Wyższa Szkoła Biznesu – National-Louis University
Wyższa Szkoła Biznesu – National-Louis University — non-public university, one of the first non-public higher education schools in Poland. It offers first and second degree studies in: Computer Science, Management, Political Science, Psychology, as well as post-graduate studies, including MBA programs. WSB-NLU was the first university in Poland to offer an American diploma of Bachelor of Arts in addition to the Polish diploma and the first to offer its students a virtual dean's office and an electronic student record book. The university has been positively assessed by the Polish Accreditation Committee for all accredited fields of study.
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| Established | 1 October 1991 |
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| Students | 4500 |
| Location | , 49°36′03″N 20°41′26″E |
| Website | http://www.wsb-nlu.edu.pl |
The university has two campuses: in Nowy Sącz and in Tarnów.
Student magazine
| Editor | Elizabeth Kociolek |
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| Categories | University news |
| Frequency | Monthly |
| Circulation | 1000 |
| Publisher | Wyższa Szkoła Biznesu – National-Louis University |
| First issue | February 2006 |
| Country | Poland |
| Language | English |
| Website | wsb-nlu.edu.pl |
| ISSN | 1897-0680 |
Authorities
- President of WSB-NLU: dr Krzysztof Pawłowski
- Rector of WSB-NLU: dr Wiktor Patena
- Chancellor of WSB-NLU: mgr inż. Robert Gmaj
History
- 1 October 1991 - Wyższa Szkoła Biznesu starts its activity as Sądecko-Podhalańska Szkoła Biznesu.
- 8 May 1992 – signing an agreement with National-Louis University from Chicago; as a result WSB-NLU is established, offering the program of studies given by NLU.
- 30 September 1992 - Minister of National Education, professor Andrzej Stelmachowski orders to enter Wyższa Szkoła Biznesu – National Louis University in Nowy Sącz in the register of non-public universities. WSB-NLU – is granted the authorization to offer first degree (licencjat) studies in Management and Marketing.
- 1993 – purchasing the building at ul. Zielona 27 in Nowy Sącz, together with the Stadnicki Palace in Nawojowa, it becomes the main building of the university.
- October 1993 – cooperation agreement between Craig School of Business California State University (USA) and WSB-NLU (grants for full lecture courses run by American professors for WSB-NLU students and for staff development and internships).
- May 1995 – signing an agreement with Maastricht School of Management on offering a joint program of Master of Business Administration.
- May 1995 – for the first time WSB-NLU wins the „Wprost” ranking for non-public universities, in Business Studies category it comes second after Warsaw School of Economics, ahead of all Polish universities and business schools.
- 1997 - WSB-NLU is the first university in Poland to receive an accreditation of the Association of Management Education SEM FORUM.
- 1998 – the university is given the Minister's authorization to grant its graduates the degree of magister (Master's degree) in Management and Marketing.
- 1999 – the Minister's acceptance of a new field of study at a first degree level 0 Computer Science.
- 25 September 1999 – the Monument of a Graduate is unveiled – a sculpture by Andrzej Pasoń.
- 4 November 1999 – signing an agreement with NLU, thanks to which NCA accreditation covers two first degree programs: Management and Marketing and Computer Science – their graduates, apart from the Polish licencjat title also receive its American counterpart – the Bachelor of Arts degree.
- Polish Prime Minister Jerzy Buzek hands in the Pro Publico Bono award to Rector Krzysztof Pawłowski for the best civic initiative in the first decade of free Poland.
- 2000 – the university is among other schools receiving the Microsoft Certified Professional certificate. Thanks to the agreement with Microsoft, WSB-NLU students are given an opportunity of obtaining an MCP title in one of three categories: Systems Engineer, Programmer and Database Administrator.
- 2002 – another didactic premise is opened – building C, together with a library and an electronic reading room.
- 9 November 2002 – the board of Kisiel's Award granted by Wprost weekly announces that Krzysztof Pawłowski, rector of WSB-NLU is its laureate this year.
- 2002 – authorization to run first degree studies in Political Science – previously courses in Political Science, History, Philosophy and International Relations were offered as general education courses in Marketing and Management and Computer Studies.
- 2002 – offering studies in Management run exclusively in English.
- November 2003 – cooperation agreement with DePaul University (Chicago). Within this cooperation, WSB-NLU offers 2-year studies in Computer Science, graduates obtain a diploma of Master of Science in Computer Science.
