Specialist in the field of strategic management and management of local and regional development. The author of numerous publications, articles and scientific papers. The coordinator of large projects and scientific-research conferences, including international projects and conferences. The expert in the field of praparation and implementation of development strategies and operational programmes. The head of Department of Strategic and Regional Research of University of Economics in Katowice. A member of Katowice branch of Polish Academy of Sciences and vice chairman of Committee of Studies on the future of Upper Silesia and a member of Polish Academy of Sciences Committee for Space Economy and Regional Planning. A consultant and adviser of local and regional self-governments and Regional Chamber of Commerce.
Dean of New Economics department Krystyna Królik, PhD is a graduate of University of Economics in Kraków where she also defended her PhD diploma. Until 2009 she worked as an academic teacher at University of Economics in Katowice and specialized in marketing, quality management and science of commodities. She participated in scientific research (grants, statute research). She is the author or co-author of numerous publications. She has been conducting classes in USAE as a senior lecturer since 2000.
Master of Science in the field of economics and law. A specialist in civil and economic law and in economic-legal analyses and their applying in economic organizations and public sector. The author or co-author of numerous publications, expert evaluation and opinions, an experienced manager. Until 2003 an academic teacher in Faculty of Law in University of Economics in Katowice and vice-chairman of the Institute of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises "Promotor".