Finance and Accounting

Form:
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Full-time - Classes in full-time studies are held on weekdays, usually 3–4 days per week, so weekends are free from university meetings. The schedule is arranged to minimize gaps between classes.

Full-time
Study mode:
Study mode

Hybrid - In hybrid studies, classes take place both online via the MS Teams platform and in person in lecture halls.

Traditional (on-site) - In traditional studies, classes are conducted by meeting with lecturers and other group members in lecture halls, with occasional online sessions

Hybrid
Traditional (on-site)
Overview:
Bachelor's degree
From October
English
6 semesters
Finance and Accounting, studia I stopnia, licencjackie i inżynierskie: Studentki na uczelni
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What will you learn?

Finance and Accounting, studia I stopnia, licencjackie i inżynierskie: Grupa studentów
  • You will master identifying and assessing financial risk, enabling effective decision-making in a dynamic financial environment.
  • You will learn to create financial documents and maintain their records, allowing you to manage company finances accurately.
  • You will gain knowledge in developing investment plans and analysing the financial condition of enterprises, preparing you to work in the investment sector.
  • You will become familiar with specialised financial software, such as Sage Symfonia, used in companies and accounting offices.
  • You will develop practical skills during workshops, simulations and case studies, which will allow you to apply theoretical knowledge in practice.
  • You will prepare to take international professional certifications, such as ACCA or CFA, increasing your value on the job market.

Work opportunities

Finance and Accounting, studia I stopnia, licencjackie i inżynierskie: współpraca
  • You will become a financial analyst, supporting companies in assessing the profitability of projects and investment decisions.
  • You can work as a tax advisor, helping businesses with tax optimisation and managing liabilities.
  • You will find employment as an accountant or accounting specialist, ensuring financial and regulatory compliance for companies.
  • You will become a corporate finance specialist, supporting the management of working capital and the analysis of financial performance.
  • You will work as an investment advisor, recommending appropriate investment strategies to clients.
  • You will start a career in banking as a credit or investment specialist, analysing risk and managing financial portfolios.

Study program

Practical studies

We teach in a way that best prepares you for the real challenges you will encounter in your professional career.

 

  • Group projects – real business problems.
  • Simulations – decisions in market conditions.
  • Internships and placements – experience in companies.
  • Lectures with practitioners – experts from the market.
  • Modern tools – up-to-date technologies.
  • Case studies – analysis of real cases.
Selected major-specific courses
  • Social sciences
  • Fundamentals of management
  • Civil and commercial law
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Diploma project methodology
  • Fundamentals of finance
  • Microeconomics
  • Fundamentals of macroeconomics
  • Accounting
  • Banking
  • Insurance
  • Public finance and financial markets
  • Corporate finance
  • Financial accounting
  • Statistics and econometrics
  • Financial mathematics
  • International finance
  • Financial system
  • Taxes
  • Financial reporting
  • Economic and financial analysis
Selected specialization courses
  • Banking
  • Fundamentals of finance
  • Accounting
  • Public finance
  • Fundamentals of management
  • Civil and commercial law
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Microeconomics
  • Fundamentals of macroeconomics
  • Economic and financial analysis
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Foreign language study

For full-time studies:

  • 120 hours of foreign language learning (30 hours per semester) from the 1st to the 4th semester.

Form of delivery: 
all classes are conducted on-site with a language instructor.
 

For part-time studies:

  • 120 hours of foreign language learning (30 hours per semester) from the 1st to the 4th semester.

Form of delivery:

  • 16 hours of classes in a classroom with a language instructor (during on-campus sessions)
  • 14 hours carried out in an e-learning format
     

Languages to choose from: English, German, Spanish.

Internships and practical training

Student internships are an important part of the study program. Students of bachelor's and long-cycle master's studies complete 960 hours of internships (24 weeks), gaining professional experience. If you work in a profession related to your field of study, you can have your internship credited based on your employment. During your studies, you also have the opportunity to take a paid internship. Internship programs are designed by cooperating employers, tailoring requirements to specific positions, which helps you take your first professional steps.

Study completion requirements

You create a major project that addresses a practical or theoretical problem related to your field of study. By studying literature and conducting your own analyses, you work on an original problem-solving proposal. Everything you learn during your studies enables you to create a professional project based on real data and actions. To earn your bachelor’s degree, you must defend this project before a committee. You set the direction of your own project!

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