Field: Finance and Accounting Management
Master Programmes, part-time

General Academic Profile
Field: Social Sciences
Disciplines: Management and Quality Sciences, Economics and Finance, Legal Sciences
Leading Discipline: Management and Quality Sciences

Program Objectives:

Second-cycle studies in Finance and Accounting Management aim to educate graduates with in-depth knowledge and expertise in the methodology and terminology of financial management and accounting, as well as complementary disciplines such as economics and finance, and legal sciences.

The program seeks to educate graduates with knowledge of the principles of creating and developing various forms of entrepreneurship, ready to act entrepreneurially on a national and global scale. The program intends to equip graduates with the skills and competencies to identify, diagnose, and solve complex and atypical problems related to financial decisions in organizations and the management of institutions. It also aims to determine the impact of the technological, social, political, legal, economic, and ecological environment on financial decisions, the functioning of organizations, and the entire economy. The studies aim to produce graduates with the ability to independently and collaboratively prepare materials on complex and atypical issues related to financial management in organizations, accounting, management of financial institutions, and strategies of financial institutions. Graduates are expected to communicate effectively in Polish and English. The program’s goal is to educate graduates prepared for independent learning and knowledge updating, as well as supporting others in this regard, and adhering to and developing professional ethical standards.

Location of Classes:

Classes take place at the Faculty of Management, University of Warsaw, at ul. Szturmowa 1/3, in Warsaw. Classes are held approximately every two weeks, on Fridays from 4:00 pm, Saturdays and Sundays from 8:00 am.

Graduate Profile:

Graduate in Terms of Knowledge:

• Possesses advanced knowledge of theories and practices related to financial management and accounting, their place in the system of social sciences, and their substantive and methodological connections with scientific disciplines. Perceives financial management and accounting as interdisciplinary sciences.
• Has an in-depth understanding of the terminology and research methodology in the field of financial management and accounting, as well as in complementary disciplines (management, economics, legal sciences).
• Has in-depth knowledge of the principles, procedures, and practices related to the financial activities of various types of organizations.
• Has in-depth knowledge of theories and practices used to recognize, diagnose, and solve problems related to financial management in organizations, accounting, management of financial institutions, and strategies of financial institutions.
• Has in-depth and organized knowledge of the functioning of organizations, their various types, goals, structures, operations (functions, activities), cultures, and relationships with the environment.
• Has in-depth knowledge and understanding of economic theories and models related to the functioning of organizations and the entire economy.
• Has in-depth knowledge and understanding of legal regulations regarding the functioning of organizations and the entire economy.
• Knows advanced techniques for analyzing the impact of the external environment on financial decisions in organizations, the functioning of organizations, and the entire economy.
• Knows advanced methods and tools, including techniques for obtaining, analyzing, and protecting data (information) needed to make financial decisions in organizations.
• Knows and understands the concepts and principles of industrial property protection and copyright law, as well as the need to manage intellectual property resources.
• Has knowledge of the principles of creating and developing various forms of entrepreneurship on a national and global scale.

Graduate in Terms of Skills:

• Can correctly interpret complex and atypical social, political, legal, economic, and technological phenomena and their impact on financial decisions, the functioning of organizations, and the entire economy.
• Analyzes proposed solutions to complex and atypical financial problems related to the operation of enterprises and proposes appropriate resolutions.
• Can independently analyze complex and atypical decision-making situations and make appropriate choices.
• Can comprehensively assess the market, financial, and social effects of decisions and initiatives and present their substantive justification.
• Can independently and collaboratively prepare analyses, diagnoses, and reports on complex and atypical issues related to financial management, accounting, the functioning of organizations, the sector, and the entire economy.
• Can use advanced information and communication tools in their work.
• Competently justifies and critiques proposed solutions.
• Independently searches for information in scientific literature and legal acts, also in foreign languages.
• Formulates research problems and hypotheses, situating them in relevant literature, selects methods for their resolution, and conducts analyses to resolve them.
• Presents their views in the form of longer written works, situating them in relevant literature.
• Possesses advanced skills in preparing oral presentations using basic theoretical approaches and various sources.
• Can use a foreign language at level B2+ of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages and can apply specialized terminology in financial management and accounting in written works and oral presentations.

Graduate in Terms of Social Competencies:

• Can make critical assessments of complex situations and phenomena related to financial management in organizations, accounting, management of financial institutions, and the strategies of financial institutions.
• Can think and act entrepreneurially on a national and global scale.
• Demonstrates sensitivity to ethical and social issues, as well as cultural differences, and is ready to develop professional ethical standards.

Studies conducted only in the Polish language.

Study Format: Part-time (weekend)
Duration: 2 years (4 semesters)

• Online Registration of Candidates and payment of the recruitment fee: August 17 to September 11, 2023.
• Payment of Recruitment Fee: Click here to register for the program.
• Submission of documents after publishing the list of qualified persons:
  – First term: September 25-26, 2023
  – Second term (in case the limit of places is not filled in the first term): September 27-28, 2023.

