Expand your thinking.
Lead with purpose.
Build for the future.
Spend your summer in Prague, one of Europe’s most beautiful and dynamic capitals, while gaining valuable business insights and leadership experience at the NEWTON Summer Academy 2025. This exclusive international programme offers two intensive and engaging week-long courses designed for globally minded students and young professionals who are eager to sharpen their leadership potential and understand how sustainability and AI are transforming the world of business.
Programme overview
Week A – Advanced Critical Thinking & Leadership (29 June — 5 July or 24 August — 30 August)
Focus: Empower yourself to think analytically, lead ethically, and communicate persuasively in diverse global contexts.
Key topics:
- Foundations of critical thinking, argument analysis & logical fallacies
- Decision-making under uncertainty
- Leadership styles: transformational, servant, situational
- Ethical reasoning & value-based leadership
- Persuasion, rhetoric, and public speaking
- Intercultural communication & conflict management
- Strategic problem solving (SWOT, root cause analysis)
- Systems thinking & organizational awareness
- Negotiation & stakeholder management
- Crafting your personal leadership vision
Week B – Sustainable Management & AI (6 July — 12 July or 31 August — 6 September)
Focus: Explore how AI and sustainability intersect in responsible, future-ready business practices.
Key topics:
- Introduction to sustainability & the triple bottom line
- Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and stakeholder strategies
- Environmental impact, circular economy, and life cycle analysis
- Fundamentals of AI for business leaders
- Ethical and responsible AI (bias, transparency, data privacy)
- Using AI for sustainable innovation (smart cities, supply chains)
- Data-driven decision-making and dashboard literacy
- Sustainable business models and B Corp principles
- Global trends: UN SDGs, EU Green Deal
- Capstone challenge: Design a sustainable AI solution
What’s included
- Over 30 hours of interactive, engaging learning with experienced international instructors in English (minimum B2 level)
- Cultural excursions and evenings around Prague related to course themes (e.g., Prague Castle, Zoo)
- A unique chance to explore Prague’s hidden gems and iconic sites
- Course materials and resources
- Personalised certificate of completion — ideal for your CV or LinkedIn
You’ll enjoy small group sizes (max. 12 students per week) to ensure a tailored and interactive learning experience.
Learn from international experts
BSc. Robert Michael Westbrook MBA LL.M
Mgr. Vladimir Srebnitskiy
Who should apply?
The programme is ideal for:
- University students and recent graduates (from any discipline)
- Young professionals looking to upskill in global business, leadership, and sustainability
- Anyone with a curious mind and a minimum B2 level of English
Payment
- Standard rate: 17,900 CZK / 720 EUR (inc. VAT) per week
- Early bird offer: 14,900 CZK / 600 EUR (inc. VAT) per week if registered by 30 May 2025
Deadline
- Deposit: 10% due after registration
- Final payment deadline: Two weeks before the start of your chosen week
Please note: Each week is limited to a maximum of 12 participants to ensure a personalised and engaging experience. A minimum of 6 participants is required for the block to run.
Applications are open!
You can register for one or both weeks of the programme. Spaces are limited and fill up quickly — early registration is strongly recommended.
