VSE/University of Economics

I have spent one year in Prague in the IB Program. This experience has been unique for me! In addition to the cultural exchange aspect and international experience, I have learned a lot about Central and Eastern Europe: its history, its economy and politics, trade aspects, culture, etc. Prague is an international capital, rich in history and open to the World, pleasant to live in. The only advice I can give you is: try it! You won't regret it! :)

I have recently graduated from IB master program at the University of Economics in Prague. I have been studying there for 2 academic years since I entered in autumn 2006. During these two years I felt actively involved into studying process preparing various projects, plans, tasks and presentations working with the team of internationally diverse individuals. This kind of atmosphere brings unique opportunity to experience you as a part of multinational world, meet and communicate with the residents from all over the world. The program widely covers the range of studies which are essential for international business nowadays; helps to understand the important trends, directions and priorities of modern business environment. Experienced and qualified professors originally from Czech Republic or abroad with rich practical and theoretical backgrounds in different fields generously delivered their knowledge to students. I have learnt many practical things through numerous case studies that were given to solve within tight timing that especially helps you to form necessary skills of problem solving and desire to challenges. Therefore, now I do believe that having international experience and also practical knowledge, I have enough bullets for my current job hunting!

I graduated from IB-program in 2008 after two years studies at the University of Economics, Prague. This was actually my second time in this school, since I spend here one semester in 2004 as an exchange student. Already then I liked the school, and of course Prague, and wanted to return someday. When I finished my bachelor studies and by accident heard about the program, I applied, got accepted and have no regents now when it is successfully over. The program offers wide range of courses which always provide some information which could not be found from books. Experienced, specialized and qualified teachers from Czech Republic or abroad have shared their practical knowledge of Central European markets as well as the specifics of global trade. Now I am currently looking for job and already my degree from V`E has got extra attention. I believe that in the future, the degree completed in the foreign country will give me needed differentiation from other applicants in the competitive business world. I will miss my time in Prague a lot!

Last year I started my masters studies at School of Economics in Prague majoring in International Business (IB) with emphasis on Central and Eastern Europe, since I believe that this region represents a huge market which has not been saturated and offers immense investing opportunities. All the courses are taught in English language by visiting professors or Czech professors with grand international experience. The lecturers take part in world summits like WTO, advise Czech government and companies with the international trade or/and attend various international seminar meetings. Being a student of the IB program means that you are already living in the international world thanks to the multicultural class you are in. I'm in a class with students from 17 different countries from Asia, America, Africa and Europe. Studying in English language at the top Czech business university gives the students a competitive advantageous over the other students, therefore during the studies we can find and work for reputable multinational corporations. Recently, I was accepted in KPMG for a part time job which is specially designed for students who are enrolled in the masters business program. At the end, Prague is truly a gorgeous city in which is fun to live.

The qualitative education backed with variety of international elements, such as program language, international students and lecturers, opportunities of transfers, is probably the best way how to prepare yourself for career in a competitive global business environment. From this point of view I recommend the school with confidence. However still have to recommend the school to concentrate the teaching on application of theoretical knowledge in practice. This is probably the crucial point, which either speeds up your career or slows it down, forcing you to begin from junior positions (which may be demotivating if you are 25 when you finish the school and firstly apply for a job).

A few weeks before the end of my studies in the IB at the VSE I started to seek a job in Europe. After having different opportunities in France, UK & Belgium I decided to stay in Czech Republic. I have been working as a Credit Analyst in Prague for ExxonMobil since June 2008. Working in a global company for a first post-studies experience is priceless. My future will remain abroad, I don't know when I will change job, where I will go or which company I will work for but I know my studies allow me to have this excellent choice today.

Thanks for offering this IB program. During the first year of my study I got not only theoretical knowledge but also practical experience. I worked part time for SAP BSCE for 6 months during the first year of my study. My life was busy but fulfilled. I had to master my time between my part time job and my study. Not to mention the countless parties in Prague. The second year I took part in double degree program and studied in Germany since 2008. Double degree program means more study. I personally prefer the city Prague more than Mainz. But it is a kind of special experience to get to know another culture, country. After finishing all my courses in July 2009 in Germany, I found a job as Manager assistant by Nexcom GmbH, a Taiwanese company which has a subsidiary in Munich. This program offers me more opportunities to upgrade myself.

Studying at VSE gave me multiple opportunities. I chose this school due to its location in the beautiful city of Prague. I believe that studying International Business in an international setting gives me an advantage when applying for jobs out of my home country. The program gives you the opportunity to interact with people from all over the world, as the students come from almost every continent. The lecturers come from a variety of professional and academic settings giving students the opportunity to learn subjects applicable in a work setting or an academic setting. The school has a smaller international program, giving you the opportunity to interact with Czech students in addition to my international colleagues. The school provides a variety of services to help students acquaint themselves with both the city of Prague and its surrounding areas.