Szkoła Główna Handlowa Warsaw School of Economics

Szkoła Główna HandlowaWarsaw School of Economics




HISTORYEstablished in 1906 as Higher Courses in Commerce1915 – Name changed to Higher School of Commerce1933 – Name changed to Central School of CommerceUntil 1939 – Remained a private economic university

possessing full academic rightsDuring World War II continued its activity as an

underground economic university – part of the higher education system of the Polish Underground State

Between 1945 – 1949 the Central School of Commerce (SGH) resumed its activity as a private institution

1949 – The School was nationalised and renamed the Central School of Planning and Statistics (SGPiS)


HISTORY1991 – The School regained its traditional name: Central

School of Commerce (literal translation: Szkoła Główna Handlowa) and assumed the official English name – Warsaw School of Economics – to emphasize its university character

SGH initiated also a restructuring of the School and its curriculum.Three university-wide units were created, each headed by a dean.

These are: BASIC STUDY PROGRAMME DIPLOMA STUDY PROGRAMME EXTRAMURAL STUDY PROGRAMME


In 1991 SGH was restructured into five Collegia: COLLEGIUM OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION COLLEGIUM OF ECONOMIC ANALYSIS COLLEGIUM OF MANAGEMENT AND FINANCE COLLEGIUM OF SOCIO-ECONOMIC COLLEGIUM OF WORLD ECONOMYThey are responsible for: research and publications,

development of academic staff and curriculum development.


SGH COLLEGIA In a sense, these are the equivalent of a Western faculty or

school, though they lack some of the managing powers over programmes, student and academic administration, which are traditionally associated with faculties in a Western setting. The Collegia are made up of Departments and Institutes.


WARSAW SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS IN BRIEF Almost 13,000 full-time and extramural students Postgraduate students ~ 2,500 and doctoral students ~

450 870 faculty members, including over 200 full professors The largest economic library in Poland with over 960,000

volumes and a CD-ROM library Students are assisted through a comprehensive tutoring

system Selected courses taught in English, French and German A leader in adjusting economic studies in Poland and

Central and Eastern Europe to the newly found political and economic freedoms


DIPLOMASWarsaw School of Economics awards two kinds of diplomasfor full-time and extramural students: The “LICENCJAT” Diploma (an equivalent of the B.Sc. Diploma) The “MAGISTER” Diploma (an equivalent of the M.Sc. Diploma)The Ph.D. DiplomaThe “HABILITACJA” Diploma (the Advanced Ph.D. Diploma)The programmes offered to full-time and extramural students fulfil the same academic standards, although different didactic methods and organisational forms are applied.


EDUCATION SYSTEM Core curriculum, an obligatory basic offer for all students

(3 semesters) Individualization of the education after the 3rd semester Students are encouraged to pursue their academic

interests by creating a specialization, which encompasses the most appropriate courses

The tutorial system is designed to assist with this process Until 1990 students had limited choice of a curriculum.

Now, they are free to choose professors and disciplines in a manner that maximizes their intellectual development


THE STUDY PATHThe individual choice made by the student enables them

to create his/her own path of study.The curriculum allows students to obtain more than one

diploma, provided that they can meet the requirements of each field.

Moreover the students may study in a foreign language, both at the Warsaw School of Economics and within exchange programmes.


THE STUDY PATHTo complete the study path each student has to pass:Basic Study Programme3 semesters 1200 contact hours (80 credit points)Diploma Study Programme 3 semesters LICENCJAT (B.Sc.) 1110 – 1200 contact

hours (74 – 80 credit points)7 semesters MAGISTER (M.Sc.) 2085 – 2175 contact

hours (139 – 145 credit points)

1 credit = 15 hours of classes


DIPLOMA STUDIESAfter the 3rd semester students study according to their

individual programmes agreed with the tutor. Students are, however, obliged to pursue some common obligatory disciplines (level two)

Level two disciplines: Macroeconomics or Microeconomics Finance History of Economic Thought International Economic Relations I Introduction to Organisational Design and

Management Economic Policy I Social Policy Two foreign languages


DIPLOMA STUDIES To graduate the students must meet the curriculum

requirements of their specialization (level three).To obtain a diploma it is necessary to successfully

complete all obligatory disciplines and collect the necessary number of credits.



