ŠKODA AUTO University reinforces its international reputation

7/19/2018 ŠKODA AUTO University and Coller School of Management in Tel Aviv sign memorandum of understanding

Mladá Boleslav / Tel Aviv 19 July 2018 – On Thursday, ŠKODA AUTO CEO Bernhard Maier, Rector of ŠKODA AUTO University Pavel Mertlík and the Dean of the internationally renowned Coller School of Management, Professor Moshe Zviran, signed a memorandum of understanding in Tel Aviv. At present, 2,500 students are enrolled at Israel’s leading business school, which is part of the University of Tel Aviv.

5/2/2018 The Project Joint Enterprise University Learning has been moving ahead

On 26 – 29 March 2018 the JEUL project partners gathered together at Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics (NUAA) participating in the project practical workshop.

10/25/2017 New MBA programme at ŠKODA AUTO University

20th September 2017. ŠKODA AUTO University is now admitting students for its new MBA programme Global Management in the Automotive Industry. The programme has been prepared in cooperation not only with foreign universities, but also with multinational companies, the Automotive Industry Association and the German-Czech Chamber of Industry and Commerce. It is a prestigious programme grounded in the context of the automotive industry. Courses will start in December 2017 in the office of the German-Czech Chamber of Industry and Commerce on Wenceslas Square.

8/9/2017 Internship in Audi Deutschland - Václav Volf

Our student Václav Volf travelled to Ingolstadt in Germany to do his compulsory internship in Audi AG. He worked in the Department for Coordination of Fair and Exhibition Vehicles, where he supported the permanent staff in the process of planning vehicles for fairs. He was responsible for this year’s exhibitions in Detroit, New York, Shanghai and partly also for the Frankfurt fair in autumn. You can read the whole report from his stay in Ingolstadt below.

8/9/2017 Graduate of ŠKODA AUTO University - Ing. Martina Petrtýlová

Martina comes from Jičín but currently lives in Prague. She completed her follow-on Master’s degree programme at ŠKODA AUTO University in 2014. Right after graduation, Martina started working for Estée Lauder, first in the HR department. She worked her way through marketing to a PR position and currently takes care of promotion of seven world-renowned brands.
She likes to spend her free time doing sports – mostly running, badminton, volleyball and mountain hiking. Also, because of her profession, she likes fashion and design.

8/9/2017 Graduate of ŠKODA AUTO University - Ing. Viktor Myslil

Viktor Myslil, a graduate of our Bachelor’s degree programme Business Administration and Operations, comes from Prague. His passion for ŠKODA AUTO cars made him decide to study in Mladá Boleslav. He also wanted to try something different than all his other classmates.

8/8/2017 Internship at Škoda Ireland - Hynek Bárta

I have been dreaming about living in a foreign country since I was small child. This wish made ŠAVS more appealing during my “university selection period” because I learned, thanks to their Open Day and a visit from the ŠAVŠ PR Department to my high school, that this school offers a lot of possibilities to study and complete internships abroad, the latter which is important in one’s future career. When I got the opportunity to spend my mandatory internship abroad, I did not hesitate a single moment. After my Study Erasmus in Slovenia, I left to spend another semester in Dublin, Ireland to work with Škoda’s Irish importer.

6/13/2016 Graduate of ŠKODA AUTO University - Ing. Ivan Vaněk

Mladá Boleslav is the hometown of our graduate Ing. Ivan Vaněk, who currently works for the British luxury car manufacturer, Bentley Motors Ltd., where he undertook his six-month internship as a student of ŠKODA AUTO University.

6/13/2016 Graduate of ŠKODA AUTO University - Ing. Michal Maruška

Our graduate Michal Maruška works as a coordinator in the Connected Car and Infotainment Department. His internship involved many technical responsibilities. However, in order to further grow professionally, he needed a study programme that focused more on management. For this reason, he chose the Bachelor’s and follow-on Master’s degree programme Business Administration and Operations, both which combine the two fields in an ideal manner.

