Track: Central Europe Connect (CEC)
The joint certificate program gives bachelor’s students the opportunity to study at three different locations as part of the SBWL International Business and strengthen their expertise in Europe’s fastest growing region together with international students from WU partner universities. Company visits, guest speakers and social events will enable students to build up a personal and professional network in the region.
Central Europe Connect stands for…
Completing part of the SBWL IB abroad
Building a network with international students and companies
Learning how to manage successfully in Central Europe
Receiving a joint certificate from 3 renowned universities
All Details at a Glace
| Courses | Semester 1: Regular basic courses 1 & 2 Semester 2: dedicated CEC courses 3, 4 & 5 of the SBWL International Business |
| Course Format | Dedicated CEC courses are 3 one-week blocked courses |
| Locations | Vienna: WU (Vienna University of Economics and Business) Bratislava: University of Economics in Bratislava (EUBA) Warsaw: SGH Warsaw School of Economics |
| Participants | Students from each of the three universities |
| ECTS Credits | 20 (4 per course) |
| Language of Instruction | English |
| Application | During the entry exam for the SBWL International Business |
| Start | Each semester |
| Award | Joint certificate from all three universities & completion of the SBWL IB |
| IBW | BaWiSo 19: By completing the CEC program, IBW students fulfil the IBW international experience (no other mobility needed). BaWiSo 23: CEC cannot confirm your IBW International Experience as it is part of a SBWL. |
Course Structure
After having successfully completed the two basic courses of the SBWL International Business in Semester 1, you take the following three dedicated CEC courses:
Strategies and Management for Central Europe
As SBWL Course 3 - Seminar IB Strategies
Structural Dynamics in Central European Economies
As SBWL Course 4 - Seminar IB Markets
Marketing Resources and Consumer Behavior in Central Europe
As SBWL Course 5 - Seminar IB Resources
Please be aware that the location order can vary from semester to semester.
Attendance is mandatory at all times during each CEC course week. It is the responsibility of each admitted student to ensure he/she is available for the entire week of all course weeks (see below for the exact dates). Hence, all CEC participants need to ensure they do not have time overlaps with other WU courses like PIs where they have to be present. Plan your semester wisely! Click here to download and view an example(!) of a CEC course week schedule.
Application Process
A maximum of 20 students from WU will be accepted for the Central Europe Connect Joint Certificate Program on top of the regular number of students admitted to the SBWL International Business.
Students apply during the entry exam to the SBWL International Business by indicating their interest for the Central Europe Connect option (simply by ticking a box on the exam sheet). Once admitted to the CEC track, it is not possible any more to switch to other IB tracks. No exceptions are made. Students who tick the respective box but are not selected for the CEC track will be considered for the regular track of the IB specialization.
Financial Support
Travel, accommodation and living expenses during the blocked courses abroad have to be covered by each student.
Each student receives financial support for the course weeks abroad totaling at least 400€, which is subject to a successful application according to CEEPUS and WU regulations. The sum provides financial support, but will usually not cover all the costs for the time in Bratislava and Warsaw. Detailed information will follow after admission to the SBWL IB and the CEC track.
Joint Certificate
After successful completion of Central Europe Connect, students receive an official joint certificate signed by representatives of all three institutions, WU, EUBA and SGH.
Timelines for Admitted Students
Starting in the winter semester 2023/24
Starting in the summer semester 2024
CEC experiences
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Frequently Asked Questions
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For personal consulting, visit WU's International Office during consultation hours.