FIELDS OF STUDY (SPECIALISATIONS) The current fields of study cover: ECONOMICS FINANCE AND BANKING INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC RELATIONS INTERNATIONAL POLITICAL RELATIONS MANAGEMENT AND MARKETING I MANAGEMENT AND MARKETING II QUANTITATIVE METHODS AND INFORMATION

SYSTEMS PUBLIC EONOMY


DIPLOMA STUDIES Obligatory disciplines for specialization in:ECONOMICS (level three) Algebra I Mathematical Analysis I Computer Science for Economics I Macroeconomics II Microeconomics II Statistical Methods Business Law Probability Calculus


DIPLOMA STUDIES Obligatory disciplines for specialization in:FINANCE AND BANKING (level three) Financial Analysis Banking International Finance Public Finance Monetary Policy Banking and Insurance Law Financial Accounting Financial Management


DIPLOMA STUDIES Obligatory disciplines for specialization in:INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC RELATIONS (level three) International Finance European Integration International Economic Relations II International Political Relations International Economic Transactions Comparison of Economic Systems International Law (Public and Private) Poland – UE Relations Strategic Management


DIPLOMA STUDIES Obligatory disciplines for specialization in:INTERNATIONAL POLITICAL RELATIONS (level three) International Security The History of International Relations European Integration International Economic Relations II International Cultural Relations International Political Relations Comparison of Political Systems Diplomatic and Consular Law International Law (Public and Private) Theory of International Relations


DIPLOMA STUDIES Obligatory disciplines for specialization in:MANAGEMENT AND MARKETING I (level three) Marketing Market Functioning Theory Consumption in Market Economy Trade Law Corporate Finance Theory Quality Management Logistical Management Corporate Management Strategic Management Human Resources Management


DIPLOMA STUDIES Obligatory disciplines for specialization in:MANAGEMENT AND MARKETING II (level three) Marketing Theory of Competition Theory of Enterprise Managerial Accounting Corporate Financial Law Corporate Finance Management Logistical Management Production and Operations Management Strategic Management Human Resources Management


DIPLOMA STUDIES Obligatory disciplines for specialization in:QUANTITATIVE METHODS

AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS (level three) Algebra I Mathematical Analysis I Information Management Systems Computer Science for Economics I Statistical Methods Probability Calculus


DIPLOMA STUDIES Obligatory disciplines for specialization in:PUBLIC ECONOMY (level three) Public Administration Economics of Environmental Protection Local Finance Public Finance Business Projects Analysis Economic Law Enterprise in Public Sector Theory and Policy of Employment Insurance Management in Public Sector


Ph.D. AND POSTGRADUATE STUDIESThe Warsaw School of Economics is authorized to grant

PhD (habilitation) degrees in economics and managerial sciences.

SGH offers over 50 postgraduate programmes. They are organized to meet the needs of executives and economists.

Their aim is to enrich the practical skills and strengthen the theoretical knowledge of businesspeople and economists.


Ph.D. AND HABILITATION DEGREES GRANTED BY WARSAW SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS

Habilitation Ph.D. 1996 – 4 1996 – 13 1997 – 7 1997 – 28 1998 – 9 1998 – 24 1999 – 9 1999 – 45 2001 – 8 2001 – 45


PUBLICATIONS Number of publications by SGH faculty (books, textbooks,

articles) 1996 – 1304 1997 – 1665 1998 – 1632 1999 – 1663 2000 – 2090


INTERNATIONAL COOPERATON SGH maintains extensive foreign contacts with over 100

universities.As a result the students have the opportunity to undertake

studies in foreign languages and to obtain knowledge in specializations that are not well developed in Poland.

These contacts serve to expose students and faculty to the rapidly changing global economy.


MAIN INTERNATIONAL EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMES\PROJECTS

CEMS Master Programme Warsaw Executive MBA (with University of Minnesota) Canadian Executive MBA (with UQAM) Polish-German Academic Forum Polish-French European Studies Programme Polish-French Executive Master Programme (with HEC

Paris) Polish-Japanese Management Education Centre Educational Project for the East European Projects (Tempus, CEEPUS, Euro-Faculty,

Socrates, Jean Monnet)



Web sites

Warsaw School of Economics

www.sgh.waw.pl

International Co-operation Office

akson.sgh.waw.pl/dwz/



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Szkoła Główna Handlowa Warsaw School of Economics