Faculty profile
The Faculty of Business Administration (FBA) at the Prague University of Economics and Business is among the most respected schools in Central and Eastern Europe focused on the field of management. The FBA is the only faculty in the Czech Republic that has the Triple Crown accreditation. The Triple Crown accreditation is a combination of three prestigious international accreditations: AACSB, EQUIS and AMBA. This means the FBA ranks among the 1% of best business schools in the world.
Synonymous with the highest standards of quality, AACSB accreditation also inspires innovative approaches to education around the world. The demands placed on accredited business schools are so high that less than 6% of universities offering management degree programmes worldwide hold AACSB accreditation.
The EFMD only awards the EQUIS accreditation to faculties with excellent teaching, high-quality research, a high degree of internationalisation and strong links with practice. The primary goal of the accreditation is to improve the quality of management education worldwide. EQUIS strives to balance high academic quality and professional relevance, ensured by close collaboration with practice.
International accreditation AMBA is considered the world’s most important accreditation in the field of MBA studies. Only a few hundred of the best business schools worldwide, such as the University of St. Gallen or HEC Paris, have received it so far.
In the Financial Times „Master in Management Ranking 2024“ our faculty ranked 16th with the international CEMS MIM programme, entering the company of prestigious schools such as Esade Business School (18th) or WU (Vienna University of Economics and Business) (20th). Last but not least, the MBA programme taught at the FBA is consistently evaluated as one of the Top 3 MBA programmes in Eastern Europe.
Studies and Educational Activities
There are approximately 3,500 full-time students at the FBA. We offer study at bachelor’s, master and doctoral levels. Two of our programmes – International Management (CEMS MIM) and Management (previously Business Economics and Management) – are regularly placed in the prestigious Financial Times global business education rankings.
Furthermore, the FBA offers 14 minor specialisations: Behavioral Economics, Business and Management, ESG, Human Resource Management, Arts Management, Logistics, Marketing, Managerial Psychology and Sociology, Management of Organisations for the Future, Entrepreneurship, NextGen Consulting, Project Management, Turnaround Management or Sales Management.
Study Programmes
Bachelor of Business Administration
The Bachelor of Business Administration is suitable for students with analytical thinking who are interested in business, management or marketing, particularly for those with an emphasis on developing, managing and restructuring companies.
During the bachelor studies, a student will be introduced to all the areas that are essential for the proper functioning of a business, e.g. marketing, logistics, corporate finance, personnel management or entrepreneurship.
Graduates will be able to participate in the execution of economic and managerial functions at mid-management levels in companies and other institutions, where business management education is expected. They mostly start their careers at industrial enterprises, enterprises operating in the energy sector, transport and storage, trade and services or consulting firms or they start their own business.
The bachelor’s diploma and the diploma supplement are recognized worldwide in terms of meeting the requirements for entrance into master’s degree programs.
Master in International Management / CEMS
Become part of a global network of professionals, gain international experience and spend a semester abroad at one of the best business schools in the world. Become a CEMSie!
The full-time Master’s Programme in International Management/CEMS is an academic training programme for top students demonstrating academic excellence, professional skills, international openness and social responsibility with interests and career intentions in an international environment.
CEMS is a global strategic alliance of leading business schools and multinational companies dedicated to educating and preparing the future generations of international business leaders. CEMS is one of the global leaders on the pre-experience Master’s market and it cannot be equalled in terms of the reputation of its members: 32 world-class academic institutions collaborate together with more than 70 corporate partners to offer international postgraduate students a unique blend of high-quality education and professional experience.
Graduates receive, in addition to the Czech master title Ing., an internationally recognized certificate of the CEMS MIM, Master in International Management.
Master in Management
Do you want to expand your knowledge as well as gain practical experience from the area of business and management? Apply for the Master in Management programme.
The full-time two-year provides students with a comprehensive business education to make them fit for starting a career and assuming responsibility in the fast-changing environment of global management tasks. The study field is suitable for students with analytical thinking who are interested in the business environment with an emphasis on management.
Each student of the programme also chooses a Minor Specialization according to their preference: Marketing or Consulting.
Graduates will be able to participate in the execution of economic and managerial functions at mid-management levels in companies and other institutions, where business management education is expected. They mostly start their careers at industrial enterprises, enterprises operating in the energy sector, transport and storage, trade and services or consulting firms.
Master in Sustainability Management
The programme structure is 3 semesters and is a professionally oriented Master’s programme without a minor specialisation. In this innovative programme, students have the opportunity to explore and understand the complex challenges facing our environment and society, and to develop the skills and knowledge needed to create sustainable solutions. Through a combination of interdisciplinary courses, practical projects and internships, students will gain an in-depth understanding of sustainability principles, practices and policies. Whether you are passionate about environmental conservation, social justice or business ethics, this programme will give you the tools to make a positive impact on the world. Join us and become a leader in sustainable development, environmental management and corporate responsibility.
