Investment with the Highest Return

You may feel that additional years of study are just a waste of time that you could otherwise devote to building a career. The opposite is true. If you are considering whether to continue or leave school for good, look at the hard market data – it speaks clearly in favor of continuing.

Master's studies at NEWTON are designed to become a catalyst for your growth, not a brake. The combined form of study offers maximum flexibility, allowing you to continue working full-time or developing your startup. The classes are less time-intensive than during your Bachelor's studies, which gives you immense space for real-world practice and personal development.

Furthermore, during your Master's studies, you gain the luxury of time for specialized workshops, exclusive guest lectures, and networking—things for which there was no capacity during the rush of Bachelor's state exams. It is a period when ordinary specialists transform into future leaders. Look at 5 proven facts showing why continuing your studies will push you a league higher.

Three times faster progression into senior management roles

Entering the workforce with a Bachelor's degree is fine, but the path to the top is usually much longer. According to extensive career surveys by the recruitment agency Grafton Recruitment and the Alma Career portal, graduates with a Master's, Engineering, or professional degree progress to senior and executive positions up to 3× faster on average than people who decided to leave academia after obtaining a Bc. degree. Higher education demonstrates the ability to drive complex projects to completion, which is a key signal for headhunters.

• Where next: Jumpstart your career leap and apply for a Master's program, where theory serves practice exclusively.

A financial lead that grows exponentially with years of experience

The difference in pay is not just a textbook myth. The latest results of the structural wage statistics from the Czech Statistical Office (ČSÚ) show that employees with a completed Master's or Engineering education earn on average 15 to 18% more than their colleagues with a Bachelor's degree in identical fields. This difference is most pronounced after 5 years in practice, when the gap widens in favor of Master's graduates by tens of thousands of CZK per month. The investment in a follow-up degree will thus return to you in the very first years after graduation.

English as an international passport to global business

The local market can soon become too tight. According to global labor market analyses published in the Harvard Business Review, completing a Master's degree in English increases the chances of landing a top management role in multinational corporations by more than 40%. English at an academic level will teach you to negotiate strategically, present before foreign investors, and unlock doors to relocation packages anywhere in the world.

• Where next: Do not limit yourself to the Czech market and choose a Master's program in English, which will turn you into a global player and sustainability expert.

A targeted solution for the critical shortage of business leaders

The labor market is experiencing a paradox – there are plenty of companies, but they lack people with advanced strategic thinking. The Talent Shortage survey by ManpowerGroup states that up to 72% of Czech employers face serious difficulties filling key management positions. Companies are not looking for people with a general overview, but for specialized experts who can lead teams through crises. This is precisely what professional programs address, supplementing academic foundations with real executive know-how.

• Where next: If you want to gain an elite specialization in leadership, management psychology, or law, explore the international MBA programmes at NEWTON Business School.

Stable dominance in strategic positions

The market is digitizing and transforming, but high-responsibility positions remain in the hands of the most educated. According to the European Skills Index (Eurostat) data index, a full 75% of strategic executive roles in European companies require an ISCED 7 education level (Master's and Engineering degree). Higher education gives you career stability – companies do not lay off people in these positions even during economic downturns, because they need captains who can safely guide them through the storm.

Invest in your future

A Bachelor's diploma is a great stepping stone, but only the subsequent steps determine how high you will jump. Combine theory with real business, gain lifelong contacts, and secure a head start that no one can catch up with.

• Master´s Degree – choose full-time or a flexible combined form and study while working.
• MBA programmes – push your managerial skills to an international level under the guidance of top mentors.

Sources and References:

• Alma Career / Grafton Recruitment (2025). Salary Survey 2025: Analysis of career progression and wage expectations of university graduates in the CR. Prague.
• Czech Statistical Office (2025). Structural wage statistics of employees by educational attainment and CZ-ISCO classification of occupations. Available from: www.csu.cz
• Eurostat / European Skills Index (2024/2025). Skills demand and matching indicators by educational level (ISCED 7). Available from: ec.europa.eu/eurostat
• Harvard Business Review (2024). The Global Talent Competitiveness: How international education and language proficiency impact executive recruitment. HBR Press.
• ManpowerGroup Czech Republic (2025). Talent Shortage Survey 2025. Available from: www.manpowergroup.cz