1. SZKOŁA GŁÓWNA HANDLOWA W WARSZAWIE WARSAW SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS 2009

3. Poland’s oldest university of economics Founded 1906 by August Zieliński Full academic rights granted 1919 1919 – 1939: 30 Ph.D. Titles awarded Continued education during WWII HISTORY (1906-1945)

4. 1950’s – 80’s: Educating staff for the centrally planned economy (renamed: Central School of Planning & Statistics) 1950’s – 80’s: Despite obstacles „research schools” has been established. They were considered the avant-garde of economic thought. Among the most famous were schools of Prof. Michal Kalecki, Prof. Aleksy Wakar and Prof. Oskar Lange After 1989, SGH staff is leading the process of systemic transformation in Poland headed by Prof. Leszek Balcerowicz – former Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance and later the President of the National Bank of Poland HISTORY (1945-1990)

5. April 5, 1991 renamed back to Central School of Commerce (Szkoła Główna Handlowa). Official translation: Warsaw School of Economics (SGH) Reforms launched and international co-operation initiated in early 1990’s. HISTORY (after 1991)

6. About 18,000 students in 2008/2009: 6,928 full time (incl. over 200 foreigners) 3,653 extramural (part-time) 7,178 postgraduate and PhD students 2,270 graduates in 2007/2008 Over 77,000 graduates to date STUDENTS

7. SGH employed 832 faculty members in 2009: 94 full professors 125 associate professors 294 assistant professors 51 assistants 230 lecturers and senior lecturers 38 language tutors, instructors & librarians 21 honoris causa doctorates awarded Prof. Danuta HÜBNER SGH Faculty Member Member of European Parliament, Former EU Commissioner for Regional Development TEACHERS

8. SGH IN RANKINGS # 1 of all national rankings of universities in economics and business. Top 10 in overall ranking of all universities in Poland. Top 25 in 2008 Financial Times ranking of Masters in Management programmes. 5 Palmes in EDUNIVERSAL ranking of business schools (‘Universal business school with major international influence’).

9. SGH CAMPUS

10. Since 1990’s: Separate structures for research / teaching Research structure: FIVE COLLEGIA Economic Analysis Socio-Economic Policy World Economy Business Administration Management and Finance SGH STRUCTURE

11. THREE-CYCLE STUDY SYSTEM THREE-CYCLE STUDY SYSTEM Adoption of the Bologna Declaration at SGH From 2006/2007 Academic Year SGH Studies are divided into: Bachelor’s Studies (undergraduate) – 6-semester Master’s Studies (graduate) – 4-semester Doctoral Studies (6-semester) System based on ECTS credits (except PhD) STUDY PROGRAMMES

12. THREE-CYCLE STUDY SYSTEM THREE-CYCLE STUDY SYSTEM MAJORS OFFERED Administration (MA) Economics (BA and MA) European Studies (BA and MA) Finance and Accounting (BA and MA) International Business (MA in English) International Economic Relations (BA, MA) International Relations (BA, MA) Management (BA, MA) Quantitative Methods in Economics & Information Systems (BA, MA) Social Policy (BA and MA) Spatial Economics Policy (MA) Tourism and Leisure (MA) STUDY PROGRAMMES

13. SGH is a renowned research and expert centre in the field of economic sciences. Research studies carried out by our university staff are used by well- known companies, central and local government offices and international organisations. Types of research conducted at SGH contracted research studies corresponding to the needs of Polish economy and funded by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education. „tailor-made” expertises for different institutions and enterprises publications, i.e. the annual „Poland, International Economic report” research projects, with UNIDO, UN, Council of Europe, World Bank, OECD and many others international projects within the 5 th, 6 th, and 7 th Framework Programme RESEARCH

14. SGH maintains extensive foreign contacts with almost 200 universities. As a result the students have the opportunity to undertake studies in foreign languages and to obtain knowledge in specializations that are not well developed in Poland. These contacts serve to expose students and faculty to the rapidly changing global economy. INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION

15. MAIN INTERNATIONAL EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMES\PROJECTS CEMS Master’s in International Management Programme Partnership in International Management Warsaw Executive MBA (with University of Minnesota) Canadian Executive MBA (with UQAM) Polish-German Academic Forum (Double Degree) Double Degree Programme SGH – Sciences Po Other double-degree programmes Polish-Japanese Management Education Centre Educational Project for the East European Projects (Tempus, CEEPUS, LLP Erasmus, Jean Monnet, etc.) East Asian Centre INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION

16. MEMBERSHIP IN OTHER ORGANISATIONS  BSRUN (Baltic Sea Region University Network)  CEEMAN (Central & East European Management Development Association)  EABIS (European Academy for Business in Society)  EADI (European Association of Development Research and Training Institutes)  EDAMBA (European Doctoral Programmes Association in Management & Business Administration)  EIASM-EDEN (The European Institute for Advanced Studies in Management)  EFMD (European Foundation for Management Development)  EUA (European University Associatioin)  EUCEN (European Universities Continuing Education Network  IIE (Institute of International Education) INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION

17. Polish programmes run by Collegia PhD Studies in English (in preparation) International programmes: Polish-French European Doctoral Studies, with the University Marne-la-Vallée DOCTORAL STUDIES

18. E-learning @ www.e-sgh.pl established October 2001 60+ online courses 5,100 slides to 300 lectures more than 6,000 signed-in students „Knowledge Centre” vortal established 2004 International on-line lectures with University of Illinois (Springfield) More info: www.sgh.waw.pl/cren/ E-LEARNING

19. Areas of co-operation: company presentations career placement internships skill seminars business projects CORPORATE RELATIONS

20. CORPORATE PARTNERS’ CLUB

21. SGH SPONSORS Golden Sponsors Silver Sponsors Bronze Sponsors

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23. PERFECT LOCATION: WARSAW Merchants’ origin – Royal tradition Capital city advantage Young, vibrant, modern, green and trendy "You will never get bored!" Cosmopolitan Gateway to Poland and the region

24. BEAUTIFUL POLAND Over 1000 years of history Mixture of cultures and tradition All in one – diversified landscape

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