MA in Finance and Accounting
Warsaw, Poland
MA
DURATION
2 years
LANGUAGES
English, Polish
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Mar 2026
TUITION FEES
EUR 3,900 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* for non-EU students | €2900 - for EU students
Master's in Finance & Accounting at VIZJA University is a two-year full-time programme (4 semesters) taught in English or Polish. You’ll deepen your expertise in finance, accounting, taxation and risk management, gaining analytical tools and strategic insight to lead financial departments or advisory firms. Through case studies, software-based exercises and seminars, you’ll develop high-level skills in audit, controlling, tax consulting and international finance.
Graduates are ready for senior roles in banks, consulting, corporate finance, the public sector or entrepreneurial ventures.
Study Paths
Audit and Controlling
Studies in this specialisation cover a wide range of topics, thanks to which you will become a specialist in the field of accounting, financial analysis of companies and tax strategies.
You will also gain extensive knowledge in the field of financial audit, auditing and controlling. You will learn how to assess the company’s financial situation, detect problems and help solve them in a professional and effective manner.
Corporate Accounting
This specialisation is aimed at educating specialists in the field of broadly understood accounting, budget reporting, internal audit and control, and financial controlling.
The practical nature of the program also shapes competencies in the field of financial statement analysis, risk management and tax accounting. It prepares you to start a professional career in the financial world.
Finance and International Markets
Studying this specialisation allows you to acquire knowledge, skills and qualifications in the field of international trade organisation, in particular in the field of international financial and commercial transactions, their securing, financing and settlement with the use of modern forms of payment.
It also enables the acquisition of knowledge and skills in the field of currency risk management, the use of quotations and concluding transactions on international commodity and financial exchanges, the functioning of the international banking system and international financial institutions.
Financial Consulting
In the complex world of finance, knowing the rules that govern it opens up incredibly broad perspectives. By choosing these studies, you will gain advanced knowledge in the field of financial analysis and management.
In addition, you will learn how to make financial and tax decisions, both from a corporate finance perspective and from a personal portfolio management perspective. You will also learn how the psychology of money and financial behaviour works to effectively help others make the right decisions.
Managerial Finance
These studies are intended for people who are thinking about a professional managerial career in the world of finance. Studying this specialisation allows you to acquire knowledge, skills and qualifications in the field of finance, economic organisations, tax strategies, risk management and investment strategies. During your studies, you will also learn to analyse and make financial decisions.
Audit and Controlling
- You are interested in how companies operate and want to influence their operation
- You have an analytical and inquisitive mind and enjoy solving difficult tasks
- You are thinking about a long-term career in high management
Corporate Accounting
- You are a thorough and conscientious person
- You are not afraid of numbers, and you like to analyse information
- The world of finance is an interesting challenge for you
Finance and International Markets
- You have broad horizons, and you like getting to know the culture of other countries
- You are an open-minded person and establish relationships with people quickly
- You think about an international career and unlimited development prospects
Financial Consulting
- You are interested in the world of finance and want to get to know it well
- You are an open person, willing to help and advise others
- You think about a responsible and prestigious position
Managerial Finance
- You have a scientific mind and like math and computing
- You are interested in economic issues and have a managerial sense
- You are looking for ambitious tasks, and you want to build a professional career
While studying at VIZJA University, you can take advantage of a wide range of financial support from the state budget and European funds, as well as benefit from special discounts with the VIZJA University discount program
You can submit most scholarship applications quickly and easily through your online account.
Scholarship
The scholarship may be awarded to any student who obtained an average grade not lower than 4.8 in an academic year.
In the academic year 2023/2024, VIZJA University awarded 800 Rector’s Scholarships, ranging from PLN 400 /month to PLN 1000 /month, depending on the average or achievements. For outstanding sport, artistic or scientific achievements, the Scholarship Committee awarded scholarships of PLN 600 /month.
Detailed information on the possibility of applying for the Rector’s Scholarship is available in the dean’s system.
Sports Scholarship
A sports scholarship may be awarded to a student who excels in sports achievements at least national level. In addition, we also encourage our students to take part in additional support programs- eg, the National Academic Representation.
