About the program
The purpose of studies
Kozminski University focuses and encourages students personal development specifically in business and legal area; therefore, we invite students from all around the world to take part in our International Summer School in Warsaw. The program aims to provide academic professional courses and additionally business and cultural activities. During time spent at our university and in the city will give a unique chance to all the participant to attend classes in one of the best business schools in Central-Eastern Europe and discover beauty of Warsaw.
Gain an amazing international experience and participate in highest quality courses in the heart of this part of Europe!
Dates of the program (edition '24): July 1-26, 2024
Program Highlights
- Participate in the international program with students coming from all around the world.
- Attend intensive courses, fully recognized upon completion, related to your professional interests.
- Get additional credits.
- Participate in courses held in various forms, such as practical classes, labs, lectures etc.
- Professional academics and specialized practitioners in each subject field.
- Travel easily around Poland and the rest of Central-Eastern Europe.
Program
Key topics
BUSINESS COURSES (20 hours and 4 ECTS each) 1. Artificial Intelligence in Business 2. Economic Intelligence in Times of Climate Change 3. Sustainability Transition in Business 4. Data Visualization and Storytelling 5. Importance of Cultural Differences in the Global Leadership 6. New Technologies in Finance (Blockchain. Bitcoin. Fintech)
Courses will be held on campus; attendance is mandatory.
Organization of classes
Classes take place from Monday till Friday. Weekends are free, so students to attend cultural activities organized by Kozminski International Society and/or explore city on their own.
Community
Leading lecturers
Prof. Aleksandra Przegalińska holds the position of Vice-Rector responsible for International Cooperation and ESR and is also part of the MINDS (Management in Networked and Digital Societies) department at Kozminski University. She received a doctoral degree in the field of the philosophy of artificial intelligence at the University of Warsaw. She is a graduate of The New School for Social Research in New York, where she participated in research on identity in virtual reality, with special emphasis on Second Life. She received a scholarship from the Fulbright Foundation. She also worked during the Polish Presidency of the EU Council as chairwoman of the Audiovisual Working Party on behalf of the Ministry of Culture and National Heritage.
In 2016, she has started a fellowship at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). In 2021, she became a Research Fellow in the American Institute for Economic Research (AIER), and since 2022 is a Senior Research Associate at Harvard University as part of the Harvard Labour and Worklife Program.
Anna has a diverse background encompassing both academia and business. Throughout her career, she has actively contributed to multiple research grants, taught over 20 university courses, and collaborated as a researcher with companies such as IKEA Poland. Currently, she teaches statistics and programming (R, Python) at Kozminski University, where she is also pursuing a doctoral degree. Her research focuses on misinformation and interaction with Generative AI. Anna's educational background is multidisciplinary, including a Master's in Psychology with a specialization in Cognitive Neuroscience, a Master's in Management, and a Bachelor's in Economics. Beyond her academic endeavors, she is dedicated to popularizing science, making scientific knowledge accessible to a broader audience.
Kaśmir Ciechanowski is a data scientist, machine learning expert, and social network analyst. He is a graduate of English Studies at SWPS University and Philosophy at the University of Warsaw. Kaśmir is currently completing his Ph.D. at Kozminski University, focusing on data scraping, machine learning, statistics, and social network analysis (SNA). His research explores the impact of social media on consumer sentiment towards electric vehicles.
Kaśmir collaborates with MIT, analyzing global internet behaviors in education. He has participated in a research grant - the MED vs. Fake project, developing tools to identify trends in health decisions. Kaśmir teaches courses in Python and Machine Learning at Kozminski University. He has published several articles in high-impact journals and actively participates in conferences, sharing his research findings and insights with the academic community
Professor of Corporate Sustainability Management. Head of Sustainability Transition at Kozminski University. Director of Positive Entrepreneurship Research Lab. Expert on circular economy, values-driven transformation, and sustainable entrepreneurship. Co-founder of Climate Leadership platform for business powered by UN Environment. The Associate Research Expert at SUSTBUSY Research Center Business & Society – Towards a Sustainable World at ESCP Europe and visiting professor at Audencia Business School.
