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Finance, International Investment and Accounting, full-time, first cycle programme (in English) (S1-PRK-FIIA)

(in Polish: Finance, International Investment and Accounting, stacjonarne, pierwszego stopnia (w języku angielskim))
Faculty of Economic Sciences
first cycle programme
full-time, 3-year studies
Language: English

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Field of Study: Social Sciences

Academic Discipline: Leading discipline – Economics and Finance

Language of Instruction: English

Professional Title Awarded Upon Graduation: Bachelor in Finance, International Investment and Accounting

Where and When You Will Have Classes

Location:
Major-related classes are held at the Faculty of Economic Sciences, University of Warsaw, located at 44/50 Długa Street, Warsaw.

Time:
Classes take place from Monday to Friday during the day, between 08AM and 8PM , with the possibility of attending classes in the afternoon. Exact times depend on the study group you are assigned to.

Studies That Change Your Perspective – Study at the Faculty of Economic Sciences, University of Warsaw

Do you want to study economics at the highest level?
Choose the Faculty of Economic Sciences at the University of Warsaw – the leader in economic education in Poland and one of the top research centers in Europe.

  • Top 3% in Europe – we rank among the leading academic institutions according to the prestigious international RePEc ranking
  • The only Faculty in Poland with 3 Certificates of Teaching Excellence from the Polish Accreditation Committee – covering all our degree programs
  • According to the 2024 Perspektywy ranking, we offer the best economics and econometrics (currently Econometrics and Data Science) programs in Poland, and our finance and accounting program ranks 2nd nationwide
  • And after graduation? WNE graduates rank No. 1 in Poland in terms of earnings in the first year after graduation – confirmed by the Rzeczpospolita ranking, based on hard labor market data

General Information

Understand markets. Manage capital. Act globally.
Do you want to understand what truly drives global finance?
Dreaming of a career in international corporations, financial institutions, or consulting firms?
The Finance, International Investment and Accounting program is tailored to the needs of the global market – an English-language degree that combines international economics, finance, and accounting with analytical and digital skills.

What will you learn?

During your studies, you will explore mechanisms affecting capital flows, foreign investment, and exchange rates. You will gain knowledge in:

  • Open economy and international trade
  • Macroeconomic policy in the context of globalization
  • International financial management
  • Global banking and financial engineering
  • Investing in foreign assets and managing currency risk

Skills you will acquire:

  • Practical use of analytical tools (STATA, Excel, Maxima) for financial and economic analysis
  • Ability to model socio-economic phenomena using mathematical, statistical, and econometric tools
  • Understanding of modern financial instruments, valuation methods, and the functioning of international capital and insurance markets
  • Ability to evaluate companies and assess their financial health in an international context
  • Creating professional reports and presentations
  • Planning and managing both individual and team work, and the ability to learn quickly
  • Awareness of the importance of ethical standards in finance and business

A Future-Proof Program – Recognized in Poland and Abroad

  • ACCA accreditation – gives you an edge in the job market by exempting you from selected professional exams
  • Recognized by the Polish Accreditation Committee as a program “Open to the World”
  • Excellent preparation for further master’s studies and careers in global financial centers

Your Career – Without Borders

Graduates of the program are ready to work in:

  • International banks and financial institutions
  • Strategic and investment consulting firms
  • International organizations and government agencies
  • Corporations operating on global markets

Finance, International Investment and Accounting – a program that combines academic precision with real-world international business practices.
Study in English, gain experience in a global environment, and launch your career where professionalism, data, and decision-making matter most.

Tuition applies to all students; current fees are availablehere.

Top-performing students may be eligible for tuition discounts. More information is available on the website.

Qualification awarded:

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, International Investment and Accounting

Access to further studies:

second cycle programme

Learning outcomes

The graduate of this specialization:
- has advanced knowledge in the field of operational research, statistical and econometric methods necessary to conduct quantitative analysis of economic, financial, and managerial problems;
- has knowledge of micro and macroeconomic theory needed to model socio-economic processes;
- understands the functioning of the economy, markets, and market institutions with particular emphasis on the broadly understood financial aspects, investing, and accounting in an international perspective;
- knows the capital and insurance market models as well as modern financial instruments and methods of financial instruments valuation;
- has knowledge of risk assessment, application of accounting principles and standards;
- has advanced knowledge of mathematics, including mathematical analysis and linear algebra;
- has knowledge of the protection of intellectual property, copyright, and industrial property law;
- can use micro and macroeconomic theory to model socio-economic processes and present arguments during a scientific debate on these processes;
- can evaluate enterprises and assess the economic and financial situation of economic entities, including those on international markets;
- can use accounting, investment, and insurance knowledge during the implementation of strategic and operational activities in banks, enterprises, including international ones, and in public institutions;
- can use knowledge in the field of operational research, statistical and econometric methods, together with the ability to use advanced information and communication techniques, including analytical software STATA, Excel, Maxima to carry out a quantitative analysis of economic and financial problems;
- can create reports and present effectively the results of independent analyses, also in a foreign language at least at B1 level; can present the principles and limitations of these analyses and discuss them; plans and organizes their own and teamwork, interact with other people as part of teamwork; knows how to identify professional problems in the workplace, and use their competences to solve them;
- can use knowledge of mathematics to carry out a quantitative analysis of economic and financial problems;
- can independently plan and implement their own learning throughout their life;
- is prepared to think and act in an entrepreneurial manner;
- is prepared to follow professional ethical standards; and
- is prepared to participate in the preparation of business projects for financial institutions and entities operating on foreign markets.

Admission procedures:

Visit the following page for details on admission procedures: https://irk.uw.edu.pl/