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.

Wyższa Szkoła Biznesu – National-Louis University
Established1 October 1991
Students4500
Location
Nowy Sącz
,
Poland

49°36′03″N 20°41′26″E
Websitehttp://www.wsb-nlu.edu.pl

The university has two campuses: in Nowy Sącz and in Tarnów.

Student magazine
Ampersand
EditorElizabeth Kociolek
CategoriesUniversity news
FrequencyMonthly
Circulation1000
PublisherWyższa Szkoła Biznesu – National-Louis University
First issueFebruary 2006
CountryPoland
LanguageEnglish
Websitewsb-nlu.edu.pl
ISSN1897-0680

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

See also
  • National-Louis University
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