Detailed Report: Cool Online Surveys
AUBG EMPLOYER SURVEY 2015
Number Of Responses: 15 http://www.applynet.net/survey
 
1.Type of organization Number Of Responses Response Ratio
Business Process Outsourcing
Business Service Center
Consulting
eCommerce
FMCG
Insurance, Shared Services
Investment Intermediary
Investment management company
Manufacturing
Production company
Professional Services:Audit, Financial Advisory, Tax, Consulting
Prtnership
Software Development
Technology/Software
Wholesale
Summary 15 100.00 %
 
2.Approximate number of employees Number Of Responses Response Ratio
100
15
18
20
250
2500
300
350
600
74000
80
800
860
Summary 15 100.00 %
 
3.Most desired fields of study for new employees (mark as many as apply): Answer Number Of Responses Response Ratio
Accounting Yes 7 46.67 %
No 8 53.33 %
Advertising Yes 1 6.67 %
No 14 93.33 %
Auditing Yes 3 20.00 %
No 12 80.00 %
Banking Yes 2 13.33 %
No 13 86.67 %
Computer Science Yes 6 40.00 %
No 9 60.00 %
Decision Science Yes 0 0.00 %
No 15 100.00 %
Economics Yes 11 73.33 %
No 4 26.67 %
English Yes 1 6.67 %
No 14 93.33 %
Environmental Studies Yes 0 0.00 %
No 15 100.00 %
European Studies Yes 0 0.00 %
No 15 100.00 %
Finance Yes 10 66.67 %
No 5 33.33 %
Fine Arts Yes 0 0.00 %
No 15 100.00 %
Foreign Languages Yes 2 13.33 %
No 13 86.67 %
Graphic Design Yes 0 0.00 %
No 15 100.00 %
History Yes 0 0.00 %
No 15 100.00 %
HR Management Yes 4 26.67 %
No 11 73.33 %
Information Systems Yes 7 46.67 %
No 8 53.33 %
International Relations Yes 2 13.33 %
No 13 86.67 %
Journalism Yes 0 0.00 %
No 15 100.00 %
Management Yes 9 60.00 %
No 6 40.00 %
Marketing Yes 6 40.00 %
No 9 60.00 %
Mathematics Yes 4 26.67 %
No 11 73.33 %
Media Production Yes 1 6.67 %
No 14 93.33 %
Operations Management Yes 4 26.67 %
No 11 73.33 %
Photography Yes 0 0.00 %
No 15 100.00 %
Political Science Yes 0 0.00 %
No 15 100.00 %
Production Yes 2 13.33 %
No 13 86.67 %
Psychology Yes 3 20.00 %
No 12 80.00 %
Public Relations Yes 2 13.33 %
No 13 86.67 %
Software Development Yes 4 26.67 %
No 11 73.33 %
Web Design Yes 2 13.33 %
No 13 86.67 %
Summary   15 100.00 %
 
4.To what extent does each of the following describe your impression of AUBG?
  To a Great Extent To Some Extent To a Small Extent Not at All No Unanswered
Academically rigorous 7 7 0 1 0 0
46.67 % 46.67 % 0.00 % 6.67 % 0.00 % 0.00 %
Gives broad knowledge in many fields 8 6 1 0 0 0
53.33 % 40.00 % 6.67 % 0.00 % 0.00 % 0.00 %
Relevant curriculum 3 11 0 0 0 1
20.00 % 73.33 % 0.00 % 0.00 % 0.00 % 6.67 %
Provides practical experience 6 7 2 0 0 0
40.00 % 46.67 % 13.33 % 0.00 % 0.00 % 0.00 %
Develops communication skills 13 2 0 0 0 0
86.67 % 13.33 % 0.00 % 0.00 % 0.00 % 0.00 %
Promotes teamwork and ability to get along with others 13 2 0 0 0 0
86.67 % 13.33 % 0.00 % 0.00 % 0.00 % 0.00 %
Committed to integrity 9 6 0 0 0 0
60.00 % 40.00 % 0.00 % 0.00 % 0.00 % 0.00 %
High quality programs 7 7 1 0 0 0
46.67 % 46.67 % 6.67 % 0.00 % 0.00 % 0.00 %
Socially responsible 5 8 2 0 0 0
33.33 % 53.33 % 13.33 % 0.00 % 0.00 % 0.00 %
Develops critical thinking 9 6 0 0 0 0
60.00 % 40.00 % 0.00 % 0.00 % 0.00 % 0.00 %
Summary 8 6 0 0 0 0
53.33 % 40.00 % 0.00 % 0.00 % 0.00 % 0.00 %
 
