Are you ready to elevate your studies with a unique international experience? Join us this autumn at the Technical University of Ostrava, located in a transformational metropolis in the heart of Europe. In this Erasmus+ Blended Intensive Programme (BIP), you will develop the skills needed to make informed decisions and effectively drive positive, sustainable change in your professional field.
Collaborate with fellow students from the Netherlands, Belgium, Portugal, and the Czech Republic in a truly interdisciplinary environment. Together, you will explore diverse cultural perspectives and tackle exciting challenges in your field of interest.
Intensive physical week in Ostrava, Czech Republic
Place: VSB-TUO campus.
Date: 31st of August until 4th of September 2026
Coordinators: VSB-TUO Ostrava.
Online programme.
Date: 7th of September until 25th of September 2026
Coordinators: VSB-TUO Ostrava.
Presentation and evaluation of student projects on MS Teams platform.
The primary objective of this project is to equip students with a robust understanding
of leadership within the context of global sustainability. Rather than focusing solely
on academic theory or political rhetoric, we approach sustainability as a practical, strategic tool for organizational development.
Throughout the programme, we will explore how leadership acts as a catalyst for developing human capital and fostering long-term resilience. Students will move beyond "classroom theory"
to understand how sustainable principles are applied in real-world business environments.
A cohort of 20 students—representing both our international partner universities and VŠB-TUO —will participate in a hybrid learning journey:
The Physical Exchange (Ostrava): Students will spend one intensive week on the VŠB-TUO campus. To ensure a transnational experience, participants will be divided into four interdisciplinary teams, each containing representatives from every partner university.
Daily Rhythm: Mornings are dedicated to academic lectures and interactive seminars. Afternoons are reserved for site visits to local companies and institutions, providing a firsthand look at sustainable leadership in practice.
Collaborative Project Phase: Following the physical week, teams will work remotely on a "Problem-Based Learning" (PBL) challenge.
Teams will be tasked with implementing specific leadership models—such as Ethical Leadership— within a selected organization. Their proposals must demonstrate an integrated approach, addressing four key pillars: