1. ACCENTURE BEST BACHELOR’S THESIS AWARD
11th September 2017

2. Who we are and what we do?

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. Accenture Best Bachelor Thesis Award

8. 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

9. Winners for Best Bachelor’s Thesis Award
Spring 2017

10. 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?

11. Congratulations!

12. 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!

13. Other upcoming events http://ps-hackathon.fi Course Code: 57E00600
2/26/2018
Other upcoming events
Course Code: 57E00600
This course replaces Capstone –course in Finance -master program.