Blended Intensive Programme (BIP) „THE KEY TO BUSINESS SUCCESS – TIMED PROJECT“

May 6, 2025
From April 14 to May 2, 2025, the Business Technology and Entrepreneurship Department at the VILNIUS TECH Faculty of Business Management (FBM) organised an international Blended Intensive Programme (BIP) under the theme “The Key to Business Success – Timed Project.”

The programme brought together students from the Bucharest University of Economic Studies (Romania), Maria Curie-Skłodowska University (Poland), the Technical University of Gabrovo (Bulgaria), the Transport and Telecommunication Institute (Latvia), and VILNIUS TECH.

The aim of the BIP was to strengthen students' competencies in project management, sustainability, strategic thinking, and teamwork. During the online part of the programme, held from April 14 to 23, students attended lectures delivered by international experts on relevant project management topics, including:
  • Application of hybrid project management methods in the project initiation phase – Laura Lazzerini Neuwirth (Italy/Czech Republic)
     
  • The interaction between product management and project management – Jesse Fewell (USA)
     
  • Integrating sustainability into project management – Edoardo Favari (Italy)
     
  • Project leadership, personal growth, and team transformation – Alejandra Nazar Kafaty (Honduras)
     
From April 28 to May 2, participants arrived at the Business Management Faculty at VILNIUS TECH, where they attended thematic lectures, creative workshops, a visit to the VILNIUS TECH Sustainability Centre, a cultural tour of Vilnius Old Town, and social activities.
The programme culminated in a two-day hackathon, during which students worked in international teams to develop solutions focused on sustainability, innovation, and business transformation. The hackathon was moderated by experts from the Lithuanian Innovation Centre: Rimantas Serva, Ignas Šlapkauskas, and Linas Eriksonas. Business challenges and tasks were presented by representatives of Lithuanian companies:
  • Andrius Kurganovas, UAB “Biržų duona”
     
  • Kipras Uždavinys, UAB “Ustukių malūnas”
     
  • Mindaugas Jasiūnas, UAB “Metalistas LT”
     
  • Matas Laurinaitis, UAB “Jacobs Integrity Technologies”
     
  • Laimis Lomonosovas, “Sneaker Spot”
     
  • Ąžuolas L. Adlys, “House of People”
     
On May 1, participants enjoyed an insightful tour of Vilnius Old Town led by lecturer Giedrius Čyras from the Department of Business Technologies.
This blended intensive programme encouraged a new perspective on the study process and format, offering students a wide range of experiences. The BIP “The Key to Business Success – Timed Project” successfully combined online lectures by globally recognised experts with the development of real business solutions in a hackathon setting, supported by Lithuanian Innovation Centre representatives as consultants and experts. Throughout the programme, students faced various challenges, gained significant experience, and reported highly positive impressions. Special recognition is due to the organising team and FBM students for their excellent coordination and support. Reflections were shared by Prof. Dr. Ieva Meidutė-Kavaliauskienė, Head of the Department of Business Technologies and Entrepreneurship.
This programme serves as an excellent example of how innovative education, practical experience, and international collaboration can be integrated into a valuable learning experience. Participants not only deepened their knowledge of project management but also enhanced their teamwork, creativity, and public speaking skills, thereby strengthening their readiness for the job market.
The BIP programme was organised by:
  • Assoc. Prof. Dr. Alma Mačiulytė-Šniukienė, Vice-Dean for Strategic Partnerships
     
  • Prof. Dr. Ieva Meidutė-Kavaliauskienė, Head of the Department of Business Technologies and Entrepreneurship
     
  • Assoc. Prof. Dr. Jurga Vestertė, Department of Business Technologies and Entrepreneurship
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  • PhD student Gabrielė Radavičiūtė, Department of Business Technologies and Entrepreneurship