Other: Number Of Responses Response Ratio
Summary 0 0.00 %
 
5.What are the key trends and challenges facing your business or professional area in the next five years? Number Of Responses Response Ratio
Bright young people with creative and critical thinking will be the determining force for the success of each service oriented firms. Constant change in regulatory framework will be affecting us the the most.
Constant change and trabsformation of business processes
Dynamic change in technology and communication.
European market is in decline, so ability to optimize processes and do more with less will be the key to winning over the competition. Ability to disrupt the industry and look for new ways of connecting to consumers will also play an important role in achieving success.
Finding talented professionals willing to stay in CEE
Gap between education and business
Hiring senior developers, who could contribute more to the products we are developing.
Key challenge: lack of engineers. Bulgaria lacks specialists who can develop high quality products in order to create sustainable economy growth.
new fast developing tech industry
promote daily commuting to our non local employees
Scarces human resources - fewer well educated graduates as well as experienced professionals. Significant migration of skilled workforce.
Shrinking purchase power on the market, increasing competition in our sector, scarce talent on the labour market.
Talents, Potential leaders in the job market
Summary 13 86.67 %
 
6.What are the most important skills, abilities, attributes, and/or knowledge areas needed by graduates in order to be successful in your business or professional area now and in the future? Number Of Responses Response Ratio
Ability to make unstructured and semi-structured decisions
Ability to work and adapt in fast-paced environment, communication effectiveness, strive for excellence
Be commited when change is the only constant thing
Critical thinking Vitality Acertiveness
critical thinking, logic, hands-on experience, better understanding of fixed income and equities based instruments, better understanding of financial engineering.
Curiosity, willing to learn as much as possible, communication skills, sound knowledge on accounting, auditing, corporate finance, finance, information systems, Software developers, etc
IN DEPTH knowledge about any topic they start a conversation on. Especially those related to their education. We are also looking for brave, smart and energetic individuals with fully developed analytical and critical thinking.
Open minded, innovative, motivated and committed. The company is quite strong in training so attitude is key when selecting young applicants.
Team work, excellent language skills, very good soft skills, experience and knowledge in the field , being familiar with the newest technologies and trends in the Software Industry.
technical knowledge (accounting, finance), ability to present well, critical thinking, analytical skills
The ability to communicate successfully; critical thinking and adaptability; strong motivation and drive to transform the surrounding social/business environment, and not vice-versa
willingness to learn; great motivation; time management; flexibility;
Summary 12 80.00 %
 
7.What should AUBG do to make sure its graduates meet these expectations? Number Of Responses Response Ratio
Be in line with business development in the country and region.
close work with field experts and embedding of more such material into the curriculum. Setup a framework where outside firms can participate in the process: coursework and extra-credit activities.
Continue improving its programs in order to fit the business needs.
If not done alreday, focus on change management
Introduce more simulations of professional environment and work closely with the business (i.e. maybe introduction of mandatory internship)
Keep up the good work :)
Know deeper the business environment and trends in the labor market
More practical knowledge and experience in the field; motivation to stay and work in Bulgaria
Provide maximum hands-on experience where possible. Charge prospective employees with positivism and self-motivation (not to be confused with empty idealism), and strong interpersonal skills
Providing challenging educational programs, as well as putting focus and promoting student-organized activities and clubs
Target Bulgarian students as these are becoming a minority at the university in recent years
Unfortunately this year career forum was not that visited as we expected
Summary 12 80.00 %
 
