Scandinavian module

The Scandinavian Module at Cracow University of Economics is a one-year, non-degree programme delivered in English in Kraków, Poland, with a yearly tuition of PLN 1200. It gives an overview of Scandinavia, covering the region's economy, geography, culture, traditions, and languages, with particular attention to Sweden and the Swedish language. Participants attend Swedish-language classes twice a week across the whole academic year, amounting to 120 hours of instruction. The course begins in mid-October and runs through the end of June. Alongside language study, the module includes additional lectures given by teachers from partner institutions of Cracow University of Economics, addressing current affairs in Scandinavian countries, their economic issues, traditions, and other regional topics. The programme suits students who want a structured introduction to Nordic studies without committing to a full degree track, pairing language acquisition with cultural and economic context. Nordic and Scandinavian studies programmes typically prepare participants for further academic work in area studies, international business with Nordic partners, translation and interpretation, or roles that benefit from familiarity with Scandinavian languages and institutions. Understanding Sweden's economic model, social policy, and business culture is useful for students planning careers involving trade, diplomacy, or cooperation with Nordic countries. Cracow University of Economics positions the module as a complement to other coursework, drawing on lecturers from partner institutions to broaden perspectives beyond the core Swedish-language curriculum. The one-year format, with its twice-weekly sessions, is meant to build practical language competence steadily over two academic semesters while situating that learning within a wider view of Scandinavian society and economic life.