Finance and Accounting for Business

3 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

University of Economics in Katowice

Program Overview

The Finance and Accounting for Business bachelor’s degree is a three-year, English-taught programme designed for students who want to understand how businesses manage money, assess investments and use accounting information to make better decisions. It combines finance, accounting, economics, business strategy and analytical tools, making it a strong choice for students interested in careers in corporate finance, banking, accounting, financial analysis or international business.

Curriculum Structure

Year 1

During the first year, students build a strong foundation in business and financial decision-making through modules such as Fundamentals of Economics, Principles of Finance and Quantitative Methods for Finance and Accounting. They also begin developing practical accounting and commercial knowledge through Accounting for Business, Banking and Business Statistics, while subjects such as Business Management, Business Law and Competitive Strategies in Business help them understand how organisations operate in a wider economic environment.

Year 2

The second year takes students into more specialised areas of finance and accounting through modules such as Corporate Finance, Financial Accounting and Financial Investments. Students also study Econometric Models and Forecasting, Financial Reporting and Analysis, Capital Budgeting and Capital Markets Financing, allowing them to evaluate investment opportunities, analyse financial statements and understand how companies raise and allocate capital.

Year 3

In the final year, students focus on applying their knowledge to more complex business decisions through areas such as Tax Planning, Financial Modelling for Business Decision-Making and Risk Management. The programme also develops students’ understanding of global finance, public-sector finance, corporate social responsibility and information technology used in finance and accounting, while the final seminar and bachelor’s dissertation allow them to investigate a financial or accounting issue in greater depth.

Focus areas: Corporate finance, financial accounting, financial reporting and analysis, global finance, banking and financial institutions, tax planning, capital budgeting, investment decisions, financial markets, risk management, ICT for finance and accounting, financial modelling and responsible financial management.

Learning outcomes: Graduates learn to collect and interpret financial data, prepare and analyse financial reports, calculate business taxes, evaluate investments, support corporate financing decisions, apply competitive business strategies and use digital tools to record and analyse financial information.

Professional alignment and accreditation: The programme follows the standards of a recognised Polish public university and is delivered within a university that maintains institutional links with professional and business organisations including CIMA, ACCA and SAP University Alliances. However, the university does not currently state that this specific bachelor’s programme provides direct ACCA or CIMA examination exemptions, so these professional partnerships should not be presented as programme-specific accreditation.

Reputation and employability: The University of Economics in Katowice reports an 85% graduate employment rate, the highest among the largest universities in the Silesian region in the university’s published statistics. Its graduates reportedly find employment after an average of 2.05 months, while the university is ranked second among Silesian universities for graduate earnings and second in the Rzeczpospolita Kuźnia Prezesów ranking for educating leaders of major Polish companies.

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Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

The programme is designed to move beyond theoretical lectures by showing students how finance and accounting principles are applied to real companies and financial decisions. Teaching takes place through lectures, practical classes, laboratories and seminars, with numerical exercises, case studies, presentations, teamwork and group discussions forming an important part of the learning experience.

Students also work with multimedia resources and relevant IT tools, particularly through modules such as ICT for Finance and Accounting and Financial Modelling for Business Decision-Making. This helps them build practical abilities in financial-data handling, reporting, forecasting and decision support that can be transferred directly into accounting, banking and corporate-finance roles:

Financial case studies: Many courses use company-based numerical examples and case studies, enabling students to apply financial and accounting concepts to realistic business situations.
Group projects and presentations: Group discussions, team-building activities, collaborative assignments and student presentations help develop communication, leadership and professional teamwork skills.
Finance and accounting IT tools: Students learn to use relevant digital tools for recording financial transactions, analysing financial information, creating models and supporting business decisions.
Mandatory internship: Students must complete an obligatory internship after the fourth semester, normally during the summer holiday period. The placement may be completed in Poland or abroad.
Corporate and alumni support: Cooperation with corporate partners and university alumni helps students identify suitable companies and institutions for their required internship.
International placement opportunities: The university reports access to a database of more than 300 international companies offering overseas internship opportunities.
Employer exposure: The university highlights that the practical nature of the programme can help students obtain work during their studies with organisations such as PwC, Capgemini and Accenture.
Modern IT facilities: Students have access to the Centre of Modern Information Technology, supporting technology-based teaching, data analysis and digital learning.
Academic library resources: The Scientific Information Centre and Academic Library provides access to printed and electronic academic resources and is described by the university as one of Poland’s most modern hybrid libraries.
Multimedia teaching spaces: The university has nearly 200 teaching rooms equipped with modern multimedia technology.
Language development: International students study Business English at C1 level and Polish at A1+ level during the first four semesters, while Polish-speaking students may study German or Spanish.
International learning: Erasmus+ opportunities allow eligible students to undertake part of their studies or an internship at one of the university’s international partner institutions or companies.

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Progression & Future Opportunities

Graduates leave the programme with a practical combination of financial, accounting, analytical and business skills that can be used in private companies, banks, financial institutions, public-sector organisations and international business-service centres. Typical career paths include Financial Analyst, Accountant, Corporate Finance Associate and Tax or Business Analysis Specialist, with additional opportunities in banking, reporting, investment support and financial controlling.

Because the programme is taught in English and includes international finance, business communication and foreign-language development, graduates are also prepared to work in multinational teams and shared-service organisations:

Career support: The university’s Careers Service and Alumni Relations unit distributes job, internship and apprenticeship opportunities and supports students in preparing for employment.
Business Academy: Students can participate in training and workshops organised through the university’s Business Academy initiative, covering professional development and employer expectations.
Job and internship database: The university reports approximately 1,500 job offers and around 700 internships, traineeships and other work opportunities each year, with roughly 300 active job offers available at a given time.
Employment outcomes: According to official university figures, 85% of graduates are employed, and graduates secure employment after an average of approximately 2.05 months. These figures apply to the university overall rather than exclusively to this programme.
Graduate earnings: UE Katowice states that its graduates rank second among graduates of Silesian universities in terms of earnings, although the university does not publish a programme-specific starting salary for Finance and Accounting for Business.
Corporate connections: The university cooperates in different areas with more than 400 businesses and public institutions, supporting employer engagement, professional projects and knowledge exchange.
Employer-linked experience: The programme’s practical approach and location within a major Polish business-services region may support opportunities with employers such as PwC, Capgemini and Accenture, which the university specifically identifies in relation to students gaining work during their studies.
International mobility: Erasmus+ study and internship opportunities allow students to develop international experience and professional contacts outside Poland.
Long-term professional value: The programme builds knowledge relevant to accounting, corporate finance, banking, taxation and financial analysis, providing a useful academic base for later professional qualifications such as ACCA, CIMA, CFA or other finance-related credentials. Any exemptions or advanced standing would need to be confirmed directly with the relevant professional body.
Graduation outcome: Successful students receive a Bachelor’s degree after six semesters, with the knowledge needed to work in corporate finance, bookkeeping, accounting, financial reporting, taxation and business or financial analysis.

Further Academic Progression: After completing the bachelor’s degree, students may continue into the University of Economics in Katowice’s English-taught Master’s in Finance and Accounting for Business, which develops more advanced competencies in international finance, accounting and business. At master’s level, eligible students can also pursue a double-degree pathway involving the Ludwigshafen University of Business and Society in Germany or Université Clermont Auvergne in France, providing an additional international qualification and semester-abroad experience.

Graduates may also progress to specialised master’s programmes in areas such as accounting and auditing, corporate finance, financial analysis, banking, investment management, taxation, risk management or quantitative finance.

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