School of International Relations, University of Economics in Prague
| Type | Public |
|---|---|
| Established | 1991 |
| Students | 4446 |
| Location |
Prague, Czech Republic 50°5′2.61″N 14°26′27.96″E / 50.0840583°N 14.4411000°ECoordinates: 50°5′2.61″N 14°26′27.96″E / 50.0840583°N 14.4411000°E |
| Website | fmv.vse.cz |
The Faculty of International Relations (FIR) is one of six faculties at the University of Economics, Prague (VŠE). The university offers study and research mainly in fields related to international economic relations, tourism, international politics and diplomacy, political science and business and international law.
The school is located within the main university campus in Prague, Czech Republic.
Cooperation with Corporate Partners
The Faculty of International Relations aims to have close cooperation and mutual relations with corporate partners. Each field of study has its Strategic Review and Corporate Advisory Board that involves top managers and representatives of governmental and other institutions. In most cases, the board members are FIR alumni. Corporate partners support the development of the faculty by involving experts in teaching, providing consultations for theses and seminar papers, offering internships and specialized practices as well as by providing financial support to projects. The faculty’s partners include e.g. Globus, EGAP, Komerční banka, L´Oréal, Procter & Gamble, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Milan Jurčeka Foundation
The School of International Relations is a member of the International Chamber of Commerce.
There are two journals published at the School: Working Papers[1] and Contemporary Europe.[2]
The School supports a number of student projects and initiaves, of which the most significant is the Prague Student Summit (the largest Model United Nations in Central Europe).[3] Junior Diplomat Initiative is among the most active student organizations. The aim of JDI is to provide a platform for students to interact with Czech and foreign diplomats.
Alumni
- Václav Klaus, former President of the Czech Republic
- Martin Jahn, former Vice-Premier of the Czech Republic
- Zdeněk Tůma, former Czech National Bank Governor
- Zdeněk Juračka, President of the Czech Confederation of Commerce and Tourism
- Tomáš Dub, Deputy-Minister of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic
- Daniel Braun, Deputy-Minister of the Ministry of Regional Development of the Czech Republic
- Milan Hovorka, Deputy-Minister of the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Czech Republic
- Pavel Turek, Manager, Formula 1
Gallery
"Rajska building"
Rajska building (upper gallery)
"Old building"
References
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