School of Business – miniMBA by CES

The program offers effective and modern education for entrepreneurs divided into three modules: How to start a business – the module is about business beginnings, business planning, economics, finance, and marketing; Management of SMEs – the module focuses on the fundamentals of business management, the role of organizational culture and leadership as well as on the building of a modern and successful firm, motivating or conflict resolution; Opportunities and Challenges of Business in the 21st Century – here, we offer courses in the fields of change management, management and financing of projects (grants, loans, etc.), digital transformation and IT project management.

After finishing the program, the participants will be prepared in the basic areas of modern business and they will get a certificate of the School of Business – miniMBA by CES. The price of the program is 490 EUR (individual online study) or in-class/companies (max. 10 participants), price 4900 EUR.

It is possible to study online (individual) or in class (companies), to choose particular courses/modules or the entire program in Slovak, Czech, or English language.

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Our lecturers are experienced long-time entrepreneurs, teachers, and graduates of prestigious educational programs in business and economics (mostly MBA).

Besides the study materials for particular topics (PowerPoint presentations), the students will get electronic textbooks (see details in the particular courses).

Module How to Start a Business

This module is aimed at new entrepreneurs and it will guide them through the absolute beginnings of the business as well as the introduction of the most important areas of business such as the establishment of companies, business planning – preparation of business plans, business models, etc. economics and finance – financing, budgeting, cost/revenues statements, etc., or marketing.

The module consists of three courses, five hours each. The price is 159 EUR (individual online study) or in-class/companies (max. 10 participants), price 1590 EUR.

The module or selected topic(s) can be taught in a comprehensive class (Masterclass) format (15 hours, two days 7,5 hours each) taking place on the company premises or in attractive external places outside the common work environment with the accommodation/food/events (the price the same as above + (in the external environment) the accommodation/food/events).

Sign up for our courses, modules, or the entire program via the contact form…

Our lecturers are experienced long-time entrepreneurs, teachers, and graduates of prestigious educational programs in business and economics (mostly MBA).

Besides the study materials for particular topics (PowerPoint presentations), the students will get electronic textbooks (see details in the particular courses).

Module Management of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises

This module aims at business management. In the particular courses, you will learn what management is, what are the fundamental management functions (planning, organizing, leading, control) about, what is the role of organizational culture and business leaders, how to build a modern company, learning organization, how to motivate employees, and how to improve organizational performance or deal with conflict.

The module consists of three courses, five hours each. The price is 159 EUR (individual online study) or in-class/companies (max. 10 participants), price 1590 EUR.

The module or selected topic(s) can be taught in a comprehensive class (Masterclass) format (15 hours, two days 7,5 hours each) taking place on the company premises or in attractive external places outside the common work environment with the accommodation/food/events (the price the same as above + (in the external environment) the accommodation/food/events).

Sign up for our courses, modules, or the entire program via the contact form…

Our lecturers are experienced long-time entrepreneurs, teachers, and graduates of prestigious educational programs in business and economics (mostly MBA).

Besides the study materials for particular topics (PowerPoint presentations), the students will get electronic textbooks (see details in the particular courses).

Module Opportunities and Challenges of Business in the 21st Century

Module Opportunities and Challenges of Business in the 21st Century is the capstone module of our School of Business – miniMBA. Even without participating in the previous courses or modules, it makes sense to choose it, especially for the kind of businessmen who already know the basics of business and management and who would like to focus on organizational development, specifics of contemporary business, and the digital era. There are mainly opportunities and challenges in change management, financing, and management of projects, using available sources of financing (loans, grants, partnerships, etc.) as well as in the use and implementation of available technologies to increase organizational effectiveness.

The module consists of three courses, five hours each. The price is 159 EUR (individual online study) or in-class/companies (max. 10 participants), price 1590 EUR.

The module or selected topic(s) can be taught in a comprehensive class (Masterclass) format (15 hours, two days 7,5 hours each) taking place on the company premises or in attractive external places outside the common work environment with the accommodation/food/events (the price the same as above + (in the external environment) the accommodation/food/events).

