Wyższa Szkoła Zarządzania w Czestochowie

What Wyższa Szkoła Zarządzania w Czestochowie does

Wyższa Szkoła Zarządzania w Częstochowie (WSZ) is a private higher education institution established in 1995/1996 and headquartered at ul. 1 Maja 40 in Częstochowa, Silesian Voivodeship, Poland. It is the first institution in Częstochowa to begin nursing education and has operated for approximately 30 years, with 20 years of specialized medical staff training. The core offering is a portfolio of nursing programs spanning first-cycle (bachelor's) studies, bridge programs for working nurses with prior diplomas, and second-cycle (master's) studies. Adjacent offerings include first-cycle Emergency Medical Services studies and a broad catalogue of postgraduate specializations in forensic informatics, smart city security, state security management, criminology, and cybersecurity. The institution holds both Polish Accreditation Committee (PKA) and Ministry of Health (MZ) accreditations for first- and second-cycle nursing degrees, and was ranked 8th nationally in the Perspektywy 2026 Ranking of Polish Vocational Universities.

WSZ delivers its curriculum through a combination of on-campus instruction, clinical placements at partner hospitals in Częstochowa, and a Moodle-based e-learning platform (online.wsz.edu.pl) supplemented by Zoom for synchronous sessions. Medical simulation equipment supports hands-on practical nursing training. Revenue is generated from three streams: recurring tuition fees (PLN 1,200–4,800 per semester/year depending on program), Polish National Recovery Plan (KPO) subsidies that provide free nursing tuition in exchange for post-graduation work commitments, and EU project grants including Erasmus+, the European Social Fund, and other EU programs for educational initiatives. International activity is conducted through Erasmus+ mobility partnerships with institutions in Portugal, Turkey, Lithuania, Belgium, Luxembourg, and France, including the multi-party SPIRIT4Care and Happy City consortia.

The institution is governed by a Senate led by Rector dr n. społ. inż. Joanna Wojtyra, with a dean (Krystyna Mizerska) overseeing academic operations. Headcount is reported at 9 administrative/academic staff, reflecting a compact operating model. Distribution is exclusively through the single Częstochowa campus combined with the online Moodle platform; recruitment occurs via the on-campus admissions office (Punkt Rekrutacyjny), the institutional website, social media, and educational fairs. No parent company, external investor, or M&A activity is evidenced.

Name

Wyższa Szkoła Zarządzania w Czestochowie

Legal name

Wyższa Szkoła Zarządzania w Częstochowie

Website

https://wsz.edu.pl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Wyższa Szkoła Zarządzania w Częstochowie is a private Polish higher-education institution founded in 1995/1996 in Częstochowa, specializing in accredited nursing bachelor's, master's, and bridge programs, alongside emergency medical studies and postgraduate specializations, serving prospective and working healthcare professionals in the Silesian Voivodeship.

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akta.pro rank

Product category

Nursing Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAHAGAC

Schools of Nursing

Education/Higher Education (Colleges & Universities)/Medical & Health Sciences Universities

SECONDARYEDAHALAF

Online Healthcare & Nursing Universities (Allied Health, RN-to-BSN, etc.)

Education/Higher Education (Colleges & Universities)/Distance & Online Universities

Keywords

• Nursing higher education
• Medical university programs
• Vocational healthcare training
• Postgraduate specializations
• Bridge nursing studies

Headquarters

HQ city

Częstochowa

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: Revenue generated from student tuition payments for various degree programs including nursing bachelor's, master's, bridge programs, and postgraduate studies. Programs offered in both full-time and part-time formats with different pricing structures.
2. Government Subsidies (KPO): Funding from Krajowy Plan Odbudowy (National Recovery Plan) providing free education for nursing students. Students receive free education in exchange for commitment to work in the profession after graduation.
3. EU Project Grants: Funding from European Union projects including Erasmus+, European Social Fund, and other EU programs for educational initiatives, accessibility improvements, and student support.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Wyższa Szkoła Zarządzania w Częstochowie (WSZ) is a private higher education institution offering degree and continuing-education programs centered on nursing (first-cycle bachelor's, master's, and bridge programs for practicing nurses), emergency medical services, and a range of postgraduate specializations. It delivers classroom instruction at its Częstochowa campus, supplements teaching with a Moodle-based e-learning platform and Zoom for remote sessions, and arranges clinical placements with partner hospitals. Additional revenue comes from EU and national government grants supporting nursing students and institutional projects.

Product overview

Wyższa Szkoła Zarządzania w Częstochowie (WSZ) is a higher education institution offering a portfolio of study programs and training services primarily in the medical and health disciplines. The core product is its nursing (Pielęgniarstwo) program offered at three levels: first-cycle (licencjackie/bridge programs), second-cycle (magisterskie/master's), and bridging programs for practicing nurses. Supporting the portfolio are emergency medical studies (Ratownictwo Medyczne), a broad range of postgraduate studies (Studia podyplomowe) including forensic informatics, smart city security, state security management, criminology, and cyber security, plus continuing education courses (Kursy i szkolenia) for medical staff. All programs are supported by a modern e-learning ecosystem combining a Moodle-based educational platform and ZOOM video conferencing, with the institution ranked 8th nationally among vocational universities (Perspektywy 2026 ranking).

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Częstochowskie Wydawnictwo Naukowe: Scientific publishing house operating at the university, publishes the university's scientific journals.

