MSc International Management

The MSc in International Management is designed for working professionals and recent graduates who aspire to a deeper understanding of contemporary management practices, leadership, strategy, marketing, finance and entrepreneurship. If you are attracted to the challenge of working in rapidly-changing business environments, and have an intellectual curiosity and ability for complex analysis, this programme is for you. You will also have a continuous opportunity to network with your peers, academic staff and industry professionals, who may advise and participate in class sessions.

The core of the programme is a dissertation focused on an industry and topic of particular interest. Relevant experience comes from live projects and case studies; and you are encouraged to develop advanced interpersonal skills to meet the high expectations of global working environments. Additionally, Master’s gateway exams are available, offering a fast-track to the prestigious professional qualification offered by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA).

Programme Essentials

Learn from leading academics and business practitioners and gain a broad perspective on current leadership and management practice
Develop and apply an understanding of business and management to complex issues. Learn to work both systematically and creatively
Engage with our highly regarded industry network partners and guest lecturers
Have the opportunity to publish your best work in our CRIS Bulletin, providing invaluable recognition in international businessand economics journals
Extend your local and international networks and set a career path for contributing to business and society as a whole
Take advantage of exam exemptions for CIMA professional qualifications
Enjoy regular seminars, workshops and guest speakers at our Master Speaker Series

Schedule

The programme has two modes of study.

Intensive Format

Three semesters of study undertaken within 12 to 18 months.

Standard Format

Four semesters of study plus dissertation undertaken in 24-30 months.

Blended Learning

The Global Blended Degree allows us to offer students a 3-year programme delivered online through our Digital Campus. You will experience the best of a Prague College education by receiving individual mentoring from our professional lecturers and by actively partaking in all lectures and discussions in the university’s Digital Campus alongside your fellow students.

In addition, the programmes are supported by two residential weekend sessions in Prague, per semester. This is your opportunity to visit our campus, meet fellow students in your programme, attend workshops with your group and consult with your lecturers in person.

Students can enter the blended learning programme at three points during the academic year: September, February and June, with two modules taken each semester. Bachelor’s Degrees are awarded after 8 successfully completed semesters of study.

Degree Projects

Master’s study in International Management culminates in a challenging, self-defined dissertation project that taps into student's strengths, interests and experiences. Here are just a few examples:

Dissertation Project: HRM processes used by businesses in the Czech Republic

Tatiana Eliášová submitted a dissertation focussed on HR and looked into on how companies in Prague, Czech Republic utilise HRM processes, particularly job profiling and forecasting, in order to hire and retain talented employees. Secondly, she investigated the perception of IT employees in Prague regarding these HRM practices.

Dissertation Project: Diversity as an Attractor

Dominika Dědičová's research for her MSc dissertation investigated whether an employers reputation for being an equal opportunity and diverse employer is a recruitment attractor for public-sector organisations in the Central Bohemia Region of the Czech Republic.

Dissertation Project: Fintech Advances in Robo Advising

Francesco Palmieri completed his MSc dissertation on Fintech advances in Robo Advising. The main focus of his project was to investigate if there is potential for a fintech startup that provides both the services of a fintech bank and Robo advisor in the European market. The need to investigate the feasibility of this product came from the high competition in the fintech ecosystem, from the high risk of the project, and from the fact that most of the early-stage startups failed. Moreover, it was important to understand, from a regulation point of view, if such a product was allowed, or if two different companies need to be created to provide two different services.

Dissertation Project: Marketing Strategy for Shopping Centre Krakov, Prague

Thomas Bradle's dissertation research focussed on whether the shopping mall, Centrum Krakov in Prague, should develop a locally focused marketing strategy in alignment with new marketing trends, strategies and rapidly changing market.

Dahiana Montes discusses her research and findings after investigating 'The Attitudes and Behaviours of Czechs and Colombians towards investing for retirement'. This was Dahiana's final dissertation work for her MSc International Management degree.

Head of the School of Business and the MSc programme in International Management, Stefano Cavagneto teaches Finance, Business Ethics, Statistics, Programming and Management Research at the undergraduate and postgraduate level. He also pursues his own professional and educational interests in mathematics, ethics, behavioural finance and business management. Stefano holds a PhD in Mathematics (Charles University, Institute of Mathematics of the Academy of Science of Czech Republic) and is a Doctor in Philosophy of Amedeo Avogadro University, in Vercelli, Italy. He also holds a professional MA in Science Communication (COREP - Centre for Education and Permanent Research - of the Polytechnic-University of Turin). Stefano has been visiting scholar at Columbia University in New York City and Visiting Fellow at the Isaac Newton Institute for Mathematical Sciences in Cambridge.

Graduate Careers & Further Study Destinations

After graduation our alumni are known for securing global careers at leading corporations, some have successfully pursued prestigious foreign and Czech doctoral studies at leading institutions or have started their own businesses:

Chaitanya Hiremath is founder and CEO of Sleipnir Studios, an animation studio specialising in VR content in Delhi, India. After relocating to San Francisco Chaitanya launched his second start-up Scanta, which advises businesses on how to protect machine learning algorithms from security attacks and as member of Forbes Business Council, he writes about technology trends in machine learning and cybersecurity.
Barry Veldon works as the Business Development Director for Aerostructures AERO Vodochody AEROSPACE a.s. in Prague.
Mariia Moiseieva is a Web and Social Media Producer for Voice of America in Washington DC. Mariia gained both her BA and MSc in International Management at PCU.
Marek Kocak is studying for his PhD in Philosophy at Charles University.
Kristina Burlica works as a Talent Partner at Hagen Human Capital in Prague.
Charlie Pimenta works as a Project Manager at Creative Dock in Prague.
Manuel Meyer is studying for his PhD in Business Economics and Management at VSE.
Tomas Bradle works as an E-commerce specialist at Avast in Prague.
Monika Benesova has pursued an entrepreneurial career, opening a chain of Shisha Lounges in Prague.
Filip Benes is now studying for his PhD in Marketing at VSE.
Kateřina Hašková is Brand Manager for Pilsner Urquell, the largest Czech brewer with a global reach.

Entry Requirements

A British Honours degree, first or second class or another suitable Bachelor's degree in any subject area. A postgraduate qualification or equivalent, or a relevant professional qualification.
English language certificate. Required Scores: IELTS 6.0 (with no band below 5.5) ; TOEFL iBT score of at least 79; Versant language exam - score equivalent to 6.0 IELTS. If the applicant has completed a Bachelors programme entirely in English this requirement may not apply.
A letter of motivation (500 words) describing career and personal motivation.
Professional and academic references
Curriculum Vitae
For all programmes at Prague City University there is a final interview between the applicant and the Programme Leader before the final decision on admission is made.