Young sportsmen can count on financial support in the amount of PLN 600 /month.
Detailed information on the possibility of applying for a sports scholarship is available in the dean’s system.
Special Scholarships for Disabled People
A scholarship for people with disabilities may be awarded to a student who has a disability certificate, a disability degree certificate, a ZUS certifying physician’s certificate, a disability group certificate or a certificate of permanent or long-term incapacity to work on a farm.
In the 2023/2024 academic year, depending on the degree of disability, 350 scholarships for people with disabilities were awarded, ranging from PLN 1700 /month to PLN 1900 /month.
Detailed information on the possibility of applying for a scholarship for people with disabilities is available in the dean’s system.
The content of the study program may change as a result of efforts to improve the quality of education and adapt the teaching offer to the current challenges of the labour market. Each change is approved by the University Senate and introduced with the aim of preparing students for their future careers in the best possible way.
Audit and Controlling
The first two semesters include major subjects, carried out jointly for all students of a given field of study.
In the second year of studies, you can choose subjects in the field of audit and controlling to gain specialist preparation in this field. In semester III, two out of three subjects should be chosen in the form of lectures and exercises, and two of the three subjects in the form of seminars. In semester IV – three out of four subjects should be chosen in the form of seminars.
Corporate Accounting
The first two semesters include specialist courses, implemented jointly for all students of a given field of study.
In the second year of studies, you can choose courses in the field of enterprise accounting to gain specialist preparation in this field. In semester III, you should choose two of the three courses conducted in the form of lectures and classes, and two of the three courses in the form of seminars. In semester IV – three out of four courses should be chosen in the form of seminars.
Finance and International Markets
The first two semesters include major subjects, carried out jointly for all students of a given field of study.
In your second year of studies, you can choose subjects in the field of finance and international trade to gain specialist preparation in this field. In semester III, you should choose two of the three subjects conducted in the form of lectures and exercises, and two of the three subjects in the form of seminars. In semester IV – three out of four subjects should be chosen in the form of seminars.
Financial Consulting
The first two semesters include major subjects, carried out jointly for all students of a given field of study.
In the second year of studies, you can choose subjects in the field of tax and financial consulting to gain specialist preparation in this field. In semester III, you should choose two of the three subjects conducted in the form of lectures and exercises, and two of the three subjects in the form of seminars. In semester IV – three out of four subjects should be chosen in the form of seminars.
Managerial Finance
The first two semesters include major subjects, carried out jointly for all students of a given field of study.
In the second year of studies, you can choose subjects in the field of managerial finance to gain specialist preparation in this field. In semester III, you should choose two of the three subjects conducted in the form of lectures and exercises, and two of the three subjects in the form of seminars. In semester IV – three out of four subjects should be chosen in the form of seminars.
Audit and Controlling
This specialisation prepares you to work in controlling departments, internal audit units, consulting companies, in the public finance sector, central, provincial and local government offices, in private enterprises, as well as in consulting companies. Having specialist preparation in the field of audit and controlling, you can easily find employment in positions such as a statutory auditor, receiver or tax advisor.
Corporate Accounting
The specialisation prepares you to work in the accounting and bookkeeping departments, controlling and corporate governance, as well as financial consulting, as well as to work as the manager of the accounting and financial department of production, trade, service, insurance companies, public institutions, state and local government administration.
Finance and International Markets
Relations with international partners are nowadays an indispensable element of the activity of virtually every enterprise. The career prospects for graduates are extremely broad. Banks and financial institutions, as well as enterprises and international corporations, are just a few of the job opportunities that will open up for you after graduating from this specialisation.
Financial Consulting
This specialisation opens up a number of interesting career opportunities for you. Prepares for work in tax advisory offices, banks, financial institutions, government and local government. Completing these studies also makes it easier to prepare for the tax or financial advisor exam and start working as an independent specialist.
Managerial Finance
After graduation, you will have a wide choice of work, because this specialisation prepares you to perform managerial functions at all management levels in business entities. Your qualifications will be very useful if you decide to run your own business.