Prague College

We can see you on the Metro posters these days, already the second time this year, on the new campaign of Prague College... what do you actually think about this campaign as a student of the School of Business faculty?
I am very pleased that Prague College chose me for the campaign, and I was really happy to help them. I think it's really great that Prague College works on campaigns with real students, and this shows a friendly attitude to their students. When I travel by metro and I’m comparing other universities posters offering studies, I have to say that the Prague College poster is more attractive, colorful… just catchy!

You're a student of Bachelor's Programme in International Management. What made ​​you chose an international university? Why did you want to study in English?
It was the English language which I think is a business necessity and opens the door for my future. It is connected to international environment as well, and that will help me in the future to assert myself and be able to comunicate with people of different cultures.

Did Prague College meet your expectations?
Yes, even though at first I had a little bit trouble with the British system, which is significantly different from the Czech school system. On the other hand, I would definitely not change it. I easily got used to the individual approach, multicultural and friendly environment and nice atmosphere.

Where do you see your future career? Do you have any plans?
I don’t have specific plans yet, but after the last semester where I studied subjects like Internet Marketing, Advertising and Promotion, I think it might be something in Marketing.

Do you have any summer plans?
Probably as every student is enjoying their holidays…I am resting and working as well. So far I have spent some time in England and Croatia.

How do you like studying in an international community? Do you find it inspiring?
It is a great thing for me in international community because making friends and learning from other cultures really inspired me.

What do you do when you have your homework done? Do you have any spare time for your hobbies
I like meeting my friends when I finish my homework or staying home to study or listen to music.

What were the most important things you have learnt at Prague College so far?
The most important thing I learnt in Prague College was the presentation, how to face and address audience and more knowledge in my course, how to behave in an organisation.

Has Prague College opened up new possibilities for you?
With Prague College there are a lot of possibilities.

What are the most interesting projects you have been/are working on?
The most interesting project is my organisation and behaviour and HND writing skills, how to work in a group or team.

What are your plans for the future?
To be independent on my own and use my knowledge in an oganisation and self actualisation.

How did you first learn about Prague College?
I studied at an international high school here in Prague and one of my teachers introduced me to the university for the first time.

Why did you choose an international school instead of a traditional Czech university?
The reason was simple because I have had been living in the United Kingdom, and when I came back to Prague I completed Czech basic school before again choosing a British high school. I knew that the Czech educational system would not be suitable for me.

What would you say is the biggest benefit to studying at Prague College?
The biggest benefit for me is that I am in a multicultural environment and I am in Prague at the same time. Furthermore, the lecturers here have years of professional experiences and this is very important to me. I found contacts, knowledge and friends.

What is a typical day for you?
My usual day begins with coffee and walk with my dog. At the moment I am working for  security consultant and for Lions Club Prague Eagle, which is the biggest charitable organization in the world. Last year I was working as a project leader in a small marketing agency. My main duties were to present a program "No Stress". I would like to dedicate my career in Marketing.

How do you feel about working and studying at the same time?
I know that it is possible as I am working and studying at the same time, but it is very hard. It creates double the amount of work and far less of free time. Thankfully, Prague College is very flexible and aware that some of the students are working. I am happy that our lecturers are tolerant. I am more motivated to study thanks to them and I am able to gain practical experience and study at the same time.

How would you describe the teaching methods and their advantages at Prague College?
The methods are based on interaction between lecturers and students; the students are, therefore active participants in the learning process. Theory and the practical experience of lecturers in their fields are incorporated as part of the high quality teaching delivered at Prague College.

 

"I am of Vietnamese origin, although I have lived in the Czech Republic for most of my life. I studied at a Czech Gymnasium before and that was when I realized that a lot of effort had to be sacrificed for little in return, thus I decided to switch to a British educational institution where a diploma is internationally recognized and English language is actively practiced at the same time.
I am currently finishing the third year - BA at Prague College, and at the same time working for two companies; Sales support for Deutsche Lufthansa Airline and as an assistant in a private health clinic. Before coming to Prague College, I studied briefly at the First International School of Ostrava and the English College in Prague.

Even though I have always been very picky in choosing high-quality education, studying there for three years I can say that as an International university in Prague, Prague College was able to meet most of my expectations and demands. Prague College has allowed me to gain knowledge about international business through dynamic lessons with students from all over the world and highly qualified lecturers. The school provides academic lecturers with a wealth of practical experience who bring real life experience to students. I like that there are only lecturers who are native English speakers or are fluent in English.

