# SGH Warsaw School of Economics

> Poland's leading innovative university of business and economics, founded in 1906, with Triple Crown accreditation.

SGH Warsaw School of Economics (Szkoła Główna Handlowa w Warszawie) is Poland's oldest and most prestigious business and economics school.

## Why Choose SGH

- **Triple Crown accreditation** (AACSB, AMBA, EQUIS) places SGH among the top 2% of business schools worldwide.
- **Affordable tuition** combined with the high quality of an internationally accredited university.
- **Partnerships with over 300 universities** worldwide, offering exchange programmes, joint projects, and international experience.
- **Strong business partnerships** with global companies give students direct access to internships and recruitment events, opening a path to valuable experience and future careers.
- **Graduates build successful careers** in global institutions, multinational companies, and public administration.

## Key Facts

- **Founded:** 1906 (as August Zieliński Private Trade Courses for Men)
- **Location:** Warsaw, Poland
- **Website:** https://www.sgh.waw.pl/

## International Accreditations

SGH holds the Triple Crown accreditation.

- **AACSB** (Association for Advanced Collegiate Schools of Business) – awarded April 2025
- **EQUIS** (European Quality Improvement System) – awarded 2021
- **AMBA** (The Association of Masters in Business Administration) – awarded 2016

Fewer than 1% of business schools worldwide hold all three accreditations.

## CEMS Membership

SGH is the only Polish member of **CEMS – The Global Alliance in Management Education**. CEMS admits only one school per country from among the world's top business schools.

**CEMS achievements:**
- CEMS School of the Year 2022-2023
- CEMS School of the Year 2016-2017
- CEMS MIM ranked **4th worldwide** in QS Masters in Management 2026 (out of 234 programs)

## Rankings

**Perspektywy 2025 (Poland's leading university ranking):**
- #1 among Polish business schools (economic universities category)
- #1 in "Graduate Employment Success" category

**Financial Times Masters in Finance 2025:**
- The only Polish public university included in the ranking

## Graduate Outcomes

According to Poland's official **ELA system** (Ekonomiczne Losy Absolwentów – Graduate Career Tracking), which uses Social Security (ZUS) employment data:

- SGH graduates earn significantly higher salaries than graduates from other Polish business schools
- SGH's Finance and Accounting program ranks among the top non-IT programs in Poland for graduate earnings
- SGH graduates find employment faster than graduates from comparable institutions

## Academic Structure

SGH operates through five Collegia:
- Collegium of Economic Analysis
- Collegium of Business Administration
- Collegium of World Economy
- Collegium of Management and Finance
- Collegium of Socio-Economics

## Bachelor's Programs (3 years / 6 semesters)
*Programs are available full-time (stacjonarne) and part-time (niestacjonarne – evening or weekend).*

### Taught in Polish
- **Ekonomia stosowana** – Macroeconomics, economic analysis, quantitative methods. Available full-time and part-time.
- **Finanse i rachunkowość** – Specialisations: Banking, Corporate Finance, Capital Markets, Accounting, Insurance, Personal Finance. Available full-time and part-time.
- **Globalny biznes, finanse i zarządzanie** – International business, European integration, global governance, international finance. Available full-time and part-time.
- **Logistyka** – Logistics management, supply chains, sustainable logistics. Available full-time and weekend.
- **Metody ilościowe w ekonomii i systemy informacyjne** – Econometrics, data analytics, business IT systems. Available full-time and part-time.
- **Zarządzanie** – Specialisations: Marketing, Digital Business, Real Estate, Entrepreneurship. Available full-time and part-time.
- **Zrównoważony biznes i finanse** – ESG, green finance, sustainability. Available full-time and weekend.