6/13/2016 Intercultural Competence course broadens the knowledge of students about the cultural standards of foreign countries

The new Intercultural Competence course, which was first taught in the winter semester 2015/2016, has brought new knowledge of the cultural milieu of foreign countries as well as improved German language skills. The new course helps students understand the cultural differences between various nationalities and understand situations that may occur during long-term stays abroad. The students could also test their language skills. The course was introduced as the first specialised course taught in German. The guarantor of the new course is PhDr. Martina Žáčková, who is also the lecturer.

6/13/2016 Graduate of ŠKODA AUTO University - Bc. Michala Fořtová

Bc. Michala Fořtová studied the part-time form of the Bachelor’s degree programme Business Administration and Sales. As she says, she chose ŠKODA AUTO University because of her interest in cars. However, the deciding factor was the option of studying part-time as well as the great facilities of a modern university comparable to schools abroad. What she appreciated the most at ŠKODA AUTO University was the personal approach, something unthinkable in large institutions with large numbers of students, the excellent facilities, access to modern technology and the high level of the university in general.

6/10/2016 Graduate of ŠKODA AUTO University - Ing. Ondřej Stejskal

Ondřej is a graduate of the Bachelor field of study Business Administration and Financial Management and the follow-on Master field of study Corporate Finance Management in the Global Environment.

6/6/2016 Andrea Surduková - internship in Magna Libáň

Our student Andrea listened to the advice of her classmates when choosing her internship. She also visited the Magna company booth at the ŠKODA AUTO University Career Day and she– this was the partner for her six-month internship.

4/27/2016 Summer School Invitation - 8th - 19th August 2016

We are pleased to invite you to the Summer School of ŠKODA AUTO University.

3/11/2016 Michaela Repšová – VW Sachsen

I would recommend an internship to everyone. It is a great way to discover yourself, plus you get to learn the language and customs and most of all, it is an unforgettable experience.

2/26/2016 Student Stories - Martin Dolejší, Global Village

Martin Dolejší, student of our Master Programme Global marketing and Sales, spend quite a lot of time abroad whilst studying at our university. Now he has three different experiences abroad: studies in Finland, internship at ŠKODA AUTO UK and also the prestigous programme, Global Village, in the USA. You can read the interview we did with Martin to see what he learnt and how he assesses his stays abroad.

2/25/2016 Veronika Košková Internship in Bentley

I worked in the Purchase Department in the Projects team which consisted of 16 nice colleagues who were always prepared to help me kindly if I needed it. The beginning was quite exacting as we had to manage our bank account and request all Bentley systems such as SAP, TEVON, AVON, B-release database, but everything was arranged sooner than we expected.

2/1/2016 Studying at OTH Regensburg – Michal Vejvoda

I can confirm that trips abroad are a great opportunity to become more independent, gain new experience and make new friends. All young people should definitely use this opportunity.

1/25/2016 There is no way to describe the Global Village, you need to experience it for yourself – Tomáš Šnajdr

The five-week event brings together students, young professionals and businessmen from different industries from around the world. During courses, panel discussions, tours in businesses and organisations, debates, consultation projects, national presentations, trips to New York City and Washington D.C. and cultural events, the participants learn skills and insights necessary to become a successful leader.

12/22/2015 Graduate of ŠKODA AUTO University - Ing. Anna Dolejší

Anna is a graduate of the Bachelor field of study, Business Administration and Sales, and the follow-on Master field of study, Marketing Management in the Global Environment.

7/7/2015 Study exchange Ancona Italy - Veronika Brzková

I decided to study abroad at the last minute – in the last semester of my studies. But I can say that it was the right decision and I would not change it. Our university offers several options to study abroad. I chose to study in Italy as I was mostly attracted to this country.

7/2/2015 Mr Mertlík has officially accepted the ACBSP accreditation certificate in Philadelphia

At the annual ACBSP conference in Philadelphia held on 14 June 2015, docent Pavel Mertlík, Rector of ŠKODA AUTO University, accepted the accreditation certificate of the American association Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), awarded to ŠKODA AUTO University in November last year.

