Department of International Business

• Prof. Ing. Josef Šíma, Ph.D.
  - Head of Department
  

  josef.sima@mup.cz

  Education & Work Experience

  • University of Economics, Prague, Ph.D. (Economic Policy)
  • University of Economics, Prague, doc./prof. (Economics)
  • Visiting professor at George Mason University (US), Chaminade University (US), University of Richmond (US), University of Angers (France), Romanian American University (Romania)

  Involvement in Other Institutions

  • since 2016 Doctoral Board member, Applied Economics and Public Administration, Faculty of Social and Economic Studies, Purkyně University, Ústí nad Labem
  • 2009-2021 President, CEVRO Institute
  • 2006–2009 Chair, Department of Institutional Economics, University of Economics, Prague

  Expertise

  • economic policy, comparative political economy, Austrian School

  Major Publications and Projects

  • ŠÍMA, Josef. Dynamic Efficiency in the Process of Desocialization. In Bagus, Philipp & Howden, David. The Emergence of a Tradition: Essays in Honor of Jesús Huerta de Soto. Palgrave, 2022. vol. I.
  • ŠÍMA, Josef. Austrian School identity and unavoidable trade-offs in its long-term progress. Advances in Austrian Economics. 2019, roč. 24, s. 67-78, 12 s.
  • GAČR 402/07/0137 „Efficiency of Theory Selection and of Economic Policy Conduct in the Dynamic Model of Entrepreneurial Margins“ (Project Director)

  
  
  

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• MUDr. Jan Fiala, Ph.D.
  

  jan.fiala@mup.cz

  Education & Work Experience

  • Ph.D. - Czech Technical University in Prague
    Dissertation topic: Rational Decision Making in Economics.
  • Research Triangle Park, N.C., U.S.A.
    Clinical Foundation Course: research methodology, conduct and monitoring.
  • MUDr. - Third Faculty of Medicine, Charles University Prague

  Involvement in Other Institutions

  • Czech Technical University in Prague
  • University of New York in Prague
  • Fiala Partners

  Expertise

  • Behavioral economics and Neuroeconomics. Rational decision making in economics.

  Major Publications and Projects

  • Fiala, J.; Starý, O.; Holasová, A.; Mejzlíková, T.; Fialová, M.; Bemš, J. Value Perception in the Ultimatum Game: A Blinded Randomized Trial. Ekonomický časopis, r. 64, č. 6 (2016), s. 519 – 538.
  • Fiala, J. - Fialová, H. The Concise Dictionary of Economic Terms, A plus 2007. ISBN: 978-80-903804-2-4.
  • Eye tracking and Pupillometry in Marketing Studies, LCBR European Marketing Conference, 2011.
  • Personal Health Systems, study for the 1st medical Faculty, Charles University, 2011.
• doc. Ing. Helena Fialová, CSc.
  

  helena.fialova@mup.cz

  Education & Work Experience

  • Associate professor - University of Economics in Prague, Economics of the International Business

  Involvement in Other Institutions

  • Hochschule fuer Wirtschafts und Sozialwissenschaften, St. Gallen (Switzerland) - one year of study
  • Lectures at Engineering and Management Institute, Flint, Michigan (USA), courses: Principles of Macroeconomics, Comparative Economic Systems (one semester)

  Lectures at universities abroad:
  

  • Pomona College, Claremont,  Kalifornie, USA
  • Scripps College, Claremont,  Kalifornie, USA
  • Chaminade University of Honolulu, Havajské ostrovy, USA
  • The University of Hawaii, Honolulu, Havajské ostrovy, USA
  • DePaul University of Chicago, Business School, Illinois, USA
  • Arizona State University, Phoenix, Arizona, USA
  • Kettering University, Fling, Michigan, USA
  • Hochschule fuer Wirtschafts  und Sozialwissenschaften, St. Gallen, Švýcarsko
  • Nippon Institute of Technology, Miyashiro-Machi, Saitama-Ken, Japonsko
  • Brunel  School of Business and Management, Brunel University,  Middlesex, Velká Británie

  Expertise

  • Microeconomics, Macroeconomics
  • Business cycle
  • International Trade

  Major Publications and Projects

  • Fiala, J.; Starý, O.; Holasová, A.; Mejzlíková, T.; Fialová, M.; Bemš, J. Value Perception in the Ultimatum Game: A Blinded Randomized Trial. Ekonomický časopis, r. 64, č. 6 (2016), s. 519 – 538. Autorský podíl 10%
• RNDr. Martin Hála, CSc.
  

  martin.hala@mup.cz

  Education & Work Experience

  • Master programme - Faculty of Mathematics and Physics, Charles University Prague - RNDr.
  • Post graduate programme- Faculty of Mathematics and Physics, Charles University Prague - CSc.