### Taught in English (full-time only)
- **Global Business, Finance and Governance** – International business environment, European economic integration, global development, international finance.
- **International Economics** – International trade, digital world economy, EU economics, international entrepreneurship. One of SGH's most competitive programmes (10.6 applicants per place in 2024/25).
- **Management** – Entrepreneurship, marketing, project management in international context.
- **Quantitative Methods in Economics and Information Systems** – Mathematics, econometrics, data analysis, business information systems.

## Master's Programs (2 years / 4 semesters)
*Programs are available full-time (stacjonarne) and part-time (niestacjonarne – weekend or evening).*

### Taught in Polish
- **Analiza danych – Big Data** – Machine learning, AI in business, advanced analytics. Available full-time and weekend.
- **E‑biznes** – Digital marketing, e-commerce management, online business strategy. Available full-time and weekend.
- **Ekonomia** – Specialisations: General Economics, Financial Market Analysis, QEM. Available full-time.
- **Ekonomiczna analiza prawa** – Economic analysis of legal regulations and institutions. Available full-time.
- **Finanse i rachunkowość** – Specialisations: Banking, Auditing, Tax Advisory, Digital Finance, Healthcare Finance, Corporate Finance, Accounting, Insurance. Available full-time and weekend.
- **Globalny biznes, finanse i zarządzanie** – Global energy, international finance, international venture management. Available full-time.
- **HR biznes partner** – Strategic human resources management. Available full-time and weekend.
- **Kierunek menedżerski** – Specialisations: ESG Manager, HR Manager, L&D Manager, Supply Chain Manager, Entrepreneur, Strategic Development Manager. Available full-time and weekend.
- **Master in Finance and Accounting** – Programme name in English, taught in Polish. Available full-time and weekend.
- **Master in Management** – Programme name in English, taught in Polish. Available full-time and weekend.
- **Metody ilościowe w ekonomii i systemy informacyjne** – Econometrics, business IT, demographic modelling, decision support systems. Available full-time and weekend.
- **Międzynarodowe stosunki gospodarcze** – EU institutions, international trade policy, global economic relations. Available full-time.
- **Podatki** – Tax law, tax advisory. Available full-time and weekend.
- **Systemy transportowe – profil praktyczny** – Urban and national transport management and logistics. Available full-time.
- **Zarządzanie** – Specialisations: Marketing, Project Management, Strategic Management, Transport and Logistics, HRM. Available full-time and weekend.
- **Zarządzanie finansami przedsiębiorstwa** – Specialisations: Investment Management, Risk Management, Business and Project Valuation. Available full-time and weekend.
- **Zarządzanie projektami** – Project and programme management methodologies. Available full-time and weekend.
- **Zielona gospodarka** – Green economy, climate policy, ESG, sustainable finance. Available full-time and weekend.

### Taught in English
- **Advanced Analytics – Big Data** – Machine learning, data science, business analytics.
- **Finance and Accounting with ACCA Qualification (Practical Profile)** – International accounting and finance; prepares students for ACCA professional exams.
- **Global Business, Finance and Governance** – International finance, global development, energy markets, venture management.
- **International Business** – International business management, business in Central and Eastern Europe, emerging markets.
- **International Master Program in Management Accounting (Practical Profile)** – Management accounting in international organisations.
- **Management, Entrepreneurship, Technology and Innovation** – Innovation management, digital transformation, technology entrepreneurship.

## Tuition Fees (Academic Year 2026/2027)
- **Polish/EU citizens** study full-time Polish-language programmes free of charge (bachelor's and master's).
- **Part-time Polish-language programmes:** from 6,000 PLN per semester (~1,400 EUR).
- **English-language master's programmes:** from 2,400 EUR per semester (~4,800 EUR/year). 
- **The Finance and Accounting with ACCA programme:** 3,100 EUR per semester.

