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Poznan University College of Business offers an English language Bachelor of Arts in International Management in response to the changing needs of employers and markets in the European Union (EU) and the world. Our international student body in the heart of Europe reflects trends toward a globalized intercultural business environment where English has become a language of choice. Our curriculum is focused on the skills and knowledge you need for success. We know that your time is important. You can complete the program of study in three years at a very reasonable cost. Tuition and fees for Polish citizens with residency is one payment of 5,900zł or12 payments of 590zł for 1 academic year. All other EU citizens are required to pay 9,100zł (PLN) in one lump sum per academic year. Tuition and fees for all students outside the EU come to 4,500 USD (United States Dollars) per academic year. Citizens of United States, Canada, Mexico, and Turkey may qualify for the discounted rate as low as 9100 PLN. Students must apply for this special discount rate in writing. The application requires information about academic history, as well as social and athletic achievements, and must be accompanied by certified references. Inquiries regarding discount tuition rates should be made directly to the Vice Rector dr Peter Odrakiewicz via e mail Adres poczty elektronicznej jest chroniony przed robotami spamującymi. W przeglądarce musi być włączona obsługa JavaScript, żeby go zobaczyć. Your dreams and ambitions are the source of our recognized excellence. In 2006, Poznan University College of Business and Foreign Languages was the only institution of higher learning in Poland to be awarded the European Institute of Quality Certificate and NIBS international accreditation as a certified university college of business, www.nibsnet.org .Our university college was awarded an extended Erasmus University Charter for 2007-2013. Our mission is you. Your development is the benchmark by which we evaluate our own performance. We are in the business of building business intellects for an ever increasingly interconnected and intercultural world. One of our central goals is the development of further cooperation with European University Charter Schools and other universities and colleges outside of Europe through faculty and student exchanges. Agreements between our college, and both Adam Mickiewicz University and the Poznan University of Economics enables our students to continue their studies at these particular schools and get a master's degree. Poland's EU membership and our EU accreditation provides our graduates with opportunities to study at European or American graduate schools. Our college cooperates with many well known universities by organizing international conferences, joint research and inviting visiting professors from The Rotterdam School of Management - Erasmus University in the Netherlands, Virginia International University, Fairfax Virginia, USA, California International Business University-San Diego, USA, University of the Free State Bloemfontein, Republic of South Africa. Our Erasmus program cooperating universities are: University of Debrecen - Debrecen - Hungary, The International Business Academy - Kolding - Denmark, Universitat Internacional De Catalunya - Barcelona - Spain, Universidad de Cordoba - Spain, Avans University of Applied Sciences- Breda-The Netherlands, Vysoka Skola Obchodni v Praze - Praga - Czech Republic, Ecole de Commerce Europeenne - Bordeaux / Lyon - France, Rusenski Universitet "Angel Kanchev" - Bulgaria, Universitat de Barcelona - Spain, Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra – Slovakia, Bahcesehir University – Turkey and Partium Christian University in Oradea, Romania. Our commitment to the synergy of ideas is underscored by our sponsoring of international conferences. For more information please see www.imconference.eu. Poznan University College of Business is a private undergraduate institution founded on 3 October 2001. We were established in accordance with the provisions of Poland's National Education Act, 29 June 1997. Our college is fully accredited by Ministry of Science and Higher Education. We meet all EU standards for awarding bachelor of arts degrees. Poznan is known as the birthplace of Poland. Poznan Cathedral, the oldest cathedral in Poland, was built on the 10th and 11th century tombs of the first Polish kings. Poznan, the fifth largest city in Poland, is located halfway between Berlin and Warsaw. With a population of over 600,000 inhabitants, Poznan has traditionally been and remains a vital center for culture, banking and commerce. Today, the city's vibrant and stable economy continues to attract both Polish and foreign investment. Poznan is a city with twenty-four institutions of higher learning and has a university student population of some 130,000. Poznan's economic dynamism, healthy environment, and moderate climate all make it a great place to live and study. Our school is an integral part of Poznan, and as such, we encourage all our students to be involved with the local community. Many of our international students have been fully integrated into our university college's community service programs, such as, teaching foreign languages to disadvantaged children and violence prevention programs. As an example of community involvement, many of our faculty members and international students participated in the Poznan Festival of Science and Art, "Openings to the World," 10-12 October 2007, giving presentations on a variety of topics, Students Festivals “Juwenalia” and participation in many events organized by Canadian-Polish Club, Psychology of Business, Finance scientific students groups and clubs. You can complete your bachelor degree requirements in three years. The focus of our English language bachelor of arts degree in business management is a combination of the theoretical and the practical in the context of international and intercultural management. Our curriculum has achieved superb results because of its focus on personalized intellectual growth, creative applications of e-learning and an extensive use of the case study method. Students are encouraged to develop broad global perspectives, and to think critically and creatively and participate in work practice and/or internship related to their studies . The following is the general three-year curriculum for our students:
Admission Criteria All applicants for a position at the Poznan University College of Business will be considered on their individual merits. Students may be admitted to the Management in Business Program, starting in October of every year by meeting the following criteria:
The cost of obtaining an English language bachelor of arts degree in business management at Poznan University College of Business and Foreign Languages is quite reasonable. Tuition is currently only 4,500 USD, as of May 2010. Based on recent surveys, we estimate the expenses for a "typical" international student entering in the academic year 2008/2009 to be as follows:
The administration fee of 700 USD is non-refundable Important notice re:/non EU citizens/ If your visa is refused, the college will assist you in the appeal process. However, if you do not gain admission to Poland before 1 October you must inform us no later than 10 October of the same year, so we can process the fee refund by the end of our tax year. The refund will be sent to the same account, unless we receive a registered letter from you directing us to send the refund to another legally recognized account by 20 October of the application year. If we do not receive a registered letter from you by 20 October of the application year, your refund cannot be processed. Therefore, you must (1) reapply to the university college for the following calendar year, or (2) designate someone else for your spot. Message from Dr Peter Odrakiewicz, Business Management in English Coordinator: Documents: All documents must be certified by Polish consulate • a certified copy of your high school diploma (or equivalent); In addition to the above documents you will need to accomplish the following: • fee paid in full before your visa application is submitted; All documents should be mailed to the following address: |