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We combine business science with business culture, ecology, and the contemporary idea of sustainable development. We are engaged in the education and development of innovation and entrepreneurship leaders.

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Bogdan Włodarczyk – director of the UWM Business Academy, habilitated Doctor of economic sciences, Professor at the Faculty of Economic Sciences at the University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn. A graduate of the University of Gdańsk in Sopot, Stockbroker No. 1139/1994, a certified bank employee of the Polish Bank Association No. 1665/2011, banking specialist of the Polish Bank Association No. 352/2003, but also a graduate of MBA studies – RSM Erasmus University, BCC Warsaw 2009. He obtained his doctorate at WNE UWM in 2011. His main research interests include: the impact of the financial sector on the field of real economy. An author of books and articles concerning finances.

Karolina Szturo – an employee of the UWM Business Academy; assistant at the Faculty of Technical Sciences UWM in Olsztyn. A graduate of the Faculties of: Economics, Mathematics, and Computer Science at the University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, PhD student at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Computer Science and Automatics at the Łódź University of Technology. Research interests related to the use of ontology in image analysis. An author of articles in the field of economics and computer science. A member of committees organizing conferences and handling recruitment for studies at the Faculty of Technical Sciences. She possesses experience in carrying out classes in the field of computer science, imaging, and programming.

Mikołaj Zadrożny – an employee of the UWM Business Academy. A graduate of the following Faculties: Humanities and Social Sciences of the University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn. Since the beginning of his professional career, he has been related to the European Funds, first as an employee of the Voivodeship Labour Office in Olsztyn in terms of handling projects of the Human Capital Operational Program, and later as a consultant for the Horizon 2020 Framework Program at the Regional Contact Point for EU Research Programs. Grand Manager of the COST CA 15209 project “European Network on MNR Relaxometry” and Financial Manager of the Erasmus + project “UNIversities for FutureWORk Skills 2020”.

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Arabasz Maria

A business psychologist, trainer, and advisor. A certified mediator and crisis intervener. She works with non-governmental organizations, public institutions and consulting companies. In terms of her professional practice she is mainly interested in the impact of economic and socio-cultural changes on the mechanisms of adaptation and development of individuals, organizations, and local communities. A coordinator of research and activation projects devoted to innovative practices of building the region’s social and cultural capital. An author of research and support programs for companies and organizations in terms of creating development strategies based on personal and context resources.

Bekulard Beata

Since 2005 an academic teacher at the Police Academy in Szczytno. She held such positions as: press officer of the Municipal Police Headquarters in Olsztyn, press spokesman of the Commandant-Rector of the Police Academy in Szczytno, head of the Rectorate at WSPol, and she currently works at the University’s Institute of Legal Sciences at the Faculty of Security and Legal Sciences. For 8 years now she trains management staff reporting to and supervised by the Ministry of the Interior and Administration in terms of social communication, diplomatic protocol and etiquette, but also carries out workshops in the field of self-presentation.

Burchi Alberto

Alberto Burchi, Ph.D., is Associate Professor of Banking and Finance at the University of Perugia (Italy). He teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in Financial Market, Asset Management and Alternative Investments. His doctoral degree is from the Alma Mater Studiorum – University of Bologna (2006). Prior to joining the faculty at University of Perugia, Professor Burchi was assistant professor at SDABocconi School of Management (2003-2009). Professor Burchi’s research interests include hedge funds, financial innovation, emerging markets, asset management, law and finance, risk valuation, and credit risk assessment. 

Chiu Anthony

An entrepreneur, translator, as well as liaison between the cultures of East and West. Taking advantage of the knowledge acquired at home and concerning the teachings of cultural anthropology and the psychology of communication, he abolishes the world’s stereotypes concerning people from Poland and China. Since 2012, he worked as a freelancer in terms of trade with China – he started as a commercial agent in the sale of meat to China: chicken feet, offal, goose meat, etc. Until now, he became a specialist in trading Polish food products to China – during that time the scope of his experience with the food industry has expanded to include non-alcoholic beverages, fresh fruit, fruit preserves, spreads, and bread.

