Finance

THE PROGRAM IS AVAILABLE IN THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2020/2021

FINANCE

• full-time
• part-time

Course leader: dr hab. Katarzyna Kuziak, prof. UE

General information

Finance is a full-time Master’s degree program delivered in English. The Master in Finance program is run according to global financial standards and is designed for students who want to discover the world of finance. In addition to basic subjects, such as strategic management, analysis of financial instruments, advanced corporate finance, portfolio management, and risk management the program includes courses in the field of advanced financial reporting, taxation, analysis of financial time series, financial market regulation, and mining of financial databases. During the course of studies, students not only gain the theoretical knowledge but also acquire qualifications enabling career in the enterprise and on the financial market. The program is advanced, therefore the students easily find internship programs during their studies and employment after graduation. The program is chosen by international students. The courses are run both by Polish and international professors and lecturers. 

Student profiles

The graduate of Master in Finance has a very advanced professional knowledge in the area of finance (including accounting and financial reporting), financial risk management and financial decision making. He/she knows how the financial institutions (including banks, insurance companies, investment funds and pension funds), companies and public institutions make advanced financial decisions. He/she is able to analyze complex economic and financial processes and entities in macroeconomic and microeconomic level. He can deeply analyze financial condition of company and household. He/she understands causes, effects and relations of economic and financial processes in market economy. He/she has advanced knowledge of the processes in global financial markets. He/she can identify, measure and manage risks in the financial institution, company, public institution and household. He/she is able to analyze data using tools of artificial intelligence and quantitative methods. He/she has knowledge of English on advanced level and is able to communicate in professional specialized level in finance. After completing the program he/she can pass CFA exam, CIMA exams and ACCA exams. He/she is prepared to work in top positions in financial institutions, financial departments of companies as well as in multinational companies, including working abroad. He/she is able to conduct consulting activities. He/she understands the need for continuing education. He/she is prepared to study for Doctor degree and in postgraduate programs.