Holding a PhD form University of Paris 1 Pantheon-Sorbonne, prof. Karpa's research interest embrace innovation markets, innovation policy, as well as climate change economics. As a lecturer, he values the real economy set-up in class and strives for an ever engaging student learning experience.
Antonio is currently a PhD candidate at Kozmiński University wher he prepares the PhD thesis on climate finance. He has been professionally engaged in managing the energy sector in Poland, where he was actively participating in realization of complex business and technical endeavours on a daily basis. In addition to that, he has also been engaged in the development of the Polish innovation ecosystem on behalf of one of the major institutional player that created the very first pre-seed/seed financing and VC financing funds. Thus, his active business experience as well as solid academic background makes him prefectly suited for the applied part of the course.
Business development and change management expert with a proven track record in various sectors, including professional services and international trade firms. Currently working as a consultant at Silfra Consulting and Gekko Advisory. Certified Advanced Trainer of the Prosci® change management methodology, one of only four individuals in Poland with this certification.
Paweł brings over 20 years of experience in market entry, realignment processes, leading change, and driving growth through the establishment of long-term client relationships and collaboration with regulatory bodies and local communities. His expertise spans multiple countries, including Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Austria, Serbia, Germany, Switzerland, Turkey, and the U.K.
Since 2022, Paweł has been serving as an Organizational Change Manager (OCM), providing support to multinational corporations operating in robotics, power, and automation. From 2020 to 2022, he worked as an OCM with the world's largest biotech company. Prior to that, he spent two years (2018-2020) in Serbia, leading a project with a blockchain startup.
In the earlier stages of his career, Paweł held positions on the board of a venture capital company, served as CEO of a publicly-owned organization, and worked as a general manager for a market entry law firm that quickly gained recognition as one of the top 10 firms in Poland. Since 2016, he has been a visiting lecturer at the University of Warsaw, and since 2018 at Kozminski University.
Paweł is an alumnus of the Leadership Development Program (PLD11) at Harvard Business School, completing the program in 2010. In 2019, he successfully completed the Blockchain technologies program at MIT Sloan School of Management (Executive Education). He holds a Master of Philosophy degree.
Felipe Rego is a leading data science, analytics and data visualisation specialist. He develops analytics and data visualization solutions that help transform organizations. Felipe is also an global educator delivering practical and engaging training programs in data visualisation and storytelling, analytics and other data-related topics. Felipe holds an M.Phil. in Electrical and Information Engineering from the University of Sydney, is a certified Google Cloud Engineer, and served as an advisor to an Australian government department.
For more information about his work, connect with him on LinkedIn or visit his website on: feliperego.com.au
Feel free to check below what participants of previous editions of the program think about:
Artificial Intelligence in Business: “Aleksandra is a fascinating person, and was an excellent lecturer. The course itself was very interesting. Anna did very well to teach a class with mixed mathematical ability. Both lecturers are admirable.”
Economic Intelligence in Times of Climate Change: “Course which I would recommend to everyone that’s interested in climate changes and the world around us, also looking from the economic point of view. Really interesting classes, engaged lecturers and great atmosphere! Happy to be part of it!”
Sustainability Transition in Business: “Fascinating subject, and the Professor is clearly top of this field. My favorite course for the programme!”
Artificial Intelligence in Business “Overall it was a very interesting course where i learned a lot about AI.” “Very interesting content which was completely different to anything offered at my home university. A course which would probably have been better delivered in person but glad I got the opportunity to take it being on the other side of the world.”
Economic Intelligence in Times of Climate Change “Very interesting course with great teachers.” “Variety of topics, excellent delivery of the classes, clear and well organized methods of teaching. I enjoyed this course a lot!”
New Technologies in Finance (Blockchain. Bitcoin. Fintech) “Very interesting and complete course.”
Sustainability Transition in Business “I want to thank professor Rok for always including in the lectures an analysis of real life situations with examples regarding existing businesses.” “Excellent professor and excellent approach. I am satisfied both with lectures and activities.”
EU Insurance Law
“I am very happy to have the chance to participate in this course. Professors were the best and I have gotten much useful and interesting information from them. Thank you.”
“Very interesting course. The professors are good.”
