Vysoká škola ekonomie a managementu

What Vysoká škola ekonomie a managementu does

Vysoká škola ekonomie a managementu (VŠEM) is a private university headquartered at Nárožní 2600/9a, Prague 5, specializing in economics and management education for working professionals, adult learners, and international students. The institution holds dual accreditation: Czech Ministry of Education (MŠMT) recognition enabling state degrees (Bc., Ing.) and international ACBSP accreditation (member since 2008, initial accreditation 2009, re-accreditation 2019) enabling international equivalents (BBA, MSc.), most recently extended to the DBA program in Global Crisis Management. VŠEM operates across five educational departments (Economics, Business Economics, Management, Marketing, Human Resources) and offers 100 professional specializations in Bc./BBA, Ing./MSc., MBA, and DBA formats, including the only Bc.+Ing. Human Resources program in the Czech Republic and the new MAPP (Master of Applied Positive Psychology).

The core technology platform comprises a digital learning ecosystem built around SIS VŠEM (Student Information System), VideoLearning VŠEM (video tutorials with interactive testing and terminology dictionaries), AudioLearning, VideoForum (live video consultations), WebForum (asynchronous discussion), Nanostudium/MOOC, and e-books, all integrated with e-shopVSEM.cz for payments and the LockLizard-protected e-index. Five study forms (full-time, part-time, distance, and combinations) and trimester-based scheduling with up to 12-month exam windows per year support flexible, competency-based learning. VŠEM also operates Campus Park, an integrated student accommodation facility with nearly 100 fully equipped apartments, study rooms, coworking, gym, and restaurant, and runs adjacent programs including StartUp VŠEM, Akcelerátor VŠEM, Elite program VŠEM, and ACBSP-accredited professional certificates.

Revenue is generated through per-trimester tuition across a five-tier pricing model (OPEN at 10,000 CZK/trimester through Exclusive) for domestic students and EUR 4,000/year for international students, plus MBA/DBA program fees, MOOC/professional course revenue, Campus Park rental income, and administrative fees (100 EUR for international applications). A 20M CZK scholarship fund is deployed in AR 24|25 across veterans, disabled students, single mothers, NGO employees, athletes, and high performers. The go-to-market is direct-to-consumer through the website, e-application portal, open days, an 8-platform social media presence, and a 345-episode podcast series, supported by a student ambassador and Information and Advisory Centre. Survey-reported outcomes include 92% positive career impact, 97% positive study satisfaction, and 81% would-recommend rate among graduates.

Name

Vysoká škola ekonomie a managementu

Legal name

Vysoká škola ekonomie a managementu

Website

https://vsem.cz

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

VŠEM is a private Prague-based university offering ACBSP- and MŠMT-accredited economics and management programs (Bc./BBA, Ing./MSc., MBA, DBA, MOOC) for working professionals, adult learners, and international students, delivered via an integrated digital learning ecosystem and on-campus facilities including Campus Park housing.

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Product category

Higher Education / Private Business School

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Business Schools and Computer and Management Training (6114), Computer Training (61142), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro primary industry

Learning Management Systems (LMS) & Academic Application Support (EDALAMAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Enterprise/School-District Virtual Tutoring Providers (B2B2C) (EDANAGAF), Educational Digital Courseware & Learning Platforms (LMS-Integrated) (MPAJABAH)

Keywords

• Higher education
• Distance learning
• Business school
• Professional development
• Management studies

