Informator International Business Studies

prospectus

2009

Andrzej Frycz Modrzewski Krakow University

International Business Studies find your place

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Contents Rector’s invitation to study at Andrzej Frycz Modrzewski Krakow University 1 Andrzej Frycz Modrzewski: paragon of academic excellence

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Krakow: historically significant city… …with bright future

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Andrzej Frycz Modrzewski Krakow University: modern, dynamic and forward-looking

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Professor Joseph R. Carby-Hall’s address

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Facilities: designed to make you feel at home

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Practical information: details worth knowing

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International co-operation:

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world of opportunities International Business Studies: enhancing global career prospects

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Application process

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Programme of studies

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Descriptions of selected courses

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Students’ recommendations

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Campus site location

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Andrzej Frycz Modrzewski Krakow University is celebrating its tenth anniversary next year. During this relatively short period of time we have been fortunate enough to achieve quite a lot. At present, around 17 000 students are enrolled in our first- and second-cycle study programmes in 18 fields of studies and over 50 specialisations. There are many courses in English on our offer, including the full first-cycle studies in International Business. Our students are also able to enhance their career opportunities through attending any of the variety of postgraduate programmes, inter alia, Master of Business Administration (MBA) in English that is run in co-operation with the University of Bedfordshire from the United Kingdom. We employ over 1 400 academic teachers in nine faculties, including over 300 full professors and habilitated doctors. Our institution has acquired the right to grant PhD degrees within the fields of Political Sciences and Law. Consequently, doctoral seminars in these disciplines were already started. We have built a modern campus comprising three buildings of the total area of 26 000 square metres, and have become the second largest non-public higher education institution in Poland, the largest in the region. Andrzej Frycz Modrzewski Krakow University prides itself on an excellent reputation in the field of education, which has been repeatedly acknowledged in prestigious rankings regarding higher education institutions. For the past two years in succession, we have received awards granted by two top magazines: Perspektywy and Rzeczpospolita for being an institution that made the biggest upward jump on the ranking list. We have been repeatedly receiving the Wiarygodna Szkoła (credible school) certificate for several years, and were also honoured with Uczelnia Wyższa promująca bezpieczeństwo (higher education institution promoting security) certificate in the past year. Ever since we were founded in 2000, we have been developing international co-operation and signing collaboration agreements. We have over 50 partner institutions in various countries throughout Europe from France to Ukraine and from Italy to Scandinavia, but also in Taiwan, Egypt or Morocco. In order to facilitate international exchange of students Andrzej Frycz Modrzewski Krakow University has introduced the European Credit Transfer System and our graduates receive Diploma Supplement. We have been invariably putting a lot of effort into creating a friendly environment with a view to providing students with the best quality services. Please take a few moments to peruse this catalogue as an introduction to our institution. I also warmly invite you to visit Andrzej Frycz Modrzewski Krakow University and, if you find our offer encouraging, to enrol for studies. You shall never be disappointed! Professor Jerzy Malec Rector

Andrzej Frycz Modrzewski:

paragon of academic excellence Andrzej Frycz Modrzewski (1503–1572), the great Polish humanist, was one of the major figures of the Renaissance – the period accurately described as the Golden Age of Polish culture and science. Brought up among gentry, he received a sound education first at the Krakow Academy (nowadays the Jagiellonian University) and then in Wittenberg, which was the centre of the Protestant Reformation at the time. On the recommendation of the Polish King, Sigismund I, he travelled abroad as the monarch’s secretary in order to learn how other European states were organised. The great scholar spent ten years living in foreign countries, and it was then that he met Erasmus and other eminent intellectuals. This social thinker and political writer, who wrote in Latin, thus addressing his works to educated Europeans, was a harbinger of modern studies on the state and law. Throughout his life of hardships and by his work he proved to be a courageous and pure academic searching for truth and advocating progress in spite of many adversities. In De Republica emendanda (On the Improvement of the Polish Republic) he discussed the most fretting issues regarding the state of Poland. Although the country prospered, the scholar envisaged the impending crises triggered by the growing number of deficiencies in law, politics, education, morality and the Church. For example, he emphasised the need to improve the system of education that should promote high moral standards and patriotic ideals as a way of ensuring the repair of the state. To achieve this end, he pointed out that efforts to strengthen the authority of teachers should be set in motion. These actions had to be introduced in order to fight ubiquitous ignorance, intolerance and educational mediocrity. He also demanded equality in jurisprudence for every social class, more power for the king, reform of the country’s defence policy, peace among nations, etc. Many of his views were highly progressive and did not meet with the approval of his contemporaries. The first edition of this work that brought him international renown was abridged as the result of censorship and contained three out of five books. The whole text was originally only printed abroad where it was highly regarded and widely discussed. Nowadays, in recognition of his achievements, Andrzej Frycz Modrzewski is duly regarded as the founding father of Polish democratic thought.

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Portrait of Andrzej Frycz Modrzewski by Andrzej Kowalczyk

Cover of the 1577 Polish edition of De Republica emendanda by Andrzej Frycz Modrzewski

Krakow: historically significant city…

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city with rich and eventful history as well as great potential for rapid development. In 1000 it became a bishopric and in 1257 its citizens were granted the city charter. From the 14th to 16th centuries Krakow was the capital of Poland and remained the place of coronation and burial of the Polish kings until 1734. More recently, during the major part of the 20th century, it belonged to those unfortunate cities which beauty was hidden behind the Iron Curtain. At the present time, around 800 thousand people inhabit this major city of the Małopolska

(Little Poland) Voivodeship that has traditionally been one of the most important centres of Polish culture, education and science. It has also been known for industry producing metals, machinery, textile and chemicals. After the political transformation started in 1989, Poland opened its borders and, eventually, more and more tourists have been visiting the country every year. Renowned for its historic buildings and monuments (over 3 000) some of which have gained international significance as well as for the huge collection of art (circa

2.3 million items), Krakow, considered to be one of the most attractive cities in Europe, has currently entered the path of a dynamic development on an unprecedented scale. 

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Krakow – Poland’s second-largest

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Consequently, Krakow’s historical centre was included on UNESCO’s first World Heritage List in 1978. As an important academic and cultural metropolis, it has numerous institutions including: Karol Szymanowski Philharmonic Hall, branches of the Polish Academy of Sciences (Polska Akademia Nauk) and the Polish Academy of Arts and Sciences (Polska Akademia Umiejetności), as well as over 20 higher education institutions. It is an excellent place for art lovers and enthusiasts of cultural events because the city is home to many

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The most renowned places of interest comprise the Renaissance Royal Castle at Wawel; the Gothic St. Mary’s Basilica overlooking from the east reputedly the largest medieval market square in Europe with the remarkable Cloth Hall (Sukiennice) in the centre; the oldest surviving university building in Poland, Collegium Maius; the Czartoryski Museum with the Leonardo da Vinci’s Lady with an Ermine; the Jewish Quarter in Kazimierz; Nowa Huta district – one of the only two existing cities entirely planned in the socialist realism style.

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For centuries great artists and scholars, who have been willingly coming to Krakow and praising the city’s congeniality and exceptional aura, contributed the fruit of their talents to the uniqueness of this royal city. Famous and prominent figures who have invariably been

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Within the past few years the number of tourists visiting Krakow soared dramatically. In 2001, the city hosted 800 thousand visitors. In 2005, the number rose to 3.4 million (concerns those who stayed overnight) and it has been estimated that some 7 million people came to Krakow including all those who visited it for one day without an overnight stay. Incidentally, this has been doubled by another success. According to a survey conducted among tourists by a prestigious magazine associated with American Express, Travel + Leisure, Krakow ranked 5th among Top 10 European cities in 2005 and 2007 (listed higher than Prague, Venice, Barcelona, Vienna or Salzburg).

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It is worth pointing out that in the region there are also other places of interest like Auschwitz or the medieval Salt Mine in Wieliczka that tourists visit in big numbers. Professor David Drewry of the University of Hull after visiting both places commented: “Our visits to Auschwitz and Wieliczka Salt Mine were extremely worthwhile for very different reasons. The former as a salutatory experience on what can happen when evil surfaces in our societies; the latter as an uplifting example of creativity and imagination”.

associated with Krakow comprise: the astronomer Nicolas Copernicus; the Polish-American hero Tadeusz Kościuszko; Pope John Paul II; two Polish Nobel Prize winners Czesław Miłosz and Wisława Szymborska; the writer Sławomir Mrożek and Oscar winning filmmaker Andrzej Wajda to name but a few.

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theatres, museums, libraries, galleries, etc. Over 40 festivals, 2 500 shows and concerts are organized here every year. Its potential for socialising and nightlife is also remarkable. Rebecca Lewis thus writes about it in Travel+Leisure magazine: “With electrifying lounges, restaurants, and clubs, this bohemian city has become the nighthawk’s destination of choice”.

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Andrzej Frycz Modrzewski Krakow University:

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Founding Fathers

Professor Jacek Majchrowski, PhD; Professor Zbigniew Maciąg, PhD; Klemens Budzowski, PhD; Professor Andrzej Kapiszewski, PhD

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University Authorities

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Former rectors

Professor Andrzej Kapiszewski, PhD (2000–2002)

Professor Zbigniew Maciąg, PhD (2002–2005)

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Professor Jerzy Malec, PhD Rector

Professor Barbara Stoczewska, PhD Vice-Rector

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Klemens Budzowski, PhD Chancellor

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Currently in office

Professor Maria Kapiszewska, PhD Vice-Rector

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Andrzej Frycz Modrzewski Krakow University:

Andrzej Frycz Modrzewski Krakow University – afmku (until March 2009 Andrzej Frycz Modrzewski Krakow University College) is a fully-accredited nonpublic higher education institution. Founded by the Krakow Educational Society Ltd. on 27 January 2000, it was initially a vocational school of higher education as defined in the Higher Vocational Schools Act of 26 June 1997. It was listed at entry number 36 in the Ministry of National Education register of non-public vocational schools of higher education. On 8 July 2002, AFMKU changed its status to school of higher education as specified in the Higher Education Institutions Act of 12 September 1990. Since then, it has been listed at entry number 141 in the ministerial register of non-public schools of higher education. On 27 July 2005, a new Higher Education Act was passed and it regulates the present status

