Programme description

Together with the development of globalisation and the constantly competitive economic environment, the operating conditions of enterprises have changed significantly, as well as logistics and marketing. They mainly concern a significant increase in the role of transnational corporations that use complex settlements and new financial instruments. This necessitates the continuous improvement of knowledge and skills in accounting, financial reporting and broadly understood finance. In this context, the role of core financial market institutions is also changing, especially those related to the supervision of business safety. Studies in Accounting and Finance Management educate specialists with advanced theoretical and practical knowledge in economics and finance, accounting and financial management, reporting, financial audit, financial analysis, tax optimisation elements, and mathematics and legal sciences.

Information regarding Faculty

The Faculty of Management and Social Communication has the category A granted by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education and outstanding rating awarded by the Polish Accreditation Committee (PKA). The variety of study programmes conducted by the Faculty makes this unit one of the best interdisciplinary faculties of the Jagiellonian University.

The premises of the Faculty of Management and Social Communication are located on the territory of the Campus of the 600th Anniversary of the JU Revival. The Faculty is located in a modern building that consists of well equipped lecture halls, classes and computer rooms. Study programmes at the Faculty of Management and Social Communication are known for: exceptional research and didactic staff; unique fields of studies and original study programmes not available at other Polish universities; possibility to get a double degree thank to agreements with European universities; collaboration with the business sector; comfortable conditions for studying surrounded by the beautiful and green campus, UJOT TV television and UJOT.FM radio; various research societies which reflect the versatility of research conducted at the Faculty and its didactic offer. The study programme is offered by the Institute of Economics, Finance and Management, which is a part of the Faculty of Management and Social Communication. Students have access to the modern library of the Faculty the book collection is of which is constantly supplied with the newest books (in Polish and English).

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Rankings, distinctions, accreditations

• Outstanding rating for the Faculty of Management and Social Communication awarded by the Polish Accreditation Committee (PKA)
• Category A granted to the Faculty by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education

Curriculum overview

Programme curriculum consists of information regarding classes in which you will take part while studying at this field of study. The programme provides data on classes in particular semesters, which of them are compulsory or optional, which of them end with an exam, and which do not. Each class has its own syllabus – a description of contents of the class.

Student’s life

Time spent at the university is not all about education and class participation; it is also an excellent opportunity to develop hobbies and interests. Many research societies and student organizations operate at the Jagiellonian University, including faculty- and university-wide ones. These societies allow students to spend their free time actively, gain knowledge, develop their talents, participate in engaging, unconventional projects, go on research and team-building trips, participate in conferences, and meet fellow students outside the lecture halls. There are many student research groups at the Faculty of Management and Social Communication, f. e. Student Research Group 'STRATEG'.

Students interested in the international dimension of studying can participate in a wide variety of exchange programmes, such as Erasmus+, Utrecht Network, bilateral exchange programmes, European university Una Europa, or the domestic mobility programme called MOST.

More than just studies

• Student online television UJOT TV
• Radio UJOT FM. Student, uncensored
• Student associations at the Faculty of Management and Social Communication
• Student Government of the Faculty of Management and Social Communication

Admission to studies

Admission at the Jagiellonian University is conducted electronically in the Online Application System (IRK): irk.uj.edu.pl. Admissions Office is responsible for the admission process at the Jagiellonian University. In case of questions regarding admission, contact the Office directly or visit websites: welcome.uj.edu.pl and irk.uj.edu.pl.

Information regarding admission to this study programme, including qualification rules, admission and tuition fee, schedule, required documents and information on final result calculation, are available on the Online Application System (IRK): irk.uj.edu.pl

Transfer from other university or study programme

Transfer from other university or other study programme is possible, with the consent of the dean: after finishing a first year of studies and fulfilling additional conditions described by the Faculty Council. In case of questions regarding a transfer, contact the unit in charge of study programme directly.

Graduates

Accounting and Finance Management was created based on an analysis of the current market situation, which shows a constantly high demand for specialists in this field. They occupy senior management positions in the organisational structures of diverse economic entities. They also frequently engage in a liberal accounting, auditing and tax advice profession.

Further education possibilities

• Doctoral School, f.e. Doctoral School of Social Sciences
• Post diploma programmes
• Second-cycle programmes

Contact

The study programme is conducted at the Institute of Economics, Finance and Management, a unit of the Faculty of Management and Social Communication. The Institute is located in the Campus of the 600th Anniversary of the JU Revival, so-called the Third Campus, in Kraków’s district – Ruczaj. For more information, please contact:

iefiz@uj.edu.pl

ul. Łojasiewicza 4
30-348 Kraków, Poland
Phone: (+48) 12 664 55 77

econ.uj.edu.pl
wzks.uj.edu.pl

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