Chmielak Anna

A habilitated Doctor of economic sciences. An employee of the Faculty of Economics and Management at the University of Białystok as well as the Faculty of Humanities and Economics of the State Higher Vocational School in Suwałki as an Associate Professor. An expert in the field of entrepreneurship and managing human resources. An author/co-author of many monographs, chapters in monographs, and publications in scientific journals. Expert, participant, and contractor in many research projects and works on a national and international scale. Manager of two soft projects in higher education. The author of an educational concept at various levels of education, including the MBA program.

Chudzikowska-Wołoszyn Małgorzata

A graduate of cultural diplomacy and creative diplomacy at the Collegium Civitas in Warsaw. For 6 years she has been conducting trainings in terms of etiquette and savoir-vivre. On a daily basis, Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Humanities at UWM in Olsztyn, undertaking research concerning early medieval literature and culture. An academic teacher with 19 years of experience. Her passion is savoir vivre – its history, tradition, and importance in contemporary human relations.

Czaja Bożena

A graduate of the University of Warsaw with a major in international relations. Postgraduate studies in the field of Law and Economy of the European Communities. More than 25 years of experience in state administration (the Chancellery of the Sejm of the Republic of Poland, the Chancellery of the Prime Minister, the Supreme Audit Office, the National Bank of Poland). In 2009-2014, the Vice-President of the Polish Information and Foreign Investment Agency. Cooperation with Polish companies in the field of introducing them to foreign markets, mainly Asian. She established a commercial (government) representative office in the United Arab Emirates. Understanding business relations in the countries of the Persian Gulf, as well as India, China, South Korea, and North-East Africa.

Czubkowski Karol

A graduate of the Faculty of Economic Sciences at the University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, major in Corporate Finance Management, as well as the University of Administration and Business in Gdynia, major in Finance and Banking. He defended his master’s thesis entitled Zarządzanie ryzykiem walutowym w przedsiębiorstwach (Management of currency risk in enterprises.). He completed a course for a license of a Stockbroker and Investment Advisor. In the years 2006-2011 he was an employee of the Central Brokerage House Pekao as a securities broker. In the years 2011-2016, an employee of the PKO BP Brokerage House as the manager of the Customer Service Point in Olsztyn.

Dornowski Marek

A graduate of the University of Warmia and Mazury as well as MBA studies at the Leon Koźmiński University in Warsaw. An entrepreneur and manager with many years of experience. He possesses extensive practical knowledge in the field of developing and managing companies from various industries (IT, automotive, FMCG, or medical). He currently operates as the president of the management board of Premium Dental Group – a company managing dental clinics functioning under the Kraina Zdrowego Uśmiechu brand.

Gornowicz Mirosław

A habilitated Doctor of economic sciences. The Vice-Rector for Economic Affairs and Development of the University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn. Head of the Department of Microeconomics at the UWM Faculty of Economic Sciences. An expert in the field of costs and profitability of food industry enterprises as well as the competitiveness of the Polish agri-food sector on the European and global market. A long-time treasurer and member of the board at the Branch of the Polish Society of Organization and Management in Olsztyn, member of, for example, the Polish Economic Society, the Committee of Agricultural Economics and Rural Development of the Polish Academy of Sciences.

Grzybowska-Brzezińska Mariola

Vice-Dean for the Course of Studies at the Faculty of Economic Sciences at UWM in Olsztyn. She obtained the degree of a Doctor of economics in 2001 at the Faculty of Management of the University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn and a postdoctoral degree in 2014 at the Faculty of Commodity Science at the University of Economics in Poznań. She is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Market Analysis and Marketing since 2002. In her scientific work, she deals with the issues of consumer behaviour as well as various aspects of the functioning of the food market. She is the author or co-author of more than one hundred and thirty original scientific publications.

