Master studies Global Business, Finance and Governance

Why study Global Business, Finance and Governance at the SGH?

Advantages

This second-cycle studies in Global Business, Finance and Governance at the SGH Warsaw School of Economics provide advanced knowledge on the current, fast changing environment of international cooperation, finance and marketing. It builds on the first-cycle study by enhancing the analytical skills acquired there and adding an array of topics particularly relevant for handling managerial challenges in international trade and cooperation. The acquired managerial skills will allow to pursue a career as managers or entrepreneurs in various international and organizational settings. The programme also provides necessary basis for PhD studies.

Candidate’s profile

The candidate for the Global Business, Finance and Governance programme is interested in the global economy, international finance, and contemporary business. They seek to develop strategic, analytical, and managerial competencies and prepare for careers in multinational corporations, the financial sector, consulting firms, international organisations, and non-governmental organisations.

They thrive in a multicultural environment and are open to teamwork and participation in international projects. They are interested in contemporary global challenges, such as sustainable development, European integration, economic transformation, and governance, as well as in combining economic knowledge with business practice and decision-making processes.

They possess strong analytical skills and logical thinking and are eager to further develop their language and intercultural competencies. Additional assets include project or organisational experience, an interest in finance, data analysis, and business strategy, as well as a willingness to gain international experience.

Career prospects

The students acquire skills enabling them to perform essential financial and marketing analyses as required in business, governmental and non-governmental organizations. In particular, the program aims at preparing them for entry level and junior specialist positions in financial, sales, logistics and marketing departments of business and non-business organizations including NGOs as well as central and local governmental entities or international organizations.

Specialisations

Energy on the Global Market

This specialisation focuses on the functioning of global energy markets, energy security, and the energy transition. Students analyse the impact of climate policy, geopolitics, and emerging technologies on the energy sector.

Global Development and Governance

This specialisation combines topics related to development economics, international politics, and public governance. It covers sustainable development, international organisations, and global socio-economic challenges.

International Finance

This specialisation focuses on global financial markets, financial management in international companies, and financial risk analysis. It prepares students for careers in banking, consulting, investment, and the broader financial sector.

International Venture Management

This specialisation focuses on the creation and development of projects and businesses operating in global markets. It develops competencies in international strategy, negotiations, intercultural management, and global entrepreneurship, both in multinational corporations and born-global companies.

Mode and duration of study

Mode of study: full-time

Duration: 2 years (4 semesters)

Admissions and tuition

Admissions

The application and admissions procedure has the following stages:

registration in the online system,
submission of required documents,
end of submission of documents period,
verification of documents by SGH,
issuing decisions on admission,
information about registration for classes sent by Master Dean’s Office (in the registration system).

More information can be found here:

application and admissions procedure for foreigners

application and admissions procedure for Polish citizens

Tuition

2400 EUR (for one semestr) or 2450 EUR (for one semester, payment in installments, one installment 490 EUR)

Benefits

The graduate of the second-cycle studies in the field of Global Business, Finance and Governance at the SGH Warsaw School of Economics:

Knowledge

has a thorough understanding of the field in question and of skills and research methods applied in global business, finance and governance,
has a command of the theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of international business, international finance and international governance, and the effective problem solving methods in business and economics at international level,
has knowledge on econometric methods of economic data analysis and qualitative methods of analysis, as well as knowledge and understanding of international business environments: institutional, cultural, legal and technological,

Skills

demonstrates the ability to conceive, design, implement and manage the research process within different fields,
demonstrates the ability to conduct professional activity on an international level,
demonstrates the ability to recognise scientific and professional problems, organize a strategic analysis process and present its results in a concise manner,

Social competencies

is capable of effective team work, group, leadership, communication, and negotiation,
is able to integrate knowledge and handle its complexity, as well as to formulate judgments with incomplete or limited information,
has knowledge of ethical rules of business and corporate social responsibility of international business and can act in accordance with the principles in question.

The list of learning outcomes and programs for the first and second cycle programs at SGH:

The full list of learning outcomes

Programs for the first and second cycle programs at SGH 2026/2027

Double Degree Programmes