6/30/2015 Internship in Bentley - Lucie Horáková

When I found out that I was chosen for an internship abroad in Bentley Motors I was thrilled but at the same time very afraid of how to manage everything and especially how to cope with being alone for five months in a different country. Fortunately, I was teamed up with other interns who were starting at the same time. After that everything was much easier.

6/30/2015 Internship at Gran Hotel Sonet - Iva Kvardová

How did I arrive in this country and job? During the semester offers with foreign interships appeared on a bulletin board on the Information Document Server. Since I had always been interested in going somewhere far away, to improve my language skills and to learn about a new culture, I did not hesitate to send my CV and cover letter.

6/12/2015 Internship in Bentley - Anna Reznichenko

I got my first professional experience at Bentley Motors Limited. Bentley Motors Limited is a British luxury automaker, and a wholly owned subsidiary of the German company Volkswagen AG.

6/3/2015 The 11th project seminar Europa im Wandel

Europa im Wandel: The second stage of the 11th year of the joint project of ŠKODA AUTO University and Fachhochschule Münster took place.

6/3/2015 Internship at Magna Exteriors and Interiors

Are you still looking for an internship for your next semester? Get some inspiration from the story of our student David Brancuzský, who did his half-year internship at the QA Department in the Libáň plant of our partner company Magna Exteriors & Interiors.

5/26/2015 Internship in Treves Slovakia s.r.o. - Evgenii Borodin

Evgenii did his internship in a Slovak company, Treves – Slovakia s.r.o. However, he did not stay only in Slovakia– thanks to business trips, he also got to visit Barcelona in Spain or St. Petersburg in Russia. The work he did during his internship was undoubtedly quite diverse...

4/9/2015 Bentley Motors Internship - Pavel Berežný

Each year a bunch of students from our university is chosen and sent to Bentley Motors in order to do our internship abroad and gain some valuable experience.

4/3/2015 Students of ŠKODA AUTO University met with representatives of 13 partner companies

Wednesday March 11 was dedicated to careers! ŠKODA AUTO University was visited by the representatives of its thirteen partner companies who gave presentations on the possibilities of internships and employment during studies and after graduation.

4/3/2015 Inspiration for ŠKODA AUTO University

ŠKODA AUTO University celebrated International Women’s day. The event included not only interesting lectures by Biljana Weber, the General Manager of Microsoft CZ, and Libuše Šmuclerová, the General Manager of Czech News Center, but also a fashion show and a concert by INFLAGRANTI.

3/16/2015 ŠKODA AUTO University Open Day

We would like to invite you to our OPEN DAY which will be held on January 14th 2016.

2/9/2015 ŠKODA AUTO University reinforces its international footprint with ACBSP international accreditation

ŠKODA AUTO University has successfully passed the accreditation process of the American Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs, obtaining a prestigious institutional ACBSP accreditation according to all its standards.

1/5/2015 Excursion to Magna Bohemia, plant in Libáň

At the invitation of the head of the personnel department and students in 3rd year of the Bachelor’s degree programmes at ŠKODA AUTO University, who are taking their 5-month internships in Magna Bohemia in this semester, four of our students visited the plant in Libáň u Jičína on 24 November. This company became a partner of Škoda earlier this year as one of the main suppliers of interior parts for ŠKODA AUTO and other makes within the VW group.

1/5/2015 Experience is priceless – internship at EY

Obligatory or continuous internship at EY? Why not! Adéla Burdová and Jan Breburda talk about their first impressions of the internship.

11/26/2014 Study exchange Greece - Lucie Bydžovská

If I had to evaluate my stay in Athens, the words I could use would be amazing and unforgettable. Not only that, I met with great friendly people from many parts of the world, and I also learned about Greek culture.

11/12/2014 Internship in Bentley - Marcela Abbott

My daily task was to negotiate discounts with suppliers and ensure a steady flow of orders in the internal system called Workflow.