Sign up for our courses, modules, or the entire program via the contact form…

Our lecturers are experienced long-time entrepreneurs, teachers, and graduates of prestigious educational programs in business and economics (mostly MBA).

Besides the study materials for particular topics (PowerPoint presentations), the students will get electronic textbooks (see details in the particular courses).

Business Beginnings and Introduction to Business Planning

This course is aimed at the very beginnings of a business. We will start with the ability to choose the right business or generate a viable business idea. It is however also important to be able to turn our visions into the reality of a successful business. We will guide you through the fundamentals of business planning and teach you how to start making business systematically so it all „makes sense“.

Each course takes five hours. The price is 59 EUR (individual online study) or in-class/companies (max. 10 participants), price 590 EUR.

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  • How to start a business
  • Market diagnostics
  • Capability diagnostics
  • Business model
  • Business planning
  • Risk management
  • Alternative forms and approaches to business
  1. How to Start a Business (PowerPoint)
  2. Business Planning (PowerPoint)
  3. Business Fundamentals (textbook, PDF)
  4. An Introduction to Organizational Behavior (textbook, PDF)

Introduction to Business Economics and Finance

Even if there are many definitions and explanations of the sense and goals of own business, the final result of it should be commercial and financial success or the ability to be economically sustainable and viable. The most important is the ability to lead the business in such a way as to reach profitability. For that, it is necessary to understand the company’s cost and revenues, price the products or services correctly, make budgets, know the sources of financing, etc.

Each course takes five hours. The price is 59 EUR (individual online study) or in-class/companies (max. 10 participants), price 590 EUR.

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  • Sources of financing
  • Pricing
  • Cost and revenues
  • Budget
  • Financial plan
  • Main financial statement (income statement, cash flow statement, balance sheet)
  1. Introduction to Business Economics and Finance (PowerPoint)
  2. Business Fundamentals (textbook, PDF)

Modern Marketing

In this course, we will disclose the secrets of marketing. Besides the basic knowledge about the main elements of marketing (product, price, place, promotion) you will also learn about modern marketing approaches, the use of digital technologies, social networks, etc. We will take a holistic look at marketing, and won’t forget about the traditional one, brand development, or new trends such as customer experience (CX) or content marketing.

Each course takes five hours. The price is 59 EUR (individual online study) or in-class/companies (max. 10 participants), price 590 EUR.

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  • 4P, 4C
  • Digital marketing and SEO
  • Social networks
  • Brand development
  • Content marketing
  1. Modern Marketing (PowerPoint)
  2. Principles of Marketing (textbook, PDF)

Introduction to Management

This course is aimed at the very fundamentals of what we call management. Besides the main managerial functions (planning, organizing, leading, control) we will deal with modern managerial principles, organizational behavior, and basic managerial matters such as motivation, team management, power, influence, organizational structure, etc.

Each course takes five hours. The price is 59 EUR (individual online study) or in-class/companies (max. 10 participants), price 590 EUR.

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  • Definition of management
  • Main managerial functions and roles
  • Modern managerial principles
  • Organizational behavior
  • Motivation
  • Team management
  • Power, influence, organizational politics
  • Organizational structure
  1. Introduction to Management (PowerPoint)
  2. Introduction to Management (textbook, PDF)
  3. An Introduction to Organizational Behavior (textbook, PDF)

Organizational Culture and Leadership

This course is an advanced look at the company. It is about the functions and importance of organizational culture and the personalities of business leaders. Is there any „ideal“ of organizational values and culture or business leaders to succeed in today’s business environment? How to develop the „right“ organizational culture? How is business influenced by organizational culture? Is it possible to learn leadership or are leaders naturally born? You will get answers to these and other questions when you participate in our course Organizational Culture and Leadership.

Each course takes five hours. The price is 59 EUR (individual online study) or in-class/companies (max. 10 participants), price 590 EUR.

