FIELDS OF STUDIES (MAJORS)

At Master's level, the SGH offers a variety of majors: some of them are an extention of Bachelor's studies, while others are exclusively offered at graduate level. Currently, SGH offers Masters of Arts (MA) degree in the following majors:

International Business (Master's Studies in English)

The aim of this programme is to prepare students for their careers in international companies, with a strong focus on CEE markets. Courses are taught by renowned scholars from SGH and partner institutions. The programme is tution-fee based and should attract those who, due to the language barrier, cannot join our full-time or part-time studies in Polish and who are interested in managing business in Central and Eastern  Europe.

    Minors offered:

1. International Business Management
2. Business in Central and Eastern Europe

Administration

Graduates in this field should posses general knowledge in economics and law that prepares them for taking managerial and expert positions in economic administration, public administration and other institutions dealing with promotion and economic development. He or she should demonstrate skills of effective communication, organisation and teamwork management. Other skills include enterepreneurship necessary to start his or her own business supported by good knowledge of law and its practical application.

Minors offered:

1. Economic Administration
2. Local Government Administration
3. Fiscal and Customs Administration 

Economics

A graduate in this field should gain knowledge in contemporary micro- and macroeconomics and in various sectors of local and international economy. He or she should apply a wide array of analytical methods and techniques, be able to search and interpret economic information, conduct analyses necessary to prepare forecast and decisionmaking, to formulate opinions on economic topics, to defend them in public and scientific debates, and to organise and manage teams of analysts and consultants. This program offers education of analysts for central banks and central political and economic institutions, researchers and faculty members in higher educational institutions and researach institutes.

Minors offered:

1. Macroeconomic Analyses
2. Microeconomic Analyses
3. Theoretical Economics 

European Studies

A graduate in this field should possess knowledge of the problems of contemporary civilisation and Europe, the functioning of EU, European markets, organisation and management of European companies. He or she should have monitoring and analytical skills in order to assess tendencies in socio-economic development of the EU, its member states and regions. Graduates should be able to make operational and strategic decisions, raise and solve problems, and to applay negotiation techniques. This major prepares graduates to take top managerial positions in local and international companies and organisations at home and other countries.

Minors offered:

1. European Media and Communication,
2. EU Economy and Policies
3. EU Institutions and Law
4. Society and Politics of Contemporary Europe
5. EU External Relations

Finance and Accounting

A graduate in this field should understand the nature of risk in financial and global markets and to manage such. At the same time, he or she should know how to conduct financial and fundamental analyses and how to correctly interpret them. These skills should help a graduate to make financial decisions and to offer consulting services. Knowledge gained during studies should be used in identifying  phenomena, trends and problems. He or she should also have a strong ethical background.

Minors offered:

1. Retail and Corporate Banking
2. Institutional Banking
3. Investment Banking
4. Economics of Financial Institutions
5. International Finances
6. State and Local Government
7. Corporate Finance
8. Fiscal Policy and Taxes
9. Corporate and Institution`s Accounting
10. Financial Markets
11. Business Insurence

Spatial Economy Policy

Graduates in this field should possess knowledge in economics and sociology as well as natural and technical sciences. He or she should apply a holistic approach to local and regional processes and their design. Typical careers are linked to public and local government institutions.

Minors offered:

1. Regional Economics
2. Public Sector Economics
3. City Spatial Management

Quantitative Methods in Economics and Informations Systems

 A graduate of this major should be able to model and forecast economic processes, to conduct statistical analyses, and to solve optimization problems using advanced computer packages. He or she should also be able to freely apply infomations technology, using the principles of IT system designing and implementation. Other skills include: data base building, knowledge of computer networks, practical applications of statistical and econometric analyses, decision making, mathematics, and demographics.

Minors offered:

1. Demographics
2. Econometrics
3. Mathematical Economics
4. Business Informatics
5. Applied Statistics
6. Market Research and Analysis Methods
7. Management Information Systems
8. Insurance-Actuarial Methods

International Economics

Graduates in this field should possess advanced knowledge in international economics, international law and management. Typical careers include managerial positions in all internationally-oriented or international companies, institutions, orgnisations and public administartion units. Studies also prepare graduates to start their own business and to act on international markets.

Minors offered:

1. Company on International Markets
2. Functioning of the European Union
3. Competitiveness
4. Innovation in the World Economy 

Social Policy

A graduate in this major should be able to conduct activities and solve economic aspects of social problems at the local, regional and national levels. He or she should be thoroughly prepared to take expert, top-level managerial positions in public (government and local government) administration and non-government organisations (NGO`s) at local, regional and national level.

Minors offered:

1. Public Administration in the EU
2. Economics Aspects of Social Policy,
3. EU Social Policy

International Relations

A graduate of this major should possess analytical and methodological skills enabling him or her to take job positions requiring conscientious, rational and accurate evaluation combined with personal initiative potential. Graduates should link their careers with international institutions and companies, public administration units responsible for foreign affairs or economic cooperation, research and expert institutes dealing with international relations, and in diplomacy and mass media.

Minors offered:

1. International Business
2. International Finance
3. European Integration
4. International Tourism

Tourism and Leisure

A graduate of this major should possess the knowledge and skills necessary to run his or her own business in the tourism industry. Graduates should be prepared to take decisions and solve problems creatively in tourism, and management of tourism and leisure companies, both locally and abroad.

Minors offered:

1. Tourism Business
2. Tourism Management
3. Hotel Management

Management

The focus of this field of study is on developing advanced knowledge in management and complementary disciplines combined with the ability to start a professional career in local and international markets, both as manager and entrepreneur. Graduates should possess critical analysis skills, be able to interpret and evaluate economic and social phenomena, make decisions, plan manage teams, negotiate, and be au fait with strategic management. Typical cereers are linked to top management or expert positions in all types of companies, institutions and organisations.

Minors offered:

1. Real Estate Management
2. Marketing
3. Project Management
4. Business Administration
5. Strategic Management
6. Enterprise Value Management
7. Transport and Logistic Management
8. Human Resources Management