ACCENTURE BEST BACHELOR’S THESIS AWARD 11th September 2017

Who we are and what we do?

Accenture Strategy works at the intersection of three key components Architect a technology-driven transformation to capitalize on digital disruption Set the stage for growth, innovation and competitiveness through a practical, integrated approach in an industry context BUSINESS STRATEGY TECHNOLOGYSTRATEGY FUNCTION STRATEGY Harness data and insight-rich operations across each function and IT to drive agility and performance

Accenture Strategy capabilities Business Strategy Technology Strategy Function Strategy Industry-specific Strategy Consulting New Digital Business Model for a Bank, Telco of the Future Strategy Cross-industry Strategy Consulting M&A/Post Merger Integration, Sustainability Digital Strategy Innovative Customer Experiences, New Product & Revenue Streams, New Operating Models & Governance, New Business & Operating Metrics IT Strategy Digital IT Strategy, Business/IT Alignment, IT in M&A, IT Operating Model Transformation, IT Cost Reduction, Infrastructure Strategy Enterprise Architecture & Application Strategy Enterprise Technology Blueprint, Application Portfolio Optimization, Application Modernization Roadmap CFO & Enterprise Value Finance Process Transformations, Performance Management Operations Strategy Supply Chain Optimization, Operations And Process Transformation, Sourcing And Procurement Development Advanced Customer Strategy Pricing Strategy & Profit Optimization, Sales Transformation And Customer Service Transformation

Accenture Strategy as numbers Who 1,700+ Accenture Strategy Clients 38 Countries where Accenture Strategy professionals are concentrated Where How 8,700+ Accenture Strategy professionals

Our new Helsinki office brings together clients, strategy, design and technology in a unique way ALEKSANTERINKATU 46 Clients Designers Technologists Strategists @A46 The Liquid Studio in Helsinki collaborates with Accenture Liquid Studios in Silicon Valley, Paris, Milan, London, Kronberg, Singapore, Sydney, Houston, and Riga, Latvia, among other locations A46 enhances co-creation and generates new encounters. In this new space, we accelerate innovative new solutions for our clients, working as one team comprising of our clients, Accenture Strategy consultants, Fjord designers, and Accenture Liquid Studio technology experts Open Innovation With our agile teams, a startup culture and rapid prototyping capability, we help our clients to quickly see more business value The Open Innovation team match use cases and problem statements with emerging technology startups. We are the main collaboration partner for startup hub Maria01. Image copyrights: Sanna Reponen, Johanna Laajisto, Accenture

Accenture Best Bachelor Thesis Award

Accenture Best Bachelor’s Thesis Award Accenture Strategy continues the awards for Bachelor’s Thesis students in Fall 2017 The awards is given twice a year (spring and fall) for the Best Bachelor’s Thesis of the semester This semester’s awards will be handed out in January 2018, in the spring term kick-off session The recipients are chosen from the semester’s theses by supervising professors Prizes include monetary reward as well as automatic invitation for Accenture Strategy Internship interview, if the recipient so wishes Prizes: Winner gets 500e + an invitation to Internship interview 2 Runner-ups will receive 250e each + an invitation to the Internship interview

Winners for Best Bachelor’s Thesis Award Spring 2017

WINNER: Janna Pihanurmi Political uncertainty and FX volatility during US presidential elections: Evidence from prediction market 1st Runner up: Otso Tenhunen The relation of politics and green stock returns. Does the partisanship of government predict long-term returns in green tech industries? Evidence from European Coalition governments 2nd Runner up: Niko Virtanen Managerial overconfidence in acquisitions – Does it depend on target characteristics?

Congratulations!

INTERNSHIP application period for Accenture Strategy is NOW open until 6.10.2017 Internship period is typically 2-3 months, starting in fall or spring as agreed between the Intern and Accenture We are looking for candidates with: Minimum 2 years of academic studies Excellent academic performance Excellent skills in analytical problem solving Independent working skills & great team spirit High drive & entrepreneurial attitude Ability to quickly learn and understand client’s business & issues Excellent English skills Application process – Be prepared for: Informal interviews to test your motivation, personality, cultural fit for Accenture and other traits we are looking for in candidates ’Consulting’ cases (Google is great source for examples) Mathematical tests Most importantly, come relaxed and be yourself! https://www.accenture.com/fi-en/careers/jobdetails?id=00507708_en&title=Accenture+Strategy%3a+Internship

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