10 Reasons to Continue Your Studies
10. 6. 2026 From NEWTON
You have your Bachelor’s degree in hand. Congratulations! You might be tempted to jump straight into the workforce and forget about textbooks for good. Hold on. Before you decide, take a look at your growth from a long-term perspective.
Continuing with a follow-up Master’s or professional degree isn't just about collecting more letters before or after your name. Besides tax benefits and extending your student years, a Master's degree can bring you much more. Students usually have fewer classes and more time for hands-on practice. During your studies, you'll also build an unrivaled network – whether it’s motivated classmates, lecturers, or industry experts. Most importantly, you finally have time for all those workshops, guest lectures, and other activities you couldn't fit into your Bachelor's schedule.
Your current career isn't an obstacle either. For those who are already working, running a business, or simply looking for a way to balance life and studies, the part-time study format is ideal. One thing is certain: continuing your studies will put you in a completely different league.
1. Knowledge from people doing real business
In a Master's program, you won't find dry theory disconnected from reality. Every subject is built on practical experience and real company case studies. You are taught by people who currently manage successful projects and strategies. This means you translate your new knowledge into practice immediately.
2. Faster career growth and a significantly higher salary
These aren't just marketing catchphrases; it's hard market data. According to current statistics from the Information System on Average Earnings (ISPV), employees with a Master’s or Engineering degree earn a median of about 12,000 CZK more per month than those with just a Bachelor’s. As you gain more experience, the wage gap widens even further. The time and resources invested in a follow-up degree pay off very quickly.
3. Professional MBA, MSc., and LL.M. programs that make sense
Do you want to highly specialize? Besides the classic Master's degree (Ing.), NEWTON offers top-tier professional programs designed to get you exactly where you want to be:
- An MBA (Master of Business Administration) is now widely seen as a necessity for those aspiring to top management and executive roles.
- The MSc. (Master of Science) program, guaranteed by industry heavyweights like Marián Jelínek, will make you an expert in mental coaching and psychology in management.
- And if you deal with the legal side of business, the LL.M. (Master of Laws) will teach you how to safely navigate the law in real-world practice.
4. The exclusive Manager Shadowing project
How do the best leaders make decisions in times of uncertainty? Thanks to NEWTON’s close alliance with the Czech Management Association (ČMA), you can join the unique Manager Shadowing project. You'll get the chance to peek behind the curtain of the decision-making processes of the Manager of the Year winners. You will gain invaluable business lessons and direct mentoring from the leaders of the most successful Czech companies.
5. Fields of the future and transformation management
The market is changing at lightning speed. According to extensive research by McKinsey & Company, up to 70% of corporate digital transformations fail – not because of technology, but due to management flaws. That's why at NEWTON, you study exactly what companies currently demand and lack: leadership in the AI era, modern data-driven leadership, decision-making psychology, and agile management. This is precisely the focus of our English-taught Master's in Economics and Sustainable Management.
6. International experience that sets you apart
Traveling and discovering new cultures shape your personality. Whether you head out for a semester via Erasmus+, fly for an internship outside the EU, or choose a shorter BIP (Blended Intensive Programme) within Europe, you will have the support of your own NEWTON coordinator. International experience improves your language skills, broadens your horizons, and shows employers (or investors) that you have a global perspective and aren't afraid to step into the unknown.
7. Pushing your boundaries through short courses
Putting emphasis on your mental resilience is what sets NEWTON apart. Through our short courses, you can take part in management training or attend a prestigious summer school in Oxford. In Prague, two thematic weeks await you, focused on developing critical thinking, navigating sustainability, and working with AI. Classes are held in English, in small groups, and led by experienced professionals. You can also join inspiring networking events, such as the Sustainable Design & Fashion Tour in Prague's Letná or the Sustainable Design & Fashion Tour in Brno. It’s the ideal way to make the most of your free time.
8. Launching your own startup with professionals
Have a great idea but lack the capital and know-how? As a Master's student, you can enter the NEWTON Business Accelerator, which will guide you from a raw idea to a functional business model. And once you're ready to scale, the NEWTON University Angels investment fund will help you secure real financing for your rocket growth.
9. Hands-on experience during your studies as a massive head start
The Master's program includes 240 hours of mandatory internship directly in your field. You will gain genuine experience, so when you go to an interview or meet your first clients, you won't be talking about what you've read, but what you've actually accomplished. The data speaks for itself: thanks to this approach, over 75% of NEWTON students find a job matching their ambitions even before their final state exams.
10. Contacts that open doors to the hidden job market
Did you know that according to HR market data, up to 70% of attractive positions are never filled through public job ads, but through the so-called hidden job market (recommendations and networking)? The most valuable thing you will take away from school is your personal network. Within the active NEWTON Family community, you will deepen relationships with top lecturers and ambitious classmates, who regularly become lifelong business partners, co-founders, or your future clients.
Sources and References:
- Information System on Average Earnings (ISPV) (2025/2026). Basic data on salaries and wages in the Czech Republic by education. Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs of the CR. Available at: www.ispv.cz
- LMC / Jobs.cz (2023/2024). Labor market trends: The hidden job market, networking, and recruitment methods in the CR.
- McKinsey & Company (2021). Losing from day one: Why even successful transformations fall short. Available at: www.mckinsey.com
- NEWTON Today (2025). Looking back at the Manager of the Year 2025 Conference. Available at: https://newton.today/ohlednuti-za-konferenci-manazeru-roku-2025/
- NEWTON University (2026). Follow-up Master's Degree. Available at: https://newton.university/navazujici-magisterske-studium/
- NEWTON University (2026). Short Courses and Management Training. Available at: https://newton.university/uchazeci/kratke-kurzy/
- NEWTON University (2026). International Experience. Available at: https://newton.university/uchazeci/zahranicni-zkusenost/
- NEWTON University Group (2026). Professional Education (MBA, MSc., LL.M.) and Study Programs. Available at: https://psg.newton.university/
10. 6. 2026 From NEWTON
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