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of our institution that was entered in the new register of non-public higher education institutions and associations of non-public higher education institutions. As a result of new dynamic developments, the University acquired the right to grant doctoral degrees within the fields of Political Sciences (17 December 2007) and Law (27 October 2008). Consequently, in accordance with the Higher Education Act, Andrzej Frycz Modrzewski Krakow University acquired the status of an academic higher education institution and the present name is used since March 2009. Within this short period of time, starting virtually from scratch, Andrzej Frycz Modrzewski Krakow University has become the second largest nonpublic higher education institution in Poland out of well over three hundred of such entities in the country. We take pride in providing our

students with a quality learning experience. Our academic offer is extensive and involves not only first- and second-cycle studies in various disciplines but also many postgraduate programmes. Within nine faculties, we currently offer the following fields of studies (specialisations) conducted in the Polish language (please take note of the fact that the programme in International Business that is run within the Faculty of International Relations is conducted in the English language): • Faculty of Law and Administration – Law, Administration (Public Administration, Court Administration); • Faculty of International Relations – International Relations (Foreign Trade, American Studies, European Studies,

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• Faculty of Political Studies and Social Communication – Political Studies (Social Communication, Local and Regional Politics, Counselling and Political Marketing, Culture of Politics); • Faculty of Economics and Management – Management (Company Management, Accounting and Taxes, Real Estate, Security Management, Marketing, Agri-business and European Union Programmes, Finances Management, Data Base Protection Management), Spatial Management, Economics (Social Economics, Managerial Economics, Entrepreneurship and Human Resources), Econometrics and IT (Security and Control of Information Systems, IT Management), Environment Protection;

• Faculty of Security Studies – National Security (Security and Defence Management, Education for Security, Crisis Management and Protection of People, Management of Safety at Work);

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• Faculty of Architecture and Fine Arts - Painting (Easel Painting, Applied Graphics), Architecture and Urban Studies;

• Faculty of Health and Medical Studies – Nursing. The University is aiming at ensuring high-quality education, achieving competitiveness of graduates on international labour markets, dynamic development and further internationalisation. Our objectives are participation in the European Area of Higher Education, contribution to the creation of advanced knowledge society, social cohesion, increasing mobility, implementation and development of high standards, improvement of attractiveness, accessibility, quality of education and training.

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• Faculty of Humanities – Sociology (General Sociology, Psychosociology, Sociology of Power, Applied Sociology), Pedagogy (Social Pedagogy, Work Pedagogy, Educational Intervention, Pedagogy, School Pedagogy), Culture Studies (Audio-Visual Arts, Civilisations of the World), Philology (English Philology, English in Business and Administration);

• Faculty of Family Studies – Family Studies (Family and Society, Social Work, Sociotherapy and Social Prophylaxis, Therapy and Family Care, Family Counselling and Mediation);

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International Tourism, Eastern Studies, Contemporary Diplomacy, International Business);

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Andrzej Frycz Modrzewski Krakow University:

Our future priorities include, inter alia, the introduction of new programmes and doctoral degrees, further development of ICT in administration and teaching, extension of the campus, implementation of additional innovative measures as well as maintaining the cutting-edge educational opportunities.

Student organisations The students of AFMKU form Samorząd Studencki (Student Self-Government) which functions on both general and faculty levels. It is an independent body chosen by students from students to serve students. Moreover, the University houses many student organisations, academic groups, academic sports association and Uczelniane Biuro Karier (Institutional Careers Office). The latter provides students and graduates with the comprehensive range of information and advice regarding

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job opportunities and helps them in planning their future careers, especially with respect to issues like meeting the demands of the competitive employment market, seeking job offers or practical placements, etc. Once a year, the Office organises the Work Fair where potential employers from a number of companies display their presentations and offers for students and graduates.

Grants and scholarships We assist those from the disadvantaged social groups with the financial aid and by creating employment opportunities, organising annual labour market fairs or running the Institutional Careers Office as an intermediary between student and employer.

There are two kinds of financial support for students offered at the University: 1) need-based and merit-based scholarships by means of Fundusz Pomocy Materialnej dla Studentów (Financial Support Fund for Students) – using governmental subsidies in order to distribute financial aid among students for various purposes (sports, rewards, subsistence, special grants for the disabled, etc.) 2)merit-based scholarship from Studencki Fundusz Stypendialny (Student Scholarship Fund) – using the institution’s own resources – scholarships for the best students paid regardless of the scholarships offered by the Financial Support Fund for Students. Some of our students are also beneficiaries of the European Union Programmes we implement. Through helping kindergartens, orphanages and social centres we promote active citizenship and fight against exclusion. Additionally, AFMKU runs its own scholarship scheme through which the best students receive the Nagroda im. Andrzeja Frycza Modrzewskiego (Andrzej Frycz Modrzewski Award) and Nagroda im. Profesora Andrzeja Kapiszewskiego (Professor Andrzej Kapiszewski Award).

modern, dynamic and forward-looking Krakow Internet Television u Frycza

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The Krakow Internet Television was established within an educational project of Andrzej Frycz Modrzewski Krakow University and has been broadcasting via the Internet since October 2008. The television is run by students studying various disciplines at AFMKU who want to get this kind of experience. They regularly prepare programmes or news video clips concerning topical subjects as well as the most important events and initiatives that may be of value not only for their peers or the academic community at our institution but also to the outside viewers. Their work is supervised by professional editors, journalists as well as sound and picture engineers. The u Frycza television studio, where all the programmes and clips are prepared before they are broadcast online, is located off-campus at ul. Lipowa 4. All the materials compiled by the Krakow Internet Television u Frycza are easily accessible through a user-friendly and efficient website – www.ktvi.pl.

Nearly 4 000 students were granted financial support during the academic year 2008/2009:

• 10  sports achievements rewards • 1153 need-based scholarships • 778 food allowance • 299 housing allowance  65 special grants for •1 the disabled

Student Radio Frycz The Radio Frycz was established in March 2007 at the University. The announcers and authors of the programmes are mainly students of the Faculty of Political Science and Social Communication for whom such a practical experience may come in handy with regards to their future careers in the media industry. The studio is located at ul. Lipowa 4 not far from the campus site, and is run by the young people who enjoy preparing programmes about cultural events and student life in Krakow, running discussions on various topics and, above all, playing a vast range of alternative music (including rock, reggae or trip-hop) usually not to be found on commercial radio stations. To listen to the radio one simply needs to log on at: http://radio.frycz.com

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There are two art galleries run by the Krakow University on the campus: u Frycza Gallery in Building A and Oko dla Sztuki (Eye for Art) Gallery in Building B. The galleries regularly organise various exhibitions of both Polish and foreign artists (eg, a display of Chinese wood engravings, handicraft of Bolivian artisans, photographs of the life and art of Paraguayan Indians, a collection of unique objects from hot Tanzania, or a display of contemporary graphics). Students of Art at AFMKU have the opportunity to present their works there as well.

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Professor Joseph R. Carby-Hall’s* address to the Academic Community of Andrzej Frycz Modrzewski Krakow University in connection with the change of the institutional status and name My dear Rector and Chancellor, My dear Friends,

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thank you for your kind letter of 18th March, 2009 received yesterday. Thank you too for your invitation to take part in the celebration regarding the change of status of Andrzej Frycz Modrzewski Krakow University. Much as I should have loved to have been amongst you on 31st March, I regret to say that I shall be unable to be present because on that date I shall be in Cyprus in connection with the setting up of a post-graduate Foundation. I should wish to extend my congratulations to the Authorities and Staff, both academic and administrative, of Andrzej Frycz Modrzewski Krakow University for the enormous strides which you have made in the short period of nine years since your foundation. This is a remarkable achievement. The success of the University is due to the forward-looking, dynamic and ambitious yet cautious policies followed by the Founding Fathers and put into practice by the AFMKU Authorities in the last nine years. I am proud and honoured to form part - in my capacity of holding an honorary chair at your University - of such a scholarly, hard-working, imaginative and forward-looking establishment which has made the impossible, possible. I have had the privilege of seeing your University grow step by step over the last five years. Lord Baden Powell once said “from little acorns mighty oak trees grow”. How very true this saying is when applied to Andrzej Frycz Modrzewski Krakow University. Your University has grown to be an “oak tree” and is well on its way to becoming “mighty”. May it go from strength to strength! On behalf of the University of Hull and the Consulate of the Republic of Poland and its Branch for Scientific and Educational Co-operation please accept our heartiest, warmest and sincere CONGRATULATIONS on your excellent and well deserved achievement. It is a true honour for both the University of Hull and for the Consulate of the Republic of Poland to collaborate with your University. I, for one, shall do my utmost to foster and cultivate this special relationship which exists between the three institutions. Every good luck, God speed and much success and progress is our wish to you. In scholarly friendship Jo Carby-Hall Hull, 25 March 2009

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Facilities:

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You will have all the benefits of studying in the heart of a major city – and when you graduate, you will find there are countless job opportunities on your doorstep. We offer you a wealth of facilities that will help you make the most of your time here. Our campus is situated at ul. Gustawa Herlinga-Grudzińskiego 1, along the Vistula River, within a walking distance (circa 3 km) from the centre of Krakow. Its convenient location makes it easy to reach all the local amenities and means of transport. The buses which stop in the vicinity of the University take passengers directly to the city centre, Main Railway Station, Regional Bus Station or John Paul II International Airport Krakow–Balice. Those who are not keen on public transport can enjoy a relaxing stroll along the river on their way to the centre or Old Town or order an efficient, prompt and reasonably-priced taxi service from any of the several radio taxi companies.

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The campus consists of three worldclass edifices, which jointly give around 26 000 square metres of comfortable learning and working space for students as well as teaching and administrative staff, respectively. It is easy to access the particular units of the University including an extensive library, reading room, computer labs, conference facilities, three big lecture halls (1 lecture hall with 420 seats, 2 lecture halls with 280 seats each), 13 large lecture rooms, smaller classrooms and seminar rooms. There are also snack buffets and a spacious cafeteria available on the premises. In short, the Krakow University makes its priority to ensure congenial and student-friendly conditions.

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Consequently, the state-of-the-art campus of AFMKU has been honoured with a number of awards like: Budynek Roku 2004 (Building of the Year 2004) granted in an all-country competition organised by Polski Związek Techników i Inżynierów

Budownictwa (Polish Association of Construction Technicians and Engineers), Złote Wiertło (Golden Drill) in the Public Utility Building category or the prestigious Professor Janusz Bogdanowski Award.

Computers and Internet access The campus is fully equipped with the cutting-edge IT facilities. 300 PCs with the permanent and free-of-charge access to the Internet are readily available. There are altogether five computer labs in Building A and four in Building B. During autumn and spring semesters students can use the Internet Café in Building A on the ground floor between 9am and 5pm from Tuesday to Saturday. A wireless networking infrastructure (Wi-Fi) covers almost the whole premises, including teaching rooms, labs, social and recreational areas. This means that anyone is able to use laptops or other mobile devices and access the world wide web nearly anywhere on the campus.

Those wishing to have a quick bite or a sandwich in between their lectures may take advantage of snack buffets in Buildings A and B on the ground floor. In the basement of Building A (opposite the cloakroom) there is a students’ club that is used for a variety of socialising events and is also offering snacks and beverages.

