Menedżerska Akademia Nauk Stosowanych w Warszawie

What Menedżerska Akademia Nauk Stosowanych w Warszawie does

Menedżerska Akademia Nauk Stosowanych w Warszawie (MANS) is a private higher education institution headquartered in Warsaw, Poland, operating through its Centrum Kształcenia Ustawicznego (CKU) continuing education center. The institution delivers postgraduate studies (studia podyplomowe) across six thematic areas: Management and Business, Pedagogy and Psychology, Finance and Accounting, Law and Administration, Energy and ESG, and Logistics and Transport, with a catalog exceeding 40 program directions. Delivery uses a hybrid model combining online distance learning with on-site weekend intensives (zjazdy) at the Warsaw campus located at ul. Kawęczyńska 36, designed to accommodate working professionals.

MANS's curriculum is differentiated by practitioner-led instruction, with faculty drawn from industry and partner institutions including Szkoła Główna Handlowa (SGH), Instytut Maszyn Przepływowych PAN, and KEZO Centrum Badawcze Polskiej Akademii Nauk. The institution holds membership in the Business Graduates Association (BGA), part of the Association of MBAs in London, providing international accreditation for its MBA and EMBA programs. Notable strategic partnerships include the Polski Instytut Kontroli Wewnętrznej (PIKW), which co-delivers audit, internal control, cybersecurity, and tax risk programs and provides professional certifications via the National List KLPAiKW, and the AI Working Group at the Chancellery of the Prime Minister's Office (KPRM), which contributed to the development of the artificial intelligence postgraduate program.

The revenue model is tuition-driven, with program fees ranging from approximately 1,500 PLN (Psychodietetyka) to 15,000 PLN (MBA Menedżer ESG), supplemented by one-time entry fees (wpisowe) of 300–800 PLN and optional installment payment plans. Customer segments are diversified across working professionals, energy sector specialists, finance and accounting professionals, educators, and IT/digital transformation leaders. The go-to-market combines direct enrollment at the CKU office, a digital presence via the institutional website and social channels (Facebook, LinkedIn), email newsletters segmented by interest area, direct phone outreach, and partner-driven referrals. Geographically, MANS operates exclusively within the Polish domestic market.

Name

Menedżerska Akademia Nauk Stosowanych w Warszawie

Legal name

Menedżerska Akademia Nauk Stosowanych w Warszawie

Website

https://podyplomowe.mans.org.pl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

MANS is a private Warsaw-based postgraduate institution delivering 40+ hybrid (online + weekend on-site) programs across management, pedagogy, finance, law, energy/ESG, and logistics for working Polish professionals seeking career advancement and industry-recognized certifications.

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Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Professional and Management Development Training (61143)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Strategy, Consulting & General Management Institutes (EDAHAHAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Thematic & Discipline-Specific Study Abroad Programs (e.g., STEM, Business, Arts) (EDAIAAAC), Short-Term Student Housing (Summer/Intensive Programs) (EDAIALAF), Academic Program Housing (Study Abroad, Language Schools, Field Schools) (THAMAGAE)

Keywords

• Postgraduate education
• Professional development programs
• Executive MBA programs
• Continuing professional education
• Vocational training Poland

Headquarters

HQ city

Warszawa

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees - Postgraduate Programs: Core revenue from tuition fees for various postgraduate programs. Programs are priced individually with multiple payment options including one-time upfront payment, semester installments, and multi-installment plans. Fees range from approximately 3,700 PLN to 15,000 PLN depending on program complexity and duration.
2. Application/Entry Fees: One-time registration fees (wpisowe) collected during enrollment, typically 300-800 PLN depending on program. Some promotional periods waive this fee.
3. Graduation/Certification Fees: Fees for final thesis defense and certificate issuance. Some programs include additional certification fees for professional credentials (e.g., PIKW auditor certificates).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Menedżerska Akademia Nauk Stosowanych w Warszawie (MANS) is a private higher education institution offering postgraduate studies (studia podyplomowe) delivered through a hybrid online and weekend on-site format at its Warsaw campus. Core offerings include Executive MBA, MBA ESG Manager, AI, cybersecurity, internal control and audit, tax risk management, speech therapy, pedagogy, energy markets, and other career-oriented programs across six areas: Management and Business, Pedagogy and Psychology, Finance and Accounting, Law and Administration, Energy and ESG, and Logistics and Transport. Programs are co-developed with partners such as PIKW, KEZO Centrum Badawcze PAN, and the AI Working Group at the Chancellery of the Prime Minister's Office.