RECRUITMENT POINT IS OPEN
FROM JUNE 6, 2023, TO SEPTEMBER 30, 2023
OPENING HOURS 09:00-14:00
Faculty of Management, University of Warsaw
ul. Szturmowa 1/3, 02-678 Warsaw, Building C, ground floor
tel. 022/ 55 34 100
e-mail: rekrutacja@wz.uw.edu.pl

Required Documents for Candidates Qualified for Master’s Studies (Part-time):

• Original or authenticated copy of the diploma of completion of higher education studies: master’s, bachelor’s, engineer’s, or an equivalent diploma issued abroad, for the purpose of making a copy and certifying its conformity with the original or authenticated copy.
• Diploma supplement or certified program of completed studies, for the purpose of making a copy and certifying its conformity with the original or authenticated copy.
• Personal questionnaire containing the candidate’s photo, printed from the personal registration account in the IRK system, and signed by the candidate.
• Declaration of familiarity with the content of the model contract for educational services at the University of Warsaw.
• Application for the issuance of the Electronic Student ID (ELS), printed after the candidate uploads their photo in electronic format to their personal registration account – in the case of candidates without ELS UW. NOTE: the photo must be uploaded to the IRK system in the specified format, and acceptance by the Recruitment Committee is required.
• Proof of payment for ELS (PLN 22) – in the case of candidates without ELS (account number). Candidates who are UW students and already have ELS UW do not need a second ID.
• Declaration of payment for studies.
• In case documents are submitted by third parties, an authorization (personal) for document submission (authorization form).
  NOTE! The document does not authorize signature submission on behalf of the candidate. Documents printed from the candidate’s personal registration account in IRK must be signed personally by the candidate.

Additional requirements for foreigners:

• Proof of residence legalization for foreigners staying in the territory of the Republic of Poland.
• Document confirming the right to undertake studies free of charge (more information on this subject).

For Candidates with a Diploma Issued Abroad – Additional Requirements:

• Diploma attestation of completion of higher education in the form of legalization or apostille (more information on this subject).
• Sworn translation into Polish of the diploma of completion of higher education, legalization, or apostille (if issued in a foreign language) or – in the case of translation abroad other than sworn – translation legalized at a Polish diplomatic mission (more information on this subject).
• Certificate of diploma nostrification if the document is subject to mandatory nostrification (more information on this subject).
• Certificate confirming that the obtained diploma entitles to apply for admission to higher education or continue education in any type of higher education institution in the education system where the issuing institution operates, with translation into Polish. Form of the certificate – available here. Note: the completed certificate must be translated into Polish.
• Document attesting to proficiency in Polish at a level of at least B2 (in accordance with the general requirements specified in the recruitment resolution).

Additional Information for Foreigners: Description of the qualification procedure.

Confirmation of Competence to Study in Polish
Candidates with a foreign diploma are obliged to present a document confirming proficiency in Polish at a level of at least B2 (in accordance with the general requirements specified in the recruitment resolution). Candidates without a document confirming proficiency in Polish will undergo a qualification interview assessing their knowledge of the Polish language. During the qualification interview assessing proficiency in Polish, the ability to read and understand the text and the ability to formulate statements in Polish will be evaluated. The qualification interview assessing proficiency in Polish will be based on articles from the economic section of the “Rzeczpospolita” newspaper. Maximum points possible to obtain from the qualification interview assessing proficiency in Polish: 5. The number of points necessary to consider the qualification interview assessing proficiency in Polish as passed: 3. The score from the qualification interview assessing proficiency in Polish is not included in the final score. Date of the qualification interview assessing proficiency in Polish (if applicable to the candidate): July 25, 2023.

Rules for Admission in the Transfer Mode (recruitment in this mode applies only to candidates studying at other universities than UW):

1. Students from other universities applying for admission to the Faculty of Management UW in the transfer mode must have completed at least the first year of master’s studies in Finance, Accounting, or Economics.
2. A ranking list will be created during the qualification process, covering individuals with the highest average from the course of studies.
3. Students admitted to the Faculty of Management will be required to supplement program differences.
4. Students wishing to pursue studies in the transfer mode should register in the IRK system and upload the following documents:
   • Certificate of completion of at least the 1st year of studies in the academic year 2022/23, at a university other than UW,
   • Transcript of records,
   • Certificate of the average grade from the current course of studies,
   • Document confirming settlement of student accounts with the previous university.

Admission Procedure for Candidates for Studies in the Transfer Mode from Another University:

1. Registration for studies in the transfer mode. Note: registration is done in the IRK system, in the section related to transfer from another university, not in the section related to open recruitment. Click here to register for studies in the transfer mode from another university than UW!
2. Uploading to the IRK system the required documents for recruitment:
   • Certificate of completion of at least the 1st year of studies in the academic year 2022/23, at a university other than UW,
   • Transcript of records,
   • Certificate of the average grade from the current course of studies,
   • Document confirming settlement of student accounts with the previous university.
3. Checking the results of the recruitment and reading messages from the Recruitment Committee of the Faculty of Management UW, available on the candidate’s individual account in the IRK system.
4. Submission of a complete set of required documents to the dean’s office of studies. The required documents are:
   • Certificate of completion of at least the 1st year of studies in the academic year 2022/23, at a university other than UW,
   • Transcript of records,
   • Certificate of the average grade from the current course of studies,
   • Document confirming settlement of student accounts with the previous university,
   • All other documents required from candidates qualified for studies.