Harajda Paweł

The founder of the OLCAMP Association supporting the development of technological entrepreneurship in Warmia and Mazury. A co-organizer of more than 100 events devoted to business, marketing, and technology. Member of the board at the Startup Poland Foundation – the publisher of the most significant report on startups in Poland. More than 8 years of experience in marketing and product building. He currently helps online stores to earn more thanks to solutions focused on data analysis and automation of activities.

Heller Janusz

A habilitated Doctor in economic sciences, Prof. of UWM, from January 1, 2004 head of the macroeconomics department at WNE UWM in Olsztyn. His main scientific interests and the greatest scientific achievements can be described as macroeconomic conditions and effects of regional differences in Poland and within the integrating Europe. The ongoing economic transformation, as well as integration with the European Union, constitute two processes which resulted in an increased level of state decentralization and at the same time contribute to accelerated economic development. Such premises contributed to determining research problems that were implemented at WNE UWM.

Ionescu George

Former stock broker at Bucharest Stock Exchange, currently professor of financial markets at Romanian-American University in Bucharest and business consultant, George has an extensive business experience related to international financial markets, technical and fundamental analysis, investment management and venture capital. He is the author of several books and has published or more than 40 articles in scientific journals or international conferences.

Jabłońska Izabela

An English teacher with more than 20 years of professional experience as well as experience in conducting English language classes in Poland and abroad (UK in Toruń). In the years 1999-2010, a lecturer at the Teachers College of Foreign Languages, an institution educating teachers of English. Since 2009, she has been permanently cooperating with the English Perfect language school. In her professional experience, apart from working in education at its various levels, as a translator of written texts, as well as a simultaneous/consecutive interpreter, she also possesses experience in working with the business sector.

Jajuga Krzysztof

A Professor of economic sciences, employee of the University of Economics in Wrocław, as well as foreign universities. Head of the Department of Financial Investments and Risk Management, as well as the director of the Institute of Financial Management at the University of Economics in Wrocław. An expert in the field of finance, statistics, as well as econometrics and risk management. Chairman of the Statistics and Econometrics Committee of the Polish Academy of Sciences, deputy chairman of the Economic Sciences Committee of the Polish Academy of Sciences, member of the Presidium of the Financial Sciences Committee of the Polish Academy of Sciences, member of the Central Commission for Degrees and Titles, and the president of the CFA Society Poland.

Kaszyński Daniel

A graduate of the Warsaw School of Economics in the field of Quantitative Methods in Economics and Information Systems. An academic teacher at the Institute of Econometrics at the Warsaw School of Economics – he carries out classes in the field of optimization metaheuristics and machine learning. An employee of consulting companies and technological startups. The co-author of a report for the Ministry of Digitization: “Data utilization intensity and economic performance – a diagnostic analysis” from 2017. Scientific interests: machine learning, market risk valuation, optimization.

Kołoda Dariusz

An Innovation Broker supporting the Warsaw University of Technology in terms of commercialization of technology. The founder and CEO of the Innovation Hub company dealing with implementing innovations and commercializing research results. A laureate of government internship programs. A soft skills trainer with extensive experience, long-term social activist in Warsaw as well as national social and non-governmental organizations. Privately, an aficionado of travelling and water sports.

Kowalczyk Marcin

An academic employee at the Department of Legal Protection of the State at the Faculty of Law and Administration of UWM in Olsztyn. A graduate of the Warsaw School of Economics (major: international political relations, European path) as well as the University of Warsaw: (major: cultural studies with a specialization in American foreign policy at the American Studies Center at the University of Warsaw; journalism and social communication – specialization in media marketing and PR at the Faculty of Journalism and Political Sciences of the University of Warsaw); supplemented by diploma studies in the field of national security at the Institute of International Relations of the University of Warsaw.

Koza Piotr

He specializes in managing innovative projects and technological programs. He possesses more than 10 years of experience in handling projects in the field of satellite and space technologies, security, and 3D printing. As the Director for Research and Development at Zortrax S.A. he is responsible for the company’s strategy concerning creating new 3D printers, software development, and taking advantage of new materials for 3D printing. In the years 2011-2017, as a Space Application and Services Manager, he actively participated in developing Astri Polska sp. z o.o. – a Polish subsidiary of the AIRBUS Defence and Space concern.