Moreover, since I believe that knowledge is gained partly at school and partly in real world experience, I have always been successful in achieving this goal. The schedule at Prague College has allowed me to combine studying and working (both part-time and even full-time). With all these above, I can conclude that Prague College has successfully provided me with the professional education by combining academic and practical learning which is a strong base for both my future career and academic development." 

 

Vit graduated from BA (Hons) International Management in the year 2009.

“For my professional path I need practical knowledge and experience. There is a need and a strong will for me being a capable manager for my team with the knowledge of trade, marketing and communications. Prague College was not only able to satisfy these needs and wishes but during only three years of studying gave me much more. The evening and weekend classes did not affect my working arrangements in any way. Exceptionally high-quality lecturers with a personal passion for teaching helped me with the theory and its practical usage in today's international marketplace. And what is even most important for me, Prague College made me bold and no longer afraid to pursue my own opinions in a professional way.”

Vit is the CEO and founder of Inspiro Solutions (www.inspiro-solutions.cz) –  an innovative internet marketing web design company, focused on providing A-class services to demanding clients in the Czech republic and internationally. Vit was elected executive officer of the Young Professionals Forum (www.youngprofessionalsforum.cz), the international Prague-based networking organisation, in 2008.

 

Pavel completed HND Business and BA (Hons) International Management at Prague College.

"In 2005, after studying languages in Ireland I was at the stage to decide my future educational and professional steps. My idea was to find a school that would provide me with education based not only on theory but also practical experience. Finally, I considered two possible choices – a Czech university and Prague College.

I had an introductory interview at Prague College and afterwards there was no hesitation about my future education – the friendly and informal atmosphere, individual approach towards students, credible and reputable lectors,
the chance to study in English, all of these aspects made me more than sure about my choice.

I have found the multicultural environment which allows students to work with people from various countries, absolutely fantastic for my future career in business as it has given me insight and experience of working and
communicating with people dealing from different cultures.

Another aspect I appreciated was the possibility to study as a part time student because I wanted to simultaneously broaden my professional skills as I got an attractive job in the automotive industry.In the end I completed a HND in Business and currently I am finishing my BA degree in International Management at Prague College.

Prague College has completely met my expectations and also helped me a great deal in my professional career."

 

 

Studying at Prague College has changed my life and I would recommend it to anyone.

When I was choosing a university I wanted to stay close to my family. Luckily living in Manchester I had a good of great number of choices available. Then I found Prague College.

When I applied to study here, I wasn’t completely serious about the idea. The school replied to me immediately and offered me an interview over the phone or at the school. I decided to visit the school in person as I had been to Prague before and it gave me an excuse to visit the city again.  I was met by friendly staff and I had the opportunity to meet some of the students, many of whom were a long way from home.

I was offered a place at the school and I took it without thinking twice. I’m at the end of my first year here and I don’t regret it for a moment.

I study business here and I recommend the school to anyone else thinking about studying business. In the UK I once had a business teacher who read from a book for hours on end with the occasional sarcastic quip thrown in as a dire attempt to keep the class interested in the material and not the monotone sounds coming from his mouth. Here at Prague College I have teachers that explain the material using their own real life experiences and keep the material interesting. The class sizes are small — I have not had a class with more than 20 students in it. The teacher knows who I am and is always around when I have questions, whether they are about the material or a project that I am working on outside of the school.

Another great experience that can be associated with the school is living in Prague. Prague is a beautiful city is in the heart of Europe. There always seems to be something going on around here, beer festivals, food festivals there was even a fringe festival similar to Edinburgh’s (and that one might have been a little smaller!) And of course Prague is famous for its beer! The city is full of bars and clubs that go on until the following afternoon!

If you are looking for quality education, life experience, culture, a rich social life and skills that can help you succeed in the real world then I recommend Prague College to you

Mathew Butler
HND Business student
United Kingdom

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Prague College hosted the BLF Manager Shadowing Program interviews in 2006, 2007 and 2008. Students from all over the Czech Republic were interviewed by company and personnel agency representatives. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to work closely with a manager in participating companies to develop their business and leadership skills.

 

Managers from KPMG, Opavia, Unisys, O2, Johnson & Johnson and many more companies were leading the interviews, along with our own business lecturer, Natasha Paraskou.

 

Prague College business students are involved in both organising and participating in this event.