Cracow School of Business at Cracow University of Economics

MBA CSB + Master

Kraków, Poland

DURATION

2 Years

LANGUAGES

English

PACE

Part time

APPLICATION DEADLINE

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EARLIEST START DATE

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TUITION FEES

EUR 7,500 / per year

STUDY FORMAT

Blended, On-Campus

* Enrollment is still open!

Introduction

The innovative MBA CSB + Master studies are organized by Cracow School of Business CUE in cooperation with Clark University in Worcester (USA).

These studies are created primarily for the people who wish to start their careers in business (junior management).

MBA CSB + Master Program:

Number of hours: 1,840 hours (400 hours of classes and 1,440 hours of individual project work)
MBA CSB + Master studies last four semesters, during which classes divided into competence areas are conducted
Applied language: English 100%
Weekend classes are carried out on: Fridays at 4.00 pm – 9.00 pm, Saturdays and Sundays 8.00 am – 4.00 pm (the meetings are held once or twice a month)
Partner school: Clark University of Worcester (USA). Clark University is accredited by the NECHE – The New England Commission of Higher Education

Program Objective

The innovative MBA CSB + Master studies are organized by Cracow School of Business CUE in cooperation with Clark University in Worcester, USA. These studies are created primarily for the people who wish to start their careers in business (junior management).

The program is a unique combination of academic studies at the Master level conducted according to the program of American partner, and the practical business approach typical for the MBA studies.

Acquired competencies (learning outcomes)

Students, within selected specializations, acquire essential competences in the area of:

Effective communication in an international business environment,
Applying the latest management methods and tools,
Analysis and interpretation of economic information.

The MBA CSB + Master Program is available in the basic specialty: MBA in Managerial Communication and in 3 additional ones (extra paid):

MBA in Health Care Management,
MBA in Human Resources Management,
MBA in Information Technology Systems.

Program Organization

MBA CSB + Master Program lasts 2 years, 4 semesters during which classes are held. The second year of studies is devoted mainly to the practical implementation of the final thesis: Project Capstone to address the needs of an outside company. During the studies, the following courses are realized: MSC, MBA and specialization courses. The study program covers an off-campus session – Study Trip Poland.

Number of hours: 1,840 teaching hours (400 hours in class and 1,440 hours of individual project work)
Number of hours in specialization: 80 teaching hours (20 hours in class and 60 hours individual project work)
Applied language: 100% English

Forms of classes include: lectures, exercises, workshops, business case studies, presentations, team and individual projects, decision games and simulation activities, study trips, company visits.

Courses are led by one or more instructors, depending on the subject and its requirements. Emphasis is put on critical, analytical and reflective thinking, both individual and teamwork.

Every subject involves progress evaluation. It is conducted in multiple forms and depends on the knowledge or skills assessed. Those methods include tests, presentations, teamwork, individual written papers or discussion and solving case studies during class.

Weekend classes are carried out on: Fridays 4 pm – 9 pm, Saturdays and Sundays 8 am – 4 pm; around 7 meetings are arranged during a semester (the meetings are held once or twice a month).

Program price includes:

Study Trip Poland*,
Printed teaching materials for each course,
Exams,
Defense of the MBA dissertation – Project Capstone,
Learning Management System,
WiFi internet access,
Access to Cracow University of Economics Library and Clark University Goddard Library,
Library training,
Meetings with business leaders within the CSB Alumni MBA Club,
Coffee breaks during classes,
Free parking at the campus.

* The main costs of participation in the trip are covered by CSB CUE (travel costs not included).

Formal Requirements

A candidate for the MBA studies must meet the following formal requirements:

Have a university degree diploma confirming completion of I or II cycle degree studies
Have a good command of English
Have professional experience (minimum two years of service, without the necessity of holding a managerial position)

Enrolment Steps:

The Registration

Registration via the website and completion of the questionnaire by the MBA candidate.

The Candidate Verification

Verification of the candidate online application by the Study Coordinator who confirms the acceptance of the application by e-mail.