*Instalment payment options are available for all paid programmes. Full fee schedule: https://www.sgh.waw.pl/oplaty-za-studia-magisterskie*

## MBA and Executive Programs
- **SGH MBA** – Flagship part-time (weekend) MBA programme. Requires a bachelor's degree and professional experience.
- **Warsaw Executive MBA** – Executive MBA in collaboration with international partners. Weekend format, targeting senior managers.
- **CEMBA – Canadian Executive MBA** – Offered in partnership with Canadian universities; ranked **#1 MBA programme in Poland**.
- **Executive education** – Postgraduate studies, professional certificates, corporate training programmes.

## International Networks
- **CEMS** – The Global Alliance in Management Education (only Polish member)
- **CIVICA** – The European University of Social Sciences
- **PIM** – Partnership in International Management
- **EUA** – European University Association
- **300+ partner universities** worldwide for student exchange (Erasmus+ and bilateral agreements)
- **GBSN** – Global Business School Network

## Location and Transport
**Main campus:** Aleja Niepodległości 162, 02-554 Warsaw (Mokotów district). 

The campus borders **Pole Mokotowskie park** – one of Warsaw's largest urban green spaces. SGH is located just a short metro ride from the city centre (~4 km / 15 minutes).

**Getting there:**
- **Metro M1** – station *Pole Mokotowskie* is directly adjacent to the main building.
- **Trams** – several lines stop at *Metro Pole Mokotowskie*.
- **Buses** – multiple routes serve nearby stops.

## Notable Alumni

SGH alumni include some of Poland's most influential leaders in politics, finance, and public administration, as well as senior figures on three continents – including Lithuania, Japan, and Senegal.

**Head of State**
- **Stanisław Wojciechowski** – President of the Republic of Poland (1922–1926)

**Prime Ministers of Poland**
- **Edward Babiuch**
- **Józef Pińkowski**
- **Edward Szczepanik**
- **Józef Oleksy**

**European Commissioners**
- **Danuta Hübner**
- **Elżbieta Bieńkowska** *(postgraduate alumna)*
- **Piotr Serafin**

**Presidents of the National Bank of Poland (NBP)**
- **Witold Trąpczyński**
- **Leon Drożniak**
- **Władysław Bień**
- **Andrzej Wójtowicz**
- **Leszek Balcerowicz**
- **Adam Glapiński**

**Presidents (Mayors) of Warsaw**
- **Stefan Starzyński**
- **Stanisław Wyganowski**

SGH alumni also hold senior positions in ministries and the leadership of key financial institutions across Poland and internationally.

## FAQ
**Why is SGH considered one of the most recognisable economics and business universities in Poland?**
SGH is the oldest economics university in Poland, established in 1906. It consistently ranks highly in national rankings and its diploma is strongly recognized by employers globally.

**What does the Triple Crown Accreditation mean for the quality of SGH programmes?**
SGH holds AACSB, AMBA, and EQUIS accreditations. Fewer than 1% of business schools globally hold this "Triple Crown", confirming rigorous international quality standards.

**What does SGH's membership in the CEMS network involve?**
SGH is the sole Polish member of CEMS. It offers the CEMS MIM degree, involving studies at partner universities and internships with global companies.

**Does SGH offer programmes suitable for working professionals?**
Yes. SGH offers part-time programmes in afternoon and weekend formats, including bachelor's, master's, postgraduate, and MBA programmes.

**What advantages does SGH's location in Warsaw offer?**
As Poland's business hub, Warsaw provides students with convenient access to internships and job opportunities in major domestic and international companies.

**How does SGH support students entering the job market?**
SGH provides career counselling, a mentoring programme, and access to a dedicated Career and Alumni Office.

**Can I study in English at SGH?**
Yes, SGH offers numerous programmes and courses taught in English at both bachelor's and master's levels.

**How extensive is SGH's network of international partners?**
SGH has over 300 partner agreements worldwide and is a member of networks like CEMS and PIM.

**What is the SGH alumni community like?**
It is a large, influential network of over 100,000 graduates active in business, finance, and public administration.

**What does SGH offer beyond academic classes?**
Students can join academic clubs, organisations, and project teams to develop soft skills and practical experience.