Krukowski Krzysztof

A habilitated Doctor of economic sciences in the field of management sciences. A graduate of the Faculty of Economic Sciences and Management at the Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń, majoring in management and marketing. His scientific interests concern strategic management and managing public organizations, especially in the context of the concept of New Public Management. He possesses extensive experience in performing managerial and supervisory functions in various types of organizations, including: manager of projects implemented with the use of European Union funds, board member and supervisory board member of commercial law companies. Author of numerous scientific publications in the field of management.

Kuberska Dominika

A Doctor of economics. An employee of the Faculty of Economic Sciences at the University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn. She carries out classes in the field of market analysis, international business, and competitiveness. Her portfolio of research interests includes the broadly understood issues of competitiveness, and especially its examples and conditions, as well as issues related to the functioning of clusters and cluster organizations.

Lendo Elżbieta

She is involved in finance and accounting, and successfully manages several companies for more than 20 years now. For 14 years, she has been a co-founder of the European and Financial Advisory Centre in Olsztyn, which has been repeatedly ranked among the top ten most effective European advisory companies in Poland. She also works at the Regional Office of the Warmińsko-Mazurskie Voivodeship in Brussels for more than 10 years now, under which the House of Eastern Poland in Brussels operates. She operates perfectly in difficult and crisis situations. When necessary, she is able to carry out difficult restructuring and repair processes. She is not afraid to face great challenges and make difficult decisions.

Lendo Piotr

An entrepreneur, advisor, and coach with an experience of over 3500 hours of training, lectures, and workshops in the field of entrepreneurship, handling a business, and obtaining financing including mainly EU subsidies for the SME sector. Author, co-author, or advisor behind developing nearly 1,000 investment projects, business plans, investment feasibility studies, and enterprise restructuring plans. Since 1998, he has been associated with entrepreneurship support institutions, and since 2004, a partner in the European and Financial Advisory Centre in Olsztyn. He specializes in economic and investment consulting for entities from the SME sector.

Łechtański Łukasz

A lawyer, specialist in the field of entrepreneurship, establishing a business, as well as increasing social and managerial skills. A supporter of implementing innovative methods of establishing and running enterprises. Author and implementer of many research and training programs. Trainer and practitioner: he works with consulting and training companies, law firms, and public institutions. He possesses extensive professional experience in the fields of organization and management. He carries out trainings, for example, for: TC Dębica S., DixiCar S.A., Goodyer, the Chancellery of the Prime Minister, ENERGIZER, NUTRICIA, or Michelin.

Michalak Jacek

Assistant Professor at the Department of Market Analysis and Marketing at the Faculty of Economic Sciences at UWM in Olsztyn. He possesses extensive teaching experience. He carried out classes in the field of marketing in enterprises, territorial and banking marketing, as well as financial analysis and accounting. He is the author or co-author of more than 130 scientific publications (articles and monographs) in the field of management and marketing, accounting, economics, and finance. Additionally, he was the supervisor (promoter) of more than 150 master’s and bachelor’s theses in the field of economics and management. He is a member of the Polish Economic Society and the Scientific and Technical Association of Agricultural Engineers and Technicians.

Niedzielski Eugeniusz

Head of the Department of Organization and Management at the Faculty of Economic Sciences, UWM in the years 1994-2018. His research interests include ownership transformations in agriculture as well as structural changes in rural areas, development of the small and medium-sized enterprise sector, competitiveness of enterprises, employment, as well a human resources management. He held many positions, including in the years 1990-1993 when he was the vice-dean of the Faculty of Agriculture at the ART in Olsztyn, in the years 1995-1999 as the dean of the Faculty of Management at the ART, as well as in the years 2005-2008 as the dean of the Faculty of Economic Sciences at UWM in Olsztyn.