11/4/2014 Bentley Prague – the only Bentley dealership in Czech Republic - Jiří Halousek

One of the main reasons why I decided on Škoda Auto University was the possibility for extensive internships, not only at Škoda Auto a.s. but also abroad with companies such as VW, Audi, Seat and Bentley.

10/24/2014 Study exchange Austria - Aleš Čech

ŠKODA AUTO University offers a lot of options for an exchange semester abroad. As a result, it was not easy to decide which university is the most interesting. I decided to study at the University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria.

10/19/2014 Internship in Bentley Motors - Barbora Kořínková

From 10th February till 25th July 2014 I had a great opportunity to be a part of the Purchasing department in Bentley motors Ltd. in a small town called Crewe. Crewe is situated in the north-west part of Great Britain.

6/20/2014 Dutch ambassador visits ŠKODA AUTO University

May was an important month for ŠKODA AUTO University! We had the chance to welcome Eduard Hoeks, the Dutch ambassador, who discussed study possibilities at our University with the management, took a tour around our premises and talked to students. He described our study fields as unique and you can look forward to his lecture at our University!

6/20/2014 ŠKODA AUTO University and Rohde und Schwarz sign a cooperation agreement

6/20/2014 New exclusive internship possibilities for ŠKODA AUTO University students

Bohdan Wojnar, member of the Board of ŠKODA AUTO and Pavel Neuman, CEO of Magna Exteriors & Interiors (Bohemia) s.r.o., signed a cooperation agreement today between the two organisations. The cooperation will provide ŠKODA AUTO University students with many new possibilities, particularly in terms of work placements and graduate positions.

6/2/2014 Dipl.-Kfm. Winfried Krause at ŠKODA AUTO University

On Tuesday 6th May, ŠKODA AUTO University welcomed Dipl.-Kfm. Winfried Krause, member of the Board of ŠKODA AUTO for Economics, who delivered a lecture on “Managing Financial Results at ŠKODA AUTO”, in which he presented the development of ŠKODA AUTO since 1991, financial planning, management of financial goals as well as facts and figures of ŠKODA AUTO for 2013.

6/2/2014 ŠKODA AUTO University students met with the presidents of the Czech republic and the Federal Republic of Germany

Miloš Zeman, president of the Czech Republic and Joachim Gauck, president of the Federal Republic of Germany, visited Mladá Boleslav on 7th May. As a part of their visit of the ŠKODA AUTO factory, they also met students of ŠKODA AUTO University.

5/27/2014 Internship in Bentley Motors - Markéta Černá

I would highly recommend working in Bentley, because it is a unique opportunity to test school knowledge in practice and six months is long enough to get to know all the processes in procurement.

5/26/2014 Study exchange Germany - Martin Mára

A great experience for me was the opportunity to become independent in a foreign country, use my foreign language skills in everyday communication and last but not least to make many new friends and contacts across Europe.

5/12/2014 Internship in VW Group, Porsche, Poland - Tereza Tučková

During my internship I was responsible for all documentation related to sales and car orders from the German production plant based on orders from dealers, so called Porsche Centers.

5/7/2014 Siemens Elektromotory Mohelnice and ŠKODA AUTO University sign a cooperation agreement

On April 15th 2014, Pavel Pěnička, Director of Siemens Elektromotory Mohelnice and Jan Dušek, Director of ŠKODA AUTO University signed a cooperation agreement on the premises of Na Karmeli Educational Centre.

5/7/2014 Aimtec and ŠKODA AUTO University sign a cooperation agreement

Jaroslav Follprecht, Vice Chairman of the Board of AIMTEC a. s. and Rostislav Schwob, member of the Board of AIMTEC a. s., Jan Dušek, Director of ŠKODA AUTO University and Petr Šulc, Rector of ŠKODA AUTO University signed an agreement on the cooperation between ŠKODA AUTO VYSOKÁ ŠKOLA, o.p.s and Aimtec a.s. on March 27th 2014 on the premises of ŠKODA AUTO University.

