University of Economics in Katowice (former Karol Adamiecki Academy of Economics in Katowice) is a public higher education institution in Katowice, Poland.
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History
The University of Economics in Katowice was founded in December 1936 (by the Decree of the Minister of Religious Affairs and Public Education of the Republic of Poland of 1936) as a private School of Social and Economic Sciences. On January 11, 1937 the institution opened its doors to students and began teaching at the Faculty of Industrial Organization – the School’s only faculty at the time. This date marks the beginning of the University’s operation. In 1938 the Faculty of Public Administration was opened. Studies at both faculties lasted three years and were aimed at educating professionals for the growing industry sector. Dr. Józef Lisak was the founder and the first Rector of the University. In the beginning the School of Social and Economic Sciences was located in a few rooms rented from a renowned secondary school – Silesian School of Technology.
On September 1, 1939, the School was closed due to the war and occupation. Its activity was resumed in February 1945, when teaching at both Faculties was reactivated. Moreover, the educational offer, in particular in the area of economics, was expanded thanks to the establishment of the Central School of Accounting and Finance. The teaching staff has also increased. In the post-war years, a large migration of population was a common phenomenon in Poland. During that time many academic teachers and scientists from other academic centers decided to stay temporarily or permanently in Katowice. They contribution greatly influenced the School’s development and helped to ensure a high level of education. The graduates of the School of Social and Economic Sciences were professionals sought after by not only industrial enterprises, but also the government and local administration. The curriculum in place until 1948 was designed to include the needs of the local community and economic conditions characteristic to the region.
The number of students increased systematically. In response to the growing academic community, the School received two buildings in Katowice, situated in vicinity of ul. 1 Maja and ul. Bogucicka: a classical former town hall of the Zawodzie commune (now the Rector's Office) and a school building, which was adapted to serve as a facility for academic teaching (now the building "A"). The academic year 1946/1947 was inaugurated in the new building, after the rooms have been renovated following the war damage. In the 70’s and 80’s a whole complex of new buildings was erected around the two mentioned buildings, creating the School’s campus. At the same time the status and position of the School were changing. In 1950, Polish government decided to standardize economic education across the country. Like all economic schools, the School in Katowice was nationalized and transformed into the School of Economy. Legal education at the Faculty of Public Administration was discontinued, and the Faculty of Commerce was established in its place. The well-developed and autonomous Central School of Accounting and Finance was transformed in 1950 into the Faculty of Finance and Accounting, which functioned until 1958. In addition, the Faculty of Industrial Organization was renamed the Faculty of Industrial Planning. In the academic year 1952/1953 the School was granted the right to award the academic degree of ‘magister’ to its graduates. In 1950s, the education focused on issues related to central planning, accounting and finance.
Rectors of the University
University of Economics in Katowice (2010)
2020-now: Celina Olszak
2016–2020: Robert Tomanek
2012–2016: Leszek Żabiński
2008–2012: Jan Pyka
Karol Adamiecki Academy of Economics in Katowice (1972)
2002–2008: Florian Kuźnik
1996–2002: Jan Wojtyła
1993–1996: Lucyna Frąckiewicz
1990–1993: Krzysztof Zadora
1982–1990: Jerzy Rokita
1975–1982: Zbigniew Messner
1965–1975: Alojzy Melich
National School of Economic Administration (1949) / School of Economy (1950)
1958–1965: Józef Szaflarski
1956–1958: Marian Frank
1952–1956: Witold Gawdzik
1949–1952: Zygmunt Izdebski
School of Social and Economic Sciences (1936)
1937–1939; 1945–1949: Józef Lisak
Authorities
Rector: Prof. Celina M. Olszak, Ph.D., D.Sc.
Vice-Rector for Education and International Relations: Prof. Sławomir Smyczek, Ph.D.
Vice-Rector for Science and Academic Staff Development: Prof. Maciej Nowak, Ph.D.
Vice-Rector for Development and Cooperation with External Environment: Prof. Robert Wolny, Ph.D.
Doctors Honoris Causa
The highest honor conferred by the University’s Senate is the title of doctor honoris causa. The award of a title is a symbolic act of acceptance into the academic community of the University of Economics in Katowice. The title is granted to individuals for outstanding achievements in the field of science or culture, as well as other activities that serve the common good of the nation or humanity. The conferment of the title of doctor honoris cause is recorded in the Honorary Book of the University of Economics in Katowice.
