MBA IT Management & AI
Why study
MBA IT Management & AI
Graduates of our MBA programme are eligible to sit on the supervisory boards of state-owned companies and are exempt from the requirement to sit an exam.
In an era of accelerated digitalisation, the development of cloud computing, automation and artificial intelligence, IT leaders are expected not only to possess technological expertise, but also the ability to strategically manage change and innovation. The Wrocław Business Academy responds to these needs by offering a two-semester MBA in IT Management & AI, which combines advanced knowledge of technology management with a practical approach to the use of artificial intelligence in business.
The programme has been designed for IT leaders who wish to effectively manage technology projects, teams of experts and digital transformation processes, harnessing the potential of AI. The programme offers a unique combination of IT management with knowledge of the latest tools, such as Generative AI, Data Science, Machine Learning, Prompt Engineering, AI-driven process automation, as well as a strategic approach to data management and information security.
The programme is delivered by experienced practitioners – digital transformation leaders, IT managers, AI experts and cloud solution architects. Participants work on real-world case studies, learning how to make data-driven decisions, implement AI within an organisation’s structure and create a competitive advantage through technological innovation.
The IT Management & AI MBA program is aimed at:
- Middle and senior management responsible for IT strategy and digital transformation.
- IT specialists preparing to take on managerial and executive roles.
- Managers interested in using AI to optimise processes and create innovative business models.
- Individuals wishing to gain comprehensive knowledge of IT management and modern technologies within a year, without the need for years of study.
- Entrepreneurs and innovators who wish to implement data-driven and AI-based solutions in their companies.
The IT Management & AI MBA program is an excellent investment in personal and professional development within the rapidly growing IT sector.
- managerial skills combining IT, business and artificial intelligence
- practical knowledge of IT project management, AI and digital transformation
- the ability to implement AI, automation and new technologies within real-world business processes
- preparation for the role of technology team leader and strategic decision-maker
- experience based on case studies and real-world market challenges
- access to recognised standards and certifications (Agile, Scrum, ITIL, PMI, AI)
- career development towards roles such as CIO, IT Manager, Product Owner or innovation leader
- valuable networking with management and industry experts
- an MBA qualification entitling you to sit on company supervisory boards
- a unique combination of an MBA, IT Management and artificial intelligence in a single programme
- an emphasis on the practical application of AI in management, rather than solely on technical aspects
- a programme designed and delivered by business practitioners and technology leaders
- classes based on real-world case studies and current market challenges
- integration of managerial knowledge with modern technologies and data
- preparation for managing digital transformation and innovation within an organisation
- access to current project management and IT standards
- a flexible, manager-friendly study format
- an MBA qualification recognised by company supervisory boards
Program and structure of studies
Recrutment is now open!
Planned start date: October 2026
The programme covers topics relating to organisational and IT project management, digital transformation and the implementation of innovation. It focuses on the practical application of artificial intelligence, data analytics and process automation in business. Students gain knowledge in the areas of technology team management, Agile and Scrum methodologies, IT architecture, cloud computing and cybersecurity. The programme also covers product management, legal and ethical aspects related to IT and AI, as well as finance and the evaluation of technology projects.
The programme is complemented by the leadership, communication and decision-making skills essential for the role of a technology manager and leader.
The IT Management & AI MBA programme combines managerial expertise with cutting-edge technologies. Students learn the principles of organisational management, IT project management and digital transformation. The programme covers topics related to artificial intelligence, machine learning, data analytics, process automation and cloud computing.
The programme also addresses issues of IT security and law, the financing of technology projects, and the development of leadership and decision-making skills. Classes are based on case studies, practical exercises and current market challenges, enabling graduates to acquire knowledge ready for application in real-world projects and managerial roles.
- The programme covers:
- IT organisation and project management
- Digital transformation and business innovation
- Artificial intelligence and machine learning in practice
- Data analytics and data-driven decision-making
- Business process automation
- Management of technology teams
- Agile and Scrum methodologies and hybrid project management
- IT architecture and cloud computing
- Cybersecurity and risk management
- Product management and digital product development
- Law, ethics and security in IT and AI
- Finance and controlling of technology projects
- Leadership competencies and managerial development
EDYTA SAMBORSKA
PROGRAM MANAGER
Currently a Skytap Product Advocate at Kyndryl (previously at IBM, PMI, Nokia and WSB Merito). She successfully utilises hybrid project management methodologies, delivering tangible financial benefits to the company. Over her 15-year career, she has delivered programmes and projects in areas such as Hybrid Cloud, Transition and Transformation, as well as European Union funding schemes, for companies with both Polish and foreign capital.
Certified AWS Cloud Practitioner, Microsoft Azure Fundamentals, Microsoft AI Fundamentals, Microsoft Security, Compliance & Identity Fundamentals, IBM Cloud Advocate, FinOps Practitioner, FinOps Engineer, FinOps Analyst, FinOps Leader, FinOps for Containers, Agile PM, ITIL, Six Sigma Green Belt, PRINCE2, Professional Scrum Master, and ISO Internal Auditor.
