TWO-YEAR EXECUTIVE DOCTOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION PROGRAM
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ABOUT THE EDBA PROGRAM
Being the leading research institution in the field of economic studies in Poland, the Institute of Economics of the Polish Academy of Sciences is entitled to run doctoral programs and award doctoral degrees to those who have completed them. The EDBA Program is carried out as a part-time two-year professional doctorate program. It consists of eight modules (two modules in each semester, four semesters during two academic years). Having finished the Program, the participant earns the degree of Doctor of Business Administration and receives a DBA certificate of completion of doctoral studies and a Doctor of Business Administration diploma.
For those who show inclination for in-depth scientific study and research there is a possibility of continuing education (for two – three extra years) which results in writing (under supervision of a chosen professor) a PhD dissertation and defending it. These additional studies allow one to earn the PhD degree in economics. Usually, program participants seek the certificate of completion of doctoral studies and the DBA diploma without subsequent writing and defending of the PhD dissertation.
The EDBA Program welcomes candidates who are interested in conducting some original research project in the field of business, management, finance, or international trade. In contrast to master of business administration programs, doctor of business administration programs lay stress on applying the gained knowledge and skills through carrying out an independent research project on a methodologically rigorous basis. Our EDBA Program has an edge over other similar programs in that we nurture, encourage and develop participants’ competences of problem-solving, cause-effect analysis, and strategic planning. We expect our graduates not only to proudly join international associations of DBA holders, or critically reflect upon their own business experience, but also enter a qualitatively new level of understanding of difficulties at their workplaces and have enough intellectual courage and acumen to see how these may be resolved.
STRUCTURE OF THE EDBA PROGRAM
We warmly welcome applications from C-level executives, i.e. Chief Executive, Accounting, Operational, Financial, Administrative, Technology and Information Officers of various firms and companies, from Board Chairmen, Heads of departments, Marketing and Financial Directors, graduates of MBA programs, and others (you do not have to be an MBA graduate to apply to this Program). We realize only too well that these people are busy and have tight schedules. To allow them to fulfill their dreams about earning a DBA degree we designed our Executive Doctor of Business Administration Program in the least troublesome and most efficient way possible for our candidates.
The Program consists of two years of studies divided into four semesters. A semester has two modules. Each module lasts for five days (usually modules are schedules at the end of March, May and October, and at the middle of December). At the end of the last eighth module a program participant is supposed to present a research paper. The grade received for the research paper will figure on the final diploma. Those who intend to continue into the PhD studies will use their research papers as drafts of their PhD theses. During the two years of studies our EDBA Program will cover many fascinating topics and themes. Here is a list of them:
- Financial Market Instruments
- Advanced Marketing
- Corporate Finance
- New Era of Innovation
- Strategic Management and Business Policy
- Strategy Implementation for Gaining a Competitive Advantage
- International Human Resource Management
- Knowledge Management
- Decision Making
- Leadership
- International Financial Markets
- Negotiation Techniques
- Organizational Development and Change
- International Business Law
- Company Value Management
- Contemporary IT Technologies
- Globalization: Institutions, Strategies, and Structures
- Statistical Analysis
- Life Plans and Personal Development of CEOs
- International Business Culture and Communication
- Family Business
- Entrepreneurship
- Research Methodology
- Politics and World Affairs
- Crisis Management
- Organizational Behavior
Which course finds itself in a given module is decided at the beginning of the semester. All the courses involve homework and distance learning. EDBA delegates stay in regular contact with their lecturers. The structure of the Program allows for flexibility and for direct application of knowledge and skills, gained during modules, at work. You do not come to us to learn more, you come to overhaul your entire approach to doing business, to revise your fundamental principles regarding economic management, and find out how you can realize your new insights in practice, winning other people to your side.
INE PAN also runs a special cultural program for EDBA delegates. The participation in the cultural program is not obligatory. It is just great fun! The purpose of the cultural program is two-fold. The program introduces the delegates, especially international ones, to the history and cultural heritage of the Polish people. It also serves as a catalyst for helping particpants get to know each other. In practice a typical module looks like that:
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Wednesday: AM: delegate arrivals PM: classes, module welcome dinner |
Thursday: classes, Polish language lessons |
Friday: classes, meetings with Ambassadors, Directors of Chambers of Commerce, Polish businessmen, etc. |
Saturday: classes, cultural program (either city bus tour, museum visit, concert, etc.) |
Sunday: classes and departures |
The cultural program will respond to the interests of EDBA delegates and will feature what most delegates find fascinating. What delegates will do within the cultural program during a given module will be announced at the module welcome dinner. It is also possible to split the group and organize two parallel cultural events so that everybody goes to what he finds most interesting.
Polish language lessons are not obligatory either, and similar to the cultural program are quite entertaining and instructive. The language tutor’s aim is not only to teach you some basic Polish, but also to open for you the world of Polish cinematography, literature, painting, etc. It is also a great occasion to have a coffee together (coffee, tea, and snacks are served during the classes).
Welcome dinners, cultural program events, and Polish language lessons are bonuses that INE PAN provides you with without charging extra money. We are convinced, however, that they are significant elements of our Program and make the latter more rewarding and valuable.
ADMISSIONS AND FEES
Candidates should hold an MA or MSc degree (in whatever field or discipline), demonstrate proficiency in the English language, and possess serious business experience. If the above requirements are met, the following documents should be sent to INE PAN via email by those who do not take things for granted in business and management, and like to look deeper into matters they find fascinating:
(1) application form (WORD) - filled in and signed,
2) copy of your MA diploma together with its transcript (if the diploma is issued in any other language than Polish, English or Russian, certified translation should be provided to any of the above languages),
(3) CV (Resume) written in English,
(4) copy of your passport or official ID (only the page(s) showing your name, picture and passport number).