8.Importance for early career success in my organization
  Essential Very important Somewhat important Not important No answer Unanswered
Ability to learn from errors and respond to feedback 11 3 0 0 0 1
73.33 % 20.00 % 0.00 % 0.00 % 0.00 % 6.67 %
Willingness to persevere when things are not working as anticipated 8 5 0 0 0 2
53.33 % 33.33 % 0.00 % 0.00 % 0.00 % 13.33 %
Motivated to produce as good a job as possible 9 5 0 0 0 1
60.00 % 33.33 % 0.00 % 0.00 % 0.00 % 6.67 %
Willingness to take responsibility for projects, including outcomes 7 7 0 0 0 1
46.67 % 46.67 % 0.00 % 0.00 % 0.00 % 6.67 %
Commitment to ethical practice 7 5 2 0 0 1
46.67 % 33.33 % 13.33 % 0.00 % 0.00 % 6.67 %
Flexibility and adaptability 10 4 0 0 0 1
66.67 % 26.67 % 0.00 % 0.00 % 0.00 % 6.67 %
Ability to organize work and manage time effectively 7 5 2 0 0 1
46.67 % 33.33 % 13.33 % 0.00 % 0.00 % 6.67 %
Summary 8 4 0 0 0 1
53.33 % 26.67 % 0.00 % 0.00 % 0.00 % 6.67 %
 
9.Extent to which AUBG graduates possess this ability
  To a Great Extent To Some Extent To a Small Extent Not at All No answer Unanswered
Ability to learn from errors and respond to feedback 1 13 0 0 0 1
6.67 % 86.67 % 0.00 % 0.00 % 0.00 % 6.67 %
Willingness to persevere when things are not working as anticipated 4 8 2 0 0 1
26.67 % 53.33 % 13.33 % 0.00 % 0.00 % 6.67 %
Motivated to produce as good a job as possible 10 3 1 0 0 1
66.67 % 20.00 % 6.67 % 0.00 % 0.00 % 6.67 %
Willingness to take responsibility for projects, including outcomes 6 8 0 0 0 1
40.00 % 53.33 % 0.00 % 0.00 % 0.00 % 6.67 %
Commitment to ethical practice 5 7 1 0 1 1
33.33 % 46.67 % 6.67 % 0.00 % 6.67 % 6.67 %
Flexibility and adaptability 5 8 1 0 0 1
33.33 % 53.33 % 6.67 % 0.00 % 0.00 % 6.67 %
Ability to organize work and manage time effectively 6 6 1 0 1 1
40.00 % 40.00 % 6.67 % 0.00 % 6.67 % 6.67 %
Summary 5 7 0 0 0 1
33.33 % 46.67 % 0.00 % 0.00 % 0.00 % 6.67 %
 
Comments Number Of Responses Response Ratio
Conclusions based on a small number of people.
Large international companies like mine have established set of rules and procedures which regulate how things happen inside and between the companies. Most intelligent grads can fit in nicely, so long as they cover a decent ethics, communication and understanding of work relations. CEE, however, has a slight cultural catch-up to do, with regards to how business is executed, how relationships occur. AUBG has always striven to produce future leaders and trendsetters. In my view, grads from AUBG need to be first and foremost self-motivated to drive change and apply change.
Summary 2 13.33 %
 
10.Importance for early career success in my organization
  Essential Very important Somewhat important Not important No answer Unanswered
Ability to work productively with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures 4 4 6 0 0 1
26.67 % 26.67 % 40.00 % 0.00 % 0.00 % 6.67 %
Willingness to listen to different points of view before coming to a decision 4 9 1 0 0 1
26.67 % 60.00 % 6.67 % 0.00 % 0.00 % 6.67 %
Ability to develop and use networks of colleagues to accomplish the task 7 5 2 0 0 1
46.67 % 33.33 % 13.33 % 0.00 % 0.00 % 6.67 %
Ability to contribute to team-based projects both as a leader and participant 9 3 1 1 0 1
60.00 % 20.00 % 6.67 % 6.67 % 0.00 % 6.67 %
Ability to give constructive feedback to work colleagues 4 8 2 0 0 1
26.67 % 53.33 % 13.33 % 0.00 % 0.00 % 6.67 %
Ability to persuade, motivate, and negotiate 7 4 2 1 0 1
46.67 % 26.67 % 13.33 % 6.67 % 0.00 % 6.67 %
Ability to understand the work environment and meet professional expectations 9 5 0 0 0 1
60.00 % 33.33 % 0.00 % 0.00 % 0.00 % 6.67 %
Summary 6 5 2 0 0 1
40.00 % 33.33 % 13.33 % 0.00 % 0.00 % 6.67 %
 
