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STUDY IN POLAND
BACHELORS DEGREE PROGRAMS
REAL-LIFE EXPERIENCE
ERASMUS+ PROGRAM OPPORTUNITIES
WSB University in Pozna, Faculty of Banking and Finance
Rectors Welcome
Contents
About us ........................................................................................................................................... 3
Why study at WSB University in Pozna ....................................................................................... 4
Pozna great city .......................................................................................................................... 6
Poland basic facts............................................................................................................................ 8
Program offerings - Study in English ............................................................................................. 9
How to apply .................................................................................................................................. 19
Program offerings - Study in Polish ............................................................................................. 20
International cooperation .............................................................................................................. 21
Practical information for students ............................................................................................... 22
Important addresses and contact information ........................................................................... 24
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Every single WSB faculty member realizes that their commitment to teaching
is reflected in the Universitys market position. This motivates us to continuously
enhance the quality of teaching.
Dr Roman osiski
Dean of the Faculty of Finance and Banking of WSB University in Pozna
WSB University in Pozna is a non-state Although the two faculties are part
higher education institution. It was of WSB University in Pozna, they
founded in 1994 as the first of the are also independent academic units
nine WSB Universities that currently with their own deans, teaching staff
make up Polands largest group of and departments.
collegiate schools of business. In 1998,
the University established a faculty
in Chorzw, southern Poland, called
Wysza Szkoa Bankowa w Poznaniu
Wydzia Zamiejscowy w Chorzowie
(WSB University in Pozna, Faculty Szczecin
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Rankings The first business school in Poland The Executive MBA Program - the first
to be awarded by the Association of program in the region of Wielkopolska
1st in the region and 3rd in Poland
Management Education SEM FORUM and the second in Poland to be
in 2014 government report
in recognition of highest educational accredited by the Association of MBAs
In the 2014 report published by standards
the Ministry of Science and Higher
Education WSB was ranked 3rd
nationwide in terms of admissions into
1st-cycle (Bachelors) and 2nd-cycle
(Masters) programs at non-state higher
education institutions.
Regions best collegiate school Bachelors program in Finance and
of business in 2014 Home The first business school in Poland Accounting with specialization
& Market ranking to receive accreditation from the in Corporate Finance and Taxes
IACBE, an American accrediting accredited by ACCA (Association of
WSB garnered 1st place in the ranking
organization, in recognition of the Chartered Certified Accountants) -
by the Home & Market monthly
academic excellence of its business the global professional accounting
among both public and private higher
programs in Finance and Accounting, body offering the Chartered Certified
education institutions providing
and Management Accountant qualification)
business programs.
Accreditations
All of WSBs programs are accredited
by the Polish Ministry of Higher
Education and Science, and the Polish
Accreditation Committee
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Karyna Havralova
WSB student, Russia
What to see in Pozna Some of the places worth visiting are: Calendar of interesting cultural
Renaissance Town Hall in the Old Dragon, ul. Zamkowa 3 events
Market Square Caf Misna, ul. Garbary 62 The Contemporary Music Festival The
Pozna Cathedral in Ostrw Tumski SQ Klub, ul. Pwiejska 42 Pozna Music Spring - April
Malta Park Railway Sodownia at Stary Browar Malta International Theater Festival
(Old Brewery) June
Zoological Gardens
Meskalina, ul.Stary Rynek 6 Ethno Port Pozna Festival June
Citadel Park
Basilium, ul. Wona 21 International Animation Festival
National Museum
Animator July
Palm House Cuba Libre, ul. Wroclawska 21
International Contemporary Dance
Imperial Castle Chmielnik Pub, ul. ydowska 27
Workshops August
Porta Posnania Interactive Heritage Kontenerart, ul. Ewangelicka (by the
Center Warta river between Chrobrego and Tourist information
Rocha Bridges) More information about Pozna may
Old Brewery Shopping Mall
Pacha Pozna, ul. Paderewskiego 10 be obtained at the Tourist Information
Student life in Pozna Nocny Targ Towarzyski, Center located at Stary Rynek 59
Pozna clubs, bars and pubs are full ul. Kolejowa 23 or the City Information Center (CIM)
of students from Monday till Sunday. at ul. Ratajczaka 44:
www.poznan.pl
Assessed aspects:
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Member of the European Union (since 2004), the United Nations (since 1945) and NATO (since 1999).
