On April 27, Caucasus School of Business will host the public defense of master’s theses by students enrolled in its graduate programs.

Caucasus University’s Caucasus School of Business (CSB) warmly invites interested attendees to join the public thesis defense session, where master’s students will present their research before the evaluation committee.

The event will begin at 10:00 on April 27 and will be held in Auditorium C9. During the session, students will present research addressing contemporary issues in business, economics, and management.

Theses and authors

Graduate students will present their work on the following topics:

• Ana Iakobashvili – The Impact of Brand Trust on Business Adaptation in Georgia’s Insurance Industry: A Customer Loyalty Perspective (Supervisor: Buba Lezhava)
  • Khatia Papashvili – Digital Marketing Management Practices in Georgia: Consumer Influence Strategies and Outcomes (Supervisor: Davit Tsiklauri)
  • Nini Khizanishvili – Acceptance and Challenges with “Made in Georgia”: The Example of the Construction Materials Industry (Supervisor: Davit Tsiklauri)
  • Svetlana Akopian – The Impact of Synthetic Media on Customer Trust and Loyalty (Supervisor: Elene Jgharkava)
  • Aleksandre Chubabria – The Impact of Remote Work on Employee Productivity: A Case Study of Georgia’s Big Four Firms (Supervisor: Tamar Karbaia)
  • Luka Tsutskiridze – Foreign Exchange Risk and Corporate Performance in Georgia: The Role of Financial Leverage and Natural Hedging in the Pre-COVID, During-COVID, and Post-COVID Periods (Supervisor: Lasha Arevadze)
  • Vakhtang Paresishvili – Management Challenges and the Strategic Development of Small Hydropower Plants in Georgia (Supervisor: Natia Zedginidze)
  • Tamaz Neparidze – Branding and the Role of Cultural Heritage in Niche Alcoholic Products (Supervisor: Salome Danelia)
  • Irine Cheishvili – The Impact of the Onboarding Process on the Satisfaction and Engagement of New Employees in the Banking Sector: The Case of Georgia (Supervisor: Lili Bibilashvili)
  • Ana Chaava – Brand Communication Adaptation and Local Consumer Perceptions of Brand Consistency and Authenticity in Global Beverage and FMCG Brands in Georgia (Supervisor: Elene Jgharkava)
  • Nikoloz Shermadini – Managerial Commitment in Clinical Research Organizations (Supervisor: Dara Ahmed)
  • Luka Marshava – Artificial Intelligence as a Catalyst for Entrepreneurship: Perceptions of Professionals in Georgia (Supervisor: Ana Elizarova)
  • Ani Gigauri – The Impact of U.S. Monetary Policy Shocks on the Georgian Banking Sector (Supervisor: Vato Berishvili)

Event details

• Date: April 27, 2026
• Time: 10:00
• Venue: Caucasus University, Auditorium C9

The thesis defense session is open to the public, and all interested guests are welcome to attend the presentations.

Caucasus School of Business extends its best wishes to each master’s student at this important academic milestone.