Cracow School of Business at Cracow University of Economics with co-operation with St. Gallen Business School invite to take part in prestigious studies: INTERNATIONAL MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION European Multicultural Integrated Management Program Characteristics Requirements which arise in front of modern managers are higher and higher. They have to be effective, but this effectiveness is measured both by financial results and intangible assets. It is essential also to build a good reputation and perception of the company among the clients (goodwill). Additionally, managers are required to have the ability to conduct a team and motivate their employees to achieve the best results. We need to remember that all these activities are increased by rising competition, globalization and internalization of markets. Only the managers who can use the integrated approach to management, including international aspects, will be able to manage their companies successfully. European Multicultural Integrated Management Program, International MBA is a specialist, managerial programme designed especially for the managers who are working in international environment. The studies programme, elaborated according to the latest standards, allows to know the ideas of global management, investment and finance, controlling, change management, leadership and directing of multicultural team, functioning of global organizations. Additionally, the participants of this programme have the opportunity to take part in managerial games and projects organized by the Cracow School of Business at Cracow University of Economics and SGBS e.g. International MBA Congress, simulation and decision game Tees-6, Strategy Week Boston or Leadership Boston. This is a great opportunity to compare the achieved knowledge and gain new experiences.
Partner of programme is one of the best schools in German-speaking area (Germany/Austria/Switzerland) and a leading school of management in new St. Gallen Management Valley, where around 150 consulting companies are situated. These companies offer their services in the range of management of global environment. SGBS is a recognized institution in the region, which assures education services at the graduate and postgraduate level. More information can be www.sgbs.com Studies programme and duration found on the website: International MBA studies are composed of four terms. During these terms there are classes divided into thematic blocks. Additionally the fourth semester is dedicated to the preparation of the thesis as well as strategic business game. MODULES OF EUROPEAN MULTICULTURAL INTEGRATED MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME Semester 1 Semester 2 Course Teaching hours Course Teaching hours Integrated Management 22 Controlling 20 Sales Management 20 Leadership 22 Organizational Structures 7 Economics 20 Process Management 15 Business English 5 Financial Management 20 Electives*: International Corporate Finance 13 Project Management 20 Study Trip Switzerland 30 Business English 4 Study Trip Poland 20 Total in semester 1 128 Total in semester 2 110 Semester 3 Semester 4 Course Teaching hours Course Teaching hours Self Management 22 Business Game 22 Multicultural Human Resources Management 20 International Marketing 20 Implemeting Change 20 Electives*: Managerial Accounting 12 Strategic Management 22 Electives*: Strategic Price Management 12 Research Frameworks 4 Business English 5 Business English 6 Project Tuition 20 Total in semester 3 94 Total in semester 4 91 Grand total 423 teaching hours and 480 hours of one s own project working 4th semester is also dedicated to writing MBA thesis Disclaimer there may occur some changes in studies programme
All thematic blocks are realized in English. The thesis is also prepared in English. The programme consists of thematic modules including e.g.: integrated management systems, sales management, controlling, leadership, implementing change, financial management and human resources management in multicultural environment of labour. Each module is led by academics of Cracow University of Economics, St. Gallen Business School and experts from enterprises who are engaged in a given issue in their professional work. Methodology of leading the classes The classes are conducted in various forms, which allows to understand individual business processes, to exchange experiences with other participants of the programme, to know the specialists opinions and the latest trends in enterprise functioning. Formula of the classes is largely focused on solving real business problems, courses in enterprises, study trips to Switzerland, cases and business games. Classes include: lectures, exercises, case studies, virtual decision and simulating games, fields classes (integration and training trip) in Poland and Switzerland, visits to enterprises. Lecturers Lecturers leading the classes on MBA studies in Cracow School of Business at Cracow University of Economics are excellent experts, academics and business practitioners from companies and public institutions. Academics from: Cracow University of Economics (Poland), St. Gallen Business School (Switzerland),
Stockholm University School of Business, (Sewden) Groupe ESC Clermont, Graduate School of Management (France) University of Texas at Dallas, (USA) Suffolk University Sawyer School of Business (USA) Seidman School of Business, Grand Valley State University, Grand Rapid (USA), Xavier Lavour Relations Institute, Jamshedpur (India). Business practitioners from renowned enterprises. Applied languages 100% of classes are conducted in English. English is required for all classes and is the language for writing the final thesis. Diploma Students receive one diploma having defended the thesis: issued by Cracow School of Business at Cracow University of Economics and St. Gallen Business School, plus a certificate issued by the Minister of Higher Education. What makes our MBA Program special? Value added, apart from the knowledge which listeners gain during the MBA studies, is building net-working and integration. The School meets these requirements by organizing numerous projects, which require active participation of students and alumni. The projects initiated by Cracow School of Business at Cracow University of Economics are: MBA CLUB, www.ksbalumnimba.pl, training and integration trips (in Poland, to Switzerland and Germany), International MBA Congress an initiative, which aims at integration of a wide group of people whose professional development path is connected to MBA studies. It is also a possibility of an unusual meeting of the worlds of science and of business. The first edition of this project took place in 2005 and
was titled: "New trends in business management in today's world. " This year's VII International MBA Congress, under the title "Trends of the new decade in business", was held on 20-22 May. Detailed information about the Congress can be found on the website: www.kongresmba.pl, All Polish (orientated to all MBA programmes) managerial simulating and decision game Tees-6. This contest is conducted in virtual world between managers running their own companies. Detailed information about the game Tees-6 can be found on the website of Cracow School of Business at Cracow University of Economics: www.ksb.uek.krakow.pl Author's projects of St. Gallen Business School: Strategy Week Boston, Leadership Boston. Training for Managers organized together with the foreign partner St. Gallen Business School in Switzerland. Trainings are designed for middle and senior managers who want to be better prepared to perform increasingly complex functions in an international environment. Participation in training allows supplement their knowledge and look at the management of company from a different, an international perspective. The School organizes also open lectures, where well-known personalities from the business world, politics and science are invited. Lectures were delivered by: Claude Millette WSK-PZL Rzeszów SA, Mirosław Gryszka ABB Sp. z o.o., Olgierd Meysztowicz Polindus SA, Paweł Olechnowicz LOTOS Group SA, Father Maciej Zięba Instytut Tertio Millennio, Kristian Hausken Statoil Poland, Jerzy Prokopowicz Fenice Poland Sp. z o.o., Bogdan Klich former Member of Europarliament, the current Minister of National Defence, Bogdan Pilch - Gaz de France Polska, Agnieszka Jabłońska - IIC Partners, Zbigniew Obara Brokerage Analyst Alior Bank SA, Marcin Kuflowski Cracow Technology Park, Tomasz Wiśniewski Stock Exchange in Warsaw. Students are also able to participate in exchanges and research trips to the university, with which CSB cooperates.
Recruitment Requirements A candidate must present a diploma of completion of higher studies and possess a proven record of at least three years at a managerial position. He/she should also submit two letters of reference. Stage I: submitting the required documents: application, cover letter Recruitement process printed personal questionnaire registration through the CSB website 2 identity card format photographs photocopy of the university graduation diploma (the original available for inspection) additionally copies of documents: certificates of attended training courses, letters of recommendation, diplomas, opinions, confirmation of remitting the examination fee in the amount of 150 euros to the following account: * the examination fee pays the candidate Uniwersytet Ekonomiczny w Krakowie BPH SA nr 28 1060 0076 0000 3210 0015 2457 (payment in euros) * the examination fee pays the candidate s company Uniwersytet Ekonomiczny w Krakowie BPH SA nr 83 1060 0076 0000 3310 0015 8984 (payment in PLN) Recipient: Cracow University of Economics Rakowicka Street, 27 31-510 Kraków SWIFT: BPHKPLPK in case a candidate has been delegated by his/her company, an MBA application form is required (a blank sample MS WORD format available Cracow School of Business website) Stage Two: entrance examination The entrance examination is a logical-analytic English test (patterned after American GMAT test). It consists of 3-4 parts allowing to check candidate s level of English, the ability of
logical thinking, ability to perform mathematical operations and ability to work under time pressure (a sample GMAT test is available at Cracow School of Business website, link Recruitment). Possession of certificates confirming the level of English shall not free from GMAT examination. Stage Three: the interview The interview is conducted by the recruitment commission at Cracow School of Business at Cracow University of Economics. Its main objective is to become acquainted with the professional background of candidates, their motivation and future targets. The School pays utmost attention to the appropriate selection of candidates. Participation costs The cost of full MBA program amounts to 10 000 euros. That tuition fee may be remitted in installments. The breakdown of installments is presented below: I installment (30 % of fee) 3000 II installment (25 % of fee) 2500 III installment (25 % of fee) 2500 IV installment (20 % of fee) 2000 Each installment must be remitted prior to the beginning of each semester. You are welcome to visit our website: www.ksb.uek.krakow.pl