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Student Memo: Where to park your car or bicycle, eat, and find your classrooms
Student Memo: Where to park your car or bicycle, eat, and find your classrooms
When starting your studies, it is not always clear during the first week where you can park your car or bicycle, which building your seminar will be in, or where you can eat or heat up your own food during breaks. To make settling into the academic year easier, we have prepared this memo. Student Car Parking: Students attending lectures at Saulėtekio al. 11 can park their cars in the lot located on Šatrijos Raganos Street. There is no barrier in this lot. How to find the lot: Driving from Saulėtekio al. – going up the hill past the roundabout and the university buildings. Or entering from Pragiedrulių, Mileišiškių sodų, or other streets onto Šatrijos Raganos Street – going down the hill before the roundabout and the university buildings. Students attending lectures on Plytinės Street can park in the lots located there. Students can enter the gated lot by tapping their activated student ID card at the terminal. Entrance to the lots is from Plytinės Street. Antanas Gustaitis Aviation Institute (AGAI) students, lecturers, and students or staff arriving at "Linkmenų fabrikas" can park in all lots. The barrier opens by tapping an activated student or staff ID card at the terminal. There are no dedicated parking lots for students attending lectures at the Old Town Campus (Trakų rūmai). Canteens and Cafes: Saulėtekis Campus: "Maisto imperija" (Building S2, 1st floor) – weighed food (you can build your own plate) – 1.70 € per 100 g, lunch of the day – 7.50 €, snacks, coffee, and other drinks. You can also heat up your own food here. Working hours: Monday–Thursday: 08:00–16:00; Friday: 08:00–15:00. "ARC BISTRO" (Building S3, 1st floor) – a menu consisting of a multi-course selection and daily lunch at a fixed price (up to 10 €), as well as snacks, coffee, and other drinks. Working hours: Monday–Friday: 11:00–15:00. Plytinė Campus (P2, 1st floor): "Confetti" – a menu consisting of a multi-course selection and daily lunch at a fixed price (up to 10 €), as well as snacks, coffee, and other drinks. You can also heat up your own food here. Working hours: Monday–Thursday: 09:00–16:00; Friday: 09:00–15:00. Old Town Campus (Senamiesčio rūmai): "Confetti" (Islandijos str. 3) – a menu consisting of a multi-course selection and daily lunch at a fixed price (up to 10 €), as well as snacks, coffee, and other drinks. Working hours: Monday–Friday: 07:45–15:00. Places where you can heat your own food in microwaves: When using microwaves, please maintain cleanliness, follow safety rules, and respect others: do not put in or heat items with shiny surfaces (e.g., cutlery, aluminum foil, etc.), do not slam the doors or other surfaces, wipe or clean the inside of the microwave or other surfaces (including the kitchenette) if needed, do not cut in line, and do not stop someone else's food from heating without permission, etc. Saulėtekis Campus: In the "Maisto imperija" canteen (Building S2, 1st floor), as well as in the Sustainability Centre (Building S5), and the 5th and 6th-floor kitchenettes in Building S6. Plytinė Campus: In the "Confetti" cafe (Building P2, 1st floor). Old Town Campus: In the Faculty of Architecture's 2nd and 3rd-floor kitchenettes (at the end of the corridor). AGAI: In the 2nd-floor kitchenette of the old building (near the Dean's office). It is planned that microwaves will also be available in the new building in the future. Linkmenų Campus: In the 2nd-floor kitchenette at "Linkmenų fabrikas". Library: Room 119, 1st floor. You can also make tea/coffee here. Places to leave your bicycle: Saulėtekis Campus: At special bike racks near the entrance to Building S2, and in the Central Building parking lot. Plytinė Campus: In the two designated bicycle shelters in the courtyard between buildings P1 and P2. Old Town Campus: At special bike racks near the entrances to each building. AGAI and Linkmenų Campus: At special bike racks near both departments. Library: At special bike racks near the entrance. Department/Building Abbreviations: Saulėtekis Campus (Saulėtekio al. 11, Vilnius): S1 Central Building (Administration, International Studies Centre, International Relations Office, etc.) S2 Classroom Building S3 Educational Building (Faculty of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Business Management) S4 Classroom Building (Faculty of Environmental Engineering, Sustainability Centre, Food Laboratory) S5 Educational Building (Faculty of Environmental Engineering, Sustainability Centre, Food Laboratory) S6 Laboratory Building (Faculty of Fundamental Sciences, Information Technology and Systems Centre, Academic Support Centre, etc.) S7 Laboratory Building Plytinė Campus (Plytinės str. 25, Vilnius): P1 or P Laboratory Building P2 Educational Building (Faculty of Electronics, Faculty of Mechanics, Faculty of Transport Engineering) P3 Educational Building Linkmenų Campus (Linkmenų str. 28, Vilnius): L1 Building (Institute of Building Materials) L2 Building (Road Research Institute) L3 Building L4 Building L5 Educational Building (Linkmenų fabrikas) L6 Educational Building (Antanas Gustaitis Aviation Institute) Old Town Campus (Trakų str. 1, Vilnius): T1 or T Educational Building (Faculty of Architecture) T2 Educational Building (Faculty of Creative Industries) T3 Educational Building T4 Educational Building T5 Educational Building Old abbreviations that might still appear in some contacts: SNR – Senamiesčio rūmai (Old Town Campus) SRK-I – Saulėtekio rūmų pirmas korpusas (Saulėtekis Campus First Building) SRK-II – Saulėtekio rūmų antras korpusas (Saulėtekis Campus Second Building) SRL – Saulėtekio rūmų laboratorinis korpusas (Saulėtekis Campus Laboratory Building) SRL-II – Saulėtekio rūmų antras laboratorinis korpusas (Saulėtekis Campus Second Laboratory Building) MAC – Saulėtekio centriniai rūmai (Saulėtekis Central Building) AGAI TLK – Antano Gustaičio Aviacijos instituto Treniruoklių ir laboratorijų korpusas (Antanas Gustaitis Aviation Institute Simulator and Laboratory Building). Other Addresses: Kyviškės Airfield: Lakūnų str. 7D, Kyviškės Sports and Art Centre: Saulėtekio al. 28, Vilnius Library: Saulėtekio al. 14, Vilnius Lithuanian Maritime Academy: I. Kanto str. 7, Klaipėda. Thematic Reading Rooms in Faculties: Architecture and Creative Sciences Reading Room (Trakų str. 1, T1, 1.15, Vilnius) Technology and Management Sciences Reading Room (Saulėtekio al. 11, S1, C03, Vilnius) Mechanics, Electronics, and Transport Sciences Reading Room (Plytinės str. 25, P2, 179, Vilnius) Maritime Sciences Reading Room (I. Kanto str. 7, Klaipėda)
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