  Involvement in Other Institutions

  • University of New York in Prague
  • Faculty of Civil Engineering, Czech Technical University
  • Commercial Bank (Komerční banka) - insurance mathematics

  Expertise

  • probability and statistics

  Major Publications and Projects

  • Hála, M., Flek, V., Mysíkova, M. Duration dependence and exits from youth unemployment in Spain and the Czech Republic. Economic Research-Ekonomska Istraživanja. 2015, 1063-1078. ISSN 1331-677X. (33%)
  • Hála, M., Flek, V., Mysíkova, M. Youth Labour Flows and Exits from Unemployment in Great Recession. IES Working Paper 6/2015, Institute of Economic Studies, Faculty of Social Sciences Charles University in Prague, 1-36. (34%)
  • Flek, V., Hála, M., Mysíkova M. Labour Market Response to Economic Crisis in Central Europe: Is there Room for Common Policy Approach? Economics and Sociology. 2015, 15-27. ISSN 2071-789X. (33%)
• Ing. Jaroslav Halík, MBA, Ph.D.
  

  jaroslav.halik@mup.cz

  Education & Work Experience

  • PhD. - University of Economics in Prague, International Business (2001)
  • MBA - RIT Rochester New York, USA (1994)
  • MSc. - Norweigian School of Management, Oslo (1991)
  • Ing. - University of Economics in Prague, International Business (1983)

  
  
  

  Guest lectures at universities abroad:

  • Brunel University, Buckinghamshire, GB (1991)
  • Nijenrode School of Business, Breukelen, Holland (1992)
  • Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester NY, USA (1995)
  • Staffordshire University, Staffordshire, GB (1998)
  • HHL Graduate School of Management, Leipzig, Germany (2006-2014)
  • Moscow Metropolitan Governance University, Moscow, Russia (2012-2015)
  • Shandong University of Finance and Economics, Shandong, China (2013)

  Involvement in Other Institutions

  • University of Economics in Prague, Department of International Business (since 1983)
  • AIG American International Group, Business Development Manager for the Czech Republic (1994-1996)
  • Gewista Werbegesellschaft mbH, Sales Director for the Czech Republic (1996-1998)
  • Consultant in international business and marketing

  Expertise

  • International Busines, International Management, International Marketing

  Major Publications and Projects

  • Sato, Alexej, Halík, Jaroslav, Hinčica, Vít. International Business Operations. Oeconomica Publishing House, University of Economics, Prague, 1/E, 2017. ISBN 978-80-245-2205-0.
  • Halík, J.: The Application of PEST Analysis Based on EBRD and IBRD Methodology. Central European Business Review. 2012. sv. 1, č. 3, s. 14--19. ISSN 1805-4854.
  • Halík, J.: The Totalitarian Economy: A Starting Point for Understanding Economic Reform. Journal of European Business Education. 1992. vol.2, No.1, pp.86-107. ISSN 0968-0543.
• Ing. Arshad Hayat, M.A., MSc., Ph.D.
  

  arshad.hayat@mup.cz

  Education & Work Experience

  • PhD Economics - IES, Charles University Prague, Czech Republic (2020)
  • MA Economics & Management - CULI Prague, Czech Republic (2014)
  • MSc Economics (Distinction) - IIU Islamabad, Pakistan (2006)

  Involvement in Other Institutions

  • Prague College
  • Institute of Economic Studies, Charles University Prague
  • Bank Alfalah Limited, Islamabad, Pákistán

  Expertise

  • International Trade, Finance, Economic Growth, Foreign Direct Investment

  Major Publications and Projects

  • Hayat A. (2019). “Foreign Direct Investment, Institutional Quality and Economic Growth, The Journal of International Trade and Economic Development https://doi.org/10.1080/09638199.2018.1564064
  • Hayat A. (2018). “FDI and Economic Growth: The role of Natural Resources?” Journal of Economic Studies Volume 45 Issue 2) https://doi.org/10.1108/JES-05-2015-0082
  • Tahir, M., Hayat, A., Rashid, K., Afridi, M.A. and Tariq, Y.B. (2020), "Human capital and economic growth in OECD countries: some new insights", Journal of Economic and Administrative Sciences, Vol. ahead-of-print No. ahead-of-print. https://doi.org/10.1108/JEAS-07-2019-0073
  • Hayat, A; Cahlík, (2017). „FDI and Economic Growth: A Changing Relationship Across Country and Over Time“, MPRA Working paper https://mpra.ub.uni-muenchen.de/78577/ (Under Review at Prague Economic Papers)
  • Hayat A. (2016). “Foreign Direct Investment, Institutional Framework and Economic Growth, Munich Personal RePEc Archive 
  • Hayat A. (2014). “FDI and Economic Growth: The role of Natural Resources” IES Working Paper 36/2014. IES FSV. Charles University 
  • Mansoor M, Hayat A, Karel M and Osama E, (2014) “The Impact of Foreign Direct Investments on Employment in the Czech Republic” Research Journal of Applied Sciences, 9: 1001-1008 
  • Hayat, Arshad (2014): “Foreign Direct Investment and Employment” LAP Lambert Academic Publishing 
• Ing. Philip Katz, B.A.
  

  philip.katz@mup.cz

  Education & Work Experience

  • Master's degree in Regional Studies and International Business, Metropolitan University Prague
  • Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Temple University, Pennsylvania, USA

  INVOLVEMENT IN OTHER INSTITUTIONS

  • English language and Academic skills teacher at UJOP (Univerzita Karlova)
  • Personal banking and retirement investment specialist with Santander bank

  EXPERTISE

  • Cambridge exam preparation
• Ing. Martin Lukavec, Ph.D.
  

  martin.lukavec@mup.cz

  Education & Work Experience

  • University of Economics, Prague - Ph.D. (2019)
  • Czech Technical University - Ing (2006)

  Involvement in Other Institutions

  • London School of Business and Finance – online teaching for partner universities, most notably for University of Law, University of Wolverhampton, International Telematic University UNINETTUNO, University of Wales
  • Edology – online teaching and preparation of lectures and studying materials for partner universities, most notably Brunel University London
  • University of Economics, Prague

  Expertise

  • Areas of his research include inequality in cities, property prices and economic implications of urban planning. His expertise consists of theoretical economics, statistics and quantitative analysis

  Major Publications and Projects

  • Lukavec, M., & Kolařík, P. (2019). Residential property disparities in city districts in Prague, Czech Republic. European Planning Studies, 27(1), 201-217
  • Lukavec, M., & Kadeřábková, B. (2017). How much does a minute of commuting cost? An examination of property prices in relation to distance the the city center in Prague, Czech Republic, Civil Enginering Journal- Stavebni Obzor, 4, 555-567
  • Jilek, P., Silovska, H. Č., Kolařík, P., & Lukavec, M. (2018). Selection of quantitative and qualitative methods for comprehensive evaluation of PPP projects focusing on the Czech Republic. Transylvanian Review of Administrative Sciences, 14(54), 38-54.
  • Lukavec, M. (2015). The Cost of Zoning Restrictions: Property Prices in Europe. In Nyjkamp, P.,Kourtit, K., Bucek M., Hudec, O. (Eds.). (October, 2014) Cers 2014:5th Central European Conference in Regional Science Conference Proceedings (pp. 509 – 518).
• Ing. Radek Maxa, Ph.D.
  

  radek.maxa@mup.cz

• Ing. Lea Melnikovová, Ph.D.
  

  melnikovova@mup.cz

  Education & Work Experience

  • Master/Post gradual studies at University of Economics in Prague, Czech Republic

  Involvement in Other Institutions

  • University of Economics in Prague, Department of International Business (2005-2007)

