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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)
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- Ing. Jaroslav Halík, MBA, Ph.D.
- Deputy Head of Department
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.
- MUDr. Jan Fiala, Ph.D.
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.
- Ph.D. - Czech Technical University in Prague
- 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. Arshad Hayat, M.A., MSc., Ph.D.
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.
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
- prof. Ing. Václav Kubišta, CSc.
Education & Work Experience
- Professor
Involvement in Other Institutions
- University of Economics, Prague
- Robert Schuman University, Strasbourg, France (1994)
- University Nice-Sophia Antipolis, France (2000, 2002)
Expertise
- International economic relations
- International Trade
- International monetary systems
- Services in international trade
Major Publications and Projects
- Fialová, H., Fiala, J., Kubišta, V.: Markets for Goods and Services, MUP Press, 2017.
- 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
- 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
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- 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. 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
- doc. Ing. Jitka Veselá, MBA, Ph.D.
Education & Work Experience
- Associate professor in Finance
Involvement in Other Institutions
- University of Economics in Prague, Department of Banking and Insurance
Expertise
- Financial markets
- Stock exchange trading
- Investment banking
- Fundamental Analysis
Major Publications and Projects
- VESELÁ, Jitka, NEUBAUEROVÁ, Lucie. Is the Halloween Effect Present on the Share Markets of the BRIC Countries? Ekonomika a spoločnosť – Journal of Economics and Social Research. 2016, roč. 17, č. 2, s. 132– 142. ISSN 1335-7069.
- Veselá, J.: Some specifics of the valuation of bank stocks. In: European Financial Systems 2013. Telč, 10.06.2013 – 11.06.2013. Brno: Masarykova univerzita, 2013, s. 349–355. ISBN 978-80-210-6294-8.
- Ing. Alžběta Zíková, Ph.D.
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
EXTERNAL ACADEMICS
- Ing. Jaroslav Fingerland, CSc.
- Mgr. Pavel Kavina, Ph.D.
- Ing. Milan Postler, Ph.D.
- PhDr. Mgr. Traian Urban, Ph.D.
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