Borders the Czech Republic, Germany, Slovakia, Belarus, Ukraine, Russia and Lithuania; northern border (440km long) runs
along the Baltic Sea coast
Access to the Baltic Sea in the north, surrounded by the mountains (Tatry, Bieszczady, Beskidy, Sudety) in the south
Traffic: right-hand
Most popular Polish meals: pierogi (dumplings) , kotlet schabowy (type of breaded pork cutlet), bigos (a mix of cabbage,
meat and mushrooms), gobki (cabbage leaves stuffed with meat), ros (chicken soup), zupa ogrkowa (cucumber soup -
it`s really sour!!!) and urek (a type of a sour rye soup with egg and sausage)
Moderate continental climate, generally warm summers with average temperatures between 18C and 30C and rather
cold winters with average temperatures around 3C in the north-west and -6C in the north-east
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Study in English
I come from Guinea, a country located in West Africa, but now I live in Poland.
I decided to start my studies at WSB University in Pozna and I dont regret that
decision. My specialization is IT. The IT sector is developing very dynamically and
I have no doubts that my qualifications acquired at WSB will be a guarantee for great
job prospects. After graduation I would like to work as a computer programmer for
an international company. My dream, however, is to open my own company.
Daouda Kaba
WSB student, Guinea
Bachelor's Engineering
degree degree
- attractive specializations to choose from
- business knowledge - good job prospects in logistics,
- job prospects in specialist positions combined with specialist chemical industry,
technical knowledge and construction industry
6/3
semesters years
- prestigious
and sought-after
degree in engineering
7/3,5
semesters years
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Emilia Przygocka
WSB graduate
The program is accredited by the You will be able to use different marketing specialist responsible for
IACBE, an American organization management methods, techniques and brand development in domestic and
that grants accreditation to business tools that help meet company short- international markets
programs and long-term goals . business entrepreneur
Two specializations you can choose You will be able to present your team manager
from: knowledge and skills, and express
- International Business them in a professional way. Core modules
- Entrepreneurship You will be able to manage projects . Business Communication
The program is delivered by doctorally- You will know how to motivate people Fundamentals of Business
qualified and professionally-qualified and how make use of their potential. Management
faculty
You will be able to work in an Economics
The program includes a professional international environment thanks to Business Mathematics
internship your intercultural skills.
Information Technology
You gain practical knowledge and skills You will be able to manage currency
necessary in the labor market Financial Markets
exchange risk.
As a WSB University student you can Psychology in Management
You will acquire analytical
participate in the Erasmus+ exchange and entrepreneurial skills. Strategic Management
program. The program gives you an Marketing
opportunity to do part of your studies Career opportunities Business Negotiations
(one or two semesters) at one of our Upon completion of the program you
Key Managerial Competencies
44 partner universities across Europe. may find a job in:
Human Capital Management
What you are going to learn international company
Corporate Branding
You will gain practical knowledge on Polish branch of an international
corporation Legal Risks in Business
creating, functioning, transformations
public administration institution Descriptive Statistics and Data Mining
and development of economic
organizations, as well as their dealing with international Project Management
relations to the business. organizations Corporate Finance
You will identify key managerial consulting company Public Speaking
problems and will find solutions to share-services center Business Ethics
them.
subsidiary of a foreign company Managerial Accounting
You will be able to use managerial
manufacturing company Change Management
tools in the decision-making process.
your own business Business Models
You will know how to describe,
analyze and interpret processes in the Upon completion of you studies you may
company. work as:
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The program is interdisciplinary You will select international markets Core modules
Two specializations you can choose and partners in a knowledgeable and
Personal Branding
from: rational way.
Psychology in Management
- International Business You will be able to manage
- Foreign Trade of Small and international projects . Economics
Medium-Sized Enterprises You will know how to negotiate the Fundamentals o Business
(SMEs) terms of international agreements and Management
The program is delivered by doctorally- contracts. Business Law
qualified and professionally-qualified You will be able to work in an Fundamentals of Sociology
faculty international environment thanks International Finance
The program includes a professional to your intercultural skills. Statistics
internship
Career opportunities International Economics
You gain practical knowledge and skills
Upon completion of the program you International Trade: History and
necessary in the labor market
may find a job in: Policies
As a WSB University student you can
international company Development Economics
participate in the Erasmus+ exchange
program. The program gives you an Polish branch of an international Marketing
opportunity to do part of your studies corporation International Logistics
(one or two semesters) at one of our public administration institution World Regions and Cultures
44 partner universities across Europe. dealing with international International Trade Law
organizations
What you are going to learn Intercultural Communications
consulting company
You will be able to manage a company Risk Management in International
operating in a strongly competitive share-services center Trade
and dynamic environment.. subsidiary of a foreign company Entrepreneurship
You will analyze and assess your own business International Negotiations
international economic conditions. Upon completion of you studies you may
You will be able to identify the work as: Short descriptions
impact of international events on your specialist for key accounts
of selected modules
company. International Finance
international marketing specialist
You will analyze and use effectively There are two main trends in the
project manager
the international trade laws. global economy: globalization and
international strategy specialist regionalization. The issues that are of
You will be able to work efficiently
in international teams. marketing specialist responsible for special concern are connected with
brand development in domestic and finance. The so-called financial
international markets globalization has become a fact. The
aim of the course is to provide practical
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making sure ones message gets Developing Managerial Skills Foreign Trade Case Studies
through, This course is designed to introduce The course covers theoretical and
major negotiating styles, students to the most important practical aspects of international trade
knowledge in the field of managerial operations with special focus on legal
success is a choice, not a result.
