Specialized English for Business to studia drugiego stopnia o profilu ogólnoakademickim prowadzone w języku angielskim. Program studiów zapewnia rozwój kompetencji kluczowych, w tym – kompetencji cyfrowych. Innowacją kierunku są przedmioty mające związek z częstymi zmianami współczesnej gospodarki, a tym samym – na dzisiejszym rynku pracy, m.in:

• Practical English, Advanced Business Writing Skills, English for Public Speaking and Self-Presentation oraz English for Debates;
• Entrepreneurship and Marketing Specialized English, Business Plan – Workshop oraz Intellectual Property Protection;
• Specialized English for Labour Market oraz Business Activity and (De-)globalization;
• Basic Tools for Critical Thinking oraz Logic, Reasoning and Argumentation;
• Social Psychology, Business Ethics oraz Information Technology in Linguistic Research.

Autorski program studiów integruje teoretyczne i praktyczne przygotowanie w zakresie języka angielskiego w szeroko pojętej przestrzeni biznesowej na poziomie C1+ z takimi kluczowymi kompetencjami jak inicjatywność, umiejętności pracy w zespole, innowacyjność, samodzielność planowania, myślenie krytyczne oraz tzw. labour agility. Przedmioty z zakresu nauk społecznych wspomagające kształcenie przybliżają absolwentowi zjawiska synergii, zrównoważonego rozwoju i integracji.

Chcąc podkreślić dostosowanie kierunku Specialized English for Business do warunków prowadzenia biznesu na współczesnym rynku pracy, w programie studiów uwzględniono praktyki odbywające się na stanowiskach zapewniających wykorzystanie zaawansowanego i specjalistycznego języka angielskiego. Internacjonalizację na kierunku zapewni kształcenie w zakresie dodatkowego biznesowego języka obcego na poziomie B2+: niemieckiego, francuskiego, hiszpańskiego lub chińskiego – do wyboru przez studentów. Innowacyjny dobór treści programowych sprzyja konkurencyjności w miejscu pracy o charakterze międzynarodowym: przedsiębiorstwach, organizacjach i instytucjach.

Perspektywy zawodowe

Wśród wykonywanych potencjalnych stanowisk, na jakie rekrutować może absolwent kierunku, wymienić można przykładowo: specjalista z językiem angielskim w Dziale Zobowiązań – Centrum Usług Wspólnych, pracownik administracyjno-biurowy z językiem obcym, specjalista ds. obsługi klienta, asystent dyrektora, pracownik / koordynator działu współpracy z zagranicą, specjalista ds. obsługi klientów kluczowych (np. w korporacjach finansowych, przedsiębiorstwach logistycznych itp.). Zaznaczyć należy, iż nazwy zawodów lub stanowisk pracy podlegają w obecnych czasach znacznym i częstym zmianom wynikającym z dynamicznie rozwijającego się rynku pracy, dlatego przy tak szeroko zakrojonym spektrum możliwości zatrudnienia opis sylwetki absolwenta celowo wskazuje raczej na sektory gospodarki i charakter pracy, a nie na konkretny zawód. Tym bardziej że nazwa tego samego stanowiska pracy jest często różnie formułowana, np. keynote manager / specjalista ds. klientów kluczowych / doradca klienta kluczowego / koordynator ds. klientów kluczowych. Program studiów zakłada, iż absolwent uzyska wiedzę z zakresu specjalistycznego języka biznesu, a także podstaw aktywności biznesowej w dobie zmieniających się realiów globalizacji, pozwalających na podjęcie pracy w ww. sektorach gospodarki i doskonalenie umiejętności w środowisku zawodowym.

Studia stanowią optymalną ofertę dla studenta polskiego i zagranicznego pragnącego zdobyć pogłębioną̨ wiedzę, kompetencje i umiejętności z zakresu języka angielskiego w biznesie, z uwzględnieniem praktycznego zastosowania wybranych wątków z obszaru nauk humanistycznych i społecznych, odpowiadające wymogom współczesnego rynku pracy w Polsce i w innych krajach. Program studiów umożliwia studentowi sprostanie wyzwaniom w zmieniającym się świecie, przygotowując go w sposób praktyczny i skontekstualizowany do pracy zawodowej w międzynarodowym środowisku.

Specialized English for Business is a second-cycle academic program conducted in the English language. The study program provides the development of key competencies, including digital skills. The innovation of the program lies in its subjects related to frequent changes in the contemporary economy, which are relevant in today's job market, such as:

• Practical English, Advanced Business Writing Skills, English for Public Speaking and Self-Presentation oraz English for Debates;
• Entrepreneurship and Marketing Specialized English, Business Plan – Workshop oraz Intellectual Property Protection;
• Specialized English for Labour Market oraz Business Activity and (De-)globalization;
• Basic Tools for Critical Thinking oraz Logic, Reasoning and Argumentation;
• Social Psychology, Business Ethics and Information Technology in Linguistic Research.

The unique curriculum integrates theoretical and practical preparation in English language proficiency within the broad scope of the business environment at a C1+ level, along with key competencies such as initiative, teamwork skills, innovation, independent planning, critical thinking, and labor agility. Subjects in the social sciences support the education by introducing graduates to phenomena of synergy, sustainable development, and integration.

To emphasize the adaptation of the Specialized English for Business program to the conditions of conducting business in the contemporary job market, the study program incorporates practices carried out in positions that require advanced and specialized English language skills. Internationalization within the program is ensured through education in an additional foreign business language at a B2+ level, with options including German, French, Spanish, or Chinese - to be chosen by the students. The innovative selection of program content promotes competitiveness in international workplaces, such as enterprises, organizations, and institutions.

Career prospects

In terms of career prospects, graduates of this program may pursue various potential positions, such as English-language specialists in the Department of Obligations - Shared Services Center, administrative office workers with foreign language proficiency, customer service specialists, assistants to directors, employees/coordinators in departments focused on foreign cooperation, or specialists in servicing key clients (e.g., in financial corporations or logistics companies). It should be noted that job titles and positions in today's dynamic job market undergo significant and frequent changes. Therefore, the description of the graduate's profile intentionally emphasizes economic sectors and the nature of work rather than specific occupations. Moreover, the same job position may be expressed differently, such as keynote manager/specialist in key clients/customer advisor/coordinator for key clients. The study program assumes that graduates will acquire knowledge of specialized business language and foundational business activities in the context of evolving globalization realities. This prepares them for employment in the aforementioned economic sectors and enhances their professional skills in a work environment.

These studies offer an optimal opportunity for both Polish and international students seeking to acquire in-depth knowledge, competencies, and skills in English language for business purposes. The program takes into account the practical application of selected topics from the humanities and social sciences. It is designed to prepare students to tackle the challenges of a changing world by providing practical and context-based preparation for professional work in an international environment, meeting the requirements of the contemporary job market in Poland and other countries.

RECRUITMENT OF FOREIGNERS FOR SECOND-CYCLE STUDIES IN ENGLISH

Documents required upon application

When registering, a foreign candidate for second-cycle studies:

• fills in a personal questionnaire form,
• uploads a scan of their higher education diploma and a scan of the document certifying the results of his/her studies (supplement, list of grades, subjects) together with its translation into Polish made by a sworn translator and with an apostille or legalized translation into Polish made by a sworn translator
• provides an electronic photo in .jpg format (photo compliant with the requirements for issuing personal identification documents),
• submits a scanned document confirming their English language proficiency at a minimum B2 level (Education tab - Certificates and other documents required for enrollment).

If the candidate does not possess a language proficiency document in the language of instruction, they may request a language proficiency verification. To do so, the candidate must submit the application by the deadline of - 16.09.2024. The application should be filled out, signed, scanned, and then sent through the IRK system using the Help tab. The subject of the message should be: "Application for language proficiency verification" - Application to download

•  specifies the foreigner status in Poland and provides a scanned copy of the relevant document (e.g., valid Polish Card, supplementary protection status - UKR, permanent residence permit) (Foreign Candidate tab),
• enrols in the chosen undergraduate program by submitting their recruitment application (Recruitment Applications tab),
• makes the required recruitment payment to an individual account within the specified deadline according to the recruitment schedule,

• Power of attorney for deliveries –  Document to be downloaded under Recruitment applications - ‘Documents and next steps’

According to Article 40 § 4 of the Administrative Procedure Code of 14 June 1960, "A party who does not have a place of residence or habitual residence or a registered office in the Republic of Poland, another European Union Member State, the Swiss Confederation, or a European Free Trade Association (EFTA) state - a party to the agreement on the European Economic Area, if they have not appointed a representative for conducting the case residing in the Republic of Poland and are not acting through a consul of the Republic of Poland, is obliged to indicate a representative for deliveries in the Republic of Poland."

• Insurance: All foreign students must have valid insurance for at least the first year of study in Poland, covering medical expenses up to EUR 30,000. The insurance policy, agreement, or certificate from the National Health Fund or European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) serves as proof of insurance.

Attention!!!

After successful registration for studies, foreign candidates should upload the completed and signed documents via the IRK system using the "Additional Information" form:

• Personal questionnaire form
• Power of attorney for deliveries

 Documents to download under Recruitment applications - ‘Documents and next steps’.

Important information for candidates

Document translations:

All documents prepared in a language other than Polish should be translated into Polish by:

• A sworn translator of Polish (the list of sworn translators from the Polish Ministry of Justice is available at LINK);
  
• A sworn translator from the EU (if there is an institution of sworn translators in the respective country);
• An RP consul competent for the country where the document was issued, or within whose legal system it operates;
• An accredited diplomatic representation or consular office of the country where the document was issued.

The translation can be done by a translation agency, but it must be certified by a Polish diplomatic mission or a sworn translator. Translations certified by a notary are not accepted.

Tuition fees

According to the Rector's Order, the tuition fee for foreigners studying in part-time programs in the English language is PLN 6600 per academic year, payable in two instalments.

Accommodation

Foreign students who submit an application can be provided with accommodation in the "SKRZAT" Student House - www.skrzat.ujd.edu.pl. The monthly fee is PLN 490 per person for a double room, as specified in the Rector's Order at Jan Długosz University in Częstochowa.