Once we receive the above documents, we will contact you and inform you when the Admission Committee’s decision will be made regarding your application.
There are two intakes per year. The next admissions deadline is September 21, 2012. All accepted delegates will commence their studies in October 2012 and graduate in June 2014.
English Language Requirements The language of instruction on the Executive Doctor of Business Administration Program is English. English is also the language of trade negotiations, sales contacts, financial markets and many other business activities across the world. Therefore, candidates are encouraged to have a good command of English in order to actively participate in classes and seminars, discuss with their colleagues, and apply learned skills in their further careers.
No proof of English proficiency is required, however. Once you begin your studies you will be able to use our library with a rich collection of books in English. Also, you will receive an electronic access to databases online. There is no doubt that your command of English would significantly improve before you graduated if it was not already perfect at the beginning.
Visa Support Candidates from the member states of the European Union and from the countries belonging to the European Economic Area do not need a visa to visit Poland. Here is the list of EU/EEA countries: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and the United Kingdom.
Visas are not required for entering Poland for citizens of many other countries who intend to stay in Poland for less than 90 days. These countries are Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Bolivia, Brazil, Brunei, Canada, Costa Rica, Chile, Croatia, Guatemala, Honduras, Hong Kong, Israel, Japan, South Korea, Macau, Malaysia, Mexico, Monaco, Nicaragua, New Zealand, Panama, Paraguay, Salvador, San Marino, Singapore, Switzerland, United States of America, Uruguay, Vatican and Venezuela.
Candidates from the countries not listed above will receive from INE PAN all the need documents to obtain their visas in the most efficient way.
Program Fees There is no application fee, so you just send us your application documents and we make a decision on whether you are admitted or not and send you a formal letter of acceptance. After being accepted you are asked to pay the entry fee (100 EUR) and the entire program tuition fee which amounts to 12000 EUR or just the first installment (you may pay in four installments of 3000 EUR each, payments are due before each semester). Payments can be made by bank transfer in Polish Zloty (PLN), euro (EUR) or US dollars (USD).
Money should be wired in EUR (or in USD or PLN according to the current exchange rate) to the Institute of Economics of the Polish Academy of Sciences, address: Pałac Staszica ul. Nowy Świat 72, 00-330 Warsaw, Poland
Bank: Bank Millennium S.A. Bank’s address: ul. Stanisława Żaryna 2A, 02-593 Warsaw, Poland
Account number (IBAN): PL 30 1160 2202 0000 0001 0359 5197
SWIFT (BIC): BIGBPLPW
Compared to other Doctor of Business Administration programs, our EDBA Program has quite competitive fees. The fact that it is not expensive does not in the least compromise the high quality and status of our Program. The resources, connections, and prestige of the Institute of Economics of the Polish Academy of Sciences make it possible to offer an affordable DBA program holding the levels of instruction and participant satisfaction well above the average. Travel and accommodation expenses are covered by participants themselves. INE PAN actively helps organize participants’ arrival and stay in Warsaw.
LIVING IN WARSAW
Arriving in Warsaw Anyone who 
arrives in Warsaw for the first time will be met by a representative of INE PAN and taken to a hotel by taxi. A city map, a transportation pass (for the entire duration of a module), and module materials will be handed too. The pick-up is covered by the program fee.
Accommodation Housing is to be arranged prior to the arrival. INE PAN offers assistance in finding a suitable accommodation solution. As a rule, to stay in Warsaw for the duration of 5-6 days (all modules are of this time-length) one may either get a room in a hotel or rent an apartment. In both cases one has to be prepared to pay about 70 EUR per night.
Costs of Living Warsaw is a remarkably affordable city compared to all other European capitals and cities. A taxi ride from the airport to the centre is about 15 EUR. A room in a good hotel can be had for 70 EUR. A lunch in a restaurant costs 7 EUR. A theater ticket is priced at 20 EUR. A beer in a pub sells for 2 EUR. And a round trip to Cracow by Intercity train (3 hour one way) will cost you only 50 EUR.
Explore Poland Having all your lectures, seminars, dinners and cultural events in Warsaw does not confine you to staying in the capital of Poland only. Spending an extra day in Poland after the end of a module and visiting such great cities as Cracow, Gdansk, Lodz, Poznan, and Wroclaw or the famous Masurian Lakeland, the only European finalist of the New Seven Wonders of Nature, may be a great idea that will bring you plenty unforgettable and exciting impressions.
Poland has mountains in the south and sea beaches in the north. It has wonderful lake areas as well as vast and majestic forests. Everyone may find here what one likes the most. Renting a car and going to see the largest brick castle in the world (Malbork), old Jewish quarters in Lublin, Zakopane resorts in the mountains, or Chopin’s birth place in Zelazowa Wola will give you lasting and thrilling memories and will let you get familiar with the country in an intimate way.
CONTACT INFORMATION
INE PAN’s main offices are located in the Palace of Culture and Science, in the very heart of Warsaw, within walking distance to the central railway station and metro stop “Center”.
Here is our postal address:
INE PAN – Postgraduate, MBA and Doctoral Studies
PKIN, 23 floor, room 2320
Pl. Defilad 1, 00-901,
Warsaw, Poland
You may also contact us by email:
fax: +48 22 6566431, or phone: +48 664 459 327 (Polish, English and Russian spoken).
See you soon in Warsaw!