Second-cycle studies in the field of finanse i rachunkowość (Master in Finance and Accounting) at SGH Warsaw School of Economics provide specialist knowledge that deepens the knowledge of financial management of business entities (including financial institutions), with particular emphasis on the conditions of making management decisions based on the results of financial analyzes and research, and specialist knowledge that provides good grounds for starting professional work.
- CAREER PROSPECTS
As a graduate of this course, you can be employed in:
- in entities from the financial sector, mainly in banks, insurance companies, investment and pension funds,
- financial advisory companies,
- accounting offices,
- public administration sector entities.
Potential careers after graduation:
- financial advisor,
- financial analyst,
- financial director/manager,
- accountant,
- financial department employee.
- MODE AND DURATION OF STUDY
Mode of study: full-time studies and part-time studies (afternoon or weekend)
Duration: 2 years (4 semesters)
Courses available in English
- ADMISSIONS
Admissions
The application and admissions procedure has the following stages:
- registration in the online system,
- submission of required documents,
- end of submission of documents period,
- verification of documents by SGH,
- issuing decisions on admission,
- information about registration for classes sent by Master Dean’s Office (in the registration system).
More information can be found here:
application and admissions procedure for foreigners
application and admissions procedure for Polish citizens- Benefits
A graduate of the second-cycle studies in the field finanse i rachunkowość (Master in Finance and Accounting) at the SGH Warsaw School of Economics:
Knowledge
- understands, at an in-depth level, selected facts and processes taking place in the economy and the society, as well as the related research methods and theories which constitute advanced general knowledge in the discipline of social sciences - a theoretical foundation of key problems and aspects in the field of advanced specialist knowledge in the major of Finance and Accounting at SGH,
- knows fundamental dilemmas of the contemporary global civilisation, the practical aspects of analysing, comparing and selecting investment solutions and the ways to raise funds to conduct business, as well as the explanation, interpretation and assessment of the impact of legal regulations, including tax regulations, on doing business,
- understands, at an in-depth level, the practical aspects of interpretation and application of advanced principles of financial accounting, as well as of management accounting instruments, including cost accounting,
- knows the process of financial planning and principles of choosing suitable instruments to plan and control and the significance of identification, assessment and forecasting of consequences of risk taken within the operation of business entities, including financial institutions,
Skills
- is able to apply the acquired knowledge - identify, interpret and explain complex financial phenomena and processes, formulate and solve complex and non-standard problems in the area of finance and accounting in unpredictable circumstances based on:
- the right selection of relevant sources and information derived from them, performing assessment, critical analysis, synthesis and creative interpretation and presentation of this information,
- selection and application of research and relevant analytical methods and tools adequate for finance and accounting including advanced information and communication techniques and technologies,
- has the skills necessary to make thorough financial analyses, also those based on management accounting instruments, to formulate conclusions and recommendations accordingly, as well as to calculate investment effectiveness and cost of financing together with determining the optimal investment portfolio/sources of financing,
- has the abilities required to estimate the level of financial risk and to formulate conclusions and recommendations, to act efficiently under stress and time pressure, as well as to make financial plans of a business entity,
Social competencies
- is ready to critically assess the knowledge gained and the content received,
- shows initiative and involvement in organising teamwork, including interdisciplinary teams,
- displays understanding and acceptance of the principles of corporate social responsibility and the need to apply them,
- responsibly performs professional roles accounting for changing social needs in the international environment, such as: developing professional heritage; maintaining professional ethos; obeying and developing the principles of professional ethics and acting towards preserving them.
The list of learning outcomes and programs for the first and second cycle programs at SGH:
The full list of learning outcomes
Programs for the first and second cycle programs at SGH 2024/2025