Postgraduate Studies in International Finance

This is a unique and ambitious program offered jointly by SGH and EY Academy of Business, delivered fully live online in English, aimed at professionals who do not necessarily work in finance, but for whom finance is essential to their career.

Advantages

Unique programme – Live online programme with tutor support, interactive sessions, and practical financial applications.

Practical skills – Immediate application of acquired hands-on skills at an advanced level

Additional benefits – Improve business English while building strong international professional networks

Why study?

This programme is for ambitious professionals at all levels with or without previous academic education in finance, but who require professional and practical skills in finance.
A great number of professionals in both the private and public sectors who possess excellent technical skills in various areas find that a lack of financial expertise is preventing them from developing their business career and personal advancement.
As finance no longer conforms to the tradition of mechanically computing historic figures in company books, nowadays it demands that managers are proactive and can make crucial long-term decisions for their company, which this programme develops.

Are they for me?

Postgraduate Studies in International Finance is recommended to ambitious professionals at all levels with or without previous academic education in finance, but who require professional and practical skills in finance and work in:

Accounting,
Marketing,
HR,
Sales,
IT,
Banking,
Administration, etc.

Recommendations

As a manager of a modern organisation, the most difficult part of the business role is making decisions. Different people around you expect that you make quick targeted and fair decisions, whether these are functional decisions or strategic decisions. To make these, you need information and you need to know how to analyse it, how to project it to the future, how to compare it to other information and then take bold action. In our program we do exactly that. In fact, we take a tour along the most important parts of the management process, for example planning, organising, monitoring and controlling.

Marinos Athanassiou, Programme Director, EY Academy of Business, tutor

Curriculum

Financial Reporting and Analysis under IFRS with comparison to US GAAP
Financial Strategies, Valuations, Risk Management and Mergers & Acquisitions
Strategic Planning, Monitoring and Controlling

Head of studies

prof. dr hab. Ewa Latoszek

Full Professor at SGH Warsaw School of Economics. Fields of interest: International Organizations, Development Economics, International Economics, European integration, the EU policies, SME sector. Involved in numerous national and international research. As an expert participated in Polish accession to EU.

She has also been involved as the Coordinator/ Key Staff Member in many national and international research and educational projects In 2011/12 a Project Coordinator of the EUintegRATIO (the 7th Framework Program). In 2013 granted the JM Chair Holder and in 2016 granted the Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence at the Warsaw School of Economics (CEWSE).

Visiting Professor in many Universities incl. European University Institute(Florence), London School of Economics, Oradea University (Romania), Canterbury University (New Zealand), NUS (Singapore). In 2014–18 the Member of 2 EC Advisory Groups of Experts under Horizon 2020.

Strongly contributed to establishing the cooperation of SGH with Ernst & Young Co in the field of education in Poland as the Director of joint Post-diploma studies. Main functions: President of PECSA – Polish European Community Studies Association, Member of a Steering Committee of the Research Alliance for Development, the World Bank (RAD), Member of Polish Academy of Sciences, Deputy Dean at Warsaw School of Economics, Coordinator of European Studies- Warsaw School of Economics, Member of ECSA Board. Teaching activities: International Economics, European Integration, The Common Market of EU, Finances of EU. Author & co-author( incl. editing of over 20 books) of over 200 publications related to European Integration & International Organizations.

Lecturers

Maciej Kocon

Consultant and trainer specializing in risk management, financial markets and financial instrument accounting. He has been working with the EY Academy of Business since 2017. He is a graduate of the Warsaw School of Economics (majoring in finance and banking) and the Aarhus School of Business (M.Sc. in Finance and International Business), as well as the EDHEC Business School (Certificate in Finance).

For 12 years, he worked in the consulting department of one of the so-called ‘Big Four’ companies, participating in consulting projects for banks and financial institutions. He also worked in one of the leading Polish banks as a dealer of financial instruments working with corporate clients. At EY Academy of Business, he mainly conducts training courses aimed at financial sector institutions, which are related to financial markets, risk management and corporate finance. What makes Maciek’s training sessions stand out is their workshop format, involving participants, numerous references to practical examples from the Polish market, and a spreadsheet to present examples and case studies. The friendly atmosphere and accessible form of conducting classes make his training courses beneficial not only to professionals but also to participants with no prior experience in finance and risk management.