skills. Through a wide range of practical and organizational issues, payment
assignments and tasks you will gain methods, customs and transportation
essential management competences. problems. The aim of this course is to
By the end of the course you will be able equip students with appropriate skills
to manage the team. that they will use while conducting
international trade transactions. To this
end the method of case studies will be
used in class.
WSB University
- student-friendly institution
39%
much more
more student-friendly
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The program is delivered by doctorally- IT departments of numerous Probability Theory and Statistics
qualified and professionally-qualified institutions and companies Information Technologies
faculty multimedia agency Fundamentals of Computer Science
The program includes a professional e-marketing agency Introduction to Computer
internship interactive agency Programming
You gain practical knowledge and skills computer game company Data Structures and Algorithms
necessary in the labor market Upon completion of the program you Object-Oriented Programming
As a WSB University student you can may work as: Web Application Programming
participate in the Erasmus+ exchange administrator of IT systems
program. The program gives you an Advanced Programming
manager of programming teams Computer Architecture
opportunity to do part of your studies
(one or two semesters) at one of our IT project manager Operating Systems
44 partner universities across Europe. Administrator of IT portals Computer Networks
IT consultant Computer Security
What you are going to learn
web designer IT Systems Analysis
You will use programming languages
to create IT solutions. designer of multimedia and VR IT Systems Design
applications
You will be able to create mobile Databases
applications. Core modules Project Management
You will use IT tools to design and Communication Skills for Computer Multimedia Processing Technology
develop Internet applications. Specialists Software Engineering
You will make an analysis of Fundamentals of Business
engineering actions from an economic Management
point of view.
You will develop interpersonal skills,
organizational and managerial
competencies.
You will learn global business and
technological trends.
You will be able to manage projects
and work effectively in teams.
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The program prepares you to get You will be able to use computer- head of quality control
IPMA-Student Certificate. IPMA assisted methods (MS Visio, MS quality management specialist
(International Project Management Project or AutoCAD) to design and
quality assurance specialist
Association) is a global leader of project model processes.
management competence certification. quality controller
You will make an analysis of
This professional certificate engineering actions from an economic quality engineer
confirms your team work and project point of view. quality management system specialist
management competencies. It gives
You will develop interpersonal skills, project manager
you great competitive advantage on the
organizational and managerial
labor market.
competencies.
This innovative program teaches you
You will learn global business and
how to think logically and helps you
technological trends.
perceive reality from an engineers
point of view. You will be able to manage projects
and work effectively in teams.
The program combines engineering
and business-related fields. Career opportunities
Two specializations you can choose Upon completion of the program you
from: may find a job in:
- Production Management
manufacturing company
- Quality Management
consulting company
The program is delivered by doctorally-
qualified and professionally-qualified auditing and control organization
faculty design company
The program includes a professional research and development
internship quality departments
You gain practical knowledge and skills your own business
necessary in the labor market Upon completion of the program you
As a WSB University student you can may work as:
participate in the Erasmus+ exchange production manager
program. The program gives you an
production engineer
opportunity to do part of your studies
(one or two semesters) at one of our 44 production analyst
partner universities across Europe. supply chain management specialist
production logistics specialist
What you are going to learn
material management specialist
You will be able to solve engineering
and managerial problems in a creative
way.