Oliński Marian

Doctor of economic sciences in the field of management sciences. A graduate of the Faculty of Economics and Management at the Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń. Since 2005, an Assistant Professor at the Department of Organization and Management at the University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn. He specializes in the issues of business management, especially in the sector of small and medium-sized enterprises, supporting entrepreneurship, and business models. A member of Polish and foreign scientific associations. A business advisor, participant of numerous internships, in terms of which innovative solutions were introduced in enterprises.

Orłowski Michał

A specialist in the field of new and traditional media. A press and television journalist, editor of websites. Co-founder of the GO TV internet television. Long-time head of the internet editorial office of the WM Group and deputy editor-in-chief of Gazeta Olsztyńska. Responsible for implementing the first augmented reality system in Europe in the daily press. A web designer, programmer, and licensed drone pilot, as well as aficionado of new technologies.

Ostrowski Sławomir

A radio journalist (previously a public relations specialist). Creator of the fotocasty.pl portal. He specializes in producing multimedia presentations combining radio reports with engaged photography. He won many industry awards for photocasts. He handles websites, deals with new forms of journalism (such as big data and data visualization). One of his photos was nominated for the prestigious Grand Press Photo award in 2017.

Pawłowski Piotr

A psychologist, trainer, coach, and psychotherapist. An employee of the Faculty of Psychology at the University of Warsaw. A certified coach and coaching supervisor accredited by the Chamber of Coaching. He carries out classes as part of the Multilevel Coaching Study. For a few years now he has been coaching in organizations. He worked with managers at various levels on developing managerial skills, managing emotions, and self-presentation. He worked with teams on resolving conflicts, optimizing cooperation, and creating a common team vision. As a trainer, he carries out trainings concerning communication, leadership, assertiveness, and self-presentation.

Popławska Jodko Eliza

She possesses many years of experience in international cooperation, managing projects financed with EU funds, carrying out training in the field of project management, as well as in creating innovative solutions for the labour market, business, and entrepreneurship. An advisor in the field of corporate social responsibility, implementing and managing innovations in enterprises, as well as financing activities with EU funds. The co-author and manager of the transnational project entitled “Indywidualne ścieżki zatrudnienia” (Individual paths of education).

Przegrocki Andrzej

Lawyer, trainer, and certified business moderator. An academic teacher with more than 10 years of experience. A graduate of the Faculty of Law and Administration at UWM in Olsztyn. He specializes in the legal aspects of project management. Manager of projects financed with EU funds in the field of cooperation between business and science as well as in the field of higher education. He coordinated the preparation of many scientific units by scientists from, for example, the Gdańsk University of Technology, UWM in Olsztyn, as well as the Prof. T. Kotarbiński University of Information Technology and Management, as well as innovative solutions for 11 enterprises from the Warmińsko-Mazurskie Voivodeship.

Puczkowski Benedykt

He possesses many years of practice in managing large business institutions. The author of many monographs in the field of management and economics. Lecturer at UWM in Olsztyn – WPiA and expert of many public institutions (e.g. NCBR, PARP, PTE, and others).

Racz Dariusz

President of the Management Board of ITM Software House. A graduate of the Faculty of Electrical Engineering at the Łódź University of Technology and MBA at the Koźmiński University. Member of the Program Council at the ALK International Programs Office. He works with the University of Technology in Minsk in terms of implementing information systems in industry. In professional terms he deals with creating strategies for developing IT systems supporting production management based on the mass customization philosophy.

Rogowski Waldemar

A habilitated Doctor of economic sciences in the discipline of finances, Associate Professor at the Institute of Corporate Finance and Investments of the Warsaw School of Economics. Head of the Risk Management Department. A graduate (master) of the Warsaw School of Economics and the Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń (postgraduate studies in commercial law). Many years of business practice – Director of Risk Departments and Corporate Clients of leading financial institutions, currently the chief analyst at the Credit Information Bureau. For many years, a United Nations Expert for UNIDO Industrial Development.