Graduate of the MBA programme at the Wrocław Business Academy, and postgraduate studies at WSB Merito: Management, People Management, Project Management, Quality Management and Six Sigma.
Lecturer on the MBA programme at the Wrocław Business Academy in Wrocław, trainer and speaker. Enthusiast of AI, ML, the cloud, Big Data and new technologies. In her private life, she is a mum to twins and loves dancing bachata and reading crime novels.
KATARZYNA PILARCZYK
For over 20 years, she has been managing international projects and programmes in the fields of skills development and transformation, education, culture and diversity. Since the start of her career, she has led international teams and worked for various international institutions (such as the European Commission and UNESCO), multinational corporations, manufacturing companies, higher education institutions and non-governmental organisations. An experienced mentor and coach. She holds numerous certificates confirming her qualifications, including:
- GALLUP Certified Talent Coach,
- EQ-i Coach in the development of emotional intelligence,
Lumus Coach in the development of competencies using the 360-degree feedback method, - DDI Certified Leadership Coach,
- Certified Project Manager (PMI PMP),
- Programme Manager (MSP Foundation)
ITIL v4.
Since March 2022, she has been working as a Learning Leader and is responsible for the development of leadership competencies among leaders and managers at all levels in Europe, Africa and the Middle East for PPG – the world’s largest manufacturer of paints, coatings and specialty materials. A graduate of master’s and doctoral programmes in management sciences at the Wrocław University of Economics, she began her professional career in 2003.
PAWEŁ RASZEJA
A graduate of Wrocław University of Technology, he began his professional career in 1993 at Telekomunikacja Polska S.A.
Over the course of his 32-year career, he has managed projects for over 24 years, including more than 16 in the IT sector. He implemented Poland’s first system for the automatic creation of broadband services, and subsequently took up the position of Programme Director, whose aim, in collaboration with France Telecom, was to implement a platform for remote diagnosis of broadband networks and the creation of internet services.
In April 2011, he joined the Euro 2012 team and took up the position of Telco Venue Manager. Paweł – a UEFA-accredited manager – worked with a team of over 120 people to build the IT infrastructure at the Municipal Stadium in Wrocław, enabling over 1.4 billion people worldwide to watch and listen to broadcasts of matches played at the stadium.
In January 2013, he joined IBM as Head of the Project Management Department and Europe Transition Leader, managing a team of over 200 Project Managers across Europe and India.
Currently, since September 2021, he has been continuing his professional career at EY, leading strategic projects
For the past 8 years, he has been teaching MBA courses at the Wrocław Business Academy; he is also the originator and co-creator of the proprietary MBA programme ‘MBA Project Management and AI’.
REMIGIUSZ SAMBORSKI
Remigiusz Samborski began his career in IT projects at Nokia Siemens; he then spent many years developing the interactive agency NetShock Creative, before eventually, as he gained experience, taking on responsibility for the coordination and comprehensive management of the project portfolio as Delivery Director at the international company SoftServe. Co-founder of the Sambors.pl brand, which brings together project management enthusiasts.
He has nearly 20 years’ experience in the IT industry. Remigiusz holds certifications such as: Project Management Professional (PMP®), SAFe® Agilist, Professional Scrum Master, Cloud Digital Leader, Associate Cloud Engineer and Professional Machine Learning Engineer. Additionally, he shares his knowledge of modern technologies and project management as a lecturer at the Wrocław Business Academy.
He currently serves as Lead Developer Relations Engineer at the world’s most recognisable company – Google.
Simona Kowalska
Simona Kowalska is an IT Project Manager with over 10 years’ experience in IT service management. Throughout her career, she has held key roles such as Demand Manager, Service Owner and Service Manager, with a strong focus on understanding and meeting clients’ business needs. She approaches new challenges with enthusiasm in the rapidly changing world of new technologies.
She completed her master’s degree at the University of National and World Economy in Sofia, Bulgaria, earning a Master’s degree in Financial Management. She also holds a Master’s degree in Economics, which gives her a broad perspective on managing both technical and financial resources.
Throughout her career, she has obtained numerous industry certifications from organisations such as AWS, Azure, IBM and APMG International, including ITIL and FinOps, which confirm her knowledge and skills in IT service management, project management and cloud cost optimisation.
Jakub Wasyluk
Project Manager specialising in the implementation of cloud-based IT applications.
He currently works at Kyndryl as a Technical Account Manager and is responsible for ModernOps/FinOps services, from the solution design stage in response to client enquiries as part of the sales process, through to the development, implementation and subsequent maintenance of the service to the highest standard.
Throughout his career spanning over 15 years, he has led projects and teams responsible for the construction and development of IT infrastructure (data centres), as well as the development of services and applications. He is always keen to try out new technologies, solutions and tools to respond effectively to client needs.
BARTŁOMIEJ OSIEKA
A long-standing consultant and academic lecturer. A graduate of the Hertie School of Governance in Berlin, the WSB-NLU in Nowy Sącz, and the Polish Academy of Sciences. Between 2006 and 2011, he managed the Ernst & Young ‘Sprawne Państwo’ programme. He has participated in numerous research projects in the fields of economics and law. He has collaborated with teams from the London School of Economics, Emory University, the University of Oxford, the European Bank Coordination Initiative and the Ombudsman.
He has received scholarships from the Kingdom of Norway, the DAAD, the Hertie Foundation and the Marie Curie Fellowship.
DR BARTOSZ GONCZAREK
Co-founder of Apple-award-winning software used by millions of students and teachers worldwide. A finalist in the Polish Business Council’s Wejchert Award and the EY Entrepreneur of the Year competition. He founded and, as CEO and founder, led a Wrocław-based start-up that has taken universities and schools around the world by storm. In 2022, his company and product became part of a global leader in the education market — Promethean, a company listed on the Nasdaq stock exchange.
Trained as a computer scientist and economist, he has advised the management boards of the region’s largest companies on the subject and currently advises firms developing innovative technology-based solutions. He is the author of an upcoming book on the right approach to the technology of the future, due to be published in 2025. As part of WAB, he leads a series of lectures on International Business and Business Management, in which practical examples take precedence over textbook knowledge.
Tuition fees
Tuition fees for the studies in English language - academic year 25/26
All students and graduates of the Academy of Applied Arts and Technology in Warsaw who enrol on the MBA postgraduate programme are eligible for a 10% discount on tuition fees and are exempt from the administration/application fee.
Flexible payments
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19900 ZŁ
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10450 ZŁ
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5350 ZŁ
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2740 ZŁ
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5 680 €
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2 990 €
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1 530 €
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790 €
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DISCOUNTS
Register early and get an extra discount!
- Until 30 June: 10% off tuition fees
- 1 July – 15 September: 8% off tuition fees
- 16 September – 1 October: 5% off tuition fees
All fees for the MBA postgraduate programme should be paid to the University’s account indicated below. Please include your first and last name and the name of the programme in the transfer title.
Account Owner’s Bank Address: Bank Ochrony Środowiska S.A.
Swift Code: EBOSPLPWXXX
ul. Swobodna 1, 50-088 Wrocław Bank Ochrony Środowiska
PL 60 1540 1030 2103 0004 9462 0001 – PLN
- Payment in EURO:
BANK ACCOUNT IBAN PL 76 1540 1030 2103 0004 9462 0004
All students and graduates of the University of Technology and Arts in Warsaw who enrol on the MBA postgraduate programme are eligible for a 10% discount on tuition fees and are exempt from the administration/application fee.
For family members who decide to undertake an MBA programme at the same time – a 10% discount.
- For employees of the same company applying for the MBA postgraduate programme – 10% if at least two people apply, 15% if at least three people apply.
- For employees of companies co-developing MBA programmes – a 10% discount, and for their regular clients – a 5% discount.
- Discounts cannot be combined with one another or with seasonal offers.
- In addition to standard discounts, additional price promotions may be applied, as determined by the Vice-Rector for MBA and Postgraduate Studies.
Admission rules
- First step to join our MBA International team is to send scan of your CV by e-mail to mba.wroclaw@akademiata.pl.
- After we receive it, we would like to invite you to the MBA interview by Teams.
- Next step is to complete all documents required in recruitment process:
- Completed application form for admission to MBA Program
- Two copies of signed study contract
- Legalized or apostilised copy of the diploma of completion of higher education degree (at least first-cycle) studies
- Supplement or excerpt of study register (and its certified translation into Polish – for foreigners) – applies to Polish universities’ graduates who completed their studies after 2005
- Confirmation of payment of administration fee and at least 1 instalment
- English proficiency certificate (or passed internal WAB English Exam – cost 200 PLN)
- Copy of the passport
- Copy of the visa, residence card or other document entitling to stay on the territory of the Republic of Poland, certified by the University
- 1 photo with the size of 35×45 mm (as for an ID card)
- 1 colour photo as for an ID card with the size of 236X295 pixels with the resolution of 300 dpi, recorded in jpg, delivered on a CD or by email
- CV
- Certificate of at least two years of professional practise
- Two letters of recommendation
- Invoice information
- Signed Ordinance of the Rector of WAB (regarding tuition fees)
4. Submit your application documents
→ in person at the Centre for MBA and Postgraduate Studies (room 3/14)
→ by post to the following address:
Wrocław Business Academy
22 Ostrowskiego Street
53-238 Wrocław
marked ‘Center for MBA Studies’
→ by email to: mba.wroclaw@akademiata.pl
Contact
Room: 3/14
Email: mba.wroclaw@akademiata.pl
Monday – Friday: 8:00 – 15:00
Contact
Room: 3/14
Wrocław Business Academy
22 Ostrowskiego Street
53-238 Wrocław
marked ‘Centre for MBA Studies’
working-hours
- Monday : 8:00-15:00
- Tuesday: 8:00-15:00
- Wednesday: 8:00-15:00
- Thursday: 8:00-15:00
- Friday: 8:00-15:00