Headquarters

HQ city

Prague

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees - Bachelor Programs (Bc./BBA): VŠEM charges tuition fees per trimester based on selected price level (OPEN, Klasik, Standard, Premium, Exclusive). The OPEN price level costs 10,000 CZK/trimester. Standard and Premium price levels offer extended exam periods of 10 and 12 months respectively. Part-time and full-time study modes are available.
2. Tuition Fees - Master Programs (Ing./MSc.): Tuition fees charged per trimester for master's degree programs. International tuition from EUR 4,000/year. Combined Bc.+MBA and Ing.+MBA programs offer one tuition covering two degrees and two diplomas.
3. MBA Professional Programs: MBA programs offered in both Czech and English, charged per trimester or annually. Part-time MBA study mode operates on weekends (Saturday–Sunday) every three weeks.
4. DBA Doctoral Programs: Professional doctoral program (DBA) with ACBSP accreditation for Global Crisis Management specialization. Enables development of professional competencies in dynamically evolving global crisis management area.
5. Professional Courses / MOOC: Short-term intensive professional programs in attendance (1–5 days) or distance online (MOOC) form in areas including finance, HR, management, marketing, advertising, law, accounting, taxation, economics, communication, international relations, innovation. May be tax deductible and eligible for credit offsetting toward Bc./MSc./MBA.
6. Campus Park Accommodation: Monthly rental income from approximately 100 fully equipped student apartments ranging from Klasik to Exclusive categories, with VŠEM students receiving a 1,000 CZK/person/month discount.
7. Administrative Fees: Administrative fee of 100 EUR charged for international student applications. Additional charges apply for fourth exam attempts beyond the standard three attempts, and for repeating tuition beyond schedule.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Vysoká škola ekonomie a managementu (VŠEM) is a private Czech university delivering higher education programs — Bachelor (Bc./BBA), Master (Ing./MSc.), MBA, DBA, and the MAPP professional program — across economics, management, marketing, human resources, law, positive psychology, and global crisis management. It also sells ACBSP-accredited professional certificates, microcredentials (Mikrodiplomy), short-term MOOCs/Nanostudium courses for lifelong learners, and rents student apartments at its Campus Park facility in Prague 5. Instruction is delivered through five study modes (full-time, part-time, combined, distance) supported by an in-house digital ecosystem (VideoLearning, VideoForum, WebForum, AudioLearning, SIS VŠEM).

Product overview

Vysoká škola ekonomie a managementu (VŠEM) is a private university offering a comprehensive digital learning ecosystem alongside traditional higher education programs. The core technology platform consists of VideoLearning VŠEM (video tutorial e-learning with interactive testing), WebForum VŠEM (discussion system), AudioLearning VŠEM (audio learning), and Nanostudium/MOOC online courses, all integrated into the SIS VŠEM student information system. Supporting infrastructure includes the Portál studenta VŠEM student portal, e-shopVSEM.cz for payments, Knihovna VŠEM library, and Campus Park accommodation. Credential offerings include ACBSP-accredited certificates and Mikrodiplomy. The institution also runs specialized programs including the Elite program VŠEM for gifted students, StartUp VŠEM for entrepreneurship, and Akcelerátor VŠEM for business acceleration, plus a nursery school for students' children.

Differentiator

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Functional benefit

Brands

• Campus Park: Student accommodation facility with modern apartments for students and graduates of VŠEM, located at Nárožní 2600/9, Prague 5
• VideoLearning VŠEM
• Elite Program VŠEM
• StartUp VŠEM
• Videolearning

Products and services

• Bachelor Programs (Bc./BBA) in Economics and Management Undergraduate degree programs (Bc./BBA) in economics and management, available in full-time, part-time, combined, and distance study modes across 100 professional specializations. Taught in Czech; leads to both the Czech state-recognized Bc. degree and the internationally-recognized BBA. Priced per trimester across OPEN (10,000 CZK), Klasik, Standard, Premium, and Exclusive tiers with exam windows up to 12 months.
• Master Programs (Ing./MSc.) Graduate degree programs (Ing./MSc.) — including MSc. Corporate Management and a newly-accredited Bc.+Ing. Human Resources program offered in attendance, combined, and distance forms. Combines Czech (Ing.) and international (MSc.) recognition; combined Bc.+MBA and Ing.+MBA packages cover two degrees and two diplomas in one tuition stream.
• MBA Professional Programs Professional MBA programs offered in both Czech and English, charged per trimester or annually. Weekend study mode (Saturday–Sunday every three weeks) is available for working managers. The MBA curriculum is ACBSP-accredited and designed to be compatible with combined Bc.+MBA and Ing.+MBA packages that grant two degrees and two diplomas.
• DBA in Global Crisis Management Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) professional program in Global Crisis Management, ACBSP-accredited for an international audience. Develops professional competencies in dynamically evolving global crisis management for senior professionals and managers.
• Master of Applied Positive Psychology (MAPP) Annual professional program Master of Applied Positive Psychology (MAPP) for practicing managers and professionals. Focuses on supporting well-being, personal growth, leadership, and positive change in organizations, with practical emphasis.
• Elite Program VŠEM Premium educational and training program for study-gifted students actively interested in their studies and future professional application. Provides specially designed lectures on attractive topics and mediates cooperation with companies for selected working positions, including middle and higher management roles. Enrollment is open year-round.
• Professional Courses / Nanostudium (MOOC) Short-term intensive professional programs in attendance (1–5 days) or distance online (MOOC) form covering finance, HR, management, marketing, advertising, law, accounting, taxation, economics, communication, international relations, and innovation. May be tax-deductible and eligible for credit offsetting toward future Bc./MSc./MBA study. Available to the public for lifelong learning (LLL).
• ACBSP-Accredited Professional Certificates (Mikrodiplomy / Nanodiplomy) Professional certificates accredited by ACBSP USA, plus Mikrodiplomy (micro-credentials) and Nanodiplomy earned during study based on completed subjects. Designed to meet modern job-market needs and enable rapid acquisition of key skills; provide a competitive advantage on the job market already during the first year of study.
• Campus Park Student Accommodation Student housing facility at Nárožní 2600/9, Prague 5, providing nearly 100 fully equipped apartments (1+kk and 2+kk) with study rooms, coworking, gym, gymnasium, laundry, game room, restaurant, café, and VŠEM teaching spaces under one roof. Rented to students and graduates of all secondary schools, higher vocational schools, and universities. Apartments range from Klasik to Exclusive tiers (single 19,000–22,000 CZK/month, double 11,000–13,000 CZK/month); VŠEM students receive a 1,000 CZK/person/month discount.

