO in 2021, student interest and involvement have grown significantly. In just a few years, the number of participants has quadrupled, from 50 to 200 students from all over Albania, leading to a broader and more qualified representation.
Dr. Blerina Dhrami, coordinator of the Economic Olympiad in Albania and lecturer at the Metropolitan University of Tirana, emphasizes the importance of this commitment:
“Participation in the IEO is not just a competition, but a transformative opportunity for our students. They face real economic challenges, develop analytical, managerial, and communication skills that will serve them throughout their academic and professional careers. We at UMT are proud to create these bridges between knowledge and the international world.”
To ensure comprehensive and competitive preparation, UMT has structured a series of training sessions covering key topics in economics, management, and economic communication:
Training 1 – May 13, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Session 1: Understanding Business Activity & Operations Management
Session 2: Human Resources & Business Management
Training 2 – May 15, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM (Time Changed)
Session 3: Introduction to Marketing
Session 4: New Business Reality
Training 3 – May 19, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Session 5: Financial Information & Decisions
Training 4 – May 20, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Session 6: Techniques Used for Solving a Business Case Study of IEO
Session 7: Business Communication Skills Workshop
The training is delivered by lecturers and field experts, combining advanced theory with practical applications and concrete case studies. The goal is not only to prepare for the competition but also to educate a new generation with critical thinking and an international vision.
Through this commitment, Metropolitan University of Tirana strengthens its mission to create a sustainable educational platform that opens doors for Albanian youth to the global stage. The Economic Olympiad is not just a competition – it is a springboard for the future success of young economists in Albania.
