Main Subject Operations Management (30 h)
dr hab. inż. Krzysztof Nadolny

1. Product Planning – 2 h
2. Characteristics of Production Systems and Processes – 2 h
3. Strategic and Tactical Planning – 2 h
4. Operational Planning – Short-time Planning – 2 h
5. Operational Planning – Just-in-Time (JIT) – 2 h
6. Operational Planning – Materials Requirements Planning (MRP) – 2 h
7. Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Systems – 2 h
8. Scheduling of Production Processes – 2 h
9. Arrangement of Equipment – 2 h
10. Monitoring Systems of Production Processes – 2 h
    • Human-Machine Interface (HMI)
    • Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)
    • Manufacturing Execution System (MES)
11. Analysis of Production Results – 2 h
12. Re-engineering Work Process
13. Total Quality Management (TQM)
14. Modeling and Simulation Systems of Manufacturing Processes – 2 h
    • Rockwell Software Arena
    • AnyLogic
    • Dassault Systèmes Delmia
15. Case Study: Elfa Manufacturing Poland – 2 h

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Main Subject Logistics Distribution Management (30 h)
dr Joanna Dyczkowska

1. Introduction to Logistics and Distribution - 2 h
2. Integrated Logistics and the Supply Chain – 2 h
3. Customer Service and Logistics – 2 h
4. Evaluation of Logistics Customer Services by TSL Companies - 1 h
5. Process of Logistic Customer service: Behavior of Senders and Recipients - 1 h
6. Channel of Distribution - 1 h
7. Logistics Process - 2 h
8. Process of Logistic Service of B2C with Online Purchases - 1 h
9. Logistics Management and Organization – 2 h
10. Management Information System for Logistics Operators - 1 h
11. TSL Enterprises in the Logistics Customer Service – an Analysis - 1 h
12. Manufacturing and Materials Management - 2h
13. Transport Problems in Urban Areas of Middle Pomerania -1 h
14. The Logistics Center Enterprises TSL – Urban and Regional Development -1 h
15. Warehouse Management and Information -2 h
16. Evaluation of Websites of Logistics Operators by Customers – 1 h
17. International Logistics – 2 h
18. CSR in TSL Companies -1 h
19. Image of Logistics Operators as Evaluated by Customers -1 h
20. Logistics Management and Organization. Case study - 3 h

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Main Subject International Business Strategies (30 h)
dr Dariusz Oczachowski

1. Introduction - Domestic vs Foreign Business – 2 h
2. The Essence of International Business – 2 h
3. The Business World - UE, NAFTA (Economic Regions) - 2 h
4. Threats and Opportunities in Running International Enterprises - 2 h
5. Strategic Concepts in International Business - 2 h
6. Research Procedures in International Business Practices - 2 h
7. The International Environments - 2 h
8. Segmentation of International Markets – 2 h
9. Entering Foreign Markets - Entry Strategies (Introduction) - 2 h
10. Entering Foreign Markets - Entry Strategies (Continuation) - 2 h
11. Product Strategies in International Markets - 2 h
12. Pricing Strategies in International Markets - 2 h
13. International Promotion Strategies - 2 h
14. International Distribution Strategies - 2 h
15. Organization Practices for International Business – 2 h

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Main Subject Marketing Management (30 h)
MSc in International Business Paulina Dylkiewicz

1. Marketing and Marketing Management Process – 1 h
2. The Strategic Role of Marketing – 1 h
3. Marketing Implications in Business Strategies – 3 h
4. Analyzing the Marketing Environment – 1 h
5. Consumer Markets and Buying Behavior–Psychological, Personal and Social Influences on Consumer Decision-making Processes – 1 h
6. Organizational Markets and Buying Behavior – 2 h
7. Segmentation, Targeting, and Positioning – 2 h
8. Identification of Industry Groups and Potential Competitors – 2 h
9. Market Research Types and Process – 2 h
10. Developing Strategic Marketing Programs– 5 h
11. Planning and Discussing the Project – 4 h
12. Presentation of the Project – 4 h
13. New Trends in Marketing Management – 2 h

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Main Subject Project Management (30 h)
dr Weronika Toszewska-Czerniej

Lecture topics

1. Basic Assumptions of Project Management – 2 h
2. Stages of the Project – 1 h
3. Defining Structure of Projects - 1 h
4. The Organization of the Project Team – 1 h
5. Scheduling Projects - 1 h
6. Communication in Projects – 1 h
7. Theoretical Aspects of WBS – 1 h
8. Classification Network Techniques – 1 h
9. Theoretical aspects of CPM and PERT methods – 3 h
10. Quality Management of Project - 1 h
11. Evaluation of the Projects - 1 h
12. Closure of the Projects - 1h

