• 3-year Bachelor Program in Management
• 3-year Bachelor Program in Finance and Accounting

The integration of theory and managerial practice and the development of skills and competencies are central to our Bachelor level courses. A major focus is on creating a learning environment that helps students to develop a range of transferable skills which underpin effective management performance. Core modules, such as Principles of Management, place an emphasis on team-work and presentation skills and, in most courses, the international and global aspects are emphasized.

BBA programs cover all basic management subjects including training in methodology and business computing. This provides students with the knowledge and skills needed for employment and sets the stage for further studies at the master level.

The first two years are broad and basic, while the third year offers more individual-focused learning and elective possibilities. In the fifth and sixth semester an emphasis is put on electives, monographic lectures and/or workshops. These are offerd in both programs, and the variety of classes available is wide.

The Bachelor thesis, written during the sixth semester analyzes a case study and requires the application of course knowledge and analytical methods. In other words,the Bachelor theses are practice-oriented and students often propose consulting projects for existing companies or business plans for start-ups. Theory is expected to be supported by empirical data resulting from field research. The students' ability to use the research methods and tools is a crucial part of this final project.

Program Delivery

Delivery forms vary according to the learning objectives of specific courses. However, regardless of the method used in the teaching and learning process, we always concentrate on the importance of reflection and feedback and the applicability of skills.

Teaching methods currently in use include:

Lectures
Lectures provide students with theoretical  insight. Senior faculty ensure an academic focus and associate faculty and guest lecturers provide a practical and corporate view. Interaction and discussion are a frequent part of lectures. Students are given a wide spectrum of knowledge.

Conversatorium
This delivery form consists of a lecture combined with in-class discussion and often uses short case studies, role playing or small business games. This type of learning method allows for more student participation.

Tutorials
Are used for theoretical application in specific cases or assignments typically run by students under the supervision of a faculty member. Tutorials are primarily used at the BSc level where business application is new to students - and they are also a method of cooperation between students and a faculty member(s) within the TOP 15 program. 

Seminars
Seminars are conducted in small groups (about 25 students) that allow for greater interaction. Usually students write and present a report within an academic sub-area of the seminar's core theme. During the presenting of these reports, other students serve as 'devil's advocates'. They are responsible for constructive criticism. A seminar coordinator supervises the ensuing debate and evaluates both the reports and student participation. The aim is to provide learning opportunities through interaction and indepth study. 

Group Projects
Group projects are usually prepared in teams of 3 to 5 students. They involve diagnosing and solving business problems in specific organizations and context. Projects are guided by a faculty member who serves as tutor. In post-graduate courses all projects are defended and treated as a final exam. Variations of this method include: team reports, business plans and consulting projects.The students are often given real life cases.

Case Studies
Case studies are used to enhance lectures and involve a high degree of student interaction. The aim is to provide an outlet for theory application and problem solving. As mentioned previously, Kozminski University faculty members develop their own cases (e.g. the Chair of Business Strategy) as well as use internationally recognized sources (e.g. Harvard University case studies in the Chair of Accounting as well as in Negotiations, International Management, Statistics, and Entrepreneurship).

Simulation Business Games
Based on teamwork, business games are usually interdisciplinary and focus extensively on one area (i.e. marketing, strategy, finance) using advanced computer applications. The purpose is to simulate real market conditions and stimulate market-driven thinking.

Workshops
Workshops are conducted in smaller groups, and have a largely informal character. Students are asked to solve problems, usually based on a 'real-life' case. Role-playing and various integration games are often used to enhance the student communication skills. Assignments are typically reviewed and assessed within the group.

Student Assessment

Formal assessment of student performance is the duty of every instructor. Assessment usually takes the form of an examination, however, there are courses where a final grade is awarded on the basis of in-class participation, group and individual projects, reports and the completion of assignments. Apart from examinations, students receive feedback on their participation in class. They can also be given written assignments aimed at the acquisition of particular skills or the mastering of course content. Oral and written exams are used in the Bachelor and Master programs and students may be asked to deliver a presentation, defend a paper or solve a case study. Over the past three years student assessment has drifted toward problem-oriented group projects and exams. Major examinations, such as the final defense of a Bachelor or Master theses, are assessed by Kozminski University faculty boards - often in the presence of external examiners from both the academic and corporate world. Having failed an exam, students are entitled to a re-take examination. If this is also failed, an examination before a special board may take place. In controversial cases students can ask a coordinator to mediate on their behalf with the instructor and/or Univeristy authorities. Bachelor and Master theses are written as final papers under the supervision of an appropriate advisor and defended before an examination board consisting of a supervisor, reviewer, and other senior faculty members.

Compatibility with other European Systems

Because internationalization and worldwide recognition constitute the very foundation of Kozminski University strategy, we make a continuous effort to ensure that our programs are compatible and transferable into other educational systems. This is reflected in the following arrangements:

• Design of Program Content

Our programs are designed according to international standards. Moreover, specific programs are being developed in cooperation with foreign partner institutions - such as those within the ABE framework. Some programs in international business are conducted in cooperation with Bradford University while others in management are done within the Alliance for Business Education consortium. These partnerships demand the standardization of course content, literature and teaching materials.

• European Credit Transfer System

ECTS is available to all Kozminski University students that participate in international exchanges.

• Study Abroad Programs

Each year more Kozminski University students take part in international student exchanges. Thanks to the implementation of ECTS and agreements with our foreign partners, these students have experienced no difficulty in converting the credits they earned during their studies abroad.

• Diploma Supplement

All Kozminski University graduates receive a diploma supplement issued according to the standards set by the Bologna Declaration. This document constitutes a formal certificate of studies and lists all undertaken modules and received grades.