Product overview

Menedżerska Akademia Nauk Stosowanych w Warszawie (MANS) is a private university in Warsaw offering postgraduate studies (studia podyplomowe) across six main program categories: (1) Management and Business, including Executive MBA, MBA ESG Manager, Mindfulness in Management, and Fleet Management programs; (2) Managerial Academy of Energy and ESG, featuring ESG in Business, EMBA Sustainable Development, Renewable Energy Security, and Energy Markets programs delivered in collaboration with KEZO Research Center; (3) Pedagogy and Psychology, encompassing Library Science, Voice Emission, Speech Therapy, Neurological Speech Therapy, Education Organization and Management, Pedagogical Preparation, Psychodietetics, School Psychology, Clinical Psychology, and Universal Design in Education; (4) Finance and Accounting, including Tax Audit programs; (5) Law and Administration, covering IT Audit, Investigative Audit, Occupational Health and Safety, Economic Crime Prevention, Compliance, Data Protection, Internal Control and Audit, Cybersecurity, and Tax Risk Management; and (6) Logistics and Transport. Programs are developed with industry partners including the Polish Institute of Internal Control (PIKW), KEZO PAN, and the AI Working Group at KPRM.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Menedżerska Akademia Energetyki i ESG: Innovative postgraduate program in energy and ESG areas, implemented in cooperation with Instytut Maszyn Przepływowych and KEZO Centrum Badawcze PAN
• Centrum Kształcenia Ustawicznego MANS
• CKU MANS

Products and services

• Postgraduate Studies in Management and Business (Zarządzanie i Biznes) Postgraduate studies program covering management, business administration, and leadership topics for mid-career professionals and managers. Includes Executive MBA (EMBA), MBA ESG Manager, Mindfulness in Management and Business, Fleet Management, Healthcare Facility Management, and Business Competency Building sub-programs.
• Postgraduate Studies in Energy and ESG (Menedżerska Akademia Energetyki i ESG) Postgraduate program in energy and ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) implemented in collaboration with the Institute of Fluid-Flow Machines and KEZO Research Center of the Polish Academy of Sciences. Includes ESG in Business, EMBA Sustainable Development ESG, Renewable Energy in Energy Security, and Energy Markets tracks. KEZO certification is issued alongside the academic degree.
• Postgraduate Studies in Pedagogy and Psychology (Pedagogika i Psychologia) Postgraduate studies in pedagogy and psychology for teachers and education professionals. Includes Library Science, Voice Emission, Logopedia, Neurologopedia, Organization and Education Management, Pedagogical Preparation, Psychodietetics, School and Kindergarten Psychologist, Clinical Psychology, Technology with Communication Education, and Universal Design in Education.
• Postgraduate Studies in Finance and Accounting (Finanse i Rachunkowość) Postgraduate studies in finance and accounting for financial professionals. Includes Tax Audit with Elements of Accounting delivered in collaboration with the Polish Institute of Internal Control (PIKW).
• Postgraduate Studies in Law and Administration (Prawo i Administracja) Postgraduate studies in law and administration for compliance professionals and managers. Covers IT Audit, Investigative Audit, Occupational Health and Safety (BHP), Expert in Prevention and Detection of Economic Crimes and Corruption, Compliance, Data Protection Officer (RODO), Internal Control and Audit, Cybersecurity Delegate, and Tax Risk Management.
• Postgraduate Studies in Logistics and Transport (Logistyka i Transport) Postgraduate studies in logistics and transport for logistics professionals and managers, including fleet management specialization.
• Master of Business Administration (MBA) – Menedżer ESG MBA program focused on ESG management for executives and managers. Prepares students for leadership positions, board roles, and ESG consulting careers. Covers CSRD directive requirements and sustainable development integration into business decision-making. One-time tuition: 15,000 PLN.
• Artificial Intelligence (Sztuczna inteligencja) Postgraduate Program Postgraduate studies in artificial intelligence for IT professionals and digital transformation leaders. Covers AI implementation, cybersecurity systems, IoT, technology financing mechanisms, ethics, legal foundations, machine learning, blockchain and NFT, RPA training using Wizlink, and AI applications in transport, mobility, and global logistics. Developed with the AI Working Group at the Chancellery of the Prime Minister's Office (KPRM).
• Cybersecurity Delegate (Pełnomocnik ds. cyberbezpieczeństwa) Postgraduate Program Postgraduate program for cybersecurity professionals covering cybersecurity planning, risk analysis, incident response, digital forensics, and information security management systems aligned with ISO 27001.
• Logopedia (Speech Therapy) Postgraduate Program Postgraduate program in speech therapy (Logopedia) for aspiring speech-language pathologists. Covers diagnosis, therapy, and prevention of speech and communication disorders, including modules in neurology, neuropsychology, and practical clinical training.
• Internal Control and Audit (Kontrola wewnętrzna i audyt) Postgraduate Program Postgraduate program in internal control and audit preparing students for internal auditing and control positions. Aligned with CGAP and CIA international examination requirements, delivered in partnership with the Polish Institute of Internal Control (PIKW).
• Quality Manager (Menedżer Jakości) Postgraduate Program Postgraduate program for quality management professionals covering quality management systems according to ISO standards, internal auditing, process management, statistical methods, and integrated management systems including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001.
• Neurologopedia (Neurological Speech Therapy) Postgraduate Program Postgraduate program in neurological speech therapy (Neurologopedia) preparing specialists to work with patients with speech and communication disorders of neurological origin, covering both pediatric and adult populations.
• Energy Markets (Rynki energii) Postgraduate Program Postgraduate program on energy markets for energy sector professionals. Covers electricity, thermal, and liquid fuel markets, renewable energy sources, and energy security. Delivered in collaboration with KEZO Research Center of the Polish Academy of Sciences and IMP Gdańsk.
• Universal Design in Education (Uniwersalne projektowanie w edukacji) Postgraduate Program Postgraduate program preparing teachers for inclusive education implementation in diverse classrooms using Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles, delivered in collaboration with Akademia Edukacji.