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• WINDBERGER & SON, s.r.o.minorOthersWINDBERGER & SON, s.r.o. is a partner cooperating with VŠEM in educational, specialized (practical training/employment/student internship), marketing, and scientific and research fields. The company appears in VŠEM's partner listings.
• 40+ Partner Universities (Erasmus+)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVŠEM cooperates with more than 40 European and non-European universities through Erasmus+ program and bilateral cooperation agreements. Students can study abroad for 3–12 months as part of their degree. Erasmus+ ID Code: CZ USTINAD02.
• People in Need (Lidé v tísni)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVŠEM cooperates with the non-profit organization People in Need on the VŠEM in Africa project, aiming to eliminate illiteracy in African countries and provide quality teaching environment for children aged 8–15 years, with implementation during 2010–2020. Also provides employment opportunities for local businesses and residents.
• Post Bellum (Paměť národa)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVŠEM supports the Post Bellum project Memory of Nation, which aims to make information concerning the history of the 20th century available to the public.
• ACBSP (Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVŠEM is a member of ACBSP (since 2008) and has been accredited for Bachelor, Master, and MBA programs. VŠEM's Vice-rector for Studies served as President of ACBSP Region 8 covering Europe, Africa, North and Central Asia. VŠEM submits a Quality Assurance Report every two years describing implementation of quality indicators.
• CHEA (Council for Higher Education Accreditation)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerACBSP is guaranteed by CHEA, an organization that serves higher education, students, and the public through advocacy and leadership in assuring academic quality through accreditation. This relationship gives VŠEM's ACBSP accreditation international credibility.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Newton University: Private Czech university based in Brno focused on business, management, and economics with English-language programs. Directly comparable to VŠEM as a private business-focused institution competing for similar Czech and international students.
• Anglo-American University in Prague: Private Czech university offering undergraduate and graduate business and liberal arts programs in English. Comparable to VŠEM as a tuition-funded private institution targeting international students in Prague.
• CEVRO Univerzita: Private Czech university offering economics, management, and public policy programs in Prague. Competes with VŠEM for Czech working professionals seeking flexible, tuition-funded degree pathways.
• University of New York in Prague (UNYP): Private Czech university delivering English-language business and management degrees (BBA, MBA) with strong international student base. Closely mirrors VŠEM's BBA/MSc./MBA structure and Czech-Prague delivery model.
• B.I.B.S. (Brno International Business School): Private Czech business school in Brno delivering English-language BBA/MBA programs with international partner networks. Comparable in size, business-only focus, and internationalization strategy.
• Prague University of Psychosocial Studies (PVSPS): Private Czech university offering applied social science and management programs with flexible study formats. Comparable private competitor with tuition-funded model and focus on adult/non-traditional learners.
• Metropolitan University Prague: Private Czech university in Prague with English-language programs across business, international relations, and law. Similar private tuition-funded model targeting international students alongside Czech adult learners.
• ŠKODA AUTO University: Private Czech university (previously ŠKODA AUTO Vysoká škola) focused on management and economics. Competes with VŠEM in the niche of private business education for working professionals in the Czech market.

Regional players

• EU Business School: Private international business school with campuses in Barcelona, Munich, Geneva, and Montreux offering BBA, MSc., and MBA programs. Operates in adjacent European geographies with a comparable private tuition-funded, English-language model.

Broad incumbents

• University of Economics, Prague (VŠE): The leading public Czech university for economics, management, and business, effectively state-subsidized for Czech students. The dominant incumbent VŠEM competes against for both students and employer brand recognition.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/studiumvsem
• Facebookfacebook.com/vsem.cz
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/15128885/admin/updates
• Instagraminstagram.com/studium_vsem
• TikToktiktok.com/@studium_vsem?lang=cs-CZ

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Profiles5 records

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