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How to apply
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Study in Polish
Bachelors degree
It takes 3 years or 3.5 years to complete a Bachelors degree program. Students may choose from among the following programs:
Masters degree
Students may choose from among the following programs:
How to apply
visit the site: www.wsb.pl/rekrutacja and complete the application form in Polish
you will be guided through the admission process
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International cooperation
At WSB I have managed to participate in student mobility programs twice. I have
had an opportunity to study at two different partner universities in Europe. Thanks
to this I have met and made friends with a lot of wonderful people from all over the
world. I have gained international experience and improved my foreign language
skills. Such mobility programs, and especially Erasmus+, are a great chance for
students to become more competitive on the labor market. Without any hesitation I
can recommend Erasmus+ to anybody. At no point will you regret this experience.
Piotr Perliski
WSB graduate
We aim to constantly increase the Double degree program We support faculty and staff both from
degree of internationalization by, among WSB University in Pozna and partner
WSB students can take advantage of the
others, providing student and faculty institutions who intend to deliver
direct-entry scheme in cooperation with
with exchange programs, e.g. Erasmus+. lectures, conduct classes and participate
the University of Bedfordshire.
We make sure that our students acquire in international projects, aimed at
Bachelors degree students of Finance
skills and competencies that help them developing a European Dimension.
and Accounting or Management have
understand the global business and International Relations Office
an opportunity to study in their final
social environment. dwz@wsb.poznan.pl, tel: +48 61 655 33 91
year in England. If they successfully
Erasmus+ is an EU complete the program they are awarded Krzysztof Sajon Head of
mobility program a Bachelors with Honors degree. International Relations Office
for education, e-mail: krzysztof.sajon@wsb.poznan.pl
WSB University also cooperates
training, youth and sport. We have been tel. +48 61 655 33 90
with Matej Bel University in Baska
actively participating in the program
Bystrzyca, Slovakia. Thanks to this Magorzata Matuszak
since 1999. Students can participate
partnership Finance and Accounting International Relations Officer
in the Erasmus+ student exchange
students at the Masters level can be e-mail: malgorzata.matuszak
program in one of WSB partner schools
awarded a double-degree. @wsb.poznan.pl
across Europe. While doing their study
dwz@wsb.poznan.pl
periods abroad students are exempted International Relations Office tel. +48 61 655 33 91
from tuition fee at WSB. Students We organize and support student and
also have the opportunity for doing faculty/staff exchange within bilateral
a 3-month internship in different partnership agreements and the
companies located in Europe. Erasmus+ Program. We offer assistance
So far nearly 600 WSB students have to WSB students who wish to study
taken part in the program. abroad. We give advice and support to
Erasmus+ provides opportunities for international students.
you to:
Tallinn
study in an international setting
learn and improve foreign language Riga
Coventry
skills
Stralsund
participate in an internship program Luton
Bremen
study in a partner school without
Mechelen Wildau
having to pay tuition fees Krefeld
Pilsen Kiev
obtain a scholarship Paris Ostrava
Kosice
explore the culture of a host country Budejovice Banska Bystrica
Coruna
make friends with students of Chambery
different nationalities
acquire hands-on experience that
is valued so much by prospective Florence Kirikkale
employers Istanbul
Yalova Ankara
Kutahya
Sevilla Athens
Izmir
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Getting to and around Pozna can use the Pozna transportation restaurant meal: PLN 25-40
system at a reduced fare. You can cinema ticket: PLN 16-25
By air awica Pozna Airport
find more information about public
is served by daily domestic and cottage cheese: PLN 2-3
transportation and fares at www.mpk.
international flights and is situated
poznan.pl For suggestions on reaching Accommodation
6 km from the city center and our
certain destination in Pozna visit
university. awica Pozna Airport has We do not have our own dormitories.
poznan.jakdojade.pl
a good bus connection with the center We help students find accommodation
of Pozna. Currency in other universities dormitories,
By train There are fast and express private dormitories and apartments.
The Polish unit of currency is the zloty
train connections between Pozna and If you need any help in searching
(PLN), made up of 100 groszy (gr). You
Berlin and Warsaw (approximately accommodation in Pozna
can check the current exchange rate by
a 3-hour trip) as well as other please contact the International
entering the National Bank of Polands
destinations in Poland and Europe. Relations Office.
website: www.nbp.pl
The main railway station is situated in An average price for a room is about 125
Banknotes come in denominations of
the city center, not far from the WSB Euros a month and a price for a one-
PLN 10, 20, 50, 100 and 200, 500 and
University campus (10 minutes on foot). room apartment extends from 200 to
coins in denominations of PLN 1, 2 and
By bus There is an extensive network 250 Euros a month.