Quantifiable outcome

• 20% discount for MANS graduates on all postgraduate programs
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• KEZO Centrum Badawcze Polskiej Akademii NaukcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with KEZO Centrum Badawcze PAN (Konwersja Energii i Źródła Odnawialne) for the Menedżerska Akademia Energetyki i ESG program. Students benefit from access to one of Europe's most modern research centers for renewable energy, including practical labs, projects, and case studies. KEZO provides certification alongside the academic degree.
• Instytut Maszyn Przepływowych PANcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership with the Institute of Fluid-Flow Machinery of the Polish Academy of Sciences for energy programs. Provides research expertise and faculty for energy market and renewable energy programs.
• Business Graduates Association (BGA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrestigious UK-based international accreditation body for business schools. Membership facilitates access to tools and knowledge supporting professional career development for students. Part of the Association of MBAs in London.
• Polski Instytut Kontroli Wewnętrznej (PIKW)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with PIKW for programs in tax risk management, internal control, cybersecurity, compliance, audit, and forensic audit. PIKW provides professional certifications, maintains the National List of Professional Auditors and Internal Controllers (KLPAiKW), and offers ongoing professional support to graduates.
• Akademia Edukacji - Placówka Doskonalenia NauczycieliminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner for the Universal Design in Education program, providing pedagogical expertise and methodological support for inclusive education training.
• Szkole Główna Handlowa (SGH)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFaculty members from Warsaw School of Economics contribute to various programs including energy markets, strategic management, and human capital management courses.
• New Science Technology AgencyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUK-based agency providing international perspective and certification options for AI program participants who may not have higher education credentials.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Akademia WSB (Dąbrowa Górnicza): Polish private higher education institution offering postgraduate programs across business and management, primarily serving the Silesian region but competing nationally for online postgraduate learners.

Direct peers

• SWPS Uniwersytet Humanistycznospołeczny: Major Polish private university with strong postgraduate offerings in psychology, pedagogy, and management — directly comparable to MANS's Pedagogy/Psychology and Management programs.
• Akademia Finansów i Biznesu Vistula: Warsaw-based private university offering postgraduate studies including MBA and management programs. Competes for the same working professional segment as MANS in the Polish capital.
• Polsko-Japońska Akademia Technik Komputerowych: Polish private university with postgraduate programs in IT, AI, and management. Comparable to MANS in its hybrid academic-private positioning and postgraduate technology programs.
• Uczelnia Łazarskiego w Warszawie: Private Warsaw university with postgraduate programs across business, law, and administration — directly overlapping MANS's law/administration and management portfolio.
• Collegium Civitas: Warsaw-based private university with postgraduate programs in management, security studies, and social sciences. Competes for similar professional cohorts in the same geographic market.
• Akademia Leona Koźmińskiego: Leading private business school in Warsaw offering MBA, EMBA, and postgraduate programs. Most direct comparable to MANS given overlapping MBA offerings and Polish postgraduate market positioning.
• WSB Merito University: Large Polish network of private universities offering postgraduate studies across business, pedagogy, and law. Comparable operating model of practitioner-led programs targeting working professionals across multiple Polish cities.
• Wyższa Szkoła Bankowa w Poznaniu: One of Poland's largest private higher education groups with postgraduate studies in finance, management, and pedagogy. Comparable in scale and program breadth to MANS's postgraduate portfolio.

Broad incumbents

• Szkoła Główna Handlowa w Warszawie (SGH): Poland's premier public business school. MANS even draws faculty from SGH. Competes at the top of the MBA and postgraduate market and represents the established incumbent MANS must differentiate against.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/podyplomowe.mans
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mans-w-warszawie

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