Frequently Asked Questions

The Executive International MBA is designed for experienced professionals who want to strengthen their leadership capabilities while continuing to work full-time. Participants typically include:

• Senior managers
• Department heads
• Directors
• Corporate executives
• SME owners
• Entrepreneurs
• Professionals preparing for executive leadership roles
• Project and Portfolio Managers

Rather than teaching business theory from scratch, the programme builds on participants’ existing professional experience, helping them develop strategic thinking, leadership skills and an international business perspective.

What are the admission requirements?

Applicants should have:

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree
• Six years of relevant professional experience after graduation (recommended)
• Good command of English, as the entire programme is delivered in English

The application process includes:

• Online registration
• CV
• Cover letter
• Photograph
• Admission essay on a topic assigned by the Admission Coordinator

Apply online:
https://mba.pg.edu.pl/admission/

If you already hold an English language certificate (IELTS, TOEFL, Cambridge CAE or equivalent), simply include it with your application. If you do not, you’ll complete a short online English assessment before your interview.

Admission decisions are based on your application documents, admission essay and a qualifying interview, including a Quick Business Review (QBR) covering economics, management and project management.

No GMAT is required.

Recruitment normally opens in March and continues until the end of September, subject to the availability of places.

Because cohort sizes are intentionally limited, early applications are encouraged.

Throughout the recruitment period, the MBA Office also hosts Open Admission Meetings on Microsoft Teams, where prospective candidates can learn more about the programme and ask questions directly.

Admissions information:
https://mba.pg.edu.pl/admission/

The Executive International MBA is a 22-month, part-time programme designed to fit around full-time employment.

Classes are typically held once a month, from Friday to Sunday , making it possible to balance studies with professional and personal commitments. Within each four-month period of the academic calendar, participants typically attend two of these session weekends.

Teaching takes place primarily on campus at Gdańsk University of Technology and is complemented by company visits and other practical learning experiences that connect classroom knowledge with real business environments.

During the programme, participants study subjects including:

• Strategic Management
• Finance
• Marketing
• Leadership
• Corporate Law
• Programme & Project Management
• Innovation
• Entrepreneurship

Learning is highly practical and includes:

• Business case studies
• Business simulations
• Team projects
• A Capstone Project
• The international MBA Safari study visit

Graduates receive:

• An Executive MBA diploma
• The official Postgraduate Diploma issued by Gdańsk University of Technology

Depending on completed modules, participants may also receive additional professional certificates associated with selected programme components.

The qualification combines strategic business education with practical executive leadership development recognised internationally.

Yes.

The Executive International MBA holds AMBA (Association of MBAs) accreditation, one of the world’s most respected international accreditations for MBA programmes.

AMBA accreditation is awarded to only a small proportion of business schools worldwide and confirms the programme meets demanding international standards for executive education.

Current fees are:

• Admission fee: 700 PLN
• Tuition fee: 59,000 PLN
• International MBA Safari Study Visit: 1,500 EUR

The tuition fee may be paid:

• in one payment
• in two instalments
• in four instalments

The first tuition payment is due before the programme begins, with subsequent instalments scheduled throughout the programme. Whichever option you choose, the total tuition amount stays the same — splitting payment into instalments does not add any extra cost.

The MBA Safari fee covers the academic study visit itself; travel and accommodation are arranged separately by participants.

Current fees and payment details:
https://mba.pg.edu.pl/admission/

MBA Safari is the programme’s obligatory international study visit.

Instead of remaining in the classroom, participants visit international companies, institutions and entrepreneurs to gain first-hand insight into different business cultures, leadership styles and management practices.

Previous cohorts have travelled to destinations including Aarhus and Brussels, while future locations vary between programme editions.

For many graduates, MBA Safari becomes one of the most memorable and valuable parts of the entire MBA experience.

The programme is designed for busy professionals balancing demanding careers with postgraduate study, so a degree of flexibility is built into the schedule.

As a general guideline, participants may miss up to approximately 20% of sessions. Missed classes are normally made up through additional assignments, individual work or consultation with the lecturer to ensure learning outcomes are achieved.

If you anticipate scheduling conflicts, the MBA Office is happy to discuss your individual circumstances before you apply.

Poland offers several excellent MBA programmes, including the well-established MBA at SGH Warsaw School of Economics. The right choice depends on your professional goals and preferred learning environment.

One of the key differences is the participant profile. SGH’s MBA tends to attract a higher proportion of CEOs and top executives, reflecting Warsaw’s role as Poland’s corporate headquarters. At Gdańsk University of Technology, you’ll study alongside a broader mix of experienced professionals—from CEOs and business owners to senior managers, department heads and specialists preparing for executive leadership. This creates a dynamic learning environment where participants bring perspectives from different organisational levels and industries.

The programme is delivered entirely in English, holds prestigious AMBA accreditation, and combines strategic management education with practical learning through business simulations, company visits, international faculty and the MBA Safari study visit — at a notably lower tuition cost than several comparable Polish MBA programmes. For professionals seeking an internationally recognised MBA with a collaborative cohort and strong links to the innovative Tricity business ecosystem, the Executive International MBA at Gdańsk University of Technology offers an outstanding alternative.

Participants come from a broad range of industries and organisations, creating a diverse executive learning environment where professional experience is shared as much between participants as it is by lecturers.

The programme is taught by an international faculty combining academic excellence with extensive executive and consulting experience.

Throughout the programme, group projects, case studies and MBA Safari encourage participants to build long-lasting professional relationships that often continue well beyond graduation.

Graduates become part of the Executive International MBA alumni community, joining professionals working in senior leadership positions across Poland and internationally.

Alumni regularly remain involved through:

• networking events
• guest lectures
• mentoring
• business collaborations
• lifelong professional connections

The MBA Office is happy to answer any questions about admissions, programme structure or recruitment.

Email: mba@pg.edu.pl

You are also welcome to join one of the online Open Admission Meetings held throughout the recruitment period.

Useful links:

Executive International MBA homepage
https://mba.pg.edu.pl/