Master in Finance and Accounting
Warsaw, Poland
Master degree
DURATION
2 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
31 Aug 2026*
EARLIEST START DATE
02 Mar 2026
TUITION FEES
PLN 38,800 **
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* for those who require visa | for all: September 30th, 2026
** 1st year full payment | 2nd year: 42,800 PLN
Key Summary
Program Partners
The program is designed in close cooperation with strategic partner companies and covers the full spectrum of advanced financial topics in order to boost your professional career perspectives. It delivers in-depth specialized knowledge and develops skills for solving complex business problems according to world-class CFA and ACCA standards, aligned with the latest principles of sustainable management.
This program, with 3 available majors, is customized for motivated and passionate people with a clear vision of pursuing top international careers in finance as creative and responsible leaders.
Program Highlights
1. Be part of a top FT-ranked Master's in Finance and Accounting program
Discover why the Financial Times ranking is key to boosting your future career.
2. Choose an outstanding Double Degree program with our international partners
Earn two diplomas from top European universities with the same workload and no extra tuition.
3. Choose your path of self development
Pick one of three majors: Corporate Finance (CFA-approved), Corporate Reporting and Accounting (ACCA-approved), or Sustainable Finance & ESG.
4. Learn from the best and earn international CFA recognition
Engage with partners like Citibank Europe PLC, Accenture Operations, KPMG, Santander Investment Bank, UN Global Compact, and Polish Leasing Association during workshops, and earn a CFA Investment Foundations certificate or CFA exam.
5. Professional Experience with the Bloomberg Finance Lab and ChatGPT application
Get full access to Bloomberg data, BMC and ESG certificates, and ChatGPT tools to master financial markets, risk management, trading, and value creation.
6. Join a professional network and make friends
Receive insider tips on courses, events, social life, and activities from senior students even before arriving on campus.
7. Make an impact
Sustainability is fully integrated into the program and KU community, reflecting all 17 UN SDGs and preparing students to deliver innovative, responsible business solutions.
8. Participation in study visits
Take part in company visits and on-campus presentations with firms like MDDP, RSM, Point72, and JP Morgan.
9. Professional Internship
Complete a mandatory 130-hour internship (5 ECTS) in the 4th semester or earlier with approval, gaining practical experience, professional connections, and skills to support your master’s thesis and career development.
Partners & Collaboration
The program is supported by industry partners who ensure the curriculum meets current labor market needs. These partners include KPMG, Citi, Accenture, Santander, UN Global Compact, ZPL, RSM, AstraZeneca, and JPMorgan Chase. They actively shape the program through the Program Council, deliver guest lectures, and offer internships and full-time job opportunities. This close connection with industry provides students with practical experience and a competitive edge for their careers.
Double degree programs
During the study, students of the Master's in Finance and Accounting Program have the opportunity to go on their second year to one of our partner universities for a so-called double degree program, thanks to which they will receive not only the diploma of Kozminski University, but also from our partner university!
Thanks to the double degree programs, you will be able to gain a diploma from a renowned university by spending just a part of your studies with no increase in your study or financial obligations.
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Class schedule
Full-time programs:
- Semesters I and II: 4-day schedule (Monday to Thursday, from 17:00 - max 21:00)
- Semester III: 3-day schedule (Monday to Wednesday, from 17:00 - max 21:00)
- Semester IV: 2-day schedule (Monday and Tuesday, from 17:00 - max 21:00)
Part-time programs:
- Part-time program classes take place on Friday (in the afternoon), Saturday and Sunday (in the morning and in the afternoon).
In 2025, Kozminski University was ranked 1st in Central & Eastern Europe and 34th in the world in the Global Masters in Finance Ranking published by "Financial Times".
What you gain from your studies
Students of the program can expect to master the knowledge and skills regarding:
- Economics the economic mechanisms at the micro- and macro- economic level
- Proper functioning of an enterprise and financial institutions in a free market economy
- Assessment of the current and future financial conditions of an organization
- Market position and business entities
- Professional and ethical standards used in solving problems in finance and accounting
- Principles and accounting standards, both in domestic and foreign and international accounting operations
- Preparing and interpreting financial statements and formulating useful conclusions based on them
- Design of efficient accounting systems, assessing the effectiveness of the accounting systems used in a variety of entities
- Implement ways to improve the financial condition of each entity, its restructuring and rehabilitation
- Making the right choice out of the most favourable sources of financing
- Identify risks in business, its measurement and management
Career opportunities after your studies
- Specialist in finance, financial analyst, or manager in organizations dealing with financial services (banks, insurers, mutual funds, broker services), international corporations or the public sector.
- A controller, an accountant, an auditor, or an accounting specialist in a related field (professions that have proven to be resistant to the financial crisis). The program prepares its participants for work in both the private and public sectors.
- A specialist in any department of a company related to finance and accounting
- A specialist in Anti-Money Laundering and compliance departments of international banks
Demonstrate your commitment and readiness to succeed in business school by taking the GMAT exam – the most widely used exam for admissions that measures your critical thinking and reasoning skills.
Download the GMAT mini quiz to get a flavour of the questions you’ll find in the exam.