Products and services

• Studia Pielęgniarskie I stopnia (Nursing First-Cycle Studies) First-cycle (licencjackie/bachelor's) nursing studies providing foundational knowledge in medical, nursing, and social sciences. Available in 6-semester (5 days/week including weekends) and 8-semester (weekend-focused) formats, with integrated practical clinical training. Priced at 4,000 PLN per semester (6-semester track) or 2,700 PLN per semester (8-semester weekend track), plus an 85 PLN recruitment fee.
• Studia Pielęgniarskie pomostowe (Nursing Bridge Studies) Bridge nursing programs for working nurses with prior nursing school education, enabling diploma holders to obtain a full bachelor's degree. Four pathways (A, B, C, D) tailored to prior training length, priced between 1,200 and 2,200 PLN per semester across 2-3 semesters totaling 660 to 2,410 hours.
• Studia Pielęgniarskie II stopnia (Nursing Master's Studies) Second-cycle master's degree in nursing, a 4-semester professional profile program with 1,194 lecture hours plus 180 hours of practical training, including professional English at B2 level. Full-time weekday classes cost 4,300 PLN per year (10 installments of 430 PLN) or 4,320 PLN (12 installments of 360 PLN), with a 200 PLN registration fee; part-time weekend classes cost 4,800 PLN per year.
• Ratownictwo Medyczne (Emergency Medical Services) First-cycle practical-profile emergency medical studies, accredited by the Polish Accreditation Commission, preparing graduates for rapid response in medical emergencies.
• Studia podyplomowe (Postgraduate Specializations) Postgraduate specialization programs covering Informatyka Śledcza (forensic informatics), Bezpieczeństwo w inteligentnych miastach (smart city security), Wywiad i kontrwywiad / Zarządzanie bezpieczeństwem państwa (intelligence and state security management), Kryminologia i kryminalistyka (criminology and forensic science), and Bezpieczeństwo w cyberprzestrzeni (cybersecurity). Designed for working professionals seeking specialized credentials.
• Studia podyplomowe – Edukacja zdrowotna (Health Education Postgraduate Studies) Postgraduate program qualifying teachers to deliver health education as a school subject, covering mental health, nutrition, digital safety, and substance abuse prevention modules over 380 hours including 90 hours of practical training. Priced at 1,200 PLN per semester for 3 semesters.
• Kursy i szkolenia (Courses and Training) Continuing education offerings including refresher courses for medical staff, computer courses, business training, and occupational health and safety training, targeted at working professionals and organizations.

Quantifiable outcome

• 8th place nationally in Ranking Uczelni Zawodowych 2026

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Integration3 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Escola (Portugal)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 June 2026New partner institution in Portugal hosting BIP (Blended Intensive Programme) Erasmus+ mobility courses for WSZ nursing students. Collaboration under the Erasmus+ program for international student exchanges and joint educational programs.
• Kauno Kolegija / University of Applied Sciences (Lithuania)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Long-standing partnership including joint international projects such as 'Responsible consumption from the point of view of Lithuanian and polish academic youth'. Annual student conference participation and scientific article collaborations. Multiple visits and exchanges between institutions.
• Ağrı İbrahim Çeçen University (Turkey)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational collaboration under Erasmus+ Staff Mobility for Teaching program. Visits and joint activities in healthcare management projects.
• SPIRIT4Care Consortium PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerERASMUS+ project (until 2027) with partners from Belgium (Haute Ecole de Namur-Liège-Luxembourg, UNIVERSITE CATHOLIQUE DE LOUVAIN), Luxembourg (UNIVERSITE DU LUXEMBOURG), and Portugal (CESPU). Project focused on nursing students and healthcare professionals.
• Happy City Consortium PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerERASMUS+ cooperation project (2024-2025) with partners from Turkey (ATATURK UNIVERSITY, Yaşam Boyu Eğitimi Destekleme Derneği, Erzurum Il Milli Egitim Mudurlugu) and France (M3 MCube association). Focus on urban well-being and quality of life research.
• Hospitals in CzęstochowacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClinical practice partnerships providing practical training opportunities for nursing students in public and non-public healthcare facilities including hospitals and primary healthcare centers.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Wyższa Szkoła Ekonomiczno-Humanistyczna w Bielsku-Białej: A private Polish vocational university in the Silesian region offering nursing and other health programs. Comparable as a regional Polish private HEI targeting working adults with bridge and part-time nursing formats.
• Wyższa Szkoła Informatyki i Umiejętności (WsInf): A private Polish higher education institution combining technical and health-related programs. Comparable as a similarly-sized private Polish HEI operating from a single regional campus with mixed vocational program portfolio.
• Akademia WSB: A large private Polish university with multiple campuses offering nursing and health programs alongside business and management degrees. Comparable as a private Polish HEI targeting similar working-adult student segments with vocational healthcare programs.
• Wyższa Szkoła Medyczna w Legnicy: A private Polish higher education institution focused on nursing and medical sciences. Highly comparable as a private, regionally-concentrated Polish nursing school competing in the same regulated nursing degree market.

Broad incumbents

• Śląski Uniwersytet Medyczny w Katowicach: A public medical university in the Silesian region offering comprehensive nursing and medical programs. Comparable as the dominant regional provider of regulated nursing education that WSZ competes against for faculty, students, and clinical placement slots.
• Uczelnia Łazarskiego w Warszawie: A well-known private Polish university offering health-related postgraduate programs. Comparable as an established private Polish HEI competing for the same adult professional postgraduate student market.
• Uniwersytet Medyczny w Łodzi: A major public medical university in central Poland with full nursing degree programs. Comparable as a large incumbent that competes for nursing students across Poland and sets accreditation and curriculum standards.

Regional players

• Akademia Ekonomiczno-Humanistyczna (Akademia WSB DAwPl): A private Polish higher education network with vocational and nursing programs. Comparable as a multi-campus private Polish HEI competing in similar regulated healthcare education categories.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles6 records

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