Coastal Carolina University Student a Runner-Up in International Ethics Competition

MYRTLE BEACH, SC--(Marketwired - June 14, 2016) - A Coastal Carolina University student was one of four runners-up for an international ethics competition sponsored by the International Ethics Standards Coalition (IESC).

Otabek Aynaev, a senior economics major, was the only student from the United States chosen as a winner in the IESC Ethics Competition, which was created by the coalition for the purpose of asking students and young professionals to help answer important questions about the role ethics plays in business and how ethics should shape the land, real estate, construction and infrastructure sectors in the future. Aynaev's entry into the competition was encouraged by Robert Salvino, associate director of the Grant Center for Real Estate and Economic Development at CCU.

Entries were received from students and young professionals from around the world, including the United States, Russia, Taiwan, Brazil, India, Ireland, Germany, the United Kingdom and Zimbabwe. The competition was judged by four trustees from the IESC who have extensive experience and knowledge in different real estate sectors. The criteria for the competition included an overall understanding of ethics in business, consideration of the future ethics of real estate, quality of communication, relevance and insight.

In his winning submission, Aynaev expresses his belief that real estate and its related fields help form the backbone of the business society and that adherence to ethical standards is vital to the real estate industry.

The IESC was formed for the purpose of ensuring professional ethics in the real estate industry by implementing globally recognized ethics standards for property and related professional services.

Coastal Carolina University is a dynamic, public comprehensive liberal arts institution located in Conway, just minutes from the resort area of Myrtle Beach, S.C. The University offers 70 areas of study toward the baccalaureate degree, 17 master's degree programs and one doctoral program. More than 10,000 students from across the country and around the world interact with a world-class faculty, and enjoy a nationally competitive NCAA I athletic program, an inspiring cultural calendar, and a tradition of community interaction that is fueled by more than 180 student clubs and organizations. Coastal Carolina University was founded in 1954 as Coastal Carolina Junior College and became an independent state university in 1993.

About The Grant Center for Real Estate and Economic Development, Coastal Carolina University, South Carolina, USA.

The Grant Center for Real Estate and Economic Development serves students and professionals engaged in all facets of real estate and economic development and provides market analysis, study-based scholarships, networking opportunities, internships and technical study tours of international sites.

The Grant Center leverages the global ties of Coastal Carolina University and key partners, including students, alumni, faculty, staff and board members. It offers courses in commercial and investment real estate, publishes scholarly research and produces applied studies for stakeholders in the region. The center also hosts the annual real estate and economic summit and awards gala, provides seminar talks on a regular basis and consults for various private, government and nonprofit groups.

The key mission is to support the education of its students to the highest levels of competence and professionalism. Also, to broaden the economic base of the region, serving as a bridge between the University and the wider community.