Anya Nikoulina

Prof. Anya Nikoulina is a Professor of Corporate Management and Programme Head of the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (International Management) at FHNW School of Business, University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland. She holds a PhD in Management from the University of St. Gallen (HSG). Her research focuses on higher education pedagogy, including AI integration in education, problem-based learning, and digital skills development. She has extensive teaching experience across Switzerland and internationally, with prior professional roles in marketing in energy and technology sectors.

Education:

• PhD (Dr. oec) in Management, University of St. Gallen (HSG)

Research Interests:

Her work emphasizes competence development in higher education, innovative teaching methods, and bridging academic theory with practical business challenges. Key areas include AI-driven educational tools, online learning strategies during disruptions (e.g., pandemic impacts), and enhancing research literacy among business students. She advocates for interdisciplinary approaches to sustainability education to address modern business complexities.

Awards & Affiliations:

• Reviewer, International Conference on Economics and Finance Research (ICEFR)
• Member of Technical Committee, Open Education Platform for Management Schools (OEPMS)

Teaching & Consulting:

• Course leadership in Principles of Management and Entrepreneurship
• Supervision of student research projects (e.g., internet banking adoption analysis)

Labs/Teams: Active within the Institut für Finanzmanagement and Institut für Unternehmensführung at FHNW.