How can very good English become a real professional tool? Jan Długosz University in Częstochowa answers with Specialized English for Business, a two-year master’s programme taught mainly in English. It combines business English at C1+ level with writing, debating, entrepreneurship and a second business language, and adds placements in jobs that call for specialised English — and at the end you can check whether this programme suits you.
Specialized English for Business is a full-time, second-cycle programme run by the Faculty of Humanities at Jan Długosz University in Częstochowa. It lasts two years, has an academic profile and is taught mainly in English. The university describes it as a programme for Polish and international students who want in-depth knowledge of English for business, with practical links to the humanities and social sciences.
The main aim is business English at C1+ level. Language work goes hand in hand with key competencies, including digital skills, and with qualities such as initiative, teamwork, innovation, independent planning, critical thinking and what the university calls labour agility – the ability to adapt to a changing job market.
What sets the programme apart is a group of subjects linked to the frequent changes in the modern economy and the job market. The language block includes:
These classes cover the situations graduates are likely to face at work: writing professional texts, presenting themselves and their ideas, and defending a position in a discussion.
The second group of subjects brings language closer to running a business. Entrepreneurship and Marketing Specialized English, a Business Plan workshop and Intellectual Property Protection show how a company is planned, promoted and protected. Specialized English for the Labour Market prepares students for the language of recruitment and work, while Business Activity and (De-)globalization looks at business in a world that is both connecting and fragmenting.
Social science subjects deal with synergy, sustainable development and integration, so that students see business not only through vocabulary, but also through its wider social context.
A separate block trains reasoning. Basic Tools for Critical Thinking and Logic, Reasoning and Argumentation help students build and assess arguments, which is useful in debates, negotiations and business writing alike. Social Psychology and Business Ethics add knowledge of how people behave in groups and organisations and what responsible business looks like. Information Technology in Linguistic Research shows how digital tools can support work with language.
English is not the only language in the programme. Students also take business-oriented training in a second foreign language at B2+ level, choosing from:
Candidates are expected to know both English and the chosen second language at B2 level. Graduates of linguistic programmes can enter directly, while those from other disciplines complete compensatory linguistics courses during their studies. Current admission rules and fees are worth checking on the university’s admissions website, as they vary between intakes.
The programme includes placements in positions that require advanced, specialised English, so students can test their skills in a real workplace before graduating.
The university deliberately describes sectors and types of work rather than fixed job titles, since these change often. Examples of possible roles include:
Graduates are expected to have specialised business language knowledge, basic business skills suited to a globalised economy and the ability to work in an international environment.
Specialized English for Business at Jan Długosz University in Częstochowa is a two-year master’s programme taught mainly in English. It combines business English at C1+ level with writing, public speaking, debating, entrepreneurship, critical thinking and a second business language: German, French, Spanish or Chinese.
Placements in jobs that require specialised English and a focus on the changing job market make it a choice for graduates who want to use languages as a practical tool in international business.
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