Brian Connolly

FCA, ACMA, AITI. He is a co-founder of the EY Academy of Business and has been providing training courses since 1996. He has developed many training programmes, including the very successful 12-day programme on IFRS. Brian also developed the US GAAP Diploma. Holder of three professional accounting qualifications: chartered accountant (ACA), cost and management accountant (ACMA) and tax adviser (AITI).

Brian is a seasoned EY trainer, putting his diverse international business experience in good use by helping organizations achieve their targets by empowering their people through energetic, value adding training programmes. He has developed a variety of programmes including university postgraduate programmes and has conducted professional training seminars with emphasis on IFRS, US GAAP, accounting and finance to corporate audiences in many countries including Poland, Hungary, Russia, Romania, UK, Kuwait, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Oman, Turkey, India, Philippines, Argentina and others. With Brian, participants will be highly motivated and will enjoy interactive learning and application of skills. He received his education at University College Dublin in Ireland. He is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Ireland (ICAI). He has worked in reputable audit and financial advisory institutions since 1985 – initially at BDO Binder Hamlyn and later at Ernst & Young Audit. He conducts training courses preparing for examinations for various international qualifications, not only for Ernst & Young employees but also for external clients from many sectors of the Polish economy. Brian has been delivering training courses preparing for ACCA exams since 1996. He is also the author of many training programmes, including a 12-day program in IFRS. Since 2001, he has been conducting US GAAP training courses of his authorship. He also teaches selected topics of the joint EY Academy of Business and SGH postgraduate programme – International Finance.

Martinos Martoudes

FCCA, CIA® He provides training courses in the basics of financial (IFRS) and managerial accounting, subjects related to strategic management, as well as selected topics of the ACCA Qualification programme and postgraduate studies at the Warsaw School of Economics. He graduated from the University of East Anglia with a specialisation in accounting. He is a member of the ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) and IIA (Institute of Internal Auditors). He holds a CIA® (Certified Internal Auditor) certification.

He is experienced in working in the field of auditing and in conducting professional training courses, which he has already delivered in more than 15 countries in Europe and the Middle East. He provides training in the basics of financial (IFRS) and managerial accounting, subjects related to strategic management, as well as selected topics of the ACCA Qualification programme and postgraduate studies at the Warsaw School of Economics. Martinos is the author of training materials for financial and managerial accounting and strategic planning subjects. He points out that although the course itself is very demanding, we will only get results if we give it our full attention and commitment. Privately, Martinos is a traveller and loves exploring new countries and traditions.

George Skordis

FCCA, CFA, ACIB. Senior finance executive and international trainer with extensive leadership experience across banking, Big 4 advisory, and industry, specializing in IFRS, corporate finance, risk management, and executive-level transformation projects. George is an experienced professional with a long-standing career in lending, risk management, finance, IFRS. His senior leadership roles include Deputy CEO/CFO of a bank with over 1,300 employees, Director in a Big 4 firm, and CEO/CFO positions in the shipping and logistics sector, Group CFO, Strategic Advisor and trainer, supporting complex transformation projects.

George brings a truly international perspective to professional education – connecting global financial knowledge with practical, business- focused learning. Currently is an Executive Director and Board member in an investment firm. George long standing career in Executive roles has enhanced his strategic business leadership skills and broaden his practical skills and experience at the strategic management level. Examples of Training and Advisory projects and Clients: George specializes in complex IFRS standards, Corporate Finance, M&A, Performance Management, Risk Management and other topics. He has participated directly in implementation projects across multiple industries such as Banking, Real Estate, Energy, Logistics. His expertise also spans Strategic Financial Management, Risk Management, Corporate Lending, and Mergers and Acquisitions. He has designed and delivered numerous tailored training programmes for middle, senior, and top management teams for key EY clients in the MENA region and internationally like Aramco, Schipchem and many other companies in Poland, Romania, Hungary, Malta, Russia, Greece, Cyprus, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman, Dubai and continues to contribute to the development of financial literacy and professional education across multiple markets. Position in EY Academy: George is an Associate Senior Trainer for the EY Academy of Business in Europe and the Middle East, a role he has held since 2005. He has delivered training to EY professionals and external clients across Europe, Russia, and the Middle East. With over 20 years of experience in professional education, George has extensive exposure to ACCA, ACA, CFA, and tailor-made executive training programmes.

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Admission

To apply, please, register through the Postgraduate Studies Information System (ISSP).

