Master in Management Kozminski University

Overview

In 2025, Kozminski University ranks in the top 2 in Central & Eastern Europe among the top 100 business schools worldwide - according to the Global Masters in Management Ranking published by the "Financial Times". 

Moreover, the “Management” program ranked first nationwide – ahead of all other management programs offered by both public and private universities in Poland. This distinction confirms that Kozminski University not only delivers high-quality education but also inspires a new way of thinking about leadership, organizations, and the economy. The University offers an academic experience that combines the latest scientific advancements with business practice and a global perspective. 

What you gain from your studies?

Students of the program can expect to master the knowledge and skills regarding: 

• Knowledge of leading strategic concepts and current research findings
• Knowledge of most interesting case studies and practices
• Skills and tools needed for successful formulation, evaluation, and implementation of new competitive strategies
• Ability to anticipate and respond to the rapidly changing environment under pressure
• Ability to handle complex business challenges within a budget and time limits
• Communication and negotiation skills (public presentations, teamwork, multi-party and multi-cultural negotiations, outside-the-box thinking)
• Real-life experience with strategic consulting assignments
• A critical understanding of key concepts in the human resource management discipline
• Knowledge of the techniques of fulfilling personnel and HRM functions in contemporary national and international workplaces
• Knowledge of psychological and social conditioning of human behavior in organizations and the ways of influencing human behavior
• Knowledge regarding managing people in national and international contexts
• Skills and tools needed to conduct independent critical analyses of organizations, businesses and business models, and strategy
• Ability to evaluate management processes as a whole in versatile environments
• Knowledge of typical organizational problems and their diagnostics
• Effective communication with clients and an understanding of the basics of international commercial contracts

Programme Highlights

• Kozminski University was ranked in the Financial Times Masters in Management 2025 as the only university from Poland and among the top 2 in Central and Eastern Europe, placed in the top 100 business schools worldwide.

• Spend your second year at one of our partner universities and graduate with two diplomas: one from Kozminski University and one from an international institution.

• As part of the Global Network for Advanced Management (GNAM), you can take part in Global Network Weeks, online courses, webinars, and international student projects with 32 top business schools worldwide.

• Select one of five unique specializations: Strategy & Innovation Management, Digital Marketing, Artificial Intelligence in Business, Project Management, or ESG and Sustainable Management.

• The programme is supported by strategic industry partners, ensuring the curriculum stays aligned with current market expectations.

• Gain real business exposure through company visits and on-campus meetings with industry representatives, including T-Mobile Polska, J.P. Morgan, and JTI (Japan Tobacco International).

• Use Harvard Business Publishing Education (HBPE) learning materials during classes through our partnership agreement.

• Discover your key talents and development areas to better plan your career path and strengthen your academic, social, and professional performance.

• A mandatory 135-hour internship (5 ECTS) is required to graduate, offering hands-on experience, networking opportunities, and support for master’s thesis development.

• Develop strong digital competencies through courses in business analytics for managers and business app development with automation, learning to make data-driven decisions and implement technology solutions in organizations.