European Institute of Applied Science and Management

What European Institute of Applied Science and Management does

The European Institute of Applied Science and Management (EIASM) is a Czech public benefit corporation (o.p.s.) headquartered in Prague, founded in 2011, that delivers fully online, English-language professional degree programs from Bachelor (BBA) through Doctoral (DBA, EdD, DPr) level. Its portfolio includes more than ten MBA specializations (Finance, Healthcare, Compliance, Fintech & AI, Real Estate, Tourism, etc.), Master's programs (MSc, MA, MPA, MHA, LLM), and a DBA with 28 specializations plus an Integrated MBA+DBA fast-track. All instruction is delivered asynchronously through a Moodle-based Learning Management System, with 24/7 access, individual workload management, and access to research databases including Web of Science, Scopus, and Elsevier to support applied dissertations.

EIASM operates a direct-to-consumer go-to-market targeting working professionals globally. Programs are priced at EUR 3,900 (BBA) to EUR 6,900+ (DBA), with installment plans, an EUR 300 early-payment discount, and a DBA Early-Bird Scholarship reducing tuition to EUR 4,900. Discovery is digital-first (organic search, eiasm.cz website, WhatsApp, email, contact forms), and admissions advisors engage prospects remotely with no physical sales force. The institution reports an 85% graduation rate, 79% retention rate, 10:1 student-faculty ratio, and a student body drawn from 50+ countries. EIASM holds ASIC Premier Status institutional accreditation (2024-2028), IACBE Candidate for Accreditation (decision expected July 2026), and memberships in ACBSP, EUCEN, EDEN, ICA, EADL, and EURAM, with a Keystone Education Group marketplace listing for international student recruitment.

Name

European Institute of Applied Science and Management

Legal name

European Institute of Applied Science and Management, o.p.s.

Website

https://eiasm.cz

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

EIASM is a Czech public benefit corporation that delivers fully online, English-language professional degree programs (BBA through DBA) asynchronously via Moodle, targeting working professionals in 50+ countries with flexible, accreditation-backed tuition-based offerings.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Online Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Professional and Management Development Training (61143), Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAHAHAI

Strategy, Consulting & General Management Institutes

Education/Higher Education (Colleges & Universities)/Business Schools & Management Institutes

SECONDARYEDAAALAM

Project, Quality & Operations (PMP PDUs, Six Sigma, Quality CE)

Education/Adult & Continuing Education/Professional Licensure & Continuing Professional Education (CE/CPE)

SECONDARYEDAIACAC

University/School Admissions Outsourcing & Enrollment Management (EOM)

Education/International Education & Study Abroad/International Student Recruitment & Admissions Services

Keywords

• Online higher education
• Professional degree programs
• Distance learning
• Business administration degrees
• Asynchronous online learning

Headquarters

HQ city

Prague

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Degree Program Tuition: Revenue primarily from tuition fees for Bachelor (BBA), Master (MBA, MSc, MA, MPA, MHA, LLM), and Doctoral (DBA, EdD, DPr) programs. Programs delivered entirely online with asynchronous study model.
2. Installment Payment Plans: Tuition can be paid in up to 4 installments within 12 months of enrollment. Discount of EUR 300 applies when tuition is paid in full within the 1st month of enrollment.
3. Early-Bird Scholarships: DBA Early-Bird Scholarship reducing tuition from EUR 7,900 to EUR 4,900 for applications received by deadline. Other scholarship and financing options available.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

EIASM delivers fully online, asynchronous English-language degree programs in business and management from Prague, Czech Republic. Its portfolio spans Bachelor (BBA), Master's (MBA, MSc, MA, MPA, MHA, LLM), and Doctoral (DBA, EdD, DPr) levels, with multiple MBA and DBA specializations and an integrated MBA+DBA fast-track. All coursework is delivered through a Moodle-based learning management system designed for working professionals worldwide.

