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Finance and Accounting for Business

Finance and Accounting for Business - Bachelor’s Degree Program at UE Katowice

Finance and Accounting for Business is a full-time Bachelor’s degree program delivered in English. The program will introduce you to the world of modern finance, accounting, and business. The program has been designed for students who want to:

discover the intriguing world of finance;
get an insight into the companies’ decision-making processes;
find out the role of accounting and its prominence;
learn to analyze and present information on the company’s financial and market performance;
learn the crucial factors for efficient financial management;
refine their English skills.

Studies in English will open your way to international contacts and relations, and a practical approach will allow you to get a job during your studies in companies such as PwC, Capgemini, Accenture, etc.

Program structure

The program structure has been designed to equip the student with all the key competencies of a modern financial manager. Courses implicit in the study program have the form of lectures, classes, laboratories, and seminars. We also offer language classes and various sports activities. During the studies, multimedia techniques, group discussion, team building exercises, group work, student presentations as well as proper IT tools are used (MS Excel with Visual Basic for Applications, MS Access with the basics of SQL). The majority of courses use numerical examples and case studies to present a practical attitude to analyze problems.

The studies are aimed at acquiring knowledge and competencies in:

corporate finance;
financial accounting, reporting, and analysis;
financial markets and institutions;
tax planning;
global finance;
ICT for finance and accounting;
capital budgeting & project appraisal;
financial investments;
corporate social responsibility;
risk management;
financial modeling for business decision-making.

Lecturers

Courses are delivered by well-qualified staff with scientific, didactic, and business experience. Polish lecturers are experienced in teaching in an international context thanks to participation in exchange programs, conferences, and projects. We also invite teachers from partner universities located abroad, e.g. Inholland University of Applied Sciences, Trier University of Applied Sciences, Széchenyi István University in Győr.

Accreditations and Internships

Students of Finance and Accounting for Business must do the obligatory internship after the fourth semester (during the holiday period). Cooperation with Corporate Partners and University Alumni supports students in the process of finding an appropriate company or institution. It is also possible to do the internship abroad, International Relations can deliver necessary information about available companies.

Infrastructure and location

The university's extensive infrastructure is at your disposal: modern libraries, multimedia rooms, a swimming pool, a gym, relaxation zones, free parking lots and Wi-Fi. If you cannot visit us now - take a virtual walk around the campus.

The campus is located in the city of Katowice, the capital of the Silesian Voivodeship and the heart of Metropolis inhabited by over 2 million people. Katowice is a city of dynamic transformations, open to changes and attracting young people. It is a great place to study, live, work, and spend free time.

Erasmus+

The special structure of the Finance and Accounting for Business program allows for a mobility window. Therefore, the students have a chance to study or have an internship abroad with the support of the Erasmus+ scholarship at over 300 partner universities and companies all over the world. FAB students most often go to Spain, Portugal and Croatia.

Competences after graduation

A graduate has extensive knowledge and skills in:

collecting financial data;
preparation of financial reports and their analysis;
calculating taxes concerning business entities;
using relevant information to make sound financial decisions;
decisions connected with investments in financial markets;
implementing IT tools to record and analyze financial information;
decisions in applying the company’s competitive strategy;
using specialized English.

Job opportunities after graduation

After graduation, it is possible to work as a member of a team dealing with:

corporate finance;
bookkeeping, financial accounting and reporting;
taxation;
business and financial analysis.

Examples of institutions and companies in which students can work after graduation:

corporations;
business services providers;
institutions of the public sector;
banks and other financial institutions.

Language skills enable graduates to work in international teams, companies and institutions.

As a FAB graduate, you will find a satisfying job in finance and accounting in the largest international companies. Finance and Accounting for Business graduates work, among others, for PwC, Capgemini, Accenture or ING, and they can start working during their studies.

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What can I study next

After completing your Bachelor’s Degree studies, you can:

continue education at the Finance and Accounting for Business Master’s Program,
choose a specialization in Quantitative Asset and Risk Management,
continue education at another English programme at the University of Economics in Katowice.