11.Extent to which AUBG graduates possess this ability
  To a Great Extent To Some Extent To a Small Extent Not at All No answer Unanswered
Ability to work productively with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures 11 2 0 0 1 1
73.33 % 13.33 % 0.00 % 0.00 % 6.67 % 6.67 %
Willingness to listen to different points of view before coming to a decision 2 9 2 0 1 1
13.33 % 60.00 % 13.33 % 0.00 % 6.67 % 6.67 %
Ability to develop and use networks of colleagues to accomplish the task 8 5 0 0 1 1
53.33 % 33.33 % 0.00 % 0.00 % 6.67 % 6.67 %
Ability to contribute to team-based projects both as a leader and participant 7 7 0 0 0 1
46.67 % 46.67 % 0.00 % 0.00 % 0.00 % 6.67 %
Ability to give constructive feedback to work colleagues 2 6 5 0 1 1
13.33 % 40.00 % 33.33 % 0.00 % 6.67 % 6.67 %
Ability to persuade, motivate, and negotiate 3 8 3 0 0 1
20.00 % 53.33 % 20.00 % 0.00 % 0.00 % 6.67 %
Ability to understand the work environment and meet professional expectations 3 9 2 0 0 1
20.00 % 60.00 % 13.33 % 0.00 % 0.00 % 6.67 %
Summary 5 6 1 0 0 1
33.33 % 40.00 % 6.67 % 0.00 % 0.00 % 6.67 %
 
Comments Number Of Responses Response Ratio
Conclusions based on a small number of people.
Summary 1 6.67 %
 
12.Importance for early career success in my organization
  Essential Very important Somewhat important Not important No answer Unanswered
Ability to think strategically 4 7 3 0 0 1
26.67 % 46.67 % 20.00 % 0.00 % 0.00 % 6.67 %
Ability to learn independently 8 6 0 0 0 1
53.33 % 40.00 % 0.00 % 0.00 % 0.00 % 6.67 %
Ability to use creativity and innovative thinking 7 6 1 0 0 1
46.67 % 40.00 % 6.67 % 0.00 % 0.00 % 6.67 %
Ability to understand the social, economic, and political environment that impacts the organization 6 3 4 1 0 1
40.00 % 20.00 % 26.67 % 6.67 % 0.00 % 6.67 %
Ability to assess the consequences of alternative courses of action and choose the most suitable 6 7 1 0 0 1
40.00 % 46.67 % 6.67 % 0.00 % 0.00 % 6.67 %
Ability to identify from a mass of detail the core issue in any situation 10 4 0 0 0 1
66.67 % 26.67 % 0.00 % 0.00 % 0.00 % 6.67 %
Ability to solve complex problems 6 7 1 0 0 1
40.00 % 46.67 % 6.67 % 0.00 % 0.00 % 6.67 %
Summary 6 5 1 0 0 1
40.00 % 33.33 % 6.67 % 0.00 % 0.00 % 6.67 %
 
13.Extent to which AUBG graduates possess this ability
  To a Great Extent To Some Extent To a Small Extent Not at All No answer Unanswered
Ability to think strategically 3 9 1 0 1 1
20.00 % 60.00 % 6.67 % 0.00 % 6.67 % 6.67 %
Ability to learn independently 7 6 1 0 0 1
46.67 % 40.00 % 6.67 % 0.00 % 0.00 % 6.67 %
Ability to use creativity and innovative thinking 5 7 1 0 1 1
33.33 % 46.67 % 6.67 % 0.00 % 6.67 % 6.67 %
Ability to understand the social, economic, and political environment that impacts the organization 3 9 1 0 1 1
20.00 % 60.00 % 6.67 % 0.00 % 6.67 % 6.67 %
Ability to assess the consequences of alternative courses of action and choose the most suitable 3 8 2 0 1 1
20.00 % 53.33 % 13.33 % 0.00 % 6.67 % 6.67 %
Ability to identify from a mass of detail the core issue in any situation 3 8 2 0 1 1
20.00 % 53.33 % 13.33 % 0.00 % 6.67 % 6.67 %
Ability to solve complex problems 4 8 1 0 1 1
26.67 % 53.33 % 6.67 % 0.00 % 6.67 % 6.67 %
Summary 4 7 1 0 0 1
26.67 % 46.67 % 6.67 % 0.00 % 0.00 % 6.67 %
 