The Required Documents Submission

Application/cover letter
Copy of a higher education diploma and the diploma supplement (original must be provided for verification)
Questionnaire signed by the candidate
Current CV
Certificates of completion of additional courses, training
Application form for the MBA studies – in the case of the employee secondment or in the case of self-employment
Confirmation of payment of the enrolment fee of 200 EUR or 850 PLN
Photocopy of identity card or passport
2 passport format photographs

The Documents Verification

Verification of the provided documents and the consent to the continuation of the recruitment process.

The Reference Letters

Providing:

3 reference letters from business partners or academics – Confidential Recommendation
Application for Graduate Admission Form

The Admission Test

The Admission Test, which is a logical and analytical English test (modeled on the US GMAT test) as well as a psychological test, must be taken. The Admission Test is divided into 3 parts covering English proficiency level, logical thinking skills and the ability to work under the time pressure. Possessing certificates confirming the level of English proficiency does not exempt the Admission Test.

The Admission Test does not have to be passed by candidates who:

Come from the country in which the official language is English
Have a diploma of graduation from studies at which language of lectures was English
Have one of the following language certificates:
- TOEFL iBt – minimum 90 points
- IELTS – minimum level 6
- TOEIC – minimum 785 points
- FCE – minimum grade A
- CAE – regardless of the result
- CPE – regardless of the result

The Personal Interview

Admissions Committee CSB CUE conducts the interview to obtain an insight into the professional profiles of the candidates, their motivations and the goals they want to achieve in the future.

The Committee consists of CSB and CUE authorities (Vice-Rector for Education and Student Affairs, The Chancellor, CSB Director), business partners, representatives of MBA alumni (The President of the CSB Alumni MBA Club), Member of Educational Quality Team CSB CUE, Program Supervisor and Study Coordinator of the MBA Program.

Decision

The decision is made by the Admissions Committee CSB CUE whether or not to accept the candidate for the MBA studies

The Recruitment Process Result

Informing the candidate for the recruitment process result and sending a letter confirming the admission to the MBA studies.

Program Partner

Clark University

Clark University is a scientific research institution founded in 1887. It is one of the oldest institutions in the United States offering a Master's Degree Diploma. Forbes ranked Clark University 16th among 650 US universities in the category of "America's Most Entrepreneurial Universities". Clark University holds accreditation from the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc., Commission on Institutions of Higher Education.

Clark University is accredited by the NECHE – The New England Commission of Higher Education, the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education.

The accreditation by the New England Commission of Higher Education indicates that the institution meets or exceeds the institutional quality assessment criteria, reviewed periodically by independent reviewers. The accredited school has all the necessary means to achieve the set goals through a well-structured learning program, as well as being a guarantor of maintaining the level of education at a constant, high level.

Diploma:

Master of Science in Communication diploma (MSc. degree) granted by Clark University from the USA,
MBA diploma in Managerial Communication (or according to the chosen specialization) granted by Cracow School of Business at Cracow University of Economics,
Certificate of completion of postgraduate studies MBA CSB + Master,
Transcript of the academic records.

Rankings

According to the MBA Perspektywy® 2015 Rank, the MBA CSB + Master Program, though listed for the first time, achieved 2nd place among the new MBA programs and it held 15th place in the general classification of the best MBA programs in Poland.

MBA CSB + Master Rankings:

In 2018 Rankingu MBA Perspektywy® Program MBA KSB + Master was:
- 11th in the Employers' Opinion category,
- 15th in the Program Content category (the ranking considers inter alia: requirements, study program, foreign sessions),
- 15th in the Faculty Team category (the ranking considers inter alia: high qualifications of lecturers-business practitioners and foreign faculty).
In the MBA Perspektywy® 2015 Rank was listed for the first time, the MBA CSB + Master Program was ranked 2nd among the new MBA programs, and in the general classification of the Best MBA Studies in Poland ranked 15th.
In 2016, the MBA CSB + Master Program was included in the Professional Plus Class in the MBA Rating issued by the FORUM Management Education Association.
In 2014, the MBA CSB + Master Program was evaluated for the first time by the FORUM Management Education Association and was immediately qualified for the Professional Plus Class.
In 2013, 'Home & Market' prized the MBA CSB + Master Program with the Financial Order in the Education category.

Clark University – Partner School Accreditations: