FAQ
An MBA is considered the qualification standard for top managers. Studying an MBA, candidates receive a high-quality and recognised management education that predisposes graduates to hold executive management positions. MBA studies provide a higher prestige and competitiveness in the labour market, higher value for the corporation, new knowledge in the field of business management and significant contacts with managers from different fields. By studying at the Faculty of Business Administration (FBA) of the Prague University of Economics and Business (VŠE) one obtains an accredited and globally recognised MBA professional degree.
Accreditation should be one of the basic guidelines for an applicant upon programme selection.
Accreditation is a guarantee of the quality of the study. Accreditation confirms that the institution meets the predefined rigorous conditions and provides high-quality studies. The applicant should be interested in what institution, if any, has granted the accreditation. Recognised accrediting bodies include the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) in the United States, EQUIS, which is awarded by the EFMD in Brussels, and the Association of MBAs (AMBA) in the UK. Many MBA schools are accredited only by a foreign partner university, not directly by a recognised accreditation institution.
Yes, our MBA programme was the first and only one in the Czech Republic to receive the prestigious international accreditations EQUIS and AMBA.
These guarantee that the accredited institution and its programmes meet strict quality standards and procedures in accordance with international requirements. The EQUIS and AMBA accreditations confirm the high quality of the studies and place FBA among the top 1% of business schools in the world. We are also members of the Czech Association of MBA Schools CAMBAS.
Yes, the Faculty of Business Administration (FBA) of the Prague University of Economics and Business (VŠE) is the only faculty with EQUIS accreditation in the Czech Republic.
This accreditation is awarded only to faculties with excellent teaching, outstanding academic staff, quality research, and strong links with practice. The faculty is thus ranked alongside universities such as HEC Paris, London Business School, Rotterdam School of Management or University of St. Gallen.
For the years 2021-2024, our MBA programme is also accredited by the international association AMBA.
Teaching is organized in modules; each module consists of sub-courses. Each course starts with an online meeting (60-90 min), followed by an intensive session at the premises of the FBA at VŠE.
Each semester, the student takes exams on an ongoing basis. The conclusion of study consists in the preparation and defense of a Master Thesis / Business Project. In addition, the student participates in other study activities online or in Prague.
Detailed information is available in the Program Structure section.
The revised MBA programme starting in September 2023 is designed as a 2-year programme with the option of deeper specialisation in the 3rd semester. The additional 6 months are for writing the Master Thesis / Business Project. The study is completed with a successful thesis defence.
English proficiency is already demonstrated during the admission procedure. Applicants are required to demonstrate English language proficiency at the C1 level.
All subject matter and seminars are conducted in English with a few exceptions (Financial Accounting and Law may be taken in Czech or English). Many courses are taught by foreign lecturers. Graduates of our MBA demonstrate strong qualifications to hold executive managerial positions in internationally based enterprises.
Tuition fee can be paid entirely in one payment at the onset of your studies or by 5, 10 or 30 instalments.
Yes, all activities are held at the pleasant and modern premises of the FBA VŠE campus at Žižkov with its own parking lot. The campus is located in a walking distance from the Hlavní nádraží metro station (line C). We generally require students to attend the lecture in person.
The most convenient is the online form.
Registration does not constitute a binding commitment to study. After registration, you will receive additional information materials to obtain a more detailed understanding of the study process. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any further questions.