Program Overview

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Introduction to the Economics Program

The Institute of Economics, Finance and Management of the Jagiellonian University offers a comprehensive program in Economics, combining theoretical foundations with analytical and practical skills. This program is designed to meet the needs of the labor market for high- and medium-level managers and specialists in economics.

Program Description

The Economics program at the Jagiellonian University is a combination of tradition and modernity. Most of the education modules refer to economics and finance, with additional elements of specialist knowledge in mathematics, management sciences, and other social sciences, law, and humanities. The essential concept of education is to ensure the highest substantive level of the transmitted content and its adaptation to the changing needs of socio-economic life and students' expectations resulting from the changing labor market.

Available Programs

• First-cycle program:
  • Study mode: full-time
  • Language of instruction: Polish
  • Profile: general academic
  • Duration: 3 years (6 semesters)
  • Title: Licencjat (equivalent of Bachelor's degree)
  • Main discipline: Economics and Finance
• Second-cycle program:
  • Study mode: full-time
  • Language of instruction: Polish
  • Profile: general academic
  • Duration: 2 years (4 semesters)
  • Title: Magister (equivalent of Master’s degree)
  • Main discipline: Economics and Finance

Curriculum Overview

The program curriculum includes information about the subjects attended during the studies, indicating which subjects are scheduled for each semester, which are mandatory, and which belong to the group of elective subjects. Each subject has its syllabus, describing what students learn within the scope of that subject.

Student 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 projects, and meet fellow students outside the lecture halls.

Admission to Studies

Admission to study programs at the Jagiellonian University is conducted electronically in the Online Application System. Detailed information about admission to this study program, including the method of calculating the result, qualification criteria, fees, deadlines, and a list of required documents, is available on the Online Application System.

Graduates

Graduates of the Economics program are prepared to work in specialized positions related to economics in the private and public sectors and conduct their own business. They occupy managerial and expert positions in enterprises, NGOs, and public institutions of national and international scope. The program also educates specialists prepared to run their businesses. Graduates are distinguished by qualifications, including advanced knowledge of economic mechanisms at the level of economies and enterprises, knowledge of accounting, financial law, and decision-making methods in conditions of risk and uncertainty.

Further Education Possibilities

• Doctoral School, e.g., Doctoral School of Social Sciences
• Post-diploma programs
• Second-cycle programs

Offer for Schools

The Jagiellonian University invites all schools to take part in the cycle of meetings "University Closer to You – visits to the Jagiellonian University." The aim of the meetings is to familiarize students with the history of the University through a rich educational offer. The current program of the event is available on the organizer's website. The Jagiellonian Library offers tours of both the old and new parts of the building, and the Collegium Maius includes lessons on "The Trail of Science" and "The Trail of History and Art."

Rankings, Distinctions, Accreditations

• 3rd place in the Ranking of Study Programs prepared by the ‘Perspektywy’ Education Foundation
• Outstanding rating for the Faculty of Management and Social Communication awarded by the Polish Accreditation Committee (PKA)
• Scientific category B+ in the main discipline of Economics and Finance awarded to the Jagiellonian University in Kraków by the decision of the Minister of Education and Science

Faculty of Management and Social Communication

The Faculty has the A category granted by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education and was honored for education by the State Accreditation Committee. The premises of the Faculty are located on the territory of the Campus of the 600th Anniversary of the JU Revival, in a modern building with well-equipped lecture halls, classes, and computer rooms. Studies at the Faculty are known for exceptional research and didactic staff, unique fields of studies, and original study programs not available at other Polish universities.

Institute of Economics, Finance and Management

The Institute is a part of the Faculty of Management and Social Communication, located in the Campus of the 600th Anniversary of the JU Revival. Students have access to the modern library of the Faculty, with a book collection constantly supplied with new books in Polish and English.

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