Summer University Warsaw (SUW) offers 2-week-long courses on economics and management at Warsaw School of Economics (SGH). All classes are organised as lectures and workshops with numerous case studies, discussions and group projects. Bachelor’s and master’s level students have an opportunity to earn 3 or 6 ECTS credits that are internationally recognised. Our academic team includes experienced teachers from SGH Warsaw School of Economics. It’s worth mentioning that our university gain the prestigious title CEMS School of the Year 2022/2023.
You can choose between two options:
Morning courses
Afternoon courses
For more information, please read the Summer University Warsaw Statute 2024.
Startup Entrepreneurship - Syllabus available HERE
The main objective of the course is to provide the knowledge necessary to run one's own ventures in a rapidly changing economic environment, in which new technologies play a key role. The curriculum covers issues related to the development of one's own business in a dynamic environment.
After the course, you will:
Product and Brand Management - Syllabus available HERE
The main objectives of the course are present the patterns, rules and objectives of product and brand management within a contemporary company. It is to deliver knowledge on the role the products and concepts of a product, product strategies, brands, brand managers, brand strategies play in the corporate strategy, its’ implementation, corporate marketing and in building competitive advantages.
After the course, you will:
Firms Strategies in International Business - Syllabus available HERE
This course aims to enhance students' capabilities in analyzing and evaluating the internal and external factors that influence a firm's strategy in an international context. It will cover the origins of a firm's international competitive advantage, ensuring students become familiar with the distinct aspects of business and corporate strategies in the global market. Additionally, the course will introduce students to the concept of international networking for firms.
After the course, you will:
Creative Problem-Solving Process and Design Thinking - Syllabus available HERE
This course aims to teach the methodology of the creative problem-solving process and the design thinking method.
After the course, you will:
Coaching - Syllabus available HERE
The goal of the coaching workshop is to make the students familiar in practice with the wide range of types and varieties of coaching. During the course participants will learn about the coaching methods and tools applied in coaching, conducting coaching talks, as well as gain understanding of the relation between coaching and associated disciplines.
After the course, you will:
Startup Entrepreneurship
Albert Tomaszewski, PhD, an Associate Professor in the Department of Strategic Management at SGH Warsaw School of Economics. A researcher of contemporary entrepreneurship and new-economy organizations (i.e. startups). A lecturer (with 10 years of experience in graduate and post-graduate courses), educator, business trainer and consultant with startups experience of his own.
Firms Strategies in International Business
Anna Masłoń-Oracz, PhD, is a lecturer at three continents (Europe, Africa and Asia), based at SGH Warsaw School of Economics. She is an economist and organizational behavior expert. Dr Anna is also and a member of the International Women’s Forum, and Vice-President of Polish European Community Study Association. As a business oriented researcher, Dr Anna has done analysis on how clusters influence regional development competitiveness from smart specialisation perspective. She is also involved in international projects in many countries in Africa concerning women empowerment, development of SME’s and regional innovation system to enhance the role and importance of regional innovation systems (RIS) in economic development and growth.
Creative Problem-Solving Process and Design Thinking
Prof. Rafał Kasprzak, PhD, academic teacher at the SGH Warsaw School of Economics, working at the Institute of Management. Author of many research and economics projects focusing on the issue of innovation and cooperation between science and business. He has professional experience in the areas of business consulting services to organizations implementing innovation and in management of innovation projects in the cultural and creative sector.
Product and Brand Management
Prof. Mikołaj Pindelski, PhD, Collegium of Management and Finance, SGH Warsaw School of Economics. Author of publications on making strategy work, operations management, sales, sales management and strategic management in both Polish and English languages. Leader and team member of numerous research and consultancy projects on the topics mentioned. Was teaching at universities worldwide – Nottingham Trent University (UK), Institute of Management Technology (New Delhi/Ghaziabad, India), Estonian Business School (Tallin, Estonia), Tel Aviv University, (Israel), Vilnius University (Lithuania), Ecole Superieur de Commerce (Rennes, France). Former research and teaching fellow at Ritsumeikan University, Kyoto, Japan, Bar Ilan University, Tel Aviv/Ramat Gan, Fordham University, New York and Tel Aviv University. Last 10 years spent on projects for numerous international companies as Carlsberg, Leroy Merlin, Abbott, Raiffeisen, Tesco and many others.Coaching
Prof. Joanna Żukowska, PhD, Professor at Entrepreneurship and Business Environment Unit at the Institute of Enterprise at SGH Warsaw School of Economics. She holds International Coach Certificate in the scope of coaching, learning and development, issued by Edexcel and BTEC Professional Qualifications. She was conferred the CoachWise Certificate accredited with the International Coach Federation. The tutor of Acceleration Scientific Society. Head of Post-Graduation Studies - Academy of Professional Coach at Warsaw School of Economics. She specializes at HR management, marketing communication, coaching, creation of relationships with clients. She make her core research in HRM area. She is specially interested in employees’ evaluation theories and methods. She took part in scholarship at the University of Bologna in Italy and at Fordham University of New York City. She was the visiting professor in Toulouse Business School, ISCAP Porto, Vilnius Business School, Turku School of Economics, ISCTE Lisbon, Budapest Business School, Universita degli Studi di Firenze. The authoress of numerous scientific publications and researches on the above topics, lecturer at conferences and seminars.
Our summer programme includes not only interesting classes, but also a great social and cultural offer. Students will have an opportunity to visit the most iconic sites in Warsaw including The Warsaw Rising Museum and Chopin Museum. We are also planning numerous outdoor activities like guided city walks in the Old Town and Lazienki- Royal Residence Park.
Other interesting places to visit are Palace of Culture and Science, King Jan III's Palace and many more ;)
Focal point of SUW 2024 cultural programme is trip to UNESCO World Heritage sites Cracow and Wieliczka Salt Mine (2-day guided trip by bus. Please see Accommodation and fees for the price).
During SUW 2024 participants will be staying in newly renovated STUDENT RESIDENCE HALL NO. 3 “GROSIK” in single or double rooms. The number of rooms available is limited.
The Participation fees for SUW 2024 are as follows:
Summer University Warsaw fees should be paid after candidate’s acceptance but before their arrival.
Please note that fees do not cover:
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