The system is in Polish only. If you need assistance with registration, please, contact us at: azucho@sgh.waw.pl.

After registering, please, print the application form, sign it and send along with the copy of your university degree to the following address:

SGH Warsaw School of Economics
Ms. Agata Augustyniak
al. Niepodległości 162
02-554 Warsaw, Poland

The following admission criteria must be met unless indicated as recommended:

Possess at least a bachelor’s degree from any country
Preferably have at least one year’s practical experience at middle management level in any area of business or government
Although one of the objectives is to enhance English language skills, candidates should have at least intermediate working knowledge of general English.

For degrees coming from outside EU/OECD/EFTA region, a degree recognition must be completed. In this case, a diploma and a transcript of record must be submitted. Both documents must be translated into Polish by a certified translator.

Applying for admission to non-academic post-diploma studies

Recognizing the degrees issued abroad

The conditions for completing the programme are:

course attendance and participation in all workshops of 20 days in total,
a two-hour written or oral examination in English covering all courses.

Timetable

10th cohort class dates:

8–9 November 2025 – Finance in Modern Organisations
6–7 December 2025 – Financial Objectives and Strategy
13–14 December 2025 – Investment Appraisal and Business Valuations
10–11 January 2026 – Financial Reporting Frameworks – IFRS/US GAAP
28 February – 1 March 2026 – Analysis and Interpretation of Financial Statements under IFRS and US GAAP
21–22 March 2026 – Derivatives and Financial Risk Management
18–19 April 2026 – Strategic Planning
9–10 May 2026 – Valuation and Accounting for Financial Instruments
23–24 May 2026 – Mergers, Acquisitions and Reconstructions
6–7 June 2026 – Further Analysis of Financial Statements
27 June 2026 – Examination

Presentations of group case-studies:
20 December 2025, 17 January 2026, 25-26 April 2026, 13 June 2026
Tutor hot-line – Any time with a maximum of two days response.

Costs

The tuition fees for the 2025-2026 session are PLN 9 900 + 23% VAT = PLN 12 177 (2450 euros net + 23% VAT = 3013,50 euros). The price is net of charges or taxes. The price includes course participation, comprehensive materials designed for self-study, progress tests and case studies with full model answers and tutor hot-line to support self-study.

Payment should be made to HSBC Bank Polska in PLN, account number: 61 1280 0003 0000 0031 1251 3031. IBAN - PL61 1280 0003 0000 0031 1251 3031 or HSBC Bank Polska in EUR, account number: 40 1280 0003 0000 0031 1251 3021 – PL40 1280 0003 0000 0031 1251 3021. Please state the name of the studies as well as the participant’s name as payment reference. Fees must be paid by 27 October 2025. Invoices will be received after payment.

Payments made accidentally to SGH bank account will be reimbursed and will need to be made to EY Academy of Business bank account.

For individuals there is a possibility of payment in two installments:

I installment: PLN 5250 + 23% VAT = PLN 6457,5 (or 1299 euros + 23% VAT = 1598 euros) must be paid by 27 October 2025
II installment: PLN 4950 +23% VAT = PLN 6088,5 (or 1225 euros + 23% VAT =1507 euros) must be paid by 31 January 2026

No registration will be processed without advanced payment of fees as per above.

Contact details

Enquiries and registrations EY
Mr Mykyta (Nikita) Stefko
e-mail: Mykyta.Stefko@pl.ey.com
phone: +48 571 663 688

Coordinator of studies
Agata Augustyniak
SGH Warsaw School of Economics
e-mail: azucho@sgh.waw.pl
phone: +48 22 564 95 01

Head of studies
prof. dr hab. Ewa Latoszek
Program Director
e-mail: elatos@sgh.waw.pl
SGH Warsaw School of Economics
Collegium of Socio-Economics
Jean Monnet Chair of the European Union
41 Wiśniowa Street
Building W, rooms 65, 66
02-520 Warsaw

Postage address
SGH Warsaw School of Economics
Al. Niepodległości 162
02-554, Warsaw Poland

Organiser
Collegium of Socio-Economics
Jean Monnet Chair of the European Union

Pliki do pobrania:

The Rules and Regulations of The Postgraduate Studies (pdf, 62.69 KB)

Fully Live Online Programme in English
Classes spread over ten weekends, held on average once every three weeks, between 9:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CET
Total tuition fees are PLN 12177 (3013,50 euros). Possible installments

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