Blended Intensive Programs - Incoming Students

In July 2026, Kozminski University hosted the Blended Intensive Program “Artificial Intelligence in Business”, focused on the practical applications of artificial intelligence in contemporary business environments. The program brought together international students interested in developing digital competencies and gaining hands-on experience with AI-driven tools and solutions.  Throughout the week, participants attended classes and workshops covering the role of artificial intelligence in business, personal branding, and international mobility opportunities. The program also included sessions delivered by representatives of EUonAIR, a LinkedIn workshop, and activities supporting students’ professional development.  In addition to the academic program, participants took part in a guided tour of Warsaw, visited the Money Centre of the National Bank of Poland, and explored the practical use of AI during a company visit to CampusAI. The program provided an opportunity to combine academic learning with practical insights from industry experts, while fostering international cooperation and intercultural exchange among participants. 

KU Program Leaders: Kaśmir Ciechanowski MA, Aleksandra Ryniewicz MA Syllabi: available here Program More pictures can be found here

In June 2026, Kozminski University hosted the Blended Intensive Program “Design Thinking in Innovation Processes”, focused on the application of design thinking methodology in innovation processes. The programme brought together students and academic staff from European partner universities, creating a platform for international collaboration and knowledge exchange.  Participants explored the key stages of the design thinking process, developing skills related to understanding user needs, problem definition, idea generation, prototyping, and testing solutions. The program also featured a keynote lecture by Prof. Christopher Hartwell on the responsible use of artificial intelligence in academia.  The academic program was complemented by networking activities, a guided tour of Warsaw, and a visit to the E.Wedel Chocolate Factory. The program concluded with presentations of projects developed by the participants and a closing ceremony summarizing the outcomes of their collaborative international work.

KU Program Leaders: Anna Królikowska-Tomczak, Ph.D., Dorota Mackenzie, Ph.D., Krzysztof Kuźmicz, Ph.D. Syllabi: available here Program A video recap of the event is available here

KU Program Leader: Prof. Svetlana Gudkova  Program More pictures can be found here

In May 2026, Kozminski University hosted another edition of the Blended Intensive Program (BIP) organized as part of the EU Week initiative. This year's event, titled “Strengthening European Competitiveness: Innovation & Sustainability Bootcamp”, focused on the challenges of innovation, sustainability, and European competitiveness. The programme brought together academic partners from Estonia, Italy, Romania, Germany, and the Netherlands. Participants attended lectures and workshops delivered by renowned experts from European universities, representatives of EU institutions, embassies, and the startup ecosystem. A highlight of the programme was an online keynote address by EU Commissioner Jessika Roswall, who discussed how environmental policy and the circular economy can strengthen Europe's competitive advantage. Throughout the week, participants engaged in sessions covering innovation, European economic policy, international trade, sustainability, and the future of education. The programme was further enriched by meetings with startup representatives and collaborative project work carried out in international teams focused on developing solutions to support Europe's competitiveness. The programme concluded with a lecture by Prof. Marcin Piątkowski, Program Leader at the World Bank in New Delhi, on the drivers of economic success and growth in European countries. The final day also featured presentations of student projects and a closing ceremony summarizing the outcomes of the programme.

KU Program Leaders: Dr. Monika Sońta, Dr. Karolina Małagocka  Syllabi: available here Program More pictures can be found here  

The Blended Intensive Programme “Future(s) of Education – Co-designing New Programs and Exploring Creative Pedagogies” was successfully delivered by Kozminski University, combining an online preparatory session with a week-long onsite intensive module. Designed as a strategic co-creation process, the programme focused on aligning the Alliance’s vision with global megatrends, preparing for the EIT HEI Call 2025, and prototyping future Joint Degree programmes. Participants explored topics such as AI in education, future thinking, innovation ecosystems, and creative pedagogies through expert keynotes, interactive workshops, and design methodologies including Lego Serious Play and the Future Thinking Canvas. The programme concluded with the prototyping of a Joint Degree programme for 2028, strengthening strategic cooperation, innovation capacity, and intercultural collaboration among partner institutions.

  KU Program Leaders: dr Zofia Przymus, mgr Barbara Domaradzka

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In May 2025, Kozminski University (KU) hosted participants of the BIP programme Communication and Future Scenario Planning in the Age of AI, in collaboration with ESIC University (Spain) and Montpellier Business School (France). On behalf of KU, 40 students from the Management and Management & AI programs took part in the BIP. The aim of the course was to explore how artificial intelligence tools can support communication within organizations. During the one-week on-site program at KU, as well as online sessions held before and after, students engaged with key theoretical frameworks such as SCOT (Social Construction of Technology), communication as organizing, sense-making, and reflective SCRUM communication. Throughout the course, students worked with business tools including the Sustainable Innovation Canvas, Communication Challenge Canvas, and Conversation Design Canvas to analyze trends and challenges in corporate communication. As part of the program, students also participated in a study visit to Orange, where representatives from BlueSoft conducted a workshop on corporate communication using AI tools. At the end of the course, students developed future-of-work scenarios as their final outcome.  

KU Program Leader: Monika Sońta, PhD

Syllabi: available here Program 

In May 2023, we had a great pleasure to organize the very first BIP at Kozminski University: Family Business in Europe and welcomed students from The Berlin School of Economics and Law, Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences and ESIC University to discuss challenges of the family businesses. They joined 42 students of Entrepreneurship major and exchange Incoming students in a series of insightful lectures, company visits (family owned), creative workshops and family business case studies. 

KU Program Leader: Svetlana Gudkova, PhD, Head of Entrepreneurship Major

Syllabi: available here

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More pictures from Warsaw's edition can be found here

Video from the Warsaw's edition - enjoy :)

In November 2023, we conducted the last BIP of this year: Beyond the National Stereotypes and welcomed students and staff from Thomas More University of Applied Sciences (Belgium), ISCPA (France) and ESIC University (Spain).  Students has a great opportunity to learn about Social and Economics Changes in Poland, Media in Poland, National Branding (the case of Poland) and Cultural Stereotypes. As part of their project work, they were identifying the national branding of other countries and for their final group project, they designed National Brand Campaign Strategy.

KU Program Leaders: Dorota Mackenzie PhD, Krzysztof Kuźmicz PhD

Syllabi: available here

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More pictures from Warsaw's edition can be found here