5 and 1, 2, 10, 20 & 50 gr.
of bus connections between Pozna Private dormitories
and larger Polish and European cities. Living costs Private Dormitory Polonez Poznan
The International Bus Station is located The cost of living in Poland is relatively at al. Niepodlegoci 36, Poznan
close to the main railway station. low compared to e.g. France, Great (studentdepot.pl/en/akademik-polonez-
By car Pozna is an important road Britain, Germany, Spain or Italy. poznan)
and railroad junction situated about The cost of living varies considerably Student House Sofa at
300 km from both Berlin and Warsaw. between the cities and the rural areas, ul. Siemiradzkiego 12/1B, Pozna
Getting to Pozna from Berlin by car with Warsaw being by far the most (www.sofaroom4you.pl)
takes about 3 hours. expensive location.
Real estate agency
Typical costs include:
Public transportation Real Investment Fund
1 liter of milk: PLN 2.00 Micha Korzeniewski
Pozna is served by an extensive public
transportation system operated by loaf of bread: PLN 2-4 Email: m.korzeniewski@reifund.pl
the Municipal Transport Company 1.5 liters of mineral water: PLN 1- 2.50 tel: +48 728 397 832
(MPK). The city transportation system 1 kg apples: PLN 2-4 Useful links with apartments for rent:
operates 24 hours a day and comprises www.olx.pl, www.gratka.pl,
0.5 kg pasta: PLN 3
bus and tram routes and the Pozna www.gumtree.pl
Fast Tramway (PST). Using public 1 liter petrol: PLN 4.60
transportation is advisable not only bottle of beer: PLN 2.50
because of rush hour traffic jams but lunch in a bar: PLN 10-20
also because of its low cost. Students
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Labor market to sign a voluntary health insurance Thank you Dzikuje (djenkooye)
agreement with the National Health My name is Nazywam si
EU students are allowed to work in
Fund (Narodowy Fundusz Zdrowia (nazivam shye)
Poland without any work permits. Many
NFZ) and pay their own insurance
of them do part-time or temporary How are you? Jak si masz?
fees. Under this insurance scheme,
jobs. Non-EU students are allowed to (yak shye mash)
students are entitled to free medical
work on the basis of a Student Visa or I dont understand Nie rozumiem
care . Also, all foreign students have the
Temporary Residence Permit. (nye rozoomyem)
option of purchasing additional accident
Temporary Residence Permit insurance. For detailed information I understand Rozumiem
a document which allows foreign visit the website of the National Health (rozoomyem)
students to stay in Poland for the period Fund: www.nfz.gov.pl Sorry Przepraszam (psheprasham)
of no more than three years (after this
period students have to reapply for the Holidays in Poland Youre welcome Prosz (proshe)
document). January 1st New Years Day How much is it? Ile to kosztuje?
Students have to apply for the (eele to koshtooye)
Easter Monday movable feast (March/
Permit before their Student Visa April) Where is the cashpoint? Gdzie
expires. jest bankomat? (gdjye yest bankomat)
May 1st Labor Day
In order to apply for the Permit I dont have any loose change
May 3rd Constitution Day
students have to contact the Office for Nie mam drobnych (nye mam drobnih)
Registration of Foreigners (Wydzia Corpus Christi movable feast (June)
Do you accept credit cards
Spraw Obywatelskich) located at August 15th Assumption of the Blessed Czy akceptujecie karty kredytowe
pl. Wolnoci 17 Virgin Mary (chi acceptooyetchye karti kreditove)
tel +48 61 850 87 77 November 1st All Saints Day What does it mean? Co to znaczy?
www.poznan.uw.gov.pl
November 11th Independence Day (tzo to znatchi)
Insurance December 25th Christmas Day Do you speak English?
EU and EFTA students should obtain December 26 St. Stephens Day
th Czy mwisz po angielsku?
a European Health Insurance Card (chi mooveesh po angyelskoo)
(EHIC) before coming to Poland. The Basic phrases in Polish More slowly please Wolniej
card entitles its holder to use public Yes Tak (tak) prosz (wolnyey proshe)
health care services in the territory of No Nie (nye) See you Na razie (na razye)
Poland. The EHIC is issued free.
Hello Cze (cheshch) I am from Jestem z (yestem z)
Students from non-EU/EEA countries
Good morning Dzie dobry I am a student Jestem studentem
should purchase their own international
(djen dobry) (yestem stoodentem)
medical insurance prior to their arrival
in Poland. Otherwise they are required Good bye Do widzenia
(doveedzenya)
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