  Expertise

  • Economic development of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS)
  • Business environment and ethics of CIS countries
  • Economic integration processes in the post-Soviet territory

  Major Publications and Projects

  • MELNIKOVOVÁ, Lea. Can game theory help to mitigate water conflicts in the Syrdarya Basin? Acta Universitatis Agriculturae et Silviculturae Mendelianae Brunensis. 2017, 65(4), 1393-1401. ISSN 1211-8516
  • MELNIKOVOVÁ, Lea a HAVRLAND, Bohumil. State Ownership of Land in Uzbekistan - an Impediment to Further Agricultural Growth? Agricultura Tropica et Subtropica. 2016, 49(1-4), 5-11. ISSN 0231-5742
  • MELNIKOVOVÁ, Lea a FINGERLAND, Jaroslav. Kazakhstan and the Czech Republic: the Distance is not an Obstacle. Kazakhstan in Global Processes. 2015, 46(4), 56-64. ISSN 1813-4467
  • MELNIKOVOVÁ, L., VALENČÍK R., HAVRLAND B. Rogun - Hydropower Generating Controversy in Central Asia. Acta Universitatis Agriculturae et Silviculturae Mendelianae Brunensis. 2014, roč. 62, č. 6
• doc. Ing. Tereza Němečková, Ph.D.
  

  tereza.nemeckova@mup.cz

  Education & Work Experience

  • Associate Professor of International Economic Relations – Prague University of Business and Economics, Czech Republic
  • Ph.D. in European Studies – Prague University of Business and Economics, Czech Republic
  • M.A. (Ing.) in International Politics and Diplomacy - Prague University of Business and Economics, Czech Republic
  • B.A. (Bc.) in International Business - Prague University of Business and Economics, Czech Republic
  • Visiting Professor at the École de Gouvernance et d’Economie in Rabat (Morocco), Saint Mary’s University in Halifax (Canada), Politécnico Grancolombiano Bogota (Colombia)

  
  
  

  Awards:

  • Award by the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Morocco in Prague for enhancement of mutual Czech-Moroccan relations (2017)

  Involvement in Other Institutions

  • Membership in Association for the Study of Middle East and Africa (USA), European Economic Association, African Studies Association (USA)
  • Guest lectures at Prague University of Economics and Business in Prague, Czech University of Life Sciences in Prague, Palacký University in Olomouc and Charles University in Prague
  • Czech Ministry of Foreign Affairs – external evaluator of Czech development cooperation projects/programmes

  Expertise

  • Development economics with a special focus on Africa and its economic development
  • Development cooperation with a special focus on the EU and the Czech Republic
  • Europe-Africa relations with a special focus on trade, development and green transition

  Major Publications and Projects

  • Please see ORCID, Google Scholar, Publons
  • NĚMEČKOVÁ, T. (2021) Digital transformation of Africa: on track to be connected to the global digital economy? In KASANDA, A., HRUBEC, M. Africa in a multilateral world: Afripolitan Dilemmas. Londýn: Routledge. ISBN 9781032033891 https://www.routledge.com/Africa-in-a-Multilateral-World-Afropolitan-Dilemmas/Kasanda-Hrubec/p/book/9781032033891
  • NĚMEČKOVÁ, T., MELNIKOVOVÁ, L., PISKUNOVA, N. (2021). Russia’s Return to Africa: A study of Egypt, Algeria and Morocco. The Journal of Modern African Studies, 59(3): 367-390. Cambridge University Press. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0022278X21000070.
  • NĚMEČKOVÁ, T., HARMÁČEK, J., SCHLOSSAREK, M. (2020). Measuring the Middle Class in Africa – Income versus Assets Approach. Africa Spectrum, 55(1). Sage Publishing. https://doi.org/10.1177/0002039720916087.
  • NOVOTNÝ, J., HORKÝ-HLUCHÁŇ, O., NĚMEČKOVÁ, T., FEŘTROVÁ, M., JUNGWIERTOVÁ, L. (2021). Why do theories matter? The Czech scholarship programme for students from developing countries examined through different theoretical lenses. International Journal of Educational Development, 80(1). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijedudev.2020.102307
• Mgr. Ing. Dominik Stroukal, Ph.D.
  