“Has been a wonderful experience, from all possible points of view!”
TERMS & ADMISSSION
APPLICATION AVAILABLE UNTIL THE 15th of June **
** Application deadline for DAAD scholarship holders: 15th of April
Dates of the program: 1 - 26 of July 2024
Apply online at https://rekrutacja10.kozminski.edu.pl/na/default.aspx - choose the International Summer School program
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Apply online at https://rekrutacja10.kozminski.edu.pl/na/default.aspx - choose the International Summer School program
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Complete your personal data and add all the required documents.
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Submit your application until 15th of June.
If you are a student from Germany interested in applying to DAAD scholarship, your application has to be submitted before 15th of April.
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Wait until your application is reviewed – then you will be contacted by the program’s coordinator who will provide you with all the further details.
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Pay for the participation in the program (700 EUR for students from KU’s partner universities; 900 EUR for students from non-partner universities; 800 EUR for DAAD scholars).
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Choose courses, get to know their schedules, contents etc.
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the scan of your ID/passport
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the Certificate/Confirmation of English proficiency (required at least B2 officially confirmed by your home university or certificate such as FCE, TOEFL, IELTS) unless English is your native language or it is the language of instruction at your home University (confirmation needs to be attached to the application directly).
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1 passport size picture in JPG file
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Medical insurance confirmation
Before your arrival please send to iss@kozminski.edu.pl a copy of the medical insurance (in case of EU citizen - please submit European Health Insurance Card)
Mandatory – please send confirmation of payment for the participation in the program to iss@kozminski.edu.pl
Syllabi of Sustainability Transition in Business
Syllabi of Artificial Intelligence in Business
Syllabi of Economic Intelligence in Times of Climate Change
Syllabi of Data Visualization and Storytelling
Syllabi of Importance of Cultural Differences in the Global Leadership
Transporation
- Public Transport System in Warsaw https://www.wtp.waw.pl/en/
- Application how to get to http://warszawa.jakdojade.pl/?locale=en
- Polish Railway http://rozklad-pkp.pl/en
- Bus connections http://www.polskibus.com/en/index.html
HOW TO GET TO THE UNIVERSITY FROM THE CHOPIN AIRPORT?
- The journey should take you approximately 30-45 min. To the city center and 1h-1h 15 min. to Kozminski University.
- The best way to get from the Chopin Airport to the University is to take the bus 175 in front of the Airport Exit gates, and get off at the “CENTRUM” stop. When you get off from the bus, you will need to go underground to access the tram stop. Follow signs with trams of direction to Żoliborz.
- Take tram 18 to ŻERAŃ FSO, get off at the stop “PIMOT”, the university will be on your left side- a blue building.
Accommodation
Kozminski University does not have on-campus accommodation.
We recommend to participants to use portals such as booking.com and air bnb to look for short term rentals in Warsaw. Also you can use services of PepeHousing and spotahome.com where discounts which we have arranged for participants of ISS.
Virtual visit of Kozminski University
Fees
Details connected to DAAD scholarships
DAAD scholarships available to German Students in 2024
Period of stay: July 1-12, 2024
Courses (fixed list for DAAD scholarship holders):
- Artificial Intelligence in Business
- Importance of Cultural Differences in the Global Leadership
- Sustainability Transition in Business
- Economic Intelligence in Times of Climate Change
Participation fee: 800 EUR
Application deadline: 15th of April
Mandatory transfer’s title: International Summer School + name and surname of the participant
Bank Millennium SA
PL 22 1160 2202 0000 0000 3260 4533
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900 EUR (1- 4 courses) for students from non-partner Universities excluding accommodation;
800 EUR (fixed list of courses available below) for DAAD scholarship holders;
700 EUR (1- 4 courses) for students from KU partner Universities excluding accommodation;
600 EUR (1-4 courses) for Kozminski University students.
Deadline for payment: 20th of June
Cancellation fee
The cancellation fee is 25% of the fee applicable by the 5th June. Students from non- partner institutions receive 675 euro back, from partner institutions - 525 euro. After the 5th June, no fees are refundable.
Fees paid for the current summer cannot be transferred to the next year.
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