Rosolińska Agnieszka

An economist-financier by education and passion. A graduate of doctoral studies in the field of economic sciences. Accounting Certificate of the Minister of Finance. Currently, in the course of application for a statutory auditor. A business advisor, specialist in the field of business valuation. Associated with finance, accounting, and taxes for more than 15 years. She possesses several years of experience in the field of company finance management. A practitioner with many years of experience in the area of transformations, mergers, and divisions of companies as well as bankruptcy and restructuring issues.

Sieczek Grzegorz

A Business Trainer – sales practitioner, talent manager, and sales team building consultant. He graduated from the Faculty of Law at the Łazarski University of Commerce and Law in Warsaw. He is also a graduate of the School of Business Trainers at the SET Academy. He is associated with sales throughout his professional life. He dealt with active sales as a customer advisor, leader, and manager. He handles trainings for the sales force for 6 years now. He supports salespeople and agents not only in the training room, but also in the training on the job formula. He helps managers in forming effective and well-coordinated teams.

Siemiński Marek

A Doctor of economics in the field of management sciences. Since September 2020 he is the Vice-Dean for Student Affairs at the Faculty of Economic Sciences. An Assistant Professor at the Department of Organization and Management at the University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn. A graduate of the Faculty of Economic Sciences and Management at the Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń, majoring in management and marketing. He is the author or co-author of several dozen scientific publications. His research and scientific interests focus mainly on managing human capital, with particular emphasis on the issues of organizational culture, the process of changes, flexicurity, and public management.

Sińczuch Marcin

A sociologist. An employee of the Institute of Applied Social Sciences at the University of Warsaw and the WCEO Military Bureau of Social Research. He is interested in the sociology and anthropology of youth and the sociology of organizations. He carried out his professional practice in the areas of management, as well as social and market research. He specializes in forming applied research strategies aimed at optimizing activities undertaken in the social environment. National manager and participant of research programs of the European Commission devoted to social and political activation of young people, professional careers in science and research, as well as counteracting discrimination on the labour market.

Sobociński Paweł

An experienced real estate seller, sales trainer, and implementer. On the market since 2012, where from the beginning he has been associated with the Freedom Nieruchomości brand. He is currently responsible for the implementation process of real estate agents. He carries out his own training and workshop cycle in terms of signing exclusive contracts. He is also the author of a textbook describing the real estate sale system. He regularly returns to his old passion – journalism, being active in trade magazines. When carrying out trainings, he places particular emphasis on teaching practical skills.

Sokołowski Grzegorz

A business trainer, entrepreneur, owner of Przedsiębiorstwo Produkcyjno-Reklamowe GRYF, owner of the PREZENCIK brand, President of the Management Board of Synergia Biznesu Sp. z o.o., President of the Management Board of Fundacja Inicjatyw Społecznych, medical consortium Director. He possesses more than 12 years of business experience and 14 years of training experience. He dealt with the commercialization of scientific research results in the form of spin-off and spin-out companies throughout Poland. A certified information security administrator, fire protection inspector, rescuer, European Resuscitation Council instructor.

Szczerbowski Jakub

Doctor Jakub J. Szczerbowski is a legal advisor specializing in contract law (contracts for IT projects, construction works contracts) and compensation law (damage to property, persons, purely property damage, liability of the state and local government). He possesses experience as a Deputy Director of the Legal Department at the Ministry of Finance, and deputy director of the Arbitration Department, and counsellor at the General Prosecutor’s Office. He is a Doctor of law, Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Law of SWPS at the Humanities and Social University. In scientific terms he deals with civil law, and especially tort law and contract law.

Szewczyk Andrzej

A graduate of the Faculty of Management at the University of Warsaw as well as MBA studies at the University of Illinois. He is involved in the internationalization of Polish companies on international markets for more than 2 years now. Initially working for the European Commission in terms of European programs for small and medium-sized enterprises, then as the director of the international cooperation department at the Polish Agency for Enterprise Development (PARP), and later at the Polish Investment and Trade Agency (PAIH) as the director of the Poland-China Cooperation Centre. He implemented many business and promotional projects in China, the largest EXPO 2010 in Shanghai as well as the China International Import Expo 2018 in Shanghai.

