Michal Grajewski

1. could you share information about the unique features of the MBA program at PJAIT, which set it apart from other MBA programs? 

I chose to study MBA 4 IT at PJAIT after analyzing similar projects available on the market. Several factors influenced my final decision. First of all, the focus on the IT industry in the form of dedicated classes. Next, I took into account the lecturers' staff, where, in addition to very recognizable names from the capital and business markets, market practitioners with many years of practical experience at high levels of management dominate. Finally, the University's brand. 

2. Could you give specific examples of what aspects of the curriculum have been particularly valuable to your professional development? 

I must certainly appreciate the way the program was prepared, where issues very specific to the IT industry (such as cyber security or legal aspects) were closed in 12 months, but also those shaping managers of the future, with a focus on leadership competencies. No less important and insanely interesting were the lectures, related to the requirements for leaders, in the context of the dynamically changing business environment and the challenges of management psychology. 

3. What was your experience of working in a team and collaborating with your classmates during your MBA? 

When I started MBA 4 IT, I assumed from the very beginning that a key element of participation would be interaction with the other participants. Exchanging experiences at the level of detailed case studies, talking about current challenges and expectations of companies and our clients, working to find solutions is certainly an added value, not assigned to a specific lecture or set of exercises. I would add that many relationships are already functioning after the courses and we enjoy communicating with each other, not only in a professional context, but also in a personal one. 

4. How do you assess the quality of the classes taught in the context of an MBA program for the IT industry? 

The first thing that comes to mind is the term "accessibility." Why? Basically, all the Lecturers worked with us not from the position of the chair, but as a member of the team, moderating the discussion rather than imposing their own opinion. Naturally, some of the classes carried a regular lecture, but nevertheless there was always a space for discussion. In this context, I will also emphasize the preparation for teaching, especially because of the dynamics of the group's needs. I also got the impression that for several of the Lecturers, the classes were more than a job done. The palpable passion and personal commitment further enhanced the learning experience. 

5 How do you assess the value of your studies in terms of investment? Do you think the expense of your education will pay off in professional or personal benefits, and if so, how?

I'm glad about this question, because this is exactly how I perceived the decision to start the study. From the very beginning, I thought of this program as an investment, but also as a tool to effectively merge a set of previously acquired competencies into one complementary organism. 

Yes, I can confirm that in the business space, the acquired title brings tangible results. The personal benefits are incalculable. Quite regularly I feel the reflection that after a year spent at PJAIT I am simply a better person.