  dominik.stroukal@mup.cz

  Education & Work Experience

  • University of Economics in Prague, Ph.D. (Economic Theory, 2017)
  • Charles University in Prague, Mgr. (Media Studies, 2013)
  • University of Economics in Prague, Ing. (Economic Analysis, 2012)

  INVOLVEMENT IN OTHER INSTITUTIONS

  • 2018-present Chief Economist of financial institutions (Roklen, Banka CREDITAS, Roger)
  • 2016-2022 Assistant Professor and Head of the Department of Economics at CEVRO Institute University
  • 2013-2018 Assistant Professor at VŠFS in Prague

  EXPERTISE

  • Business cycle, financial markets, monetary systems, media economics

  MAJOR PUBLICATIONS AND PROJECTS

  • Stroukal, D. (2021). Ekonomické bubliny, 2nd edition. Praha: Grada.
  • Stroukal, D., & Skalický, J. (2021). Bitcoin a další kryptopeníze budoucnosti, 3rd edition. Praha: Grada.
  • Stroukal, D. (2019). Dark Web: Sex, drogy a bitcoiny. Praha: Grada.
  • Stroukal, D., & Šťastný, D. (2015). Czeching Oswald's Puzzle: Evidence for the Homeownership-Unemployment Nexus in the Czech Republic. Transformation in Business & Economics, 14(3 (36)), 173–186.
  • Brožová, D., & Stroukal, D. (2015). Teorie preferencí a kariéra žen na českém trhu práce. Politická ekonomie: teorie modelování, aplikace, vol. 63, no. 2.
  • Konečný, M., & Stroukal, D. (2015). Does Housing Market impair Employment in the Czech Republic? Journal of Housing Markets and Analysis, 8(3), stránky 318–334.
  • Žofková, M., & Stroukal, D. (2014). Odhad mzdové srážky za mateřství v České republice. Politická ekonomie: teorie modelování, aplikace, vol. 62, no. 5, stránky 683-700.
  • více na www.stroukal.cz
• Ing. Martina Šípková, MBA, Ph.D.
  

  martina.sipkova@mup.cz

  Education & Work Experience

  • Associate professor, University of Economics in Prague
  • Research Assistant, KDI School of Public Policy and Management, South Korea
  • MBA Lecturer, KDI School of Public Policy and Management, South Korea

  Involvement in Other Institutions

  • University of Economics in Prague
  • KDI School of Public Policy and Management, South Korea

  Expertise

  • Impact of culture on international business (with focus on South Korea and East Asia)
  • Intercultural communication
  • Business negotations
  • International management
  • World economy
  • European economic integration

  Major Publications and Projects

  • Sipkova, Martina, Choi, Tae-Hee. Business Ethics Perceptions in the Czech Republic during Global Economic Crisis. Academic Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies. MCSER Publishing. Rome – Italy. Vol 4/1 S1, March 2015, p. 115 – 128, ISSN 2281-3993.
  • Sipkova, Martina, Choi, Tae-Hee. Differences in Ethical Perceptions of SME and Large Companies. Journal on Law, Economy & Management. STS Science Center Ltd. London, Vol. 3/ 2013, p. 28-40, ISSN 2048-4186
  • Sipkova, Martina, Choi, Tae-Hee. Business ethics in the Czech Republic [online]. Seoul: KDI School of Public Policy and Management, 2011. 40 s. URL: http://www.kdischool.ac.kr/new/data/WP2011-02.pdf. Working paper.
  • Vondruskva, Barbora, HITZGEROVÁ, Vlasta, ŠÍPKOVÁ, Martina, KIM, Jyieon. V4 Countries and the Republic pf Korea – New Partnership for the New Millennium. The grant programme of the Centre of European Studies of the University of Economics, Prague in cooperation with Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung. Praha: CES VŠE, 2007. 85 s.
  • Hitzgerova, Vlasta, VONDRUŠKOVÁ, Barbora, ŠÍPKOVÁ, Martina, JYIEON, Kim. Foreign trade within the Visegrad group. Bratislava 16.11.2007. In: ŠKORVAGOVÁ, Simona (ed.). MERKÚR 2007. Výsledky vedeckej práce mladých vedeckých pracovníkov. Bratislava: Ekonomická univerzita, 2007, s. 226–233. ISBN 978-80-225-2290-8.
  • Sipkova, Martina. Some reflections on the impact of globalisation on Korean business environment reform following 1997 IMF crisis. Prague 18.06.2007. In: STEINMETZOVÁ, Dana (ed.). Effective Responses to Globalisation: EU and Beyond. Praha: Nakladatelství Oeconomica, 2007, s. 129–140. ISBN 978-80-245-1255-6. Round Table „Europe on the Move”.
  • ŠÍPKOVÁ, Martina. Influence of Cultural Specifics on Business Negotiations and Management Style in Korean Republic. Nové Zámky Duben, 2005. In: 8.č. Sborníku Mezinárodní vědecká konference EDAMBA. Ekonomická univerzita Bratislava. Nové Zámky: Nakladatetství CRANIUM, 2005, s. 353 – 358. ISBN 8O-225-2O66-7 