Szturo Marek

A Doctor of economics in the field of finances. He obtained his doctorate at the Faculty of Economic Sciences and Management at the Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń. An Assistant Professor at the Department of Finance and Banking at the University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn. An author of several dozen scientific publications in the field of financial markets, banking, and the financial shadow area of economy. A participant of the international Erasmus+ project under the Unifors 2020 name, covering research and implementation of training programs in the field of soft skills. An economic expert of Radio Olsztyn in terms of broadcasts concerning economic and financial issues.

Śląska–Zyśk Wioletta

A local government official with more than 20 years of experience, economist, manager, coach, and mediator. Currently, the Deputy Marshal of the Warmińsko-Mazurskie Voivodeship. An activist for the development of Warmia and Mazury, for which she has been awarded on multiple occasions, including with the Bronze Cross of Merit of the President of the Republic of Poland or the Honorary Badge for merits for the Warmińsko-Mazurskie Voivodeship. An initiator of many promotional campaigns (for example “Mazury za pół ceny” in 2010). She held high clerical positions, such as the director at the County Employment Office in Pisz (1995-2004), and she was also the deputy mayor of Pisz (2012-2013). She managed multi-million projects, including EU projects.

Warżała Rafał

Head of the Department of Macroeconomics since October 1, 2018. A graduate of the Faculty of Economics of the Cracow University of Economics (currently the University of Economics). Since 2000, he has been employed at the Department of Economics (in 2004 transformed into the Department of Macroeconomics). In 2005, on the basis of his doctoral dissertation: “Wpływ bezpośrednich inwestycji zagranicznych na rozwój regionalny (na przykładzie województwa warmińsko-mazurskiego)” (The impact of foreign direct investments on regional development (on the example of the Warmińsko-Mazurskie Voivodeship)), he obtained a PhD in economics in the discipline of economics at the Faculty of Economic Sciences and Management of the Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń. The dissertation was supervised by Janusz Heller PhD hab., Prof. of UWM in Olsztyn.

Wasyliszyn Katarzyna

An HR Business Partner, entrepreneur, trainer, and author of business games. Specializing in implementing comprehensive educational services for business. She introduces innovations and helps building a new quality by establishing long-term partnerships. As a coach, an advocate of learning through experience. Her trainings arouse emotions and allow anchoring new behaviours and habits in them. In the training room, she shares her experience in the field of communication, cooperation, and management. She carried out training sessions for such entities as: Lagardere Travel Retail (Brands: Inmedio, Relay), FUJITSU, NUTRICIA, Michelin, or ZPUE.

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Witkowski Dariusz

A camera operator, editor, film producer, as well as image and sound engineer at Kortowo Television.

Wołodźko Emil

A practitioner with many years of experience in the field of controlling and finance. After his studies at the Nicolaus Copernicus University, he began his adventure with finance by working in two banks, and then moved to the world of controlling, with which he has been associated for the last 20 years. In the meantime, he completed postgraduate studies in the field of finances and accounting as well as the valuation of capital companies. He willingly shares his knowledge gained in production and trading companies. An experienced practitioner, especially in the field of financial flows and the financial analysis of enterprises. Long-term manager of teams dealing with liquidity improvement and controlling. The co-author of a book titled “Wycena spółek z WIG30” (Valuation of WIG30 companies).

Wtulich-Smulska Anna

A practitioner with many years of experience in the field of controlling and finance. After his studies at the Nicolaus Copernicus University, he began his adventure with finance by working in two banks, and then moved to the world of controlling, with which he has been associated for the last 20 years. In the meantime, he completed postgraduate studies in the field of finances and accounting as well as the valuation of capital companies. He willingly shares his knowledge gained in production and trading companies. An experienced practitioner, especially in the field of financial flows and the financial analysis of enterprises. Long-term manager of teams dealing with liquidity improvement and controlling. The co-author of a book titled “Wycena spółek z WIG30” (Valuation of WIG30 companies).

