On November the 28th 2009 Russian OUBS MBA graduates were welcomed at the British embassy in Moscow. At the ceremony, the graduates were joined by Kris De Clercq,
associate lecturer in financial strategies and issues in international finance and investments, Rector Sergue Shchennikov of IIM LINK , Denise Kirkpatrick Pro-Vice Chancellor of The Open University, Dr Laurie Bristow Deputy head of Mission
of the British Embassy and Carmel McMahon Associate Dean international OUBS.
The graduates were praised on the dedication and hard work over the 3.5 years, combining studies with professional work and
managing family lives. They received this internationally recognised management qualification through hard work and dedication. Some
students received the MBA with honours and benefited to commit immediately to the workplace
with what they had learned during their studies.