Product overview

EIASM offers a comprehensive portfolio of online professional degree programs delivered entirely in English from Prague, Czech Republic. The portfolio spans four academic levels: Bachelor (BBA), Master's/MBA, Executive Education, and Doctoral programs. The core offering includes multiple specialized MBA tracks covering Business Innovation, Compliance, Finance, Fintech & AI, Healthcare, Natural Resources, Real Estate, Tourism/Hospitality, and Tailor-Made options. Master's programs include MHA, MPA, MSc, LLM, and two Professional Illustrated Online (PIO) programs in Digital Marketing and Brand Management. Doctoral offerings feature DBA (Doctor of Business Administration) with 28 specializations, EdD in Education Management, DPr, Integrated MBA+DBA combined path, and specialized DBAs in AI & Digital Marketing, Sustainable Marketing, and Brand Management. All programs are delivered asynchronously online through the Moodle learning management system, with no mandatory live lectures, and students receive guided academic progression from Bachelor through Doctorate level.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• BBA in Business Management Applied undergraduate degree focused on business fundamentals and organizational practice, designed for students seeking foundational business knowledge. Delivered asynchronously online in English over 1–3 years.
• Executive MBA Professional MBA program designed for executives, managers, and working professionals seeking advanced business education while continuing their careers. Delivered online with flexible asynchronous format.
• MBA in Business Innovation Specialized MBA focusing on innovation strategies, business model innovation, and driving organizational transformation in competitive markets.
• MBA in Compliance MBA program focused on regulatory compliance, risk management, and compliance operations across multinational frameworks.
• MBA in Finance Advanced finance-focused MBA covering financial analysis, investment strategies, and global financial management.
• MBA in Fintech & AI Specialized MBA exploring technology transformation in financial services, covering digital banking, blockchain, AI applications, and regulatory technology.
• MBA in Healthcare MBA program designed for healthcare professionals covering healthcare strategy, systems, innovation, and data management in health sectors.
• MBA in Natural Resources MBA focusing on natural resource management, extractive industries, resource economics, and governance across international markets.
• MBA in Real Estate and Development Specialized MBA covering real estate investment, property technology, urban development, and sustainable property development strategies.
• MBA in Tourism, Hospitality and Event Management MBA program focused on tourism strategy, hospitality operations, marketing, and revenue management in global hospitality markets.
• Tailor-Made MBA Customized MBA program designed to meet specific professional requirements and career objectives of individual students.
• MHA (Master of Health Administration) Master's program in health administration preparing professionals for leadership roles in healthcare management and policy.
• MPA (Master of Public Administration) Master's program in public administration focusing on governance, policy, and public sector management.
• MSc in Management Master of Science in Management providing advanced management education with a research-oriented approach.
• LLM (Master of Laws) Master's degree in law offering advanced legal education with focus on international business law.
• MA in Strategic Brand Management (PIO) Professional Master's program (Professional Illustrated Online format) focusing on brand strategy, marketing, and brand management in global markets.
• MA in Digital Marketing Communication (PIO) Master's program (Professional Illustrated Online format) covering digital marketing strategies, integrated digital marketing, and communication across global digital platforms.
• DBA (Doctor of Business Administration) Professional doctoral program in business administration, the highest professional qualification for business and management, featuring 28 specializations and supported by applied dissertation research.
• EdD in Education Management Doctoral program in education management for professionals seeking advanced credentials in educational leadership and policy.
• Integrated MBA + DBA Fast-track combined MBA and DBA program allowing seamless progression from Master's to Doctorate level with optimized tuition in a mixed-mode online format.
• DPr (Doctor by Profile) Professional doctoral degree by profile for established experts and consultants seeking advanced professional credentials based on their accumulated expertise.
• DBA in AI & Digital Marketing (PIO) Specialized DBA program (Professional Illustrated Online format) combining artificial intelligence applications with digital marketing strategy and organizational transformation.
• DBA in Sustainable Marketing (PIO) Doctoral program (Professional Illustrated Online format) focusing on sustainable marketing practices, ESG integration, and responsible business strategies.
• DBA in Brand Management (PIO) Advanced doctoral program (Professional Illustrated Online format) in brand management, strategic brand positioning, and global brand strategy.

Quantifiable outcome

• 85% graduation rate
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core, supporting and minor.