Conservatories topics

1. Project Classification - 1 h
2. Institutional Forms of Project Management – 1 h
3. Project Chart – 2 h
4. Create Project Teams, Powers and Responsibilities of Project Team Members – 1 h
5. Scheduling Project Tasks and Resources – 2 h
6. Planning the Structure of the Project Task – 1 h
7. Communication in Projects – 1 h
8. Creating CPM and PERT Networks – 4 h
9. Presentation of Project Management on a Practical Example - 1 h
10. Evaluation of Selected Project - 1 h

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Master’s Thesis Seminar Program
Three-semester Cycle
Thesis Supervisor Prof. dr hab. Eugeniusz Michalski

First Year Spring Semester
1. Draw up a concept of master’s thesis
A thesis is a long piece of writing based on author’s own ideas and research that he/she does as part of a university degree, such as a master’s degree. You have to consider the issues underlying the business management problem from among notions comprised in Research and Instruction Program, reference books and articles, journals and supervisor’s articles. You have to choose one from several opportunities that are available.
2. Draft the preliminary structure of master’s thesis
The main purpose of master’s thesis is researching the selected topic. Structuring content of a master’s thesis means to determine the main components of the thesis, that is theoretical and practical aspects of writing.
3. Fill out a Master’s Thesis Card
Hold a discussion on the topic during the seminar or send e-mail to the supervisor. Obtain the supervisor’s approval. Fill out the Master’s Thesis Card carefully. Receive credit from the supervisor.

First Year Winter Semester
Preparation for Master Thesis

• Explain words used in Topic of Master Thesis rely on books, dictionaries and Internet definitions
• Know all about the Topic
• Be aware of what are you writing about

Introduction

1. Put forward a rough sketch of Preparation for Master Thesis.
2. Emphasize the importance of the topic issues
3. Pose questions about the issues to be clear up
4. Put forward hypothesis ( hypotheses) to explain what more likely to cause the problems or connection between the factors to shape the issues.
5. Describe research methodology use in master’s thesis
6. Draw up the preliminary structure of master’s thesis

A concept of master’s thesis
You have to consider a concept underlying the chosen business management topic from among notions comprised in the book of the authors: Ricky W. Griffin, Ronald J. Ebert, Frederick A. Starke, Melanie D. Lang, BUSINESS, Pearson, Toronto 2011, Chapters 1, 2 and 6, and reference books and articles, journals and supervisor’s articles. Moreover, you have to choose issues from several opportunities that are available in Internet. The main purpose of master’s thesis is to research the selected topic. Structuring content of a master’s thesis means to determine the main components of the thesis, that is theoretical and practical aspects of writing.

Second Year Spring Semester
Write down Master’s Thesis

RESEARCH AND INSTRUCTION PROGRAM
Department of Management

Foundation for Management and Development
The Evolution of Management, Paradigm of Management, Strategic Management, The Decision-Making Process, Planning Tools and Techniques

Organizational Structure
Stages of Design Organizational Structure, Formation of Work Stations, Information Management System, Impact of Technology Progress on Organizational Structure, Organizational Culture and Enterprise’s Environment

Human Resource Management
Human Resource Management Process, Recruitment and Selection of Employees, Employee Orientation and Training, Compensation and Benefits, Competition in the Labour Market

Organizational Behaviour
Explaining and Predicting Employee Behaviour, Employee’s Attitude Survey, Employee’s Personality Assessment, Developing and Managing Effective Teams

Leadership
Leadership Theories and Styles, Employee-oriented Leadership, Selection of Managers, Motivation Theories, Issues underlying the Conflict and its Moderate

Entrepreneurship
Conception and Foundation of Enterprise, Identification of Environmental Opportunities, Writing a Business Plan, Stages in Enterprise’s Development, Competitive Advantage

Management of Quality, Innovation and Change
Total Quality Management, Stimulation and Implementation of Innovation, Types and Sequences of Changes, Methods for Managing Changes, Overcome a Stress

Operations Management
Production System, Manufacturing Management, Services Providing Management, Re-engineering, Strategic Operations Management, Production Efficiency

International Business Management
Foreign Market Entry Strategies, International Competitiveness, International Marketing Research, Strategic Partnerships, International Socio-cultural Aspects

Controlling
The Control Process, Types of Controls, Control Methods and Techniques, Financial Control, Control Efficiency, Ethical Issues in Control