5/7/2014 ŠKODA AUTO University received the Diploma Supplement

At the end of 2013, ŠKODA AUTO University received the Diploma Supplement Label, which is an international certificate awarded by the European Commission confirming quality and international standardisation when issuing qualification documents acquired by graduation.

4/25/2014 Internship in Shanghai Volkswagen - Roman Hloušek

The opportunity to spend several months in SVW as an intern was and will be a wonderful experience, life event and invaluable opportunity to gain world-class views while working in an international team.

4/23/2014 Internship in Opel, Germany - Eva Hátašová

When I was deciding where I wanted to do my compulsory internship in the fifth semester, it became clear to me that I did not want to stay in the Czech Republic.

4/17/2014 Erasmus semester at ŠKODA AUTO University

One of the many benefits from the Erasmus programme is the internationalisation of the study environment. As there is the possibility to encounter a wide range of cultures, and this allows students to learn and discover from each other. Felix Böttner, who spent winter semester 2013/2014 at our university, has shared his experience with us.

4/11/2014 Internship in RECO Computer, Slovakia - Ondřej Žáček

I made use of my previous knowledge, gained a richer overview of business in the IT field, managed to combine theory from the basics of management and project management with practical use and thus gain valuable new skills.

4/4/2014 Study exchange Seinäjoki, Finland - Vít Pečínka

Vít Pečínka, a student of master´s degree, spent one semester in Finland. He would like to share his experience with us.

3/31/2014 Internship in ŠKODA AUTO Deutschland as seen by Jan Teplý

When I got the offer for a five-month internship at ŠKODA AUTO Deutschland GmbH, I did not hesitate and accepted the offer.

3/28/2014 Study exchange Austria - Martin Lochman

During my stay, I realised we are still similar to Austrians in many aspects in terms of mentality and views.

3/14/2014 Orientation week at ŠKODA AUTO University

As with every new semester, we again welcome all the international students who decided to spend an exchange semester at ŠKODA AUTO University. In total, 12 international students arrived from Turkey, France, Slovenia, Germany, Ukraine, Austria and China.

3/14/2014 Education Fair Aula 2014

Representatives of the International Office at ŠKODA AUTO University attended the 20th anniversary year of the largest education fair in Spain “AULA 2014”. The event which took place from 19 to 23 February 2014, was attended by more than 100,000 young people from Madrid and surrounding areas.

1/13/2014 Gaudeamus 28th - 29th January 2014

7th year of The Central European Study Abroad Fairs Gaudeamus, 28th - 29th January 2014, Exhibition Centre Praha Holešovice, Halls E and D, 8:00 - 16:00.

12/1/2013 Internship in ŠKODA UK - Martin Dolejší

Getting an internship abroad had been a great motivation for me from the very beginning of my studies.

11/29/2013 Tenth anniversary of Europa im Wandel!

During the last week, a project seminar called “Europa im Wandel” was held, which was organised in cooperation with our partner school Fachhochschule Münster.

11/25/2013 Bentley Internship - Denys Sliusarenko

Our student Denys Sliusarenko spent 6 months in Bentley. He will share his experience with you in this article.

11/21/2013 The Double Degree programmes at ŠKODA AUTO University.

On 14th November 2013, Seinajoki University of Applied Sciences hosted the signing of a double degree programme agreement by both Universities’ Rectors

11/20/2013 Senior faculty members of ŠKODA AUTO University are now expert consultants for the European Commission.

Between 4th and 6th November 2013, doc. Šaroch and Dr. Horská, from the Department of Economics, were invited to join the group of independent economic experts for the Czech Republic and participated in consultations of the European Commission in Brussels.

11/19/2013 Developing New Distribution Skills for SMES and HEI students

Between 18th and 19th November 2013, international team members of the project "Developing New Distribution Skills for SMES and HEI students” met to discuss matters regarding the project.

11/15/2013 Trends in Automotive Logistics

On 12th October 2013, the fourteenth year of the Trends in Automotive Logistics Conference was held in Prague.

10/14/2013 Work placement in Sweden (ŠKODA Sverige) - Martin Urban

The main reason why I chose to study at ŠKODA AUTO University was the prospect of obtaining professional experience in ŠKODA AUTO during my studies.