Comments Number Of Responses Response Ratio
Conclusions based on a small number of people.
Summary 1 6.67 %
 
14.Importance for early career success in my organization
  Essential Very important Somewhat important Not important No answer Unanswered
Ability to use IT effectively to perform key work functions 6 7 0 1 0 1
40.00 % 46.67 % 0.00 % 6.67 % 0.00 % 6.67 %
Ability to process and interpret numerical data 4 7 2 0 1 1
26.67 % 46.67 % 13.33 % 0.00 % 6.67 % 6.67 %
Foreign language skills 11 3 0 0 0 1
73.33 % 20.00 % 0.00 % 0.00 % 0.00 % 6.67 %
Ability to write reports 4 5 3 2 0 1
26.67 % 33.33 % 20.00 % 13.33 % 0.00 % 6.67 %
Ability to make presentations 3 7 3 1 0 1
20.00 % 46.67 % 20.00 % 6.67 % 0.00 % 6.67 %
Ability to analyze economic issues and understand how markets function 4 5 4 1 0 1
26.67 % 33.33 % 26.67 % 6.67 % 0.00 % 6.67 %
Ability to understand political processes and institutions 3 2 3 6 0 1
20.00 % 13.33 % 20.00 % 40.00 % 0.00 % 6.67 %
Ability to conduct research and solve problems using a variety of methodologies and sources of information 4 6 2 2 0 1
26.67 % 40.00 % 13.33 % 13.33 % 0.00 % 6.67 %
Ability to recognize the impact of global trends in their work decisions 5 5 2 2 0 1
33.33 % 33.33 % 13.33 % 13.33 % 0.00 % 6.67 %
Create models of real phenomena using a broad background of methods 3 3 4 3 1 1
20.00 % 20.00 % 26.67 % 20.00 % 6.67 % 6.67 %
Summary 4 5 2 1 0 1
26.67 % 33.33 % 13.33 % 6.67 % 0.00 % 6.67 %
 
15.Extent to which AUBG graduates possess this ability
  To a Great Extent To Some Extent To a Small Extent Not at All No answer Unanswered
Ability to use IT effectively to perform key work functions 5 6 0 0 2 2
33.33 % 40.00 % 0.00 % 0.00 % 13.33 % 13.33 %
Ability to process and interpret numerical data 6 3 2 0 2 2
40.00 % 20.00 % 13.33 % 0.00 % 13.33 % 13.33 %
Foreign language skills 10 2 0 0 2 1
66.67 % 13.33 % 0.00 % 0.00 % 13.33 % 6.67 %
Ability to write reports 4 8 0 0 2 1
26.67 % 53.33 % 0.00 % 0.00 % 13.33 % 6.67 %
Ability to make presentations 6 5 1 0 2 1
40.00 % 33.33 % 6.67 % 0.00 % 13.33 % 6.67 %
Ability to analyze economic issues and understand how markets function 4 5 1 0 4 1
26.67 % 33.33 % 6.67 % 0.00 % 26.67 % 6.67 %
Ability to understand political processes and institutions 0 5 2 0 7 1
0.00 % 33.33 % 13.33 % 0.00 % 46.67 % 6.67 %
Ability to conduct research and solve problems using a variety of methodologies and sources of information 6 5 0 0 3 1
40.00 % 33.33 % 0.00 % 0.00 % 20.00 % 6.67 %
Ability to recognize the impact of global trends in their work decisions 0 9 1 0 4 1
0.00 % 60.00 % 6.67 % 0.00 % 26.67 % 6.67 %
Create models of real phenomena using a broad background of methods 1 3 2 1 7 1
6.67 % 20.00 % 13.33 % 6.67 % 46.67 % 6.67 %
Summary 4 5 0 0 3 1
26.67 % 33.33 % 0.00 % 0.00 % 20.00 % 6.67 %
 