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Apart from the excellent teaching facilities, there are numerous amenities including a cafeteria, students’ club or snack buffets. The recently-opened modern and spacious cafeteria in Building C is ready to satisfy fastidious and wide range of tastes. The menu includes a variety of traditional Polish dishes at a reasonable price (full two-dish meal costs around 3 EUR). It is open daily, Mondays through Saturdays between 9am and 4.45pm and on Sundays between 7.30am and 3pm.

Situated on the first floor in Building C, the library and reading room were designed to meet the highest teaching, studying and researching standards. The library stores over 83 thousand volumes of books pertinent to the fields of studies taught at AFMKU, one third of which is in foreign languages, mainly in English and German. They were mostly acquired from the University of Hull, the Consulate of the Republic of Poland in Beverley, Bochum University, the U.S. Department of State, the Polish Sejm Library, the Library of the Polish Academy of Sciences, various institutions of the European Union and October 6 University. The library subscribes to 320 scientific journals, some of which are in various foreign languages. In addition, it gathers a collection of about 1 000 journals which are out of print. The library catalogue is computerised so that everyone is able to use PCs with a free access to the Internet on the premises. Oddział Informacji Naukowej (Department of Academic Information) that functions in the library allows for browsing numerous data bases, such as EBSCO, ISI Emerging Markets, Lex Omega, etc. Other than that, the students of AFMKU are allowed to use the municipal public libraries and libraries of some other educational institutions (eg, the Jagiellonian Library, the Library of Krakow Technical University).

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designed to make you feel at home u Frycza Guest Rooms • AFMKU provides its visitors with the on-campus accommodation in a highly secure and comfortable environment – u Frycza Guest Rooms. The close proximity to the city centre allows the u Frycza residents to participate at will in the

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Krakow’s rich culture, numerous events and exciting social life. • u Frycza offers 15 double rooms and 4 suites. All rooms are fully fitted to a standard comparable to a three-star hotel and include an en-suite bathroom, telephone, radio, TV SAT

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and access to the Internet. • The building as well as the whole campus are adapted for the use of people with disabilities. There are also the breakfast room and cafeteria

Contact details u Frycza Guest Rooms ul. Gustawa Herlinga-Grudzińskiego 1 Campus Building C 30-705 Krakow, Poland tel./fax: +48 12 257 00 88 e-mail: [email protected]

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on the ground floor. • Those who arrive at the campus area by car are allowed to use an electronically guarded car-park monitored 24-hours a day for a maximum security.

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Sports The campus Building B houses a well-equipped fitness centre and a gym. There are numerous sport activities that the AFMKU students can choose from, either indoor (aerobics, swimming, table tennis, weight-lifting, karate, basketball, volleyball, modern dance) or outdoor (horse riding, football, hiking). Our students enrol to Akademicki Związek Sportowy (Academic Sports Association) with over 200 members, which gives them the opportunity to practice sports regularly or take part in numerous tournaments and competitions held not only in Krakow but also in other Polish cities.

Contact details

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Sports Centre ul. Gustawa Herlinga-Grudzińskiego 1 Campus Building B 30-705 Krakow, Poland Room B 118 Wednesdays and Fridays, 12am–1pm Tel.: +48 12 252 46 99 e-mail: [email protected] 

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Practical information: details worth knowing Visa and residence

Non-EU citizens The visitors from countries other than the member states of the European Union need a visa and valid passport in order to enter Poland. The visa application form should be submitted to the Polish Consulate or Polish Embassy in the candidate’s country not later than three months before a planned trip to Poland. The information about the rules regarding the visa application can be acquired in the Polish diplomatic missions and on the website of the Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs (www.msz.gov.pl)

EU citizens Citizens from the member states of the European Union do not need a visa in order to enter Poland. All that is necessary is a valid passport or any other document confirming identity and citizenship. However, the stay in Poland for periods longer than three months have to be registered at the Małopolski Urząd Wojewódzki (Little Poland Voivodeship Office). Below is the list of the documents required whenever the student wishes to stay for periods exceeding three months: 1) application form from the Voivodeship Office (one original and three copies), 2) copy of valid travel documents (the page showing the photograph and personal data) or any other document confirming the citizenship and identity of the candidate, 3) letter of acceptance issued by the Krakow University, 4) document confirming that the applicant has a valid health insurance, 5) official statement informing that the applicant has enough money needed to cover his/her expenses in Poland and would not need to use social care services, 6) document confirming temporary residence address in Krakow.

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All the above-mentioned documents have to be duly submitted to: Małopolski Urząd Wojewódzki ul. Przy Rondzie 6 Krakow Tel. +48 12 392 18 04 Opening hours: Monday 9am‒5pm and Tuesday–Friday 8am‒3pm

The following documents are required in order to apply for a visa: 1) valid passport, 2) visa application form that can be downloaded from the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Poland (www.msz.gov.pl), 3) official statement from a bank confirming that the applicant has enough money to cover total expenditure during his/her stay in Poland, 4) official letter of acceptance from the Krakow University specifying the prospective period of studies, 5) valid health insurance, 6) 1 photograph. Please take note of the fact that Polish consulates and embassies may request some additional documents.

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Academic calendar Autumn semester starts at the beginning of October and finishes by the end of January. There is a Christmas recess in December. The examination session takes place at the end of January and lasts for two weeks. The retake examination session starts in the middle of February and finishes by the end of the month. Spring semester starts in the middle of February and finishes in the middle of June with a break for Easter. Examination session starts in the middle of June and finishes by the end of the month. The retake examination session for spring semester starts at the beginning of September and lasts for three weeks.

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Days off in Poland

The student must receive a residence card from the Little Poland Voivodeship Office. The temporary stay card is issued for one year with a possibility of prolonging it. The residence card is issued for the duration of permit and costs 390 PLN.

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To get a residence card the following documents are required: 1) copy of each page of the passport, 2) document confirming health insurance, 3) letter of acceptance issued by the Krakow University, 4) official statement informing that the applicant has enough money needed to cover his/her expenses in Poland and would not need to use social care services (minimum 800 PLN/month), 5) document confirming temporary residence address in Krakow, 6) a birth certificate translated into the Polish language, 7) residence card fee receipt, 8) 5 photographs (size 35/45 mm), left side of the face has to be shown with left ear without earrings, 9) application form from the Voivodeship Office (one original and three copies).

1 January New Year 1 May Labour Day 3 May Constitution Day 15 August Church holiday ‒ Assumption of Virgin Mary 1 November All Saints Day 11 November Independence Day 25–26 December Christmas   Days off, which are not set on the same day every year Easter Monday (in 2009 –13 April) Corpus Christi (in 2009 – 11 June)

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Practical information: details worth knowing Health insurance EU citizens The citizens of the member states of the European Union are entitled to the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC), which is honoured in Poland. More information is available on the website of the Polish National Health Fund (www.nfz.gov.pl) Non-EU citizens The students who do not have the EHIC or any other health insurance can contact the Department of International Co-operation in National Health Fund in Krakow in order to sign an insurance agreement. The monthly cost of medical coverage is 37.80 PLN (about 12 EUR). Department of International Co-operation National Health Fund ul. Batorego 24 31-135 Krakow tel. + 48 12 298 83 40 e-mail: [email protected] www.nfz-krakow.pl It is also possible to enter into an insurance scheme in the home country of the candidate before travelling to Poland.

Travel Aeroplane Travelling to Krakow has been made easier than ever as a result of a rapid development of the John Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice (www.krakowairport.pl/en), located about 15 km from the city centre, and the introduction of inexpensive flights on budget lines like: Easy Jet, Ryanair, Norwegian, Transavia or Wind Jet. One can fly directly in less than three hours between Krakow and numerous European cities, eg, Belfast, Birmingham, Bristol, Brussels, Dublin, Edinburgh, Liverpool, London, Milan, Paris, Prague, Stockholm, Stavanger and Vienna. Transatlantic flights are also available.

eventually. However, still with these additions, the flights are relatively inexpensive. Train Krakow can be easily reached by train from many European cities, eg, Berlin, Lviv, Budapest, Vienna, Prague. The Main Railway Station is situated in the very centre of Krakow at the northern tip of the Old Town. Coach Many coach connections between Krakow and main European cities are offered by long-distance carriers. The most popular are: Europa Express, Eurocar, Sindbad, Orbis Transport, Bermuda, Eurolines. International buses arrive at and depart from the Regionalny Dworzec Autobusowy – RDA (Regional Bus Station) at ul. Bosacka. City transport The system of city transport relies on tramways and buses. Using them is inexpensive, comfortable and saves time as well as traffic and parking hustle that those travelling in a car invariably encounter. Regular lines run between 5am and 11pm. Students are entitled to discount fares for all lines: one-trip ticket costs 1.25 PLN, hourly ticket 1.55 PLN and monthly ticket 47 PLN. It is very important to remember that these prices apply only to the passengers who have the valid student identification cards. The tickets are sold in the street kiosks and vending machines. The detailed timetables are available at: www.mpk.krakow.pl. With the development of a new bicycle-paths system and the introduction of the stations where it is possible to rent a bike, using one has become a pleasant alternative way of commuting (for more information check the website www.bikeone.pl).

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If one buys a ticket in advance prices can be truly very low, but it is important to bear in mind that they may exclude taxes, fees or any charges that have to be covered,

Practical information: details worth knowing

How to get to the University from the airport One can travel directly from the airport to Andrzej Frycz Modrzewski Krakow University on 292 bus that terminates at the campus. It takes about 40 minutes when there is no traffic congestion. One may also order a taxi but it is a more expensive if convenient option. The trip during the day costs around 70 PLN, during the night and holidays around 110 PLN.

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How to get to the University from the Main Railway Station and Regional Bus Station Main Railway Station and Regional Bus Station (where long-distance buses terminate) are located in the very centre of Krakow. City buses 192, 292, 287, 115 from Dworzec Główny Wschód (Main Station East stop), located in the proximity to both stations, run directly to the University campus. It takes 15 minutes to travel this distance (4 stops). Taxi fare is about 18 PLN during a weekday and about 25 PLN during holidays and at night.

Off-campus accommodation There is an ample accommodation offer for those wishing to stay off-campus. One may enquire about rooms and flats in various agencies that assist students in finding accommodation, eg, Chata Żaka (www.krakow.zsp.pl) or Emmerson (www.emmerson.pl). Prices of a single room vary between 150 EUR and 300 EUR (per month). Living in a double room in the student dormitory costs from 100 to 200 EUR (per month).

International phone calls Special phone cards like Telepin and Telegrosik, sold at every post office, can be used in order to save up to 50% of the cost of phone calls to foreign countries.

Mobile phones There are a number of companies in Poland like Orange, Era GSM, Plus GSM or Play, which offer a variety of subscription schemes for mobile phones. The most convenient option that saves the red tape is using pre-paid cards. One simply has to get a starter package which costs from 10 to 50 PLN and can be bought in special stores where telephones are sold. The price of new mobile telephones of an average standard ranges from 200 PLN to 600 PLN but it may also be possible to use telephones registered outside Poland.

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Emergency numbers 999 – Ambulance 998 – Fire Brigade 997 – Police 112 – universal emergency number for any of the three services Main Post Office ul. Westerplatte 20 Mon.–Fri. 7.30am–8.30pm Sat. 8am–2pm Post Office in the vicinity of the Main Railway Station ul. Lubicz 4 24 hours a day/7 days a week Andrzej Frycz Modrzewski Krakow University • 21

Practical information: details worth knowing Bank account

ATM

In order to open a bank account in Poland, a valid passport is necessary (some banks may require an additional document with a photograph, eg, a driver’s licence) and a document confirming student status. Money can be also directly withdrawn through a cash machine from the account that is opened in the student’s home country. The banks in larger cities are usually open from 9am to 5pm on weekdays and from 10am until 1pm on Saturdays.

Poland has an extensive network of ATMs, which are connected to all international networks. There are almost ten thousand of ATMs in the whole country. It is advised to consult your bank or card issuer about the charges incurred while using a particular card abroad.

All major foreign currencies may be exchanged in any bank or Kantor. Kantors are usually open from 9am to 7pm during weekdays and from 10am until 2pm on Saturdays.

Churches Krakow is often called ‘the city of churches’. Most of the historic ones are located within the area of the Old Town. They are ubiquitous and each of them is unique. Most of the churches are Roman Catholic (eg, St. Mary’s Basilica, Ss. Paul and Peter Church), but there are also places of worship of other denominations like Adventists, Baptists, Jewish, Lutheran, Methodists, Orthodox or United Evangelical.

Festivals, events, concerts, exhibitions …

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International Shanty Festival (February) People from all over Poland and Europe come to Krakow to sing about sea adventures and voyages. During four days of the festival almost eleven thousand people of different ages participate in concerts held at main concert halls and in the festival tavern.

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Photomonth in Krakow (May) It is one of the largest photography festivals in Poland, which is rapidly gaining significance in Europe. The exhibitions are set in galleries, cafés, adapted industrial spaces or private apartments. During the Festival there

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are also accompanying events like screenings of films and slide shows, workshops, lectures or meetings with artists.

Juwenalia (May) Students’ most favourite festival. According to an old-time tradition, students are handed the keys to the city. For a week, parties erupt across Krakow. Most of these are open to outsiders. During this festival there are many open-air concerts of Polish bands playing pop and rock music. Krakow Film Festival (May-June) This film festival concentrates on short films, documentaries and animated features. Jewish Culture Festival (June-July) This festival is one of the biggest and the most important events of this kind in the world. There are concerts of klezmer classical or Jewish folk music. Historic Jewish district of Kazimierz reverberates with a week of musical magic. In addition, the visitors enjoy films, exhibitions, book launches, lectures and Jewish cuisine. At the end of the festival there is a big party on ul. Szeroka.

Practical information: details worth knowing Pierogi Festival (August) This culinary event is inspired by the old cooking tradition and its main role is promoting the tastes of Polish cuisine. Sacrum-Profanum Music Festival (September) The central concept of the festival is the presentation of some of the greatest masterpieces in modern classical music from the 19th and 20th centuries. New Year’s Eve Party (December) Throngs of people gather in the main market square to bid farewell to the old year. It is a great opportunity to enjoy the atmosphere of this special night in an extraordinary place. Numerous visitors travel to Krakow to spend the New Year’s Eve at this open air party.

Shopping Out of the many shopping centres scattered around the city it is worth mentioning two: Galeria Krakowska and Galeria Kazimierz. The former located in the proximity to the Main Railway Station and only around 400 metres from the Old Town is the biggest shopping centre in the city with some 270 stores. The latter is located at the southern tip of Kazimierz at ul. Podgórska 34, on the bank of the Vistula River, near Krakow University. In addition to a variety of stores there is a cinema and fitness centre in there. In Krakow, there are also plenty of supermarkets of the international chains like: TESCO, REAL, Carrefour, Kaufland, Lidl or Plus.

Cost of living

The world’s arguably oldest shopping mall dating back to the Middle Ages – Sukiennice in Krakow’s Old Town

Below is a list of prices in one of Krakow’s most popular supermarkets: Milk (1 l) 2.50 PLN 2 PLN Mineral Water (1.5 l) Tea 2–9 PLN Coffee 5–20 PLN Bread 2 PLN Poultry (1 kg) 15 PLN Pasta (0.5 kg) 5 PLN Ham (0.5 kg) 17 PLN Bar of chocolate 5 PLN Coca-cola 2.70 PLN Apples (1 kg) 4 PLN Orange Juice (1 l) 3 PLN

Examples of some other expenses: A meal in the University cafeteria 3–11 PLN A meal in the restaurant in the city centre 12–35 PLN Coffee in the city centre 4–12 PLN Cinema ticket 12–25 PLN Theatre ticket 25–50 PLN Haircut 20–100 PLN

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The monthly cost of living in Krakow can be estimated at between 1 050 and 1 550 PLN. The total expenditure, naturally, depends on the style of life and needs of particular people. The mentioned sum includes: 1) monthly accommodation fee – 300–800 PLN 2) food – 500 PLN

3) monthly ticket for the public transport – 47 PLN 4) other expenses (cinema, books, phone) – 200 PLN

Krakow’s most modern shopping centre built in 2006 – Galeria Krakowska

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International co-operation:

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One of our most active partner institutions is the University of Hull. The numerous initiatives that we have jointly organised entail, for example: Erasmus mobility of students as well as academic and administrative staff, international conferences (Poland in the European Union: Social Dimension, 28–30 October 2005, European Constitution and National Constitutions, 21–24 October 2007), publication of research work or facilitating co-operation between Polish and British police. Above: the partnership agreement between both universities was signed by Rector Professor Zbigniew Maciąg and Vice-Chancellor Professor David Drewry on 22 October 2004 in Hull.

One of the pillars of the development of Andrzej Frycz Modrzewski Krakow University is international co-operation. This area of institutional planning entails a variety of initiatives, most of which comprise starting and maintaining contacts with foreign partners, participation in LLP-Erasmus, the implementation of teaching programmes in English (MBA, International Business Studies), practical training, joint research projects, the exchange of academic staff and students as well as the organisation of academic conferences, meetings with foreign officials, researchers, diplomats, events celebrating culture, customs and tradition of other countries (Ukrainian Days, Hungarian Days, Slovak Days, Egyptian Days, Election Nights in connection with presidential elections in the USA), etc.

As a part of the dynamic development of the international co-operation, the Krakow University has received the extended Erasmus University Charter awarded by the European Commission. It enables us to participate in the academic exchange programmes with the higher education institutions from countries in the European Union, European Economic Area and the European Union candidate states. In order to foster the continuation of education abroad, the Diploma Supplement has been introduced. The purpose of this document is to provide sufficient independent data on student’s performance

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AFMKU has singed many agreements with foreign higher education institutions and

has maintained linkages with various academic entities in such countries as: Austria, Bulgaria, Croatia, Egypt, England, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Lithuania, Morocco, Netherlands, Russia, Scotland, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan and Ukraine.

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Professor Joseph R. Carby-Hall of the University of Hull has been awarded the Honorary Professorship of Andrzej Frycz Modrzewski Krakow University in October 2007 for, inter alia, playing the major part in developing partnership between both universities. It might be also worth mentioning that as a result of his personal involvement our library received as a gift several thousand of books and journals in English. Above: the ceremony of bestowing the Commander’s Cross of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland on Professor Joseph R. Carby-Hall. The decoration is performed on behalf of the President of Poland by the Head of the President’s Chancellary Piotr Kownacki on 17 September 2008 in Belvedere Palace, Warsaw. Slovak Days, 24-25 November 2008

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Honorary Profesorship of Andrzej Frycz Modrzewski Krakow University has already been granted to Joseph R. Carby-Hall of the University of Hull, Rolf Grawert of Bochum University, Harald Kundoch of University of Gelsenkirchen, Anatolii Demanchuk of International University in Rivne, Sayed Tonsy Mahmoud of October 6 University in Cairo. Above: Professor Rolf Grawert during the ceremony of granting him the title of Honorary Professorship on 23 October 2007.

President of the Eurpean Court of Human Rights Professor Jean-Paul Costa visited Andrzej Frycz Modrzewski Krakow University on 25 October 2008 and took part in the debate on “Current Issues Regarding Decisions of the European Court of Human Rights – Polish Cases in the Court”.

Election Night in connection with presidential elections in the USA, 4/5 November 2008

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We have presented a consistent approach to the process of internationalisation of Andrzej Frycz Modrzewski Krakow University since the foundation of our institution in 2000. It stems from the need to face modern

challenges posed by the processes of globalisation. We contribute a lot of effort and resources to the development of multi-faceted international co-operation in order to prepare students to be successful on the competitive markets in Poland and abroad. AFMKU also creates many opportunities for the academic staff to increase their potential and improve knowledge as well as skills in the international environment.

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during the time of his/her studies to improve the international ‘transparency’ as well as fair academic and professional recognition of qualifications. It is designed to provide a description of the nature, level, context, content and status of the studies that were pursued and successfully completed by the individual to whom the supplement is granted. Additionally, the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) has been implemented. This helps accept on equal basis the courses taken at other higher education institutions in Poland or abroad in the place where the students decide to continue their education. Within this framework, they are also able to adjust the pace of studies to their needs and capacity.

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The Krakow University’s excellent facilities allow for the organisation of high-profile international academic conferences. Above: The conference on European Constitution and National Constitutions organised jointly by Andrzej Frycz Modrzewski Krakow University, the University of Hull and Jagiellonian University from 21 till 24 October 2007 under the patronage of the President of the European Parliament HansGert Pöttering and President of the European Court of Human Rights Jean-Paul Costa.