9/23/2013 Erasmus study placement at the North Pole (almost) - Tomáš Vacek

I spent my Erasmus study placement in the Norwegian coastal town of Ålesund.

9/16/2013 The 3rd annual Summer School has started

The third annual Summer School “Global Management in the Automotive Industry” officially started on Monday 2nd September 2013 at ŠKODA AUTO University.

9/5/2013 Internship in India - Martina Bartošová

The university arranges student internships and stays abroad not only in Europe but also in Russia, China, India and other countries. Our student Martina Bartošová spent winter semester in ŠKODA AUTO India Pvt. Ltd. She would like to share her story with us.

7/25/2013 Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs Annual Conference in Salt Lake City

ŠKODA AUTO University was the only Czech university which participated at the Annual Conference of the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs held between 21st - 24th July 2013 in Salt Lake City.

3/25/2013 Education and Career Fair in Moscow

Our University participated in the 37th Education and Career Fair in Moscow during March 2013.

2/12/2013 Study exchange - Hochschule für Technik and Wirtschaft in Dresden, Germany.

To study abroad is an interesting experience and a great change to everyday studies - Bc. Tereza Siebertová, Bc. Tomáš Holub and Bc. Petr Rolák.

8/28/2012 Study exchange - University of Applied Sciences Vienna, Austria - David Řežábek.

David Řežábek studied at the FH Wien University of Applied Sciences in Austria.

7/30/2012 Study exchange - FH Oberösterreich Steyr, Austria - Lucie Dědečková.

Lucie Dědečková studied at the University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria in Steyr.

7/18/2012 Internship - Bentley, Crewe, UK - Anh Quan Tran.

One of our students’ favourite places abroad for compulsory or optional internships is Bentley Motors Ltd. in the English town of Crewe.

6/21/2012 Finish Impressions - Jitka Kunzová

The students are slowly returning from their stays abroad, where they could not only study, but also work. They wrote interesting articles about their journeys, which we will gradually publish.

4/25/2012 Internship at ŠKODA AUTO UK - Pavel Srovnal

Pavel Srovnal undertook his mandatory internship at ŠKODA AUTO UK. Below you will find his account of his time in the UK.

3/19/2012 Czech Language and Culture for Foreigners

The ŠKODA AUTO University opens annually the course Czech Language and Culture for Foreigners, where the students learn Czech, so that they can, once having finished the course, enrol to Czech universities (for Bachelor or Master programme).

2/20/2012 Internship at VW Espana - Jana Baková

Jana Baková, a student, spent her internship in the ŠKODA Marketing department of Volkswagen-Audi, S.A. - ŠKODA AUTO’s Spanish importer. She will share her experience with you in this article.

2/8/2012 Studies in Seinäjoki, Finland - Martin Dolejší

One of the other students, who studied abroad is Martin Dolejší, who studied in Finland and would like to share this experience with us.

11/23/2011 Münster - Partner university visit as seen by students

A group of advanced students of German, took part at a week long stay from 7th to 12th of November 2011 in the German city of Münster

10/31/2011 Foreign students interview

The Škoda Auto University is also attended by a few foreigners in the follow-on Master programme, which is taught entirely in English. Gaurav Mehra and Gopi Kasharla come from India.

9/30/2010 ŠAU Graduate Interview - Lukáš Müller

Lukáš Müller studied the Bachelor programme Business Administration and Sales at the ŠAU and then went on to study the Master programme Marketing Management in the Global Environment.

5/6/2010 ŠAU Graduate Interview - Štěpán Lacina

A Škoda Auto University graduate, Ing. Štěpán Lacina, who studied at the school from 2003-2009, responded to a few of Daniel Suchánek’s questions.

12/10/2009 Express Wien - Ingolstadt - Anna Dolejší

Experience of the ŠKODA AUTO University’s student Anna Dolejší from studying at Fachhochschule Wien and from internship at Audi AG within the Erasmus programme.