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  • What is organizational culture
  • Development of organizational culture
  • Why is organizational culture important
  • Management vs. leadership
  • Leadership
  • Are leaders born?
  1. Organizational Culture (PowerPoint)
  2. Leadership (PowerPoint)
  3. An Introduction to Organizational Behavior (textbook, PDF)
  4. The Leadership Challenge (textbook)
  5. Leadership Companion (textbook)
  6. Organizational Culture and Leadership (textbook)

Modern Firm: Learning Organization, Motivating, and Improving Performance

This course is a capstone course of the module about the management of smaller companies. We will apply and integrate the most important knowledge from the previous courses (even if it is meaningful to participate also for students who did not participate in the previous ones). You will learn how to build a modern firm/organization, what is a learning organization, what are the modern trends in management, how to motivate your employees, and how to improve their performance as well as the performance of the entire company. We will also touch on the topic of conflict resolution.

Each course takes five hours. The price is 59 EUR (individual online study) or in-class/companies (max. 10 participants), price 590 EUR.

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  • Modern managerial principles
  • Learning organization
  • Practical approaches to the building of the organizational structure
  • Motivating and improving performance
  • Conflict resolution
  1. Learning Organization (PowerPoint)
  2. Motivating and Improving Performance (PowerPoint)
  3. An Introduction to Organizational Behavior (textbook, PDF)
  4. The Fifth Discipline (textbook)

Change Management

In today’s turbulent business environment, management is about the constant management of change. The ones who decided to change something in their lives know how difficult it can be. And now, imagine that you are to successfully manage changes regarding important areas of your company on a regular basis.  The more issues and people involved the more difficult to manage a change. This course will serve as a guide for you to prepare a change plan, how to communicate the change, how to implement and evaluate it, and how to systematically develop your organization.

Each course takes five hours. The price is 59 EUR (individual online study) or in-class/companies (max. 10 participants), price 590 EUR.

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  • Why are changes still more frequent
  • How to prepare a change plan
  • How do we know that we have the right solution?
  • Change agents
  • How to make the change plan work, change implementation
  • Change evaluation
  • Organizational development
  1. Change Management (PowerPoint)
  2. Organizational Development (PowerPoint)
  3. An Introduction to Organizational Behavior (textbook, PDF)

Financing and Management of Projects: Grants/Loans, Processes

This course is an advanced look at the financing and management of various project initiatives in companies. Especially popular is the topic of grants, EU funds, etc. We will share our rich and long-term experience with the financing and management of this kind of projects. Besides, we will also take a look at loans and alternative sources of financing as well as the process part of project management.

Each course takes five hours. The price is 59 EUR (individual online study) or in-class/companies (max. 10 participants), price 590 EUR.

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  • Sources of financing of projects and company development
  • Grants, EU funds
  • Practical insights into the EU-funded projects
  • Loans and alternative sources of financing
  • Fundamentals of project management
  1. Financing of Projects (PowerPoint)
  2. Project Management (PowerPoint)
  3. EU Funding Opportunities 2021-2027 (handbook, PDF)

Digital Transformation and IT Project Management

The Digital era brings new opportunities but also challenges to businesses. On one hand, knowledge and the use of modern technologies bring competitive advantage, improved performance, and effectiveness. On the other hand, there are clear challenges like the ability to keep up with the development as well as to be able to correctly approach the implementation of new technologies. This course will take a look at these matters very practically and it will get you oriented in the sea of opportunities and challenges of the business in the 21st century.

Each course takes five hours. The price is 59 EUR (individual online study) or in-class/companies (max. 10 participants), price 590 EUR.

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  • Digital transformation: what is it, why is it important to talk about it, and how to do it right
  • Digital firm
  • Why do IT projects fail?
  • How to make the right budget for an IT project
  • The total cost of ownership
  • How to implement information technologies
  • Practical examples of how new technologies help businesses
  • Practical examples on how to manage IT projects
  1. Digital Transformation (PowerPoint)
  2. IT Project Management (PowerPoint)
  3. Management Information Systems (textbook, PDF)