Comments Number Of Responses Response Ratio
Conclusions based on a small number of people.
Summary 1 6.67 %
 
  Essential Very important Somewhat important Not important No answer Unanswered
Jobs advertising 8 4 1 0 1 1
53.33 % 26.67 % 6.67 % 0.00 % 6.67 % 6.67 %
Internships promotion 7 4 1 0 2 1
46.67 % 26.67 % 6.67 % 0.00 % 13.33 % 6.67 %
Resume book 6 3 2 1 2 1
40.00 % 20.00 % 13.33 % 6.67 % 13.33 % 6.67 %
Annual job and internship fair 8 3 0 1 2 1
53.33 % 20.00 % 0.00 % 6.67 % 13.33 % 6.67 %
Employer led workshops (salary negotiation, interviewing) 1 7 3 1 2 1
6.67 % 46.67 % 20.00 % 6.67 % 13.33 % 6.67 %
Company presentations 4 7 2 1 0 1
26.67 % 46.67 % 13.33 % 6.67 % 0.00 % 6.67 %
Arranging campus interviews 5 1 5 1 2 1
33.33 % 6.67 % 33.33 % 6.67 % 13.33 % 6.67 %
Company on-site visits 4 3 1 3 3 1
26.67 % 20.00 % 6.67 % 20.00 % 20.00 % 6.67 %
Summary 5 4 1 1 1 1
33.33 % 26.67 % 6.67 % 6.67 % 6.67 % 6.67 %
 
Comments Number Of Responses Response Ratio
Career center can definitely do a better job at coordinating the recruitment and promotion activities a company initiates on and off campus.
There is an issue with the foreign students who want to stay and work in country, especially those whom nationality requires a work permit. They need support in that regard as well as when deciding staying in Bulgaria, consider learning well the local language - these two are the main obstacles for career start in the country.
Summary 2 13.33 %
 
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Accounting
behavioral finance
Data analysis
Financial modelling
Summary 4 26.67 %
 
Number Of Responses Response Ratio
Business communication
Capital Markets
Excel skills
Process optimization methodologies
Summary 4 26.67 %
 
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Estimations
Investment Management
PPT skills
Summary 3 20.00 %
 
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Summary 0 0.00 %
 
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Summary 0 0.00 %
 
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Summary 0 0.00 %
 
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Financial engineering
Investment management
Summary 2 13.33 %
 
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Mergers and Acquisitions
Portfolio Structuring
Summary 2 13.33 %
 
Number Of Responses Response Ratio
Financial Instruments
Microeconomics: industry analysis
Summary 2 13.33 %
 
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Summary 0 0.00 %
 
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Summary 0 0.00 %
 
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Summary 0 0.00 %
 
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Commercial history
Summary 1 6.67 %
 
Number Of Responses Response Ratio
Summary 0 0.00 %
 
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Summary 0 0.00 %
 
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Presentation skills
The new age of Enterprise Solutions: Cloud Computing, IoT, Industry 4.0, Mobility
Summary 2 13.33 %
 
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SQL
Summary 1 6.67 %
 
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Networking
Summary 1 6.67 %
 
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Summary 0 0.00 %
 
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Summary 0 0.00 %
 
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Summary 0 0.00 %
 
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Summary 0 0.00 %
 
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Summary 0 0.00 %
 
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Summary 0 0.00 %
 
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applied math
Summary 1 6.67 %
 
Number Of Responses Response Ratio
Summary 0 0.00 %
 
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Summary 0 0.00 %
 
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Summary 0 0.00 %
 
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Summary 0 0.00 %
 
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Summary 0 0.00 %
 
E-mail Number Of Responses Response Ratio
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Summary 12 80.00 %