International Summer School

BUSINESS COURSES 

1. Artificial Intelligence in Business (4 ECTS)

The course focuses on issues related to various sub-disciplines of artificial intelligence and their potential application in business planning and growing. The aforementioned AI disciplines include mainly big data analytics and machine learning (from classical approaches based on regression, SVMs, random forest and clustering to unsupervised learning and deep learning with particular focus on deep reinforcement procedures. Students will also gain more general picture of how Artificial Intelligence impacts Business Strategy.The discussion seminar will focus on training data scientific skills applied to business building and growth.

Professors: Prof. Aleksandra Przegalińska Leon Ciechanowski, PhD 2. Economic Intelligence in Times of Climate Change (4 ECTS)

This course aims at providing students with the use of economic intelligence as a tool for strategic business analysis in the context of climate change. It familiarizes students with methods of evaluating strategic business opportunities and environments based on three pillars of economic intelligence, such as:

- mastering of relevant information (predictive analytics & data mining); 

- economic security (protection of strategic economic assets), and

- influence analysis (impact scenarios).

Moreover, this class helps students understand the complex reality of economic interdependencies from both, country- , and firm-specific perspectives.

Professors: Prof. Waldemar Karpa  Antonio Grginović 

3. Sustainability Transition in Business (4 ECTS)

This course explores different possibilities of taking climate action to the next level. It is important to understand current trends and Innovative practices and sustainability transition. The key focus of this course is on the real business contribution to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as a promising way to cope with the tragedy of climate crisis. There is a shift in corporate practices from reactive attitude and passive compliance with societal expectations to more proactive engagement based on descriptive Innovation, particularly in climate sensitive industries like energy, construction, textile, or food production and distribution.

Professor: Prof. Boleslaw Rok

4. Data Visualization and Storytelling (4 ECTS)

Data visualisation and storytelling are becoming important skills in the data-driven economy. This course provides the basic theories, concepts, tools and techniques to build and influence the development of a successful data visualisation and storytelling capability to drive improved business intelligence and insights. Delivered through an interactive approach with a highly-visual content, participants of this course are exposed to basic topics of data, design, narrative and technology that powers compelling and action-oriented data visualisations and reports. Whether you are a young professional looking to advance in your current role, a seasoned professional wanting to transform your career potential or a university student seeking to gain a competitive edge in the job market, this course is your gateway to success.

Professor: Felipe Rego

5. Large Language Models in Finance (4 ECTS)

This course program focuses on Large Language Models and their applications in the field of finance. During five sessions of 4 hours each, participants will gain technical knowledge about these models, as well as practical skills in using the Hugging Face Transformers library in Python. The first session will introduce you to the world of Large Language Models and their applications in Finance, while the second session will focus on text data preparation. Session three will discuss adapting language models for financial tasks, and session four will focus on implementing these models in financial applications and ethical issues. The final session will touch on advanced topics such as model interpretability in Finance and future trends in natural language processing in Finance, ending with presentations and project discussions.

Professor:

Juan F. Imbet, PhD

6. Importance of Cultural Differences in the Global Leadership (4 ECTS)

In an increasingly interconnected world, this course is aiming to the nuanced interplay of cultural differences in shaping effective leadership on a global scale. Participants will engage with contemporary theories of social capital and networking, essential for navigating the complexities of international business relations and organizational dynamics. The course emphasizes the critical role of cultural awareness in leadership succession, equipping students with the knowledge to understand and influence the factors that impact leadership in diverse environments. Through a blend of theoretical foundations and practical discussion seminars, participants will emerge with a refined skillset, poised to lead with cultural competence and drive successful outcomes across borders. This advanced module is a keystone for aspiring leaders who seek to leave an indelible mark on the global stage.

Professor: Paweł Dudek

7. New Technologies in Finance (Blockchain. Bitcoin. Fintech) (4 ECTS)

The information age seems to shift the way businesses and people function to keep up with the ‘modern lifestyle’. Traditional banking based to large extent on relationship management. The new approach is to speed up processes, such as on-boarding, credit risk scoring, advisory services and product purchases, to increase the convenience of today’s customers by using automation and artificial intelligence. The recent development of technology, including Blockchain allows us to achieve these objectives. In our course we will discuss the above mentioned developments and propose where the future of financial institutions is heading.

Professors: Prof. Aneta Hryckiewicz-Gontarczyk Monika Kania  

LEGAL COURSE

1. EU Insurance Law (6 ECTS)

The course is to present to the students regulations regarding insurance industry at the EU level, including requirements that the insurers have to fulfill to operate in countries other than that in which they have their headquarters, how to establish an insurance undertaking, how to distribute insurance products and whether an agent can work as a broker. The course will also discuss matters related to the supervision of insurance companies and what it really means to be a regulated company. The course will try to answer numerous questions not only from the theoretical point of view but also practical – students will be presented with problems from the area of international insurance and their possible solutions. Not only will the students leave the course with the general knowledge about the insurance sector, but they will also be given a practical insight of the issues insurers can face and how the relevant regulations are actually applied in practice. The course will enable the students to implement the knowledge previously acquired during the introductory lectures through workshops and case studies.

Professors: Anna Tarasiuk, Solicitor Prof. Katarzyna Malinowska Marta Ostrowska Bartosz Wojno