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ŠKODA AUTO University

ŠKODA AUTO University was founded in 2000 and to this date is the first and the only company-owned university in the Czech Republic. ŠKODA AUTO University is a private tertiary level school with a trade-specific academic programme. The founder of the school is ŠKODA AUTO a.s., a car producer which has been manufacturing passenger cars for more than a century and is one of Europe's largest automotive brands within the Volkswagen concern.

Our school was the first university in the region of Mladá Boleslav and the Educational Centre Na Karmeli was founded in 2007. This location can boast a tradition of education and book printing from the age of the Unity of Brethren in the 16th century. In addition, this area is of special interest because it is where the modern architecture of the new buildings perfectly complements the restored historical buildings of the former monastery. Our university has had excellent spatial and technical conditions for both teaching and other professional activities since September 2007.

Our educational concept is unique within the Czech Republic. The Bachelor Degree Progamme includes one semester of mandatory internship in an industry enterprise, usually in ŠKODA AUTO a.s., furthermore the best students are placed in foreign subsidiaries of the Volkswagen group. The follow-on Master Degree programme is offered in the Czech or English languages and there is a high degree of interaction between lecturers and students during seminars and exercises.

Each student has the possibility to travel abroad. You can study in countries within and outside the European Union or have an internship within the company ŠKODA AUTO or the Volkswagen Group.

At present, over 1050 students from the Czech Republic and 18 foreign countries are studying at ŠKODA AUTO University.

10 REASONS WHY TO STUDY AT ŠKODA AUTO UNIVERSITY

• Sophisticated modern study programme
• High-quality team of lecturers
• Direct presence of ŠKODA AUTO specialists in the education process
• Extensive and quality language education leading to internationally recognised certificates
• Assurance of internship within the ŠKODA AUTO Company and the Volkswagen Group
• Language courses and scholarships abroad
• Possibility to participate in interesting research projects
• Individual approach to students
• High probability of employment for graduates with ŠKODA AUTO and its suppliers
• Excellent proportion of tuition to the overall level and extent of provided education

UNDERGRADUATE ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES: ECONOMICS AND MANAGEMENT

Type of Academic Programmes: Professional Baccalaureate

Specialisations:

1. Business Management and Production;
2. Business Management and Sales;
3. Corporate Finance Management.

Duration: 3, 5 years (7semesters)

Language of tuition: Czech, English

Main Characteristics:

• Profession-oriented undergraduate programme which enables its graduate an immediate application of acquired skills and knowledge, particularly in the automotive industry.
• One-semester internship is an integral part of the curricula. Students´ placement takes place at ŠKODA AUTO, other cooperating companies in the Czech Republic, and abroad, mainly within the VW group.
• Compulsory intensive studies of two foreign languages, English and German, increase the graduates´ value on the labour market.
• Graduates are well prepared for follow-on master degree programmes.

GRADUATE ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES: ECONOMICS AND MANAGEMENT

Type of Academic Programmes: Follow-on Master Degree

Specialisations:

1. Corporate Finance Management in the Global Environment;
2. Marketing Management in the Global Environment;
3. Production Management and Global Business;
4. Business Law in the Global Environment.

Duration: 2 years (4 semesters)

Language of tuition: Czech (all) / English (specialisations 1 and 2)

Main Characteristics:

• The follow-on academic programme provides students with the possibility to extend their up to now acquired knowledge, develop their skills and deepen their specialization.
• Great emphasis is put on the students´ social and language skills. The school organises language preparatory courses aimed at internationally recognised language exams.
• Broadening students´ knowledge and special competences by the multinational dimension penetrates throughout all the studies.

OTHER ACTIVITIES AND JOB OPPORTUNITIES:

ŠKODA AUTO University organizes short-term intensive language courses and exchange projects. The scientific research programme closely corresponds to the characteristic of the curricula. ŠKODA AUTO University periodically organises international conferences and discussion forums with professional and academics. The results of scientific research and development are presented at prestige national and international conferences and peer reviews. The school cooperates closely with ŠKODA AUTO, VW group and many other companies and institutions. The graduates of both the degrees will find job opportunities open to them at companies of all legal forms and sizes. Their specializations together with acquired skills and language proficiency guarantee great chances to assert themselves in both, the national and international environment.