International Educational Programs Implemented as Part of the SPINAKER Project

The University of Information Technology and Management in Rzeszów invites foreign students to participate in intensive international education programs as part of the SPINAKER project. The program „IT Specialist – Intensive International Education Programs in the Field of IT,” is co-financed by the European Social Fund under the Operational Program Knowledge Education Development, a non-competitive project entitled „Supporting the institutional capacity of Polish Universities through the Creation and Implementation of international study programs”.

The first course offered, Career Planning for the Professions of the Future in the IT Industry, is designed to help students explore their interests, identify potential career paths, and build a personal, unique, and sustainable competitive advantage in a rapidly changing work environment. The course encourages a shift in understanding professional work, viewing a „career” not as a single job but as a portfolio of formative experiences aimed at developing awareness and skills.

The course will use the original BE(A)ST methodology, which is the result of three research programmes: two Erasmus+ programs (BEAST and OMNI-BEAST) focused on the development of the method and one program funded by the Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange (Adaptation and evolution of the DYL methodology to individualized career planning in higher education institutions – DYLMIC), focused on its adaptation, scientific validation, and dissemination.

THE COURSE WILL BE CONDUCTED ENTIRELY IN ENGLISH (78 hours of classes) in ONLINE MODE.

Course schedule:

MODULE 0: Pre-arrival – Enjoy Poland! (MOOC courses)
MODULE 1: DESIGNING YOUR LIFE – Understand who you are
MODULE 2: DISCOVERING THE JOB MARKET & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES – Understand how to fit into the context
MODULE 3: PERSONAL BUSINESS MODEL CANVAS AND TESTING – Understand how to put your ideas into practice
PROJECT WORK

Engagement and benefits

Your commitment:

Attend online classes – 78 hours
Complete MOOC course Pre-arrival – Enjoy Poland!
Be available to work in groups.

You will receive:

A certificate of completion from UITM.
Skills to plan an individual educational path and future professional career using the Design Thinking framework and supporting techniques that develop creativity and entrepreneurship as well as thinking in terms of a Personal Business Model.

Mode: online
Course dates:

1st Edition 5 June – 4 July 2023 (Individual consultations until July 31)

2nd Edition 12 June – 10 July 2023 (Individual consultations until July 31)

Registration

Entry requirements:

Being a student of undergraduate or postgraduate studies in the field of Information Technology, Management, Economics or similar
English Language Proficiency at minimum B2 level

Required documents:

Declaration of Participation in the Project

TRAINERS:

dr inż. Jacek Jakieła

dr Joanna Świętoniowska

dr Joanna Wójcik

mgr Łukasz Cywiński

mgr Grzegorz Karpiuk

mgr Łukasz Stokłosa

For more information, please contact:

Training coordinator

dr Joanna Wójcik

e-mail: jwojcik@wsiz.edu.pl

The second course, „Digital Economy Business Models,” aims to equip students with skills in creating electronic business solutions, starting from idea conceptualization to prototyping. This course will utilize the Design Thinking framework and the proprietary JuicyBits methodology, providing students with the necessary tools to analyze and design digital economy solutions.

By participating in the UITM training, students will learn how to plan, organize, and design e-business enterprises, focusing on concepts from the domains of e-business and e-commerce. The course will delve into online business models, user experience issues, and the main components of an online business model.

THE COURSE WILL BE CONDUCTED ENTIRELY IN ENGLISH (48 hours of classes) in ONLINE MODE.

Course plan (according to the steps of the Design Thinking method):

MODULE 0: Pre-arrival – Enjoy Poland! (MOOC courses)

MODULE 1: Empathize

MODULE 2: Define

MODULE 3: Idea

MODULE 4: Prototype

MODULE 5: Test

In the near future, the following course editions are planned:

Course 1: „Career Planning for Jobs of the Future in the IT Industry”

Edition 1: June 5 – July 4 (individual consultations for students until July 31)

Edition 2: June 12 – July 10 (individual consultations for students until July 31)

Course 2: „Designing Internet Business Models”

Edition 1: May 29 – June 23 (individual consultations for students until July 31)

Edition 2: June 9 – July 11

Moreover, we extend an invitation to conferences featuring esteemed IT industry professionals. Our first conference, titled Digital Destiny: Forging Your Path in the World of IT, is scheduled to take place on May 31, 2023. This conference promises to provide valuable insights and guidance for individuals interested in pursuing a career in the IT field. Stay tuned for comprehensive details, which will be announced shortly.

Engagement and benefits