  
  
  

  Research activities

  • „The evolution of business ethics in Japan, China and Korea over the last decade“, KDI School, South Korea, 7/2014 – 6/2015
  • „Differences in Ethical Perceptions of SME and LBE“,KDI School, South Korea, 1/2011-12/2011
  • „Business Ethics and Financial Reporting Quality“, KDI School, South Korea, 3/ 2010 – 9/ 2010
  • „Corporate Governance, Ethical Commitment, Implied Cost of Equity Capital, and Firm Valuation: Evidence of Korean Stock Market“, KDI School, South Korea, 9/2009 – 10/2010
  • „COC Mongolia: Implied Cost of Equity Capital and Growth Rate: Evidence in the Mongolian Stock Market“, KDI School, South Korea, 12/2008 – 6/ 2009
  • „Business Ethics, Firm Valuation and Implied Cost of Capital“, applied to the Korean Republic, KDI School, South Korea, 2/2008-12/2008
  • „Estimated Growth Rate and Implied Cost of Capital: An Evidence from Korean Stock Market“, KDI School, South Korea, 10/2007 – 3/2008
  • „V4 Countries and the Republic of Korea – New Partnership for the New Millennium“, grantový projekt GRACES, Centrum evropských studií VŠE, Praha, ve spolupráci s nadací Konráda Adenauera; 2007
• Ing. Alžběta Zíková, Ph.D.
  

  alzbeta.zikova@mup.cz

  Education & Work Experience

  • Ph.D. – University of Economics in Prague, Statistics, partially also at Strathclyde University in Glasgow

  Involvement in Other Institutions

  • Faculty of Social Sciences, Charles University Prague
  • University of Economics in Prague
  • Czech Statistical Society

  Expertise

  • Statistics
  • Statistics and psychology – quality of the human judgement

  Major Publications and Projects

  • Veselá, Jitka; Zíková, Alžběta. Investování na kapitálových trzích. Praha : Wolters Kluwer Česká republika, 2019. Kapitola Statistické metody a nástroje využitelné při analýze kapitálových trhů.
  • Fialová, Helena; Fiala, Jan; Zíková, Alžběta. Goods and Services Markets: Business Cycle Analysis, 2. vydání, Praha : Metropolitan University Prague Press, 2019
  • Fialová, Helena; Fiala, Jan; Zíková, Alžběta. National Economic Performance in the Business Cycle, 2. vydání, Praha : Metropolitan University Prague Press, 2019
  • Veselá, Jitka, Zíková, Alžběta. Investování na kapitálových trzích. Praha : Wolters Kluwer Česká republika, předpokládané vydání v první polovině 2018. Kapitola Statistické metody a nástroje využitelné při analýze kapitálových trhů.
  • Kubišta, Václav, Zíková, Alžběta. Mezinárodní obchod se službami. Praha: MUP Press, 2017, podíl 25 %.
  • Vícerozměrné statistické metody 3. díl, Informatorium 2007 – s týmem autorů
  • Regrese 2. část, VŠE 2001 - spoluautorka
  • Praktikum k výuce matematické statistiky II. Testování hypotéz, Oeconomica 2004 – s týmem autorů

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