Patrycja Stepek-Inczewska

1. What influenced your decision to undertake MBA studies at PJAIT?

First of all, the curriculum was interesting and stood out from other academies by being tailored to the realities of navigating the dynamic IT world today, alongside a wealth of topics in the broad area of psychology.

2. How do you remember the time spent on MBA 4 IT at PJAIT? What was most important to you during the studies themselves?

Our cohort turned out to be pioneers, and due to the ongoing pandemic, all classes were held remotely. Despite many advantages, such as reduced travel, this way of studying required discipline from students, lecturers, and organizers alike. I believe everyone did a stellar job in this regard, and adapting the curriculum to this format did not compromise the knowledge we gained. Despite the difficult situation, it was an exceptionally important and productive time for me.

3. Which areas from the curriculum covered during the MBA studies were most important to you and proved most useful in your professional life?

To my surprise, I found topics in the broad area of psychology and neurobiology to be the most fascinating. In particular, they helped improve my professional efficiency, but I think this knowledge is also useful in many aspects of private life. Kasia Olszyńska and Ania Kornacka are able to convey this knowledge in a condensed manner that leaves you wanting more and eager to find out even more on the subject.

I also must mention the invaluable classes with Krzysztof Górlicki – our public speaking guru, and Paweł Tkaczyk – a man of many talents who shared his knowledge and experience in the areas of branding, negotiation, and gamification.

In turn, classes in economics and public finance are useful in every aspect of life – whether private or professional.

4. How do you assess the cooperation of MBA students during classes and the contact between the student and the lecturer? Are the relationships that managed to be created important to you?

As I mentioned, it wasn't easy due to the restrictions, but I think everyone made an effort to get as much out of the situation as possible. Some of these relationships last to this day.

5. In what way did the MBA studies contribute to the development of your professional career?

Aside from the knowledge gained, MBA studies broaden your horizons and help you look at familiar issues from a completely different – and often more interesting – perspective.

6. What values, apart from the curriculum itself, were most important to you during your MBA studies?

Student curiosity treated with respect by lecturers, as well as openness to everyone's opinions and the opportunity for each of us to speak.

7. What advice would you give to potential MBA candidates?

Take notes 😊 It sounds trivial, but there is a lot of knowledge, memory is fleeting, and this knowledge is worth remembering. Talk to and be curious about other students, because this could be a relationship that lasts for years.