-
MUP Departments
- Department of Asian Studies
- Department of Financial Management
- Department of Foreign Languages
- Department of International Business
- Department of International Relations and European Studies (EN)
- Department of International Relations and European Studies (CZ)
- Department of Legal Specialisations and Public Administration
- Department of Media Studies
- Department of Political Science and Anglophone Studies
- Department of Tourism
- MUP Administrative Bodies
- Official Board
- Foreign Partners
- Open Positions
Department of International Business
INTERNAL ACADEMICS
- Prof. Ing. Josef Šíma, Ph.D.
- Head of Department
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)
more on www.josefsima.net
- doc. Ing. Helena Fialová, CSc.
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)
- 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.
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.
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. Philip Katz, B.A.
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.
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.
- Ing. Lea Melnikovová, Ph.D.
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
- Ing. Petr Musil, Ph.D.
- doc. Ing. Tereza Němečková, Ph.D.
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
- Ing. Pavel Peterka
- Shahab Sharfaei, Ph.D.
Education & Work Experience
- University of Wollongong – Bachelor of commerce (Bc.) 2009
- University of Wollongong – Master of international business (Ing.) 2013
- Multimedia Universty – Management (Ph.D.) 2023
INVOLVEMENT IN OTHER INSTITUTIONS
- Ph.D researcher at Prague University of Economics and Business
- University of New York in Prague
EXPERTISE
- labour markets, international business, technological adoption and their impacts on the economy
MAJOR PUBLICATIONS AND PROJECTS
- Sharfaei, S., Ong, J. W., & Ojo, A. O. (2022). The Impact of Industry Forces on International SME Performance in Iran: The Mediating Effect of Competitive Advantage. Administrative Sciences, 12(4), 132. https://doi.org/10.3390/admsci12040132
- Sharfaei, S., Ong, J. W., & Ojo, A. O., (2023). The Effects of Dynamic Capabilities on International SMEs’ Performance. International Journal of Globalisation and Small Business, Vol. 13. No. 3.
- Sharfaei, S., Ong, J. W., & Ojo, A. O., (2023). The Effects of Market Uncertainty on International SME Performance. Cogent Business & Management, 10:1, 2198160, DOI: 10.1080/23311975.2023.2198160
- doc. Ing. Zuzana Brixiová Schwidrowski, Ph.D.
EDUCATION & WORK EXPERIENCE
- VŠE in Praze – Finance and Accounting (Ing.) 1988
- University of Minnesota – Economics (Ph.D.) 1996
- VSB – Technical University Ostrava – Economics (doc.) 2019
INVOLVEMENT IN OTHER INSTITUTIONS
- 2021 – 2024: Director, UNECA North Africa Office, Rabat, Morocco
- 2015 – 2018: VP and senrior analyst, sovereing risk group, Moody’s Investors Service, London, UK
- 2009 – 2015: Principal Research Economist/Advisor to Chief Economist and VP, African
- 2008 – 2009: Senior economist/head of Czech and Estonia Unit, OECD Economics Department, Paris, France
- 1996 – 2007: Economist/Reesident Representative/Senior Economist, IMF, Washington DC, USA, Belarus, Lithuania
EXPERTISE
- Development economics, entrepreneurship, international finance
MAJOR PUBLICATIONS
- Upgrade of DRCs sovereign credit rating: One step forward, after one step back. (2023) Brookings Institution. United States of America. (with A. Ordu)
- ‘Assessing gender gaps in employment and earnings in Africa: The case of Eswatini’, (2021) Development Southern Africa, 38 (4), 643-663 (with S. Imai, T. Kangoye, N. D. Yameogo)
- ‘Access to Finance and Employment Growth in SMEs in Sub-Saharan Africa’, (2020) Structural Change and Economic Dynamics, 55, 177 - 189 (with T. Kangoye and T. U. Yogo
- ‘Enterprising Women in Southern Africa: When Does Land Ownership Matter?’ (2020) Journal of Family and Economic Issues, 41(1), 37-51 (with T. Kangoye and F. Tregenna)
Grants
- GA22-31909S (2022 – 2024), Gender differences in start-ups, innovation and inclusive growth in developing and emerging market countries
- GA19-25280S (2019 – 2021), Determinants and impacts of technological knowledge in transition and developing economies
- Mgr. Ing. Dominik Stroukal, Ph.D.
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.
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
EXTERNAL ACADEMICS
- Ing. Jan Berka
- Ing. Matěj Dostál, Ph.D.
- Dan Ravick Fiala, MBA
- Vincent Montenero, Ph.D.
- Mgr. Lukáš Perutka, Ph.D.
- Ing. Milan Postler, Ph.D.
- Ing. Monika Smělá
- Ing. Mgr. Vojtěch Zíka, Ph.D.
- Ing. Alžběta Zíková, Ph.D.
- Ing. Jakub Žofčák
The Department of International Business aims to provide high-quality education in the area of international trade and business. Its curriculum also underscores the importance of understanding the basic issues in macroeconomics (international trade) and microeconomics (international business).
The Department of International Business offers a Bachelor’s Degree programme in International Business (taught in both English and Czech) and a Master’s Degree programme in Regional Studies and International Business (taught in both English and Czech). The Bachelor’s Degree programme trains students in both the theoretical subjects (i.e. Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Law, World Economic Systems) and the ore practically oriented subjects (i.e. International Marketing, International Management, Market Analysis, International Finance). The Master’s Degree programme further improves students’ theoretical knowledge and analytical skills and emphasises the differences in regional development within the global economy, with special regard to developing and other emerging countries.
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
Regional Studies and International Business
CONTACT
E-mail: ib@mup.cz
Office: Strašnice Building