• IACBE (International Accreditation Council for Business Education)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024EIASM holds Candidate for Accreditation status with IACBE. Final accreditation decision expected during July 2026. IACBE is located in Kansas, USA and is a major business education accreditor.
• ASIC (Accreditation Service for International Schools, Colleges & Universities)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerASIC provides institutional accreditation with Premier Status (2024-2028). ASIC is one of the largest international accreditation agencies operating in 70+ countries, recognized in the UK by UKVI, holding ISO 9001:2015 certification, and is a Full Member of INQAAHE.
• ACBSP (Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerUS-based global accreditation body for business education with focus on teaching excellence and continuous quality improvement.
• EUCEN (European University Continuing Education Network)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean association dedicated to lifelong learning and continuing education in higher education institutions.
• EDEN (European Distance and E-Learning Network)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPan-European association for institutions and professionals advancing the practice of distance education, online learning, and digital pedagogy.
• ICA (International Compliance Association)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeading professional body in compliance, anti-money laundering, and financial crime education, supporting institutional alignment with international compliance standards.
• EADL (European Association for Distance Learning)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean industry body for institutions providing distance and home-study education, focused on quality standards in supported learning.
• EURAM (European Academy of Management)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeading academic association for management research and scholarship in Europe, organizing the largest annual European management research conference.
• Keystone Education GroupsupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEIASM listed on Keystone Education Group's platform (educations.com) for international student recruitment and visibility.
• University of Nevada RenominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic institution partnership for knowledge sharing, best practices, and ongoing professional development.
• Tashkent State University of EconomicsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic institution partnership for knowledge sharing and professional development.
• Diplomatic AcademyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic institution partnership for knowledge sharing and professional development.
• Kokand State UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic institution partnership for knowledge sharing and professional development.
• University of ScholarsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic institution partnership for knowledge sharing and professional development.
• IIBM IndiaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic institution partnership for knowledge sharing and professional development.
• Institute for Advanced Studies, ViennaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic institution partnership for knowledge sharing and professional development.
• Eagle HillsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for knowledge sharing and professional development initiatives.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Rushford Business School: Switzerland-based online business school offering MBA, MSc and DBA programs in English with flexible asynchronous formats. Comparable to EIASM on niche European online business school positioning and DBA specialization portfolio.
• IU International University of Applied Sciences: Large German-based private university offering fully online Bachelor's, Master's, and MBA programs in English across 50+ countries. Closely comparable to EIASM on asynchronous online delivery, English-language instruction, and a global working-professional target segment.
• Ascencia Business School: Switzerland-based online business school offering BBA, MBA and DBA programs in English with flexible monthly intakes. Directly comparable to EIASM on niche European-base, English-language online business education with DBA offerings.
• Swiss School of Business and Management (SSBM): Geneva-based online business school offering MBA, Executive MBA and DBA programs in English with global cohorts. Closely comparable to EIASM on European base, online-only delivery model, and DBA-granting professional doctorate portfolio.
• Unicaf University: Online-focused university delivering Bachelor's, Master's and doctoral programs to working professionals across Africa and globally through affiliated scholarships. Comparable to EIASM on asynchronous online delivery, multi-country reach and tiered degree pricing.
• Westcliff University: US-headquartered university offering online MBA, DBA, and EdD programs with international student recruitment. Comparable to EIASM on online delivery, DBA/EdD portfolio, and global working-professional target market.

Broad incumbents

• EU Business School: Established European business school with campuses plus online MBA offerings across multiple European cities. Comparable to EIASM on European-based English-language business education targeting international students.
• Hult International Business School: Global business school with campuses and a robust online MBA option. Comparable to EIASM on international working-professional target market and online MBA delivery, though with stronger brand recognition.

Emerging players

• Quantic School of Business: Mobile-first online MBA and Executive MBA built on an active learning model. Comparable to EIASM as a tech-forward online business school targeting mid-career professionals globally.
• University of the People: Tuition-free, fully online accredited university offering business and management degrees globally. Comparable to EIASM as a small, online-only institution serving working adults across many countries.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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