- 2003 – school premises are expanded with a sports hall and a multi-purpose sports field.
- 2004 – Krzysztof Pawłowski becomes an Entrepreneur of the Year in a contest organized by Ernst & Young.
- June 2005 – WSB-NLU hosts the final tournament of the 17th International IT Competition.
- 2005 – WSB-NLU is granted a permission to offer uniform, Master's degree studies in Psychology.
- 2007 - WSB-NLU starts cooperation with Google.
- September 2007 – WSB-NLU is authorized to offer complementary, second degree studies in Political Science.
- March 2009 - DRIMAGINE – the first school of animation and 3D graphics opens at our university, supported by an Oscar-winner, Zbigniew Rybczyński.
- October 2011 - Drimagine Academy moves to Warsaw
- December 2011 - WSB-NLU has a new owner - "Agreement for the future of WSB-NLU", composed of Polish Capital and Energy Group SA, Consortium of Universities Futurus and Consortium of Non-Public Universities E-University
Types and fields of study
Management
1st degree regular studies (‘licencjat’, 3-year studies)
Students have an opportunity to take International Business specialization (classes conducted in English). 1st degree weekend studies (Bachelor's degree, 3-year studies)
Specializations offered in 2010/2011 Academic Year:
- Banking and Financial Consultancy
- IT Tools in Business
- Cost and Efficiency Management in Business Activity - CIMA 1
- Marketing Management
- Project Management
- Management in Tourism and Hotel Sector
2nd degree regular studies (Master's degree, 2-year studies)
Specializations offered in 2010/2011 Academic Year:
- Financial Management
- Marketing and Advertising
- Managing Finances
- Public Administration Management
- Strategic Management
- Management in Media
- Computer-Assisted Decision-Making
- E-Business
- Company Management
2nd degree weekend studies (Master's degree, 2-year studies)
Specializations offered in 2010/2011 Academic Year:
- Marketing Communication
- Computer-Assisted Decision-Making
- E-Business
- Managing Finances
- Public Administration Management
- Strategic Management
- Tourism Management
- Human Resource Management
Management (in English)
Full Time Undergraduate Program
- International Business
Full Time Graduate Program
- Global Business Management
Computer Science
1st degree regular studies (Bachelor's degree / Engineer degree)
Bachelor studies last 3 years and end with a presentation of bachelor's thesis and obtaining a professional title of a Bachelor of IT. Engineer studies last 3.5 years and end with a presentation of engineer's thesis and obtaining a professional title of an IT engineer. After the first year of studies, students may choose one of the three specializations below:
- Software engineering (bachelor and engineer studies)
- Computer networks (bachelor and engineer studies)
- Multimedia technologies (bachelor and engineer studies)
1st degree weekend studies (Bachelor's degree / Engineer degree)
Bachelor studies last 3 years and end with a presentation of bachelor's thesis and obtaining a professional title of a Bachelor of IT. Engineer studies last 3.5 years and end with a presentation of engineer's thesis and obtaining a professional title of an IT engineer.
Subjects to choose from:
- Programming III
- IT Systems in Management
- Numerical Methods
- Advanced Computer Networks
- Digital Technology
- Computer System Security
Political Science
1st degree regular studies (Bachelor's degree)
Specialization proposed for 2010/2011 Academic Year:
- Media and Social Communication
1st degree weekend studies (Bachelor's degree, 3-year studies)
Specializations offered in 2010/2011 Academic Year:
- Administration and Civil Service
- Public Information and Social Communication
2nd degree regular studies (Master's degree, 2-year studies)
Specializations offered in 2010/2011 Academic Year:
- Social Consultancy and Communication
- “New Europe” Diplomacy
2nd degree weekend studies (Master's degree, 2-year studies)
Specialization proposed for 2010/2011 Academic Year:
- Public Institutions and Administration
Psychology
Regular uniform master's degree studies (5-year studies)
Specializations offered in 2010/2011 Academic Year:
- Clinical and Personality Psychology
- Educational Psychology and Mental Health
- Psychology of Organizations and Management
Social Work
1st degree regular studies (Bachelor's degree, 3-year studies)
1st degree weekend studies (Bachelor's degree, 3-year studies)
The following specializations will be offered at Social Work:
- Management and Communication in Social Work
- Social and Hospice Work
- Social Advisor
Market position
Wyższa Szkoła Biznesu – National-Louis University was given an award by the Polish Prime Minister for the best social initiative of the 1990s. Krzysztof Pawłowski, WSB-NLU founder, was awarded the title of an Entrepreneur of the Year in 203 in a contest organized by Ernst & Young.
Rankings
- 27 May 2010 – Academic Information Center – „The Most Innovative and Creative University in Poland” – 3rd place
- 25 May 2010 – Home&Market – 3rd place for MBA students
- 10 May 2010 - "Wprost" – 3rd place in “Non-Public Business Universities” category"
- June 2009 – Cogito Report – 3rd place in Academic Environment Ranking in “Prestigious University” category
- 2008 - RANKING OF UNIVERSITIES BY PERSONNEL DIRECTORS. In non-public schools category: 2nd place in Computer Science, 4th place in Political Science, 5th in Management.
- 13 June 2007 - "Polityka" – Third place among non-public universities in Political Science
- 27 May 2007 - "Wprost" – The best non-public university of business and administration
- 19 April 2007 – "Rzeczpospolita" – High evaluation of scientific potential (parameter assessment). The highest scores for conditions of studying (categories: didactic base, subscription of foreign journals, digitization of library resources).
- 3 June 2006 "Polityka". Staff potential of Political Science Faculty received the highest score of all assessed universities
- 21 May 2006 "Newsweek". Significant growth of WSB-NLU graduates’ value on labor market
- 2 May 2006 "Wprost". For the 13th time WSB-NLU wins the ranking of non-public universities in the category “Where to study business management"
- 19 April 2006 "Rzeczpospolita". WSB-NLU as the best University in employers’ opinion.
- March 2006 "Home&Market". The best private school of business in Małopolska province
- 18 April 2005 "Wprost". WSB-NLU wins in three categories: the best intellectual base, education process and professional career opportunities and conditions of studying
- 12 April 2005 "Rzeczpospolita". WSB-NLU is the best university in the eyes of employers
- 11 April 2005 ERGO. WSB-NLU – the second place in the ranking of private business universities
- 3 April 2005 "Newsweek". High position of WSB-NLU graduates on the labor market
- 2 April 2005 "Polityka". Third place in non-public universities ranking in Economics – Management category
- March 2005 "Home&Market" 2005. Sixth place in the ranking of conditions of studying
- 26 April 2004 "Wprost". The best non-public business school
- 14 April 2004 "Rzeczpospolita" and "Perspektywy". WSB-NLU graduates are the most wanted employees
- 3 April 2004 "Polityka". 2nd place in Economics and Management and 3rd place in Computer Science among non-state universities
- 16 March 2004 "Newsweek". Effective in preparing graduates to find a good job
- 23 September 2003 Krzysztof Pawłowski became an Entrepreneur of the Year 2003, for accomplishing the mission of providing education at the highest level
- 12 May 2003 "Wprost". The best non-state business school in Poland
- 24 April 2003 A team of three second-year students of Management and marketing and Computer Science, composed of: Barbara Żbik–Badek, Janusz Garścia and Andrzej Szymczak once again wins the international competition called “Global Marketplace Competition”.
- 18 April 2003 L'Oreal Marketing Award won by WSB-NLU students
- 15 April 2003 "Rzeczpospolita" and "Perspektywy". WSB-NLU comes fourth in the ranking of universities
- 1 April 2003 "Home&Market". WSB-NLU takes 2nd place in the ranking of non-state universities
- 31 March 2003 "Home&Market". Sixth place in a category of Graduates on independent posts
- 29 March 2003 "Polityka". WSB-NLU comes second in the ranking of non-state universities
- 9 November 2002 The Kisiel Award for WSB-NLU Rector
- 13 May 2002 "Wprost". WSB-NLU wins the category “Where to study Business”, and comes second in the category of “Where to study Computer Science” among non-public universities.
- 8 May 2002 Marketplace. Students win the International Competition "Global Internet MarketPlace Competition" organized by University of Tennessee, Knoxville, USA
- 17 April 2002 "Polityka". Wyższa Szkoła Biznesu – National-Louis University comes second in the ranking of non-public schools
- 9 April 2002 "Rzeczpospolita" and "Perspektywy". WSB-NLU takes the second place
External links
See also
- National-Louis University
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