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Economic Resilience in Times of Crisis, Security Challenges and Uncertainties: Global Business Perspectives

June 1 @ 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Course Type: Flavour School
Duration and Learning Format
This Flavour School is delivered in an intensive on-site format over 5 days.
The course includes:
  • 25 hours of on-site contact time, including lectures, workshops, seminars, and practical activities
  • Additional student effort through group work, case study analysis, and final presentations
Prior to the on-site phase, participants are required to complete the ACE²-EU onboarding MOOC, ACERookies, designed to introduce students to the Alliance, its values, and the learning approach.
In addition, a mandatory online welcome and onboarding session (ACExperience) will take place on 25 May 2026.
On-site component: 1–5 June 2026
Location: Stip, North Macedonia
All participants must complete the onboarding requirements prior to the on-site experience.
 
Credits and Certification
On successful completion of the course, participants will receive 2 ECTS credits and a certificate of attendance.
Successful completion requires:
  • A minimum attendance of 80% of the on-site sessions
  • Active participation throughout the course
  • Completion and submission of assigned tasks and group work
Organising Institutions and Teaching Staff
Lead and Host Institution
Goce Delcev University, Stip, North Macedonia
Teaching staff:
  • Darko Lazarov
  • Emilija Miteva Kacarski
Partner Institution
Polytechnic University of Santarém, Portugal
Teaching staff:
  • Maria Godinho
This course reflects the collaborative and international nature of the ACE²-EU Alliance.
External stakeholders that will be involved in the course:
  • Students and researchers
  • Representatives from SMEs and startups
  • Supply chain and logistics companies
  • Central bank and fiscal authorities
  • Chambers of commerce and business associations
 
Course Overview
This Flavour School explores how economies, governments, and businesses can prepare for, respond to, and recover from crises in an increasingly uncertain global environment.
Students will examine key challenges such as geopolitical conflicts, economic shocks, energy insecurity, and environmental pressures. The course combines global and European perspectives, focusing on how these factors influence business strategies and public policy.
Through real-world examples, including recent geopolitical developments, participants will understand how resilience can be strengthened through diversification, innovation, good governance, and international cooperation.
No prior background in economics is required. The course is designed for students from a wide range of disciplines interested in global challenges and future-oriented decision-making.
Learning Journey
The on-site phase is structured as an intensive and interactive learning experience.
Students will engage in activities such as:
  • Workshops on scenario planning and crisis response
  • Case studies on real economic and business challenges
  • Group project work to design a resilience strategy
  • Expert lectures and panel discussions
  • Collaborative work in international and interdisciplinary teams
The course emphasises active participation, discussion, and the application of concepts to real-world contexts.
Follow-up / Reflection
At the end of the course, students will:
  • Present their group projects
  • Reflect on their learning experience
  • Complete a short follow-up or reflection activity
Learning Objectives
By the end of the course, students will be able to:
  • Explain the concept of economic resilience in global contexts
  • Identify key economic, geopolitical, and security risks
  • Analyse real-world case studies of crisis response
  • Evaluate resilience strategies for businesses and countries
  • Apply sustainability and ESG principles
  • Use basic scenario planning and foresight tools
  • Develop a structured resilience strategy
  • Work effectively in international and interdisciplinary teams
  • Communicate ideas clearly in written and oral formats
Who Should Apply
This course is open to undergraduate and postgraduate students from ACE²-EU partner universities.
It is particularly relevant for students in:
  • Economics and Business
  • International Relations and Political Science
  • Public Policy and European Studies
  • Sustainability and Environmental Studies
  • Energy and Innovation Studies
It is also suitable for students interested in:
  • Global challenges and uncertainty
  • Business strategy and resilience
  • Sustainability and ESG
  • Real-world problem-solving
Language Level
    • Basic to intermediate level of English (B2), as the working language will be English
Application Process:
Interested applicants should apply through the following link:
🔗 Apply here: https://forms.gle/oxeZzZUbWkoAXpAs7
Application deadline: 20 April 2026
Please note that submitting an application does not guarantee a place on the course. Participating institutions apply their own internal selection procedures.
Selected participants will receive a welcome email from the ACE²-EU Alliance with further details prior to the start of the course.
Further Information
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