Finance and Accounting
The studies are conducted in English. They start from the winter semester, last for 4 semesters (2 years), and end with obtaining a master's degree. Education in Finance and Accounting at Warsaw University of Life Sciences (SGGW) began in 2003. The educational concept assumes that second-cycle students in Finance and Accounting acquire financial knowledge and skills to perform the profession of a finance specialist - an expert in finance and accounting. Students in the Finance and Accounting program gain advanced knowledge in finance and accounting, the functioning of financial institutions and banks, and skills in analysing basic economic phenomena and economic and financial situations of economic entities.
A graduate of the second-cycle studies in Finance and Accounting understands in an advanced manner the causes and effects of economic phenomena at the macro- and microeconomic levels in the conditions of an open market economy. They can use theoretical knowledge in an advanced manner, select appropriate methods and tools, and acquire data for formulating and analysing simple and complex economic and financial processes and phenomena, including those related to the food economy. Graduates can critically analyse, evaluate, and interpret economic phenomena, indicate their consequences, and formulate economic and financial policy recommendations. They can effectively communicate with the environment using financial terminology and engage in discussions on economic issues by presenting arguments and evaluating the positions of other participants. They can organise their work, cooperate, and work in a team, including interdisciplinary teams, assuming various roles.
They know the need for independent supplementation and improvement of acquired knowledge in finance and accounting. Graduates are prepared for professional work in enterprises, public and non-governmental organisations, including financial institutions. In addition, graduates find employment in operational and managerial positions in companies of various industries, consulting agencies, and non-profit organisations. A distinguishing feature of graduates of this field is their fluent knowledge of the specifics of companies and economic entities operating in the finance sector in the broadly understood agribusiness sector.
In the first week of classes, students must complete occupational health and safety training; by the end of the first semester, they also complete library training and training on discrimination and its prevention. All training uses distance learning techniques on the SGGW Training platform: Szkolenia SGGW.
Link to the faculty's website: https://we.sggw.edu.pl/
| Subject | Number of hours | ECTS points | Form of verification | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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OHS training:
4 |
- | Pass | O | |
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Intellectual property management
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Lecture:
15, including sub-activities:
|
1 | Pass with grade | O |
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Managerial accounting
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Lecture:
15 Auditorium exercises: 15 |
3 | Exam | O |
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Controlling in banks
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Lecture:
15 Auditorium exercises: 15 |
3 | Pass with grade | O |
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IT systems in financial institutions
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Lecture:
15 Laboratory exercises: 15 |
3 | Pass with grade | O |
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Financial law
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Lecture:
30, including sub-activities:
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3 | Pass with grade | O |
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Risk theory
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Lecture:
15 Auditorium exercises: 15 |
3 | Pass with grade | O |
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Cost accounting
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Lecture:
30 Auditorium exercises: 15 |
4 | Exam | O |
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Forecasting and simulations
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Lecture:
15 Laboratory exercises: 30 |
4 | Exam | O |
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Credit institutions management
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Lecture:
15 Auditorium exercises: 15 |
3 | Pass with grade | O |
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Monetary policy
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Lecture:
15 Auditorium exercises: 15 |
3 | Pass with grade | O |
| Sum | 319 | 30 |
| Subject | Number of hours | ECTS points | Form of verification | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Tax accounting
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Lecture:
15 Auditorium exercises: 15 |
4 | Exam | O |
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Dynamic and financial econometrics
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Lecture:
15 Laboratory exercises: 15 |
3 | Pass with grade | O |
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Advanced financial accounting
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Lecture:
15 Auditorium exercises: 30 |
4 | Exam | O |
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Investment portfolio
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Lecture:
15, including sub-activities:
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3 | Pass with grade | O |
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International finance
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Lecture:
30 Auditorium exercises: 15 |
4 | Exam | O |
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Financial engineering
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Lecture:
15 Laboratory exercises: 15 |
3 | Pass with grade | O |
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Financial consulting
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Lecture:
15, including sub-activities:
|
3 | Pass with grade | O |
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Financial reporting
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Lecture:
15 Auditorium exercises: 15 |
4 | Exam | O |
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Pro seminar
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Lecture:
15 |
1 | Pass | O |
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Diploma seminar
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Auditorium exercises:
15 |
1 | Pass with grade | G |
| Sum | 300 | 30 |
The student chooses 4 specialisation subjects, 2 optional subjects and 1 subject in foreign language.
| Subject | Number of hours | ECTS points | Form of verification | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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International accounting
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Lecture:
15, including sub-activities:
|
3 | Exam | O |
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Contemporary theories in finance
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Lecture:
20, including sub-activities:
|
2 | Pass with grade | O |
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Foreign language
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Language course:
30 |
2 | Pass with grade | G |
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Specialisation elective course
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Lecture:
80 Auditorium exercises: 40 |
12 | Pass with grade | G |
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Faculties
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Lecture:
40, including sub-activities:
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6 | Pass with grade | G |
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Subject in the foreign language (elective)
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Lecture:
15 |
3 | Pass with grade | G |
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Diploma seminar
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Auditorium exercises:
30 |
2 | Pass with grade | G |
| Sum | 305 | 30 |
The student chooses 1 specialisation subject and 1 subject in the foreign language.
| Subject | Number of hours | ECTS points | Form of verification | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Foreign language
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Language course:
30 |
2 | Pass with grade | G |
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Specialisation elective course
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Lecture:
20, including sub-activities:
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3 | Pass with grade | G |
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Subject in the foreign language (elective)
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Lecture:
15 |
3 | Pass with grade | G |
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Diploma seminar
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Auditorium exercises:
30 |
2 | Pass with grade | G |
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Master thesis
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Diploma thesis:
0 |
20 | - | G |
| Sum | 105 | 30 |