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International co-operation: world of opportunities Foreign Partner Institutions

Austria

Great Britain

• St. Pölten University of Applied Sciences

• University of Hull • University of Bedfordshire • Edinburgh Napier University

Belarus • Baranovichi State University

Hungary

Bulgaria

• College of Nyíregyhazi • Kodolanyi Janos University of Applied Sciences, Szekesfehrvar

• College of Management, Trade and Marketing, Sofia • Plovdiv University “Paissii Hilendarski” • South-West University “Neofit Rilski”, Blagoevgrad

Croatia

Italy

Taiwan

Lithuania • Mykolas Romeris University, Vilnus

Morocco • Mohammed V University, Rabat

Netherlands • Radboud University Nijmegen

• Kymenlaakso University of Applied Sciences, Kotka

Russia

France

• Sankt Petersburg Institution of Humanities

• Université Jean Monnet, Saint Etienne • Universite de la Mediterranee, Marseilles

Germany • Hochschule Harz–Hochschule für angewandte Wissenschaften, Wernigerode • Hochschule für Öffentliche Verwaltung, Bremen • Fachhochschule Ludwigshafen am Rhein-Hochschule für Wirtschaft • Hochschule Bremen • Evangelishe Fachhochschule, Berlin • Technical University of Dresden

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Sweden • Högskolan Dalarna, Falun

• Providence University, Taichung • Wenzao Ursuline College of Languages, Kaohsiung

• October 6 University, Cairo

Finland

Spain • University of Sevilla • Public University of Navarre, Pamplona • University of Basque Country, Bilbao

• University of Molise, Campobasso • John Cabot University, Rome

• University of Zagreb

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Slovenia • Primorska University, Koper

Serbia • Privredna Akademija Novi Sad • University of Kragujevac • University of Nis

Slovakia • Police Academy, Bratislava • University of Economics, Bratislava • General Milan Rastislav Stefanik Academy of Military Forces, Liptovský Mikuláš • Slovak University of Agriculture, Nitra • Catholic University, Ružomberok

Ukraine • Rivne University of Economics and Humanities • Ivan Franko National University, Lviv • National Academy of Management, Kiev • Department of Ukrainian Industrial Politics. Institute of Personnel Training for Industry, Kiev • Makiyvka Institute of Economics and Humanities • University of Economics and Law “KROK”, Kiev • University of Law and Business, Lviv • Horlivka State Pedagogical Institute of Foreign Languages • Private Higher Educational Establishment, Donetsk • Kramatorsk Institute of Economics and Humanities

International Business Studies: enhancing global career prospects International Business Studies is an academic programme from the field of Economics. It is directed towards Polish and international students from the European Union as well as other countries. It targets ambitious and creative people with a good command of English who are interested in enhancing their knowledge on the wide range of aspects within the sphere of international relations, particularly in the areas of modern economy and finances. Syllabus which fulfils the European educational standards includes Macroeconomics and Microeconomics, International Financial Relations, History of International Relations, International Political Relations or Managerial Economics. Such an aca-

demic degree will certainly make it easier for the graduates interested in finding employment in the broadly-developed sector of companies oriented on economics and finances that maintain international co-operation or are located abroad. Knowledge gained during the course of studies and official certificate enable students to continue their education in other foreign higher education institutions. International Business Studies last 3 years (6 semesters) and the whole programme is taught in English. The lectures are delivered by professors from the AFMKU and foreign visiting lecturers. During the course of studies students may spend one semester in a foreign partner institution of the Krakow University.

Application Process In order to apply for International Business Studies at Andrzej Frycz Modrzewski Krakow University the foreign candidate with a secondary school leaving certificate from the country which has signed the agreement regarding the recognition of certificates with Poland submits the following documents: 1) either a secondary school leaving certificate validated by the appropriate national authority in the country of issuing or a secondary school leaving certificate with an apostille from a Polish diplomatic mission; 2) translation of the certificate made by a sworn translator; 3) copy of passport (page with the photograph and personal data); 4) medical certificate confirming eligibility for studies (if this document in issued outside Poland a sworn translation is required);

5) 4 photographs (size 35/45 mm), left side of the face has to be shown with left ear without earrings; 6) document confirming the right to stay in Poland (visa or residence card); 7) application form (available on the AFMKU website: www.ksw.edu.pl); 8) application fee receipt (150 PLN if the candidate is planning to take a language entrance examination at AFMKU or 100 PLN for the candidate who does not take the language entrance examination); 9) confirmed copy of the English language certificate, but the original version has to be presented upon request (see below the section regarding the English language qualification whether this requirement applies).

Please note! The candidate with a secondary school leaving certificate from the country which does not have an agreement regarding the recognition of certificates with Poland submits the same above-mentioned documents, but the secondary school leaving certificate in addition has to undergo a recognition process through the ‘nostrification’ procedure. Confirmation of the fact that the certificate is in the process of recognition has to be submitted, too. ‘Nostrification’ of secondary school leaving certificates According to the Polish regulations, a school certificate obtained abroad in a country that does not have an agreement on recognition of certificates with Poland has to be validated in the country in which it was issued and then presented to the kuratorium oświaty (local educational

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Candidates planning to enrol for International Business Studies have to submit all the required documents to: International Business Studies Office Andrzej Frycz Modrzewski Krakow University ul. Gustawa Herlinga-Grudzińskiego 1, room 012 A 30-705 Krakow, Poland The decision concerning admission is made by the Faculty Recruitment Commission upon the analysis of the documentation submitted by the applicant. Once qualified for entry, the candidate is required to sign a contract as well as cover the registration (370 PLN) and tuition fees (2 000 PLN per semester). Application deadline for International Business Studies is 25 September 2009. It is advised to start the application procedure at least four months before the deadline especially if the candidate requires a student visa since it may take up to three months before it is issued.

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The English language qualification The prospective candidate is required to have ample knowledge of the English language, which will have to be confirmed with one of the following language certificates in order to be enrolled for the studies without the necessity to undergo the entrance language examination at the Krakow University:

• FCA, CAE, CPE (Cambridge); • BEC Vantage; • BEC Higher (Cambridge); • IELTS – from 5 to 9 points (Cambridge); • TELC B2 – “Vantage” The European Language Certificate (WBT); • TELAS – levels: 3a, 3b, 2, 1 (British Council); • TOEFL – from 510 to 580 points (paper format), from 178 to 235 points (computer format); • LCCI – levels: 2,3,4 (London Chamber of Commerce and Industry Examinations Board FTBE); • ESOL – levels: higher, intermediate, advanced (City and Guilds Pitman Qualifications, Pitman Qualifications Institute); • TOLES – advanced level (Cambridge); • Certificate of Krakow Educational Society Ltd. confirming the knowledge of the English language on level B2.

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authority) in Poland, which is responsible for the ‘nostrification’. It is obligatory to submit the following documents to the local educational authority in Poland in order to start the ‘nostrification’ process. 1) ‘nostrification’ application form; 2) original or duplicate of the secondary school leaving certificate, validated in the Polish diplomatic mission; 3) confirmation that the candidate’s secondary school leaving certificate has never been the subject of ‘nostrification’ procedure.

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Programme of studies: first-cycle degree programme* in the English language Application fee: 150 PLN or 100 PLN (for candidates with appropriate language certificates who do not need to take the English language entrance examination). Registration fee: 370 PLN. Tuition fee: 2 000 PLN per semester.

Year I ‒ Autumn semester Course title

Form of assessment

ECTS points

Course type

Hours

Microeconomics

L

15

examination

5

Microeconomics

C

15

credited

0

International Political Relations

L

30

examination

5

History of International Relations

L

30

examination

5

Management I

L

30

examination

4

Mathematics for Economists

L

15

examination

5

Mathematics for Economists

C

15

credited

0

Business Communication in English

C

60

credited

4

Physical Fitness

C

30

credited

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Year I ‒ Spring semester Course title

Course type

Hours

Form of assessment

ECTS points

Introduction to Sociology

L

15

examination

4

Computer Sciences

S

30

credited

2

Theory of Foreign Policy ‒ Making

L

30

examination

4

International Economics

L

45

examination

5

Managerial Economics

L

30

examination

5

Physical Fitness

C

30

credited

1

Business Communication in English

C

60

credited

4

Business Communication in Spanish

C

60

credited

3

Total

300

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Year II ‒ Autumn semester Course title

Form of assessment

ECTS points

Course type

Hours

International Financial Relations

L

30

examination

3

Macroeconomics

L

15

examination

4

Macroeconomics

C

15

credited

0

Studies on State

L

30

examination

4

Introduction to Law

L

30

examination

4

Philosophy

L

30

examination

3

Introduction to Accounting

L

15

examination

4

Introduction to Accounting

C

15

credited

0

International Trade

S

30

credited

3

Business Communication in English

C

60

credited

4

Business Communication in Spanish

C

60

credited

3

Total

32

330

Year II ‒ Spring semester Course title

Form of assessment

ECTS points

Course type

Hours

International Cultural Relations

L

30

credited

3

Political Systems

L

30

examination

5

Public International Law

L

30

examination

4

International Organisations

L

30

credited

3

European Integration

S

30

examination

3

Financial Management

L

30

examination

2

Intercultural Communication in Business and Management

L

15

examination

3

Intercultural Communication in Business and Management

C

15

credited

0

Business Communication in English

C

60

examination

5

Research project I

S

30

credited

3

Total

300

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Year III ‒ Autumn semester ECTS points

Course title Work placement (4 weeks)

4

Study abroad

30

Year III ‒ Spring semester Course title

Form of assessment

ECTS points

Course type

Hours

Political and Economic Geography

L

30

credited

3

Demography

L

30

TBA

3

Statistics

L

15

credited

4

Statistics

C

15

TBA

0

Political Economics

L

30

TBA

3

Polish Foreign Policy

L

30

TBA

3

Entrepreneurial Management

L

15

TBA

3

Entrepreneurial Management

C

15

TBA

0

Risk Management

L

15

TBA

3

Risk Management

C

15

credited

0

Strategic Management

L

30

TBA

3

International Marketing

L

15

TBA

3

International Marketing

C

15

credited

0

Research project II

S

30

credited

3

Total

300

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International Business Studies: enhancing global career prospects Descriptions of selected courses Microeconomics

International Political Relations

Year: I Semester: Autumn Language of instruction: English Lecturer: Krzysztof Waśniewski, PhD Course structure: Lectures – 15 hours and classes – 15 hours Form of assessment: Lectures – written examination in form of an essay on subject chosen by the student from a list presented at the begining of examination. An alternative way is a term essay, which is a scientific project performed by a student under the supervision of the lecturer. The term essay is facultative and the student can withdraw from this path of assessment, at any moment, to sit a regular examination. Classes – credited. Objective: The general goal of the course is to provide the students with the microeconomic knowledge necessary to actively understand and analyse the basic notions concerning markets, firms and consumers. This general goal is to be achieved in the context of literature, in the framework of which basic manuals are often too synthetic and more advanced writings too difficult to interpret, for a beginner. Providing the students with the intellectual framework necessary for understanding the relations between the formal microeconomic knowledge in manuals, mainly neoclassical theory, and the way markets and firms work. Applying the microeconomic knowledge for analysing basic business documents, like companies’ yearly reports or prospectae and business press releases. Course description: The course provides the basics of microeconomics. Literature: Bernanke B., Principles of Microeconomics, McGraw-Hill College. Nordhaus W., Microeonomics, McGraw-Hill College. ECTS points: L–5, C–0