Ph.D. Program Management and Managerial Economics (MMEE)
Are you an aspiring student, interested in developing theoretical knowledge and in conducting research? Do you already hold (or are you about to receive) a Master’s degree? Then our four-year full-time or combined Ph.D. program is the right choice for you.
At the Faculty of Business Administration (FBA), we offer a doctoral program in Management and Managerial Economics. You should enroll for doctoral studies if you want to pursue research or an academic career in future. Alternatively, you may aim at future career in strategic management and consultancy, where strong analytic skills are required.
Program Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
At the Faculty of Business Administration (FBA), we offer a three-year combined Doctor of Business Administration (“DBA“) program. The DBA is a “professional doctorate”, the main characteristic of which is the acquisition of deep knowledge and the use of the principles in scientific work, especially scientific research methodology, to solve a complex problem of the company or economic practice.
The program is designed for managers with a minimum experience of 5 years (in exceptional cases of 3 years), of which at least a partial experience has been in a managerial position, and professionals who need to use the principles of applied management research to solve practical problems. The program is carried out in English and is completed by obtaining the title and diploma of DBA VŠE. Prerequisite for entry into the program is also a Master’s degree or an MBA degree.
Executive MBA
Our MBA program enhances the participants profile through the acquired field-related knowledge, comprehension of contemporary trends and the demands of managerial practice. Using specialized modules, the program offers professionals from various sector and disciplines that currently hold or aspire to leadership positions, an innovative portfolio of course offerings. The program is designed explicitly to position theory into practice, building on the practical experience of the participants in addition to the academic and practitioner expertise of the faculty. As a result, the program empowers the participants to effectively confront today’s demanding challenges in both the corporate environment and society in general.
The first and only AMBA and EQUIS accredited MBA program in the Czech Republic. Also has Czech (CAMBAS) accreditation.
Our MBA program enhances the participants profile through the acquired field-related knowledge, comprehension of contemporary trends and the demands of managerial practice. Using specialized modules, the program offers professionals from various sector and disciplines that currently hold or aspire to leadership positions, an innovative portfolio of course offerings. The program is designed explicitly to position theory into practice, building on the practical experience of the participants in addition to the academic and practitioner expertise of the faculty. As a result, the program empowers the participants to effectively confront today’s demanding challenges in both the corporate environment and society in general.
The first and only AMBA and EQUIS accredited MBA program in the Czech Republic. Also has Czech (CAMBAS) accreditation.
Internationalization of Study
Applicants can study programmes offered in English. In addition, classes in foreign languages are mandatory for students of all fields, as well as programmes offered in the Czech language.
Many students use the opportunity to participate in exchange programmes with more than 250 partner universities all around the world. The Master in International Management programme (CEMS) is the FBA’s key postgraduate, pre-experience degree offered in English. Within the CEMS Alliance, 33 world-class academic institutions collaborate together, such as the University of St. Gallen, the London School of Economics, Università Bocconi, HEC Paris or ESADE Business School, and, since 2018, the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business from the USA. The exclusiveness of the programme is further heightened by the fact that only one business school per country can be a member. Furthermore, CEMS MIM Programme offered at FBA was awarded CEMS School of the Year 2021/22!
Science and Research
The FBA’s academic members and students are involved in quality and socially relevant research in various business and managerial areas.
Research has primarily a long-term focus on effective management of family firms, dishonest behavior in organizations, strategic leadership development, digital work environments and strategic corporate orientations. Academics regularly publish in prestigious global journals such as Technovation, Family Business Review, Technological Forecasting and Social Change, Judgment and Decision Making, European Economic Review and Small Business Economics. They are also involved in a number of basic and applied research projects. Other contract research projects are carried out in collaboration with companies and public sector organisations such as Unipetrol and the Ministry of Industry and Trade.
Executive Education
The FBA provides an executive MBA programme accredited by AMBA. The prestigious AMBA accreditation is considered the world’s most important accreditation in the field of MBA studies. In the Czech Republic, the Faculty of Business Administration is the first and only faculty that has managed to obtain this accreditation.
The MBA programme is regularly placed as one of the top MBA programmes in Eastern Europe in the prestigious Eduniversal Best Masters & MBA’s ranking. The main criteria are the reputation of the programme, the opportunity for career development, and salary in a graduate’s first job after graduation. The FBA also provides customised and open education programmes. Its clients include the Czech Social Security Administration, Metrostav, T-Mobile, TEVA, and the Ministry of Social Affairs. In addition, the FBA offers its Honors Academia programme – a superior two-year education and training programme managed in close cooperation with corporate partners.
Corporate Partnership
Relations with the business community are one of the top priorities of the FBA. The faculty has contracts with almost 100 corporate partners.
To see FBA’s corporate partners go here. The companies’ managers are involved in teaching, provide consultations for bachelor’s and master theses, offer internships, organise fields trips, and participate in the FBA’s research activities. In terms of social responsibility, the faculty cooperates with NGOs such as Centrum Paraple or Spolu dětem.