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Finance and Accounting for Business

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

Finance and Accounting for Business is a Master’s degree program delivered in English in cooperation with the University of Business and Society Ludwigshafen (Germany) and University Clermont Auvergne (France). It aims to equip students with in-depth knowledge, practical skills, and competencies in finance, business, and accounting required by international enterprises. The program includes a 1-month compulsory internship in a foreign or local company.

FAB allows you to improve your English language skills, which will significantly strengthen your position in the labor market. Modern teaching techniques and close contact with the lecturers will allow you to expand your knowledge of finance and accounting with an international aspect in a friendly atmosphere.

Double Degree

The top students have the opportunity to participate in a program that allows them to spend one semester at the German partner university, Ludwigshafen University of Business and Society or French partner university, University Clermont Auvergne, and obtain an additional, French or German, diploma (the so-called "Double Degree").

Program structure

The studies are aimed at acquiring extensive knowledge and competencies by the students in:

financial management;
international finance;
strategic management and consulting;
financial reporting and auditing from an international perspective;
international business communication;
modern human resources management;
financial risk management;
corporate tax management;
international business law;
IT tools necessary for effective analysis of financial data
methodology of conducting economic and financial analyses.

Lecturers

The teaching staff has domestic and international scientific achievements (implemented research projects, participation in international conferences, and prestigious publications) and high didactic competencies gathered by participation in international events, teaching abroad and cooperation with foreign universities. Many teachers have also practical experience in the business and financial sector.

The teaching methods are oriented towards the inclusion of students into the didactic process. They include interactive problem-based teaching, case studies, group discussions, team-building exercises, group work, and student presentations. Teachers aim to facilitate students’ activities, which suit the philosophy of graduate learning. The problem-based teaching approach challenges students to develop the ability to think critically and formulate their own opinions and solutions.

Accreditation

The Faculty of Finance has received the ACCA accreditation (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) - the largest and fastest-growing organization of finance and accounting professionals. ACCA currently has more than 241,000 fully qualified members. In line with its belief that accountancy is vital for economies to grow and prosper, ACCA works around the world to advance the profession and make society fairer and more transparent.

Programs

The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) is the world’s leading and largest professional body of management accountants. Being part of the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants, it brings together members and students from 192 countries who hold key positions in the business world.

Internships

The program includes a 1-month compulsory internship in a foreign or local company during the last semester. The companies in which the students have completed their internships:

Allianz Technology SE (Germany);
EprojectConsult (Italy);
ING Solution Investment Managment (Luxemburg);
Arcelormittal Business Center of Excellence Poland (Poland);
Capgemini (Poland);
PWC Services Delivery center Poland Sp. z o. o. (Poland);
Agata S.A. (Poland);
UHY ECA Audit Sp. z o.o. Sp. k. (Poland);
Paccor Polska Sp. z o.o. (Poland);
Firma Usługowa AGA Agnieszka Kasińska (Poland);
Kancelaria Rachunkowość Podatki Ewa Domagała (Poland);
BG Bogdan Goliński (Poland);
Biuro Rachunkowe E-Biuro - Edyta Smolik (Poland);
PTA Audyt Sp. z o.o. (Poland);
P.P.U.H. TREX-HAL Sp. z o.o. (Poland);
Cyclad Sp. z o.o. (Poland).

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.

Competences after graduation

A graduate has extensive knowledge and skills in:

strategic financial and investment management;
financial reporting and auditing;
economic and legal basis for the functioning of enterprises on the international market;
strategic management, marketing and consulting;
modern human resources management;
financial risk assessment and management;
conducting economic and financial analyses;
taxes in international terms;
IT tools used for effective analysis of financial data;
team-building, teamwork, assignments and projects;
general English and ESP language skills in economics, finance and business.

Job opportunities after graduation

After graduation, it is possible to work as:

middle- and top-level manager;
financial analyst;
budget analyst;
financial advisor;
accountant;
management consultant;
independent entrepreneur and business owner.

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

international and domestic corporations;
international and domestic financial institutions (banks, insurance companies, investment funds);
tax and accountancy offices;
consulting companies;
central and local governmental entities.

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After what studies you can join us

The candidates for the Finance and Accounting for Business Program are required to have a Bachelor degree and good knowledge of English (at least B2 level). We invite everyone interested in finance and accounting motivated to gain valuable experience.