2021 – Malay Gosh
2015 – Bogusław Fiedor
2013 – Szewach Weiss
2011 – Jacques Delors
2005 – Leszek Balcerowicz
2004 – Ber Haus
1999 – Bohdan Gruchman
1998 – Tadeusz Mazowiecki
1995 – Kazimierz Zając
1995 – Bernd Hamm
1987 – Józef Szaflarski
1987 – Jean H.P. Pealinck
1972 – Hans Borchert
1972 – Jan Mitręga
Faculties and the Branch
The University is divided into 4 faculties and a branch
Rybnik Branch
Faculty of Economics
Faculty of Finance
Faculty of Informatics and Communication
Faculty of Management
Educational offer
Full-time undergraduate programs (e.g. Economic Analytics, Journalism and Social Communication, Economics, Managerial Finance, Finance and Accounting for Business, Finance and Accounting, Finance and Management in Health Care, Economy and Public Management, Spatial Economics, Tourism Economics, Informatics, Informatics and Econometrics, International Business, Logistics in business, Logistics, International Economic Relations, Entrepreneurship and Finance, Management)
Full time graduate programs (e.g. Economic Analytics, Journalism and Social Communication, E-Commerce, Finance and Accounting for Business, Finance and Accounting, Quantitative Asset and Risk Management, Finance and Management in Health Care, Managerial Finance, Economy and Public Management, Digital Economy, Urban Economy and Real Estate, Spatial Economics, Tourism Economics, Informatics and Econometrics, Informatics, International Business, MERCURI, Logistics, Logistics in business, International Economic Relations, Entrepreneurship and Finance, Management)
Part-time undergraduate programs (e.g. Economics, Security in Business, Journalism and Social Communication, Finance and Accounting, Digital Economy, Urban Economy and Real Estate, Informatics, Informatics and Econometrics, Logistics in Business, Logistics, International Economic Relations, Entrepreneurship and Finance, Accounting and Taxes, Management)
Part-time graduate programs (e.g. Journalism and Social Communication, Economics, Finance and Business Economics, Finance and Accounting, Digital Economics, Urban Economics and Real Estate, Informatics, Informatics and Econometrics, Logistics, Logistics in business, International Economic Relations, Entrepreneurship and Finance, Management)
English-taught programs
Doctoral School (education is provided in two academic disciplines: Economics and Finance and Management and Quality Sciences)
Postgraduate programs (e.g. Academy of Agile Leadership, Business Data Analysis and Modeling, Investigative Auditing, Brand Manager and PR Manager, Human Resources and Payroll, National Accounting Standards with the use of IT Systems, Master of Business Administration in Corporate Governance, Professional Organization and Team Management, Sales and Customer Service, Leader of Sustainable Development, Machine Learning and Data Science, Design of Products and Services for the Food Industry)
Student organizations operating at the University
Student Parliament
AIESEC
Academic Sports Association (AZS)
European Centre for Integration and Development (ECID)
European Students' Forum AEGEE Katowice
"Gaudeamus" Catholic Academic Association
IGO Club of University of Economics in Katowice
Independent Student Association (NZS)
Students’ Organization PANEUROPA
Organization of Disabled Students of UE Katowice
Students' Forum Business Centre Club – Katowice Chapter
Silesian Students' Forum Business Centre Club (BCC) Katowice
Research clubs operating at the University
There are 35 research clubs operating under faculties of the University of Economics in Katowice, where students can deepen their scientific interests in selected fields, as well as gain practical experience. The current list of active clubs is as follows:
“Sport Economics” Research Club
“FOREX’ Research Club
“Real Estate” Research Club
“IT Management Systems” Research Club
“HASHTAG” Research Club
“International Challenge” Research Club of International Economic Relations program
“Manager” Research Club
"AREA Urban Area Research" Research Club
Transportation Research Club
“HR” Research Club
Bank Research Club
Financial Engineering Research Club
"QUANTUM" Research Club for Financial Modelling
Financial Market Analysis Research Club
“AUREUS” Financial Law Research Club
"Broker" Investment Research Club
“Glob-Fin” Research Club
“Meritum” Marketing Research Club
International cooperation
The University of Economics in Katowice maintains international partnerships with numerous higher education institutions. The cooperation includes such initiatives as: ERASMUS program, business trips of academic and administrative staff, organization of scientific conferences and promotional events, as well as joint international programs and projects. UE Katowice has signed partnership agreements with selected universities located in: Albania, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belgium, Belarus, Brazil, Bulgaria, Chile, China, Croatia, Cyprus, Montenegro, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Estonia, Finland, France, Greece, Spain, the Netherlands, Hong Kong, India, Ireland, Israel, Japan, Kazakhstan, Colombia, South Korea, Lebanon, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Mauritius, Norway, Palestine, Paraguay, Portugal, Russia, Romania, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Turkey, Ukraine, USA, and the United Kingdom.
Partners of the University of Economics in Katowice
University of Economics in Katowice participates in various projects, often in partnership with companies and public institutions. Over the years, the University has cooperated with such entities as: Amazon, Decathlon, Elamed, FAMUR, ING Bank Śląski, Chamber of Industry and Commerce in Tarnowskie Góry, Koleje Śląskie, Silesian Museum, Radio Katowice, Silesian Asset Valuers’ Association, Tauron Polska Energia, Węglokoks, Silesian Voivodship, Polish Scientific Publishers PWN and Polish Bank Association.
System of Privileges for Alumni (SPA)
Following the inauguration of the 2014/2015 academic year, the University has launched the System of Privileges for Alumni (Pol. “System Przywilejów Absolwenta” or SPA) - a program dedicated to graduates of the University of Economics in Katowice, whose main objective is to maintain and strengthen the University's ties with its alumni.
Graduates enrolled in the program can get the Alumni Card, which entitles the holder to preferential prices for educational services offered by the University, in particular postgraduate studies, as well as discounts on products and services provided by the program’s partners.
“myUE” mobile app
The "myUE" mobile app was created as part of the "Inter Uni - Supporting internationalization. Strengthening relations between the University, candidates, students, graduates and employees using new media” project, that was carried out by the Promotion and New Media Bureau. Its goal was to facilitate cooperation between universities and support the internationalization process. The project was conducted jointly with the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) in Trondheim and the University of Liechtenstein. It received funding from the governments of Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway. The main outcome of the project was a scientific conference and workshops, which became a platform for the exchange of experiences and views, as well as the integration of the scientific community. The activities undertaken during the project resulted in the joint publication and creation of the "Ambassadors’ Platform" mobile app – an IT and promotion tool that helps to build relationships between the University and candidates, students, employees and alumni.