Year: I Semester: Autumn Language of instruction: English Lecturer: Professor Jan Czaja, PhD Course structure: Lectures – 30 hours Form of assessment: The final grade will be based on regular attendance and course examination. Objective: Knowledge of International Political Relations will give the students the ability to research and critically analyse materials about the world and international politics and finally to understand it better. They will get important skills in many areas to offer to employers. They will also have better chances to find a job in any international, governmental and nongovernmental organisation. Course description: The course consists of 30 hours of lectures on International Political Relations, based on evaluation of traditional knowledge of International Relations and analysis of new trends in the world, diplomacy, the strategic environment, international economy, globalization process and relations between cultures. Literature: Jackson R., Sorensen G., Introduction to International Relations. Oxford 1999. Baylis J., Smith S., Globalization of World Politics. An Introduction to International Relations. Oxford 2005. ECTS points: 5

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International Business Studies: enhancing global career prospects History of International Relations Year: I Semester: Autumn Language of instruction: English Lecturer: Professor Ryszard Stemplowski, PhD Course structure: Lectures – 30 hours Form of assessment: The final assessment (a three hour exam) requires (1) the brief answers to several simple questions re the below mentioned books, and (2) short essay. Objective: The course is designed to introduce the history of international relations since the end of the 19th century, along with a number of key concepts essential for the analysis of this period. The main objective is to help students assess public information on international politics and foreign policy making. Course description: Students are expected to attend the lectures, take notes and work them out directly afterwards. Since no single book defines the content of this course, students are expected to read through the material as specified by the lecturer. Main topics: 1. The aims and objectives of the course. The contents of the lectures and state-of-the-art research. The significance of the compulsory readings. Introduction to the following concepts: Language. Concept. Value. Category. Institution. The cultural and the political – the state/nation. History. International relations. International politics. International order. Policy. Foreign Policy. International law. Justice. Human rights. Sovereignty. Integration of states. Theories of international relations. A world system approach. 2. An overview of the history of international relations (19th–21st CC). 3. A case study: The Great Depression (1929–1933) and international relations. 4. A case study: The Second World War and international relations. 5. A case study: The Cold War, the Cuban missile crisis and international relations.

6. A case study: Decolonization, the fall of the Soviet Union, and international relations. 7. A case study: The boundaries of Poland (1918–1990) and international relations. 8. A case study: The integration of states in Europe, 1930–2008, and international relations. Literature: McWilliams W., Piotrowski H., The World Since 1945: A History of International Relations, 6th Revised Edition, Lynne Rienner Publishers Inc., Boulder Co.2005. Stemplowski R., Wprowadzenie do analizy polityki zagranicznej RP, T. I i II, Wydanie drugie rozszerzone, PISM, Warszawa 2007, T I (fragmenty: Część pierwsza, Część druga) oraz T. II (fragment: Kalendarium 1989–2005). ECTS points: 5

Management I Year: I Semester: Autumn Language of instruction: English Lecturer: Paulina Horaček, PhD Course structure: Lectures – 30 hours Form of assessment: Examination (written, case studies resolution) Objective: The objective of the course is to learn why management is needed, what does it mean to manage, what is required for management to be successful, what is the difference between manager and leader, if any, what are the tools manager/leader may use to perform the role effectively. Course description: The course addresses the need of students to learn what it means to manage, why and when management is needed and when “to manage” is not enough and “to lead” needs to come into play. Therefore, first sessions concentrate on gaining the understanding of management origin and its role in our world, as well as on introduction to characteristics and requirements of manager’s and leader’s roles. Then individual and

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International Business Studies: enhancing global career prospects group work assignments (case studies) with complementary reading/discussion material refer to the following aspects of management: human resources management, operational and strategic management, change and knowledge management, project management. This is the underlying structure for understanding the principles of management and leadership. Literature: Mullins J.L., Management and Organisational Behaviour, 7th Edition. It is also recommended that students read regularly Harvard Business Review available in the main university library or on-line at: http://hbr.harvardbusiness.org/ ECTS points: 4 Mathematics for Economists Year: I Semester: Autumn Language of instruction: English Lecturer: Beata Ciałowicz, PhD Course structure: Lectures – 15 hours Form of assessment: Final exam (written, descriptive) Objective: This course covers the standard topics of higher mathematics, including basic concepts and techniques of linear algebra (matrices, determinants, simultaneous equations) as well as ones of calculus (limits, derivatives, investigation of function, integration, functions of several variables). The course is focused also on applications of this formal apparatus to practical economic problems. Course description: Linear algebra – Matrices, Systems of Linear Equations, Input – output analysis. Calculus – Functions of One Variable, Functions of Two Variables, Integral Calculus. Literature: Hoffmann L.D., Bradley G.L., Calculus for Business, Economics and the Social Life Sciences, McGraw-Hill 1989. Bittinger M.L., Beecher J.A., College Algebra, Addison-Wesley 1990. Additional readings delivered by lecturer. ECTS points: 5 34 • International Business Studies

Mathematics for Economists Year: I Semester: Autumn Language of instruction: English Lecturer: Marta Kornafel, MSc Course structure: Classes – 15 hours Form of assessment: Two middle-term written tests and activity during classes Prerequisite: Secondary school leaving mathematics examination at basic level Objective: In the end of the course students are expected to know the basic mathematical concepts and tools like matrix, derivative, integral and be able to apply them to the simple economical models and investigation. Course description: An introduction to higher mathematics and mathematical economics: matrix calculus and input-output model; function – properties, graphs, derivative, applications; integral – calculus of integrals, mathematical and economic applications; several-variable function: partial derivatives, properties and investigating, applications. Literature: Hoffmann L.D., Bradley G.L., Calculus for Business, Economics and the Social Life Sciences, McGraw-Hill 1989. Bittinger M.L., Beecher J.A., College Algebra, Addison-Wesley 1990. Venit S., Bishop W., Elementary Linear Algebra. Materials and excercise sheets prepared by teachers ECTS points: 0 (this course is complementary to the lecture: Mathematics for Economists).

Introduction to Sociology Year: I Semester: Spring Language of instruction: English Lecturer: Anna Karnat-Napieracz, PhD Course structure: Lectures – 15 hours Form of assessment: Examination (oral) Objective: To provide students with basic concepts of Sociology. To get familiar with elementary sociological problems and

International Business Studies: enhancing global career prospects contemporary phenomena of social life. Widening of sociological imagination. Course description: Sociology as a scientific discipline: sociological perspective, the origins and founders of sociology. Theoretical approach to social interaction: reconstructing social reality, social structure. Social groups and institutions: types of groups, formal organisations, bureaucracy. Culture and society: aspects of cultural variation, norms and values, socialisation, social control and social order. Social divisions: social stratification, social mobility, communities, ethnicity, gender. Social change: family, religion, collective behaviour, social movements. Globalization: modernity, late modernity and postmodernity, contemporary approach to social world. Literature: Giddens A., “What do sociologists do?” [in:] Social Theory and Modern Sociology, Cambridge 1987. Alexander J.C., “Analytic debates: Understanding the relative autonomy of culture” [in:] Culture and Society. Contemporary debates (eds.) J.C.Alexander, S.Seidman, Cambridge University Press 1993, 1-27. Sztompka P., Sociology of Social Change, Oxford UK, Cambridge USA, Blackwell 1993, 3-40. Bauman Z., “Modernity and Ambivalence” [in:] Global Culture, Nationalism, Globalization and Modernity (ed.) M.Featherstone, Sage Publication, London, Thousand Oaks, New Delhi 1995, 143–169. ECTS points: 4

Computer sciences Year: I Semester: Spring Language of instruction: English Lecturer: Kinga Sorkowska, MA Course structure: Seminar – 30 hours Form of assessment: Word test, Excel test Objective: Become familiar with fundamentals of Word and Excel as well as many of their

intricacies and some complex features. It gives many benefits, whether for school, for business or for fun: Word’s features make it easy to organise complex documents containing vast amounts of textual and visual information into an attractive, presentable form, Excel helps organise and keep track of data, perform mathematical calculations with large volumes of data and produce graphs and charts. Course description: This course aims to provide people with clear, detailed instruction in the fundamental aspects of MS Word and Excel, as well as in many of its less-known but highly useful capabilities. Literature: TBA ECTS points: 2

Theory of Foreign Policy – making Year: I Semester: Spring Language of instruction: English Lecturer: Professor Ryszard Stemplowski, PhD Course structure: Lectures – 30 hours Form of assessment: 1. A series of three (written) brief checks during the semester course. Their average result shall make up 25 % of the final mark. 2. A two-hour written examination at the end of the course. The topic will be chosen by the lecturer out of the list of four he is going to announce at least two weeks before the last lecture. No dictionaries and/or other teaching aids, notes, etc. will be allowed in the examination room. Objective: The course is designed to introduce basics of a normative political theory with respect to foreign policy-making. The main goal is to help students understand philosophical and theoretical premises and content of foreign policy. The main objective is to help student analyse foreign policy of the democratic state governed by law. Course description: The course provides: Basic notions and conceptions. Rules of the foreign policy-making (the democratic

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International Business Studies: enhancing global career prospects state governed by law). The principal actor. Rationality. Raison d’état. Public discourse. Diplomacy. Oversight and effectiveness. Rules of the foreign policy-making and the European integration. The institutional parallelism of the integration. The applicability of the aforementioned rules to the non-democratic states and to the states under a systemic transformation. Literature: Bird C., An Introduction to Political Philosophy, Cambridge University Press, Cambridge 2006. Stemplowski R., Wprowadzenie do analizy polityki zagranicznej RP, tylko T.I i kalendarium w T. II (Aneksy), w t. II, Wydanie drugie rozszerzone, PISM, 2007. ECTS points: 4

International Economics Year: I Semester: Spring Language of instruction: English Lecturer: Professor Jan Czaja, PhD Course structure: Lectures – 45 hours Form of assessment: The final grade will be based on regular attendance and course examination. Objective: To give the students knowledge of IE and the processes which occur in the international economic field; provide them with the ability of critical analysis of current trends in world economy and the role of international corporations. The students will get important skills in many areas to offer to employers and will have better chances to find good job in any, governmental and nongovernmental or international organisations. Course description: The course consists of 45 hours of lectures on International Economics, based on traditional international trade and economy theory, evaluation of new trends in world economy and globalization process. Literature: Krugman P.R., Obsfeld M., International Economics. Theory and Policy. Addison Weley Publishing 2005. ECTS points: 5 36 • International Business Studies

Managerial Economics Year: I Semester: Spring Language of instruction: English Lecturer: Janusz Jaworski, Dr. Course structure: Lectures – 30 hours Form of assessment: Attendance and active participation 40%, examination 60%. Grading: 90% A (very good), 80% B+ (good +), 70% B (good), 60% C+ (fair+), 50% C (fair), below 50% D (failed). Objective: The student will develop his/her ability to: • identify formal structures of various economic problems • build models of managerial processes • use simple quantitative methods of analysis, forecasting and optimization in business management. Course description: Basic mathematical models and methods of analysis, forecasting and decision making will be presented. Literature: Dobbs I., Managerial Economics. Firms, Markets and Business Decisions, Oxford University Press 2000. Jechlitschka K., Kirschke D., Schwarz G., Microeconomics Using Excel, Routledge, Abingdon 2007. Shim J.K., Siegel J.G., Managerial Economics, Hauppauge, 1998. Webster T. J,. Managerial Economics, Elsevier 2003. Wilkinson N., Managerial Economics, Cambridge University Press 2005. ECTS points: 5

Macroeconomics Year: II Semester: Autumn Language of instruction: English Lecturer: Krzysztof Waśniewski, PhD Course structure: Lectures – 15 hours and classes – 15 hours Form of assessment: Lectures – written examination, in form of an essay on subject chosen by the student from a list presented

International Business Studies: enhancing global career prospects at the begining of exam. An alternative way is a term essay, which is a scientific project performed by a student under the supervision of the lecturer. The term essay is facultative and the student can withdraw from this path of assessment, at any moment, to sit a regular examination. Classes – credited. Objective: General goal of the course is to provide the students with the macroeconomic knowledge necessary to actively understand and analyse the basic notions concerning national economies and the global economy. Providing the students with the intellectual framework necessary for understanding and analysing basic macroeconomic data available in the media, press and specific economic resources. Showing the students the basic tools for studying macroeconomics and applying the acquired knowledge to managerial decisions. Course description: The course provides the basics of macroeconomics in the form of lecture. Literature: Nordhaus W., Macroeconomics; McGraw-Hill College. Burda M., Macroeconomics, Oxford University Press. ECTS points: L–4, C–0

Studies on State Year: II Semester: Autumn Language of instruction: English Lecturer: Mateusz Stępień, PhD Course structure: Lectures – 30 hours Form of assessment: Examination (written, test) Objective: To provide students with basic information concerning the processes of growth, maturation, apotheosis of state and contemporary structural changes in state’s realm. Course description: Sociological and historical analysis of: (a) period before the state /tribes without rulers, tribes with rulers – chiefdoms, city-states, empires/; (b) process of rising the

state: 1300 to 1648 /struggle against the church, struggle against the Empire, struggle against the nobility, struggle against the towns, the monarchs’ triumph/; (c) state as an instrument: 1648 to 1789 /building the bureaucracy, creating the infrastructure, monopolizing violence, growth of political theory/; (d) state as an ideal: 1789 to 1945 /the Great Transformation, disciplining the people, conquering money, road to total war, apotheosis of the state/; (e) spread of the state: 1696 to 1975 /toward Eastern Europe, Anglo-Saxon experience, Latin American experiment, frustration in Asia and Africa/; (f.) question about decline of the state: 1975–? /waning of major war, retreat of welfare/. Lecture also presents processes important for state condition: dispersion of imperium, agencification, delegate legislation, problem of the lack of resources. Literature: Farazmand A., Globalization, The State and Public Administration: A Theoretical Analysis with Policy Implications for Developmental States “Public Organization Review: A Global Journal” 1: 437–463 (2001). Carneiro, Robert L. “A Theory of the Origin of the State.” Studies in Social Theory No 3. Menlo Park, CA: Institute for Humane Studies, 1977. 3-21. ECTS points: 4

Introduction to Law Year: II Semester: Autumn Language of instruction: English Lecturer: Agnieszka Damasiewicz, PhD Course structure: Lectures – 30 hours Form of assessment: Examination (oral and / or take-home paper) Objective: To provide students with basic information concerning different legal domains that they have to be familiar with in their future work in business.

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International Business Studies: enhancing global career prospects Course description: Basic information about “law” as a term (“definition game”). The most important and useful information about civil law, especially concerning contracts. The basics of criminal law, specially criminal liability in business activity. The characteristic features of partnerships and companies (commercial law). The differences between partnerships and economic activity. Conducting economic activity (Economic Freedom Act). Additionally basis of competition law or copyright or administrative law and procedure. Literature: TBA ECTS points: 4

immaterialism. Hume’s critique of necessary connection between cause and effect. Kant’s critical philosophy: the theory of judgments, pure forms of sensible intuition, the second Copernican revolution, ethics and categorical imperative. The main trends in contemporary political thought: utilitarianism, liberalism, libertarianism, communitarianism, consequentialism. Literature: Scruton R., An Intelligent Person Guide to Philosophy, Penguin Books 1996. Blackburn S., ed., A Dictionary of Philosophy, Oxford 1995. Plato, Eutyphro. Descartes R., Discourse on Method. ECTS points: 3

Philosophy Introduction to Accounting Year: II Semester: Autumn Language of instruction: English Lecturer: Anna Frątczak, PhD Course structure: Lectures – 30 hours Form of assessment: Examination (oral) Objective: To provide students with elementary philosophical notions and to give them introduction to the most fundamental philosophical problems and dilemmas. To encourage students to discuss the reviewed issues. Course description: General characteristics of philosophy; origins of philosophical thinking, main branches of philosophy and their subjects (ontology, epistemology, axiology, ethics, aesthetics and philosophy of politics). Ancient philosophy and its main problems (early cosmological systems, paradoxes, dialectic, ethics and politics, theory of ideas, metaphysics, the being and becoming problem). The existence of God – arguments for and theodicy. Descartes: cogito, substance and mind/body problem. Modern philosophy; empiricism vs. nativism, monism vs. pluralism and dualism, materialism vs. idealism and

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Year: II Semester: Autumn Language of instruction: English Lecturer: Marcin Osikowicz, PhD Course structure: Lectures – 15 hours and classes – 15 hours Form of assessment: Lectures – test examination. Classes – credited. Objective: The goal is to provide students with a sound basic knowledge of accounting terms, concepts and procedures. Course description: Analysing business transactions: assets, liability, owner’s equity accounts, revenue and expense accounts. Recording business transactions in T account form. The trial balance. The general journal and the general ledger. Adjustments and the work sheet. Closing entries and the post closing trial balance. Financial statements. Literature: Belkaoui A., Accounting Theory, Thomson Learning, London 2000. Curtis G., Business Information System, Addison-Weseley, London 1995. Larson K., Miller P., Fundamental Accounting Principles, Irwin, Boston 1993. Needles B., Powers M., Crosson S. Principles of Accounting, Hughton Mifflin, Boston 2008.

International Business Studies: enhancing global career prospects Scott W., Financial Accounting Theory. Upper Saddle River, Prentice Hall 1997. Sunder S., Theory of Accounting and Control. SouthWestern Publ. Cincinnati 1997. Williams J., Haka S., Bittner M., Carcello J., Financial & Managerial Accounting, McGrow-Hill/Irwin. Boston 2008. ECTS points: L –4, C – 0.

International Trade Year: II Semester: Autumn Language of instruction: English Lecturer: Robert Pernetta, MA Course structure: Seminar – 30 hours Form of assessment: Credited after examination (written and test), seminar paper, participation. Objective: After this course students should be acquainted with the main concepts of international trade. Enabling them to understand better trade related international events and to extract business relevant information from statistics and media. The course should enhance the students’ ability to analyse complex real-life problems with the help of theoretical concepts. The interactive form of the class and different forms of assignment aim at improving the students’ competence in expressing themselves in written and oral form. Course description: The course covers the main aspects of the flow of goods and services across countries. The looks at trade from three different perspectives: • t heoretical economic aspects of trade and its impact on the nation’s economies • t rade policy and debate on social and environmental downsides of international trade •b  usiness relevant and technical aspects of global trade

Literature: Krugman P., Obstfeld M. International Economics, 7/e, 2006, AddisonWesley. Bjornskov C., Basics of International Economics, 2003, Studentsupport. Brown A., Stern R., “Issues of Fairness in International Trade Agreements” Margin: The Journal of Applied Economic Research 1(1), 2007. Harris C., Kulkarni K., “The Role of International Trade Policy in Economic Growth: A Case of Tanzania” Global Business Review; 5 (171) 2004. Hanley N., Environmental Economics, Chapter 8, 2001, Oxford University Press. ECTS points: 3

Political Systems Year: II Semester: Spring Language of instruction: English Lecturer: Anna Kargol, PhD Course structure: Lectures – 30 hours Form of assessment: Written examination (descriptive) Objective: To teach about governmental systems in different countries. Course description: Introduction to the science about state; historical outline of development of British democracy; contemporary political system of Great Britain; historical outline of the French Republics; contemporary political system of France; contemporary political system of the Italian Republic; contemporary system of Poland and the historical outline; political system of Germany; political system of the Czech Republic; and of the Slovak Republic; general outline of political systems of Russia and of the former countries of the Eastern bloc, neighbours of Poland. Literature: TBA ECTS: 5

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International Business Studies: enhancing global career prospects Public International Law Year: II Semester: Spring Language of instruction: English Lecturer: Katarzyna Przybysławska, PhD Course structure: Lectures – 30 hours Form of assessment: Examination (written, test). Objective: To provide students with basic rules and principles of public international law and to present major fields of public international law operation and its implementation in the present world. Course description: General rules and principles of public international law; the structure and conduct of states and intergovernmental organisations, sources of law, the law of the treaties, international customary law, international human rights protection, the UN, law of the sea, citizenship, refuge and migration, international liability, sanctions, international tribunals, diplomacy law, humanitarian law. Literature: Sorensen M., Manual of Public International Law. Greig D.W., International Law. Brownlie I., Principles of Public International Law. ECTS: 4

International Organisations Year: II Semester: Spring Language of instruction: English Lecturer: Paweł Filipek, PhD Course structure: Lectures – 30 hours Form of assessment: The grading will depend on the results of the final exam composed of a multiple choice test of 30 questions and 20 short answer question. Exam will be based on the content of lectures and some additional reading, including basic documents related to IO. Objective: The main objective of the course is to introduce basics and more detailed topics related to international organisations. It aims at helping students setting of organisations and their development in international law and international relations. 40 • International Business Studies

Course description: The course is composed of two major parts: 1) institutional aspects of international organisations, including basic terminology 2) review of international organisations, both universal and regional, with special attention being paid to those related to economic co-operation and integration. Literature: More information and materials see at: http://www.ieuropa.info/IO/ ECTS: 3

European Integration Year: II Semester: Spring Language of instruction: English Lecturer: Robert Pernetta, MA Course structure: Seminar – 30 hours Form of assessment: Exam (written and test), presentation, participation. Objective: The course aims at giving students a comprehensive knowledge on the political and economic dimension of the European Union. After the course participants should able to follow actual events of European affairs and be able to apply this information into business and politics. Beside this the course aims at opinion forming. Through the presentation on a given topic students will improve their research and presentation skills. Course description: The course is divided into three parts. The first part outlines the historic development of European Integration, the institutional framework of the EU and basics of Community law. In the second part policies and the economics of European Integration are analysed. Hereby economic policies like the Economic and Monetary Union are scrutinised, but also such policies like Common Agricultural Policy or environmental protection. Hereby also the role of the EU in global commerce is covered. In the third part the previous elements are applied on the experience of Poland’s membership, Turkey’s accession and EU

International Business Studies: enhancing global career prospects response to the financial as well as on recent events. During the course critical thinking on the integration process is encouraged, so for example pro-EU and anti-EU opinions are presented and discussed. Literature: Dick L., Guide to the European Union 9/e, 2005 Economist. Warleigh W., European Union: The Basics, 2004 Routledge. Baldiwn R., Wyplosz Ch., The Economics of European Integration 2/e: 2006 McGraw Hill. Johnson D., Turner C., European business 2/e, 2006 Routledge. OECD, Economic surveys European Union, Vol. 2007/11. ECTS points: 3

Financial Management Year: II Semester: Spring Language of instruction: English Lecturer: Zbigniew Mazur, PhD Course structure: Lectures – 30 hours Form of assessment: Written examination Objective: At the completion of the course all participants: • s hould be able to understand the basic concepts of financial management, • s hould be able to understand and use company financial statement, •w  ould gain a basic knowledge necessary to perform fundamental financial analysis of a company, •w  ill be provided with basic concepts concerning profit planning as well as working capital and stocks management, •g  ain some experience in solution of practical problems on the basis of discussed and solved examples, •w  ill be familiar – in general – with terminology used in financial management area. Course description: General characteristics of the financial management. Significance, role and function of financial management in company activity; short and long term goals.

Financial statement: understanding, evaluation of financial performance, calculation and interpretation of financial ratios. Financial credibility of a company. Basic concept of working capital management; liquidity vs. profitability. Stocks – key problem: costs optimization and economic order quantity. Introduction to profit planning: break-even point analysis, operating leverage, financial leverage, combined leverage. Capital structure and its significance in company’s economic stability. Literature: Watson D., Head A., Corporate Finance (Principles&Practice), Prentice Hall. Scott D.F., Martin J.D., Petty J.W., Keown A.J., Basic financial management, Prentice Hall. Skov N., Finanse i Zarządzanie Finance and Management, Prett S.A. Schlosser M., Corporate finance: a model-building approach, Prentice Hall. Joy M.O., Introduction to financial management, Richard D. Irwing, Inc. Bernstein L.A., Analysis of financial statements, Dow Jones-Irwing. Warren R., How to understand and use company accounts, Hutchinson Business Book Ltd. ECTS points: 2

Intercultural Communication in Business and Management Year: II Semester: Spring Language of instruction: English Lecturer: Andrzej Mirski, PhD Form of assessment: Lectures – examination (written, descriptive). Classes – credited Course structure: Lectures – 15 hours and classes 15 – hours Objective: To provide students with basic information concerning the business communication system and to discuss how deeply it is rooted in psychological and social processes and to get familiar with communication terminology. Course description: Communication Definitions and Conditions. The Sender and Encoding, the

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Business Communication in English Year I: Autumn, Spring Year II: Autumn, Spring Language of instruction: English Language teacher: Lidia Janik-Bator, MA Course structure: Classes – 240 hours Form of assessment: End of semester – written tests and oral presentations, end of course (final semester) – written examination. Objective: To help students learn how to do business in English and the language they need to do it. Course description: Information and language for business topics. Important and useful words, phrases and collocations most commonly used in business. Target grammar in business context, controlled and practiced in business situations. Development of the understanding and speaking skills in business situations. Practice for the most important documents students will need to write at work. Giving opportunity for the students to apply all the language, skills and the ideas they have worked on in the course.

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Literature: Allison J., Townend J., The Business (upper-intermediate). Evans V., FCE Use of English 2. DVD-ROM with interactive workbook Business Dilemmas and Video. ECTS points: 4 points for each semester, except for the final semester when students get 5 points.

Business Communication in Spanish Year I: Spring Year II: Autumn Language of instruction: Polish, Spanish Language teacher: Jakub Pytka, MA Course structure: Classes – 120 hours Form of assessment: Per semester: 2 tests, homework Objective: Learn Spanish business and general language. Course description: Face to face (let’s meet), working together, create my own firm, make a short commercial, organise a work in an office, business travelling, job offers, create own cv, job interview, business meeting, organisational charts (firm’s departments), in a bank (credits and insurance), business correspondence. Methods: Reading, speaking (business conversation), listening, role playing (business situations), grammar exercises. Literature: Socios 1, Socios 2, Pasaporte A1, Pasaporte A2, Uso de la gramática (elemental, intermedio), Gramática de uso. ECTS points: 3 points for each semester. M.B.

Receiver and Decoding. The art of listening and developing listening skills. The basis of verbal messages. Nonverbal behaviour. Communication and Self- general approaches (self-evaluation, self-acceptance, self-awareness, personality, preferences and skills, emotional maturity, optimism and happiness). Communication and relationships, improving communication in small groups. Principles of Public Communication, Communication and Leadership, Message Preparation. Organising, outlining and presenting speech. Informative speaking, persuasive speaking. Literature: Osborn, S., Motley, M.T., Improving Communication, Boston, New York; Houghton Mifflin Company 1999. McKay, M., Davis, M., Fanning, P., Messages. The Communication Skills Book, Oakland: New Harbinger Publications 1983. ECTS points: L–3, C–0

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Students’ recommendations My name is Michael Grabowski and I chose to study at Andrzej Frycz Modrzewski Krakow University to establish knowledge in the International Business field. I feel that this program will prepare me for entry-level employment in the growing international trade sector, or one day  for opening a business enterprise on my own. My classmates are now good friends of mine as I am studying a second year here in Krakow. I must mention that the people and culture in Krakow are amazingly fascinating and a great experience. Attending lectures at the AFMKU provides me with international awareness. My favorite lecture this semester is Violent Conflict, Poverty and Chronic Poverty in Africa (from elective courses) lectured by Dr. Alhaji Kabba Sesay which really enlightens my knowledge on world and political views as well as the desperation in Africa. Being part of the Krakow University gives me a chance to get in contact with so many people you would never believe and every activity is a challenge for me. I will be proud of myself that I could do it!

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Michael Grabowski (b. 1982) – Rutherford, USA

My name is Konrad Chwals and I decided to learn at Andrzej Frycz Modrzewski Krakow University in the International Business programme because it is taught in English, which I think is an easier language to study something as complex as International Business. I think that Krakow is one of the most amazing cities I have ever experienced! One can meet many interesting people from all over the world in this city and build life-long friendships with them. Additionally, I would recommend Andrzej Frycz Modrzewski Krakow University to anyone, because this institution provides students with many chances for success. I particularly find the businessoriented classes, such as Management, Finance, Economics and International Trade interesting, because the knowledge I gain in those courses I will surely use in my future career. After my Bachelor’s Degree, I intend to pursue a Master’s Degree in Finance in Germany, because I speak German and have many close contacts there. I believe such a decision will diversify my personal development by having two degrees from two separate universites in different countries. 

Konrad Chwals (b. 1982) – Worcester, USA

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Campus site location

Main Railway Station, Regional Bus Station, Main Station East stop, city centre

Walking route to Old Town, Wawel Castle, city centre (3.5 km)

City buses 192, 292, 115 and 287 stop in the city centre at the Main Station East stop and terminate at the University Campus. It takes around 15 minutes to travel this distance (4 stops).

Acknowledgements

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Editor: Jerzy Marcinkowski Graphic design and layout: Joanna Sroka Texts: Jerzy Marcinkowski, Joanna Skrzypiec Co-operation: Karolina Kowalczyk-Kałwak, Anna Ligenza Photographs: Maciej Banach (M.B.), Jerzy Marcinkowski (J.M.), Karolina Kowalczyk-Kałwak (K.K.), Marcin Kałwak (M.K.), Igor Stanisławski (I.S.), AFMKU archives. Photographs on the front and back covers by Maciej Banach. Programme of the International Business Studies was developed and implemented by the Faculty of International Relations of Andrzej Frycz Modrzewski Krakow University. Descriptions of the courses were submitted by respective lecturers.

44 • International Business Studies Thanks to all Krakow University students who acted as models for the photographs in this prospectus.

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Facts about Poland • National flag: two equal horizontal bands: top ­‒ white, bottom ‒ red • Coat of arms: white eagle in a crown against a red background • Anthem: Dabrowski’s Mazurka: “Poland is Not Yet Lost” • Location: central Europe, neighbouring countries: Russia (Kaliningrad District), Lithuania, Belarus, Ukraine, Slovakia, Czech Republic, Germany • Language: Polish • Population: 38.6 mln • Capital: Warsaw • Currency: 1 złoty (PLN)= 100 groszy • Time zone: GMT +1 (summer time GMT+2) • Country dialling code: +48 • Seasons: winter, early spring, spring, summer, autumn, early winter • Average daily temperature in January: 1° C / 34° F • Average daily temperature in July: 23° C / 73° F • Administrative divisions:16 voivodeships • Religion: Roman Catholic • Currency rates (according to the National Polish Bank on 3 April 2009): 1 EUR= 4.45 PLN; 1 USD= 3.30 PLN; 1 GBP= 4.89 PLN • Average annual income: circa 11 000 USD • Member of the European Union since 1 May 2004 • Member of NATO since 12 March 1999 • Member of the Council of Europe since 26 November 1991 • Member of the United Nations since 24 October 1945 ”Polish policymakers, and a number of private-sector analysts, appear convinced that the impact of the global downturn on the Polish economy will be cushioned by several factors: the size of its internal market; the lingering effects of previously strong growth in employment and wages on household consumption; the greater and more efficient use of EU funds in public infrastructure works; and the relocation of productive capacity from western Europe, as Poland gains a labour cost advantage over other countries in the region. For example, technology manufacturer Dell announced in February that it would move production facilities from Ireland to Poland. (...) The Economist Intelligence Unit’s central forecast is that the sum of these positive factors will allow the economy to post moderately positive GDP growth in 2009-making Poland the only country in the region aside from Slovakia that is expected to see economic output expand”.

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Polish economy during the time of global crisis

The Economist – ”Complacent in Poland”, 30 March 2009 From the Economist Intelligence Unit (www.economist.com)

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