Corporate Finance

The specialisation in the field of study Finance

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Type of studies: Bachelor’s degree
Language of instruction:
English
Duration: 3 years
Studies mode:
  • full-time studies
Inter-semester recruitment is underway

Admissions are only applicable for students transfering from different universities, in the process of recognition of their professional background or equivalent courses .

Programme description

Reliable and responsible financial management lies in the heart of every successful organisation, enabling it to generate sustainable income, use resources efficiently, minimise risk, and achieve strong returns on investment. This specialisation will equip you with the skills to strategically plan, organise, lead, and control financial activities within a fast-changing global financial environment. 

What's in it for you? 

  1. First, you will learn how to manage assets, liabilities and equity of companies, so that they can achieve their highest profit-generating potential.
  2. Then, you will learn how to evaluate and select projects.
  3. Next, you will be taught how to procure funds from lenders, investors and public institutions, which are becoming more popular.
  4. To manage a company or a project existing within a firm, you need to understand it. Therefore, we will teach you how to analyse companies.
  5. Your studies will end with two classes devoted to the state-of-the-art simulation game, where our business-experienced staff will guide you in a decision-making process associated with managing a business. 

We do not focus on teaching theory, beyond what is necessary!

At our University your ambition won't go unnoticed!
We appreciate and reward our students with unique opportunities.
At our University your ambition won't go unnoticed!

In 2025, Lazarski University organised an internal student competition with a special prize: a trip to New York, for the world-renowned Quinnipiac University Global Asset Management Education Forum. This was a chance for 3 students to: 

  • represent our university on a global stage,
  • network with top finance professionals,
  • gain real-world insights and boost future careers.

And get ready - we keep repeating this contest! 

Business partners and events are the cornerstone of our programme!
We regularly hold events, workshops, contests, consulting projects and more.
Business partners and events are the cornerstone of our programme!

Institutions we work with incude: Citi, MoneyGram, Domański Zakrzewski Palinka, ING, Prudential, Deloitte, JP Morgan Chase, Noto360, ING Hubs Poland, PKO BP and our US partner: Quinnipiac University.

Are these studies for you?

This programme is for those who:

  • want to pursue a career path that includes solving complex financial problems and managing the financial infrastructure of companies,
  • aspire to take leadership positions in finance, such as project managers,
  • want to become Chief Financial Officers in their business career,
  • are open to learn through practice and ready for challenges that go beyond traditional teaching, this course is perfect for you.

Study programme

Our curriculum covers topics related to these core areas:

  • Introduction to Corporate Finance,
  • Firm Management,
  • Firm Financing,
  • Firm Analysis,
  • Simulation Game. 

Additionally, you will have the opportunity to choose optional courses, covering topics such as the role of finance in life and business, personal investments, neo-finance, building an investment portfolio and other topical issues related to finance. 

Curious, what exactly will you study?
See the detailed programme of the Corporate Finance specialisation!
Curious, what exactly will you study?

Year 1

Semester 1

  1. Introduction to Business
  2. Introduction to Microeconomics
  3. Mathematics
  4. Information Technology for Business
  5. Academic Writing I (Advanced English)
  6. PE    

 Semester 2  

  1. Introduction to Macroeconomics
  2. Introduction to Finance   
  3. Introduction to Marketing
  4. Statistics for Business
  5. Academic Writing II (Advanced English)   
  6. Elective: Role of finance in life and business management  
  7. PE

Year 2

Semester 1

  1. Management Accounting
  2. Introduction to corporate finance
  3. Firm management I: Assets
  4. Firm management II: Liabilities and equity
  5. Strategic Management
  6. Language Elective I
  7. Elective: Introduction to personal investing

Semester 2  

  1. Firm management III: Project evaluation and selection
  2. Firm management IV: Ethics in corporate finance
  3. Firm financing I: Debt and Equity
  4. Firm financing II: