The Wroclaw University Of Economics
The Wroclaw University Of Economics
Number of students: 17,350
Faculties:
Faculty of Economics Science
Faculty of Management and Computer Science
Faculty of Engineering and Economics
Faculty of Regional Economics and Tourism (faculty located in Jelenia Góra)
Fields of studies:
Finance and Banking
Management and Marketing
International Relations
Computer Science and Econometrics
Management and Production Engineering
Tourism and Hotel Business Management
Economy and Public Administration
The University is ranked amongst the top Universities of Economics in Poland. It is an important centre of education, science and research, and plays an important role in the international scientific community.
The University is authorized to grant degrees, among them PhD and doctor habilitatus of economic science, organization and management.
International Relations Office
Polish name: Dzia³ Wspó³pracy z Zagranic±
English name: International Relations Office
contact person: Iwona D¼wilewska
phone: (48 71) 36 80 151
fax: (48 71) 36 72 784
e-mail: iwona.dzwilewska@ae.wroc.pl
Web site:: www.ae.wroc.pl
Program Socrates: Socrates Institutional Coordinator
contact person: Agnieszka Krajna
phone: (48 71) 36 80 131
fax: (48 71) 36 72 784
e-mail: socrates@ae.wroc.pl
Web site: http://international.ae.wroc.pl
2. Disciplines
| Disciplines | Bch/Master | Post Grad. | PhD | Language |
| economic science | X | X | X | PL ENG |
| business studies | X | X | X | PL ENG |
| exact science | X | PL ENG |
3. Unique programmes
1. MASTER STUDIES IN FINANCE
One of the programmes, which might be of particular interest to the students is Programme Master Studies in Finance fulfilling Master requirements of European Union. It is taught in English and it is based on world standards in finance programs.
Details of the programme:
Name of Programme: Finance and Banking
Language of Instruction: English
Duration: 6 semesters
Target Students: Students aiming at future professions:
- Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)
- Certified International Investment Analyst (CIIA)
- Professional Risk Manager (PRM)
- Financial Risk Manager (FRM)
Prerequisites:
- Completed 4 semesters of studies
- Completed courses in: Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Law, Management, and Public Finance
Responsible person:
Professor Krzysztof Jajuga
Wroclaw University of Economics
e-mail: krzysztof.jajuga@ae.wroc.pl
2. MASTER’S DEGREE IN EXECUTIVE BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
The four-semester, part-time Executive MBA Programme first commenced in 1993 offering executive management general training to mid- and senior-level mana¬gers of Polish and foreign organi¬zations and companies operating mainly in Southwest Poland.
Two years later an international option of the Executive MBA Programme has been launched as a joint Tempus pro¬ject of the following European univer¬sities:
- Limburgs Universitair Centrum (Belgium),
- Groupe Ecole Superieure de Commerce Marseille (France),
- University of Limerick (Ireland),
- Wroc³aw University of Economics (Poland).
Aims and Objectives
The overall aim of the Executive MBA Programme is to provide managers and executives with an integrated vision of an organization in a competitive economy and to deliver knowledge and skills required to recognize and approach business decision problems, and to solve them in a changing environment.
Course Structure
The Master’s Degree in Executive Business Administration is a two-year, part-time programme commencing in October. It takes place on alternate Fridays and Saturdays. The courses are divided into 4 broad categories:
- foundation,
- core,
- integration,
- orientation
Responsible person:
Professor Ewa Konarzewska-Gubala
Wroclaw University of Economics, Poland
e-mail: mba@credit.ae.wroc.pl
Web Site: www.mba.ae.wroc.pl
3. EUROPEAN DOCTORAL PROGRAM IN ECONOMICS, FINANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Details of the programme:
Name of Programme: European Doctoral Program in Economics, Finance and Management
Language of Instruction: English
Duration: 6 semesters
During the first four semesters, students have one one-week (6 days x 8 hours per day = 48 hours) meeting in every semester, that gives in total 192 hours. During the last two semesters students take part in doctoral seminars and advanced doctoral courses only (advanced doctoral courses are prepared especially for individual needs of particular doctoral thesis).
At the end of the second semester (after finishing the required courses), students submit pre-dissertation work, which is evaluated by three members of Doctoral Program Committee. Once approved, students proceed to write and defend their dissertations. Students submit the doctoral dissertation proposal (goals, hypotheses, methods, contents, literature) before the third semester of the study. Content of the Doctoral Study courses concerns contemporary research in particular areas.
Responsible person:
Dr hab. Ryszard K³eczek
Wroclaw University of Economics, Poland
e-mail: kleczek@credit.ae.wroc.pl
4. Polish Language School.
Wroclaw University of Economics offers free Polish language courses for the foreign students. The courses are provided during each semester and have two levels for the students to choose: beginners and intermediate. The course content will help the students to get acquainted with the Polish culture.
5. Summer Schools
Wroclaw University of Economics does not offer Summer Schools.
6. For foreign students
Wroclaw University of Economics provides accommodation for all foreign students in the Universiy`s dormitories. The dormitories are situated on campus and offer unified conditions. The dormitories have single and double rooms, shared bathrooms, kitchen and launderette on each floor. The dormitories have also computer rooms, TV rooms and free access to the Internet in each room. The costs of accommodation are as follow:
- single room – 682 PLN per month
- double room – 341 PLN per month.
Wroclaw University of Economics possesses premises for teaching, research, administration and social purposes. Classes are performed in lecture rooms and exercise rooms, and in computer, chemical and technological laboratories. Rooms are equipped with modern audio-visual aides. Most of the buildings are adjusted for needs of disable persons. Classes for groups including disable students are organized in the most convenient location.
Wroclaw University of Economics has its own:
- Central Library, which offers 340,000 volume 1,000 periodicals.
- University`s Computer Centre (access to the Internet)
- Publishing House (there are 3 book-stores on the campus)
- University`s Physical Education Centre (with swimming pool, game halls, fitness rooms, aerobic room)
- Medical Centre located on the campus.
The foreign students are offered a student card. The card gives a discount for train and bus/ tram tickets and for entrance to museums and some of the cinemas. The student card is valid for one semester and then it must be prolonged at the Dean`s Office.
The students must be fluent (at least intermediate level is required) in English (and/or German). Further prerequisites depend on the programme the student chosen to study. The candidates are asked to contact responsible persons, International Relations Office or Socrates Institutional Coordinator.
The study at Wroclaw University of Economics could be financed by:
- Erasmus/Socrates scholarship
- Polish Government scholarship or the student`s home country scholarship
- others (private)
7. Costs
Living costs:
The currency in Poland is Polish zloty (PLN). 1 EUR corresponds approximately to 4.00 PLN.
Approximate living costs per month:
- accommodation: 341-682 PLN
- food: 400 PLN
- local travel card: 40 PLN
- additional reference books: approximately 250 PLN per semester
Study costs:
- registration fee (paid once) 200 EUR
- bachelor degree studies (per year) 2,000 EUR
- master degree studies (per year) 2,000 EUR
- post graduate studies (per year) 3,000 EUR
- launching final procedure, master degree (paid once) 1,000 EUR
- Executive MBA Programme (per year) 10,000 PLN
European Doctoral Program in Economics, Finance and Management:
- registration fee (paid once) 200 EUR
- semesters 1 and 2: 3, 000 Euro per semester
- semesters 3 and 4: 2,000 Euro per semester
- semesters 5 and 6: 600 Euro per semester
- launching final procedure, PhD, (paid once) 2,000 EUR
address:
Komandorska 118/120,
53-345 Wroc³aw, Poland
Web site: www.ae.wroc.pl