Wtulich-Smulska Anna – A certified business trainer, advisor, and coach. A training aficionado with 10 years of experience. She creates and implements practical workshops in terms of improving managerial competences, generation management, emotional intelligence, coping with difficult situations, as well as competence and development coaching. She writes articles and designs training games. She can account for more than 700 training days. She has trained for example: Cyfra +, IKEA, Michelin, OBI, Rossmann, PZU, and Super Pharm.

Zabłocki Artur

A practitioner and specialist in the field of internet marketing, building websites, SEO, SEM, social media, e-commerce, and branding. He is most interested in workshops during which he works with brands to solve their problems together. In his daily work, he takes effective advantage of Design Thinking, Google Ads, Facebook Ads, analytical tools, and social media. The founder and owner of an interactive agency. A practitioner with many years of experience in designing and implementing websites, branding, and PR activities. Co-founder of the Social Media Summer Weekend conference. For many years he has been working on organizing the Ostróda Reggae Festival, dealing with its promotion and cooperation with the media.

Zomkowski Alan

Born in Poland. As a child, he moved to England, where he studied and grew up. He lived at the Royal Leamington Spa. He earned A-levels in business, economics, and math. He studied economics at Cambridge. During his studies he worked as a real estate agent. Thanks to the successes that he quickly began to achieve in his professional work, he opened his own branch of the company. At the time, he was the youngest real estate agent in Cambridge. He is a certified translator in England. He is interested in basketball, martial arts (as a teenager he was highly successful in this field), art, technology, and photography.

Zomkowski Alecia

She was born and raised in Warwick. That is also where she obtained her education. She passed A-Levels exams in English Literature, History, and Spanish. After school, she moved to Cambridge, where she graduated in History. During her studies, she worked at the Cambridge Regional College – one of the best language schools in Cambridge. After graduation, she moved to Poland to focus on her sports career. She is the co-owner of a company offering language services. She was very successful in martial arts, which she trained since childhood. She won her first English championship in kickboxing at the age of 7. She is interested in literature, travelling, and sports.

Media about us

Entrepreneurship – UWM is the first university in Poland to open a Business Academy. It has just released its first graduates and some of their ideas already became successful. (Gazeta Olsztyńska)

It is worth emphasizing that the university runs the first Business Academy in Poland. UWM is also the first university in Poland that offers a dual type of education. It consists in combining theoretical studies with practical classes. (Gazeta Olsztyńska)

The University of Warmia and Mazury, as the first university in Poland, opens up a Business Academy, which will educate future businessmen and the management staff. (Gazeta Wyborcza)

Last year, three people applied for one position at the Business Academy, and we were able to accept only 30 people. It is quite a decent result – said Bogdan Włodarczyk PhD, director of the Business Academy of the University of Warmia and Mazury in an economic interview. (Radio Olsztyn)

The University of Perspectives – Business Academy (University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn). It is a school for students and doctoral students from UWM and PAN, which is innovative on a national scale. It prepares its students to run a business or commercialize scientific research. (University Life)

The Business Academy of the University of Warmia and Mazury has started its 3rd academic year. 30 students from 9 UWM faculties started their education there. Two candidates applied for one spot at the Academy. (TVKORTOWO – youtube.com)

Bogdan Włodarczyk PhD, about the UWM Business Academy. (TVKORTOWO – youtube.com)

It is possible to apply for the UWM Business Academy until May 29. (TVKORTOWO – youtube.com)

This is the third such large support from the voivodeship self-government. (Telewizja Olsztyn – youtube.com)

The 1st Warmia and Mazury Congress of the Future was held in Kortowo. During the ceremony, the official inauguration of the UWM Business Academy has been carried out by Prof. Ryszard Górecki, Rector of the UWM and Marshal of the Warmińsko-Mazurskie Voivodeship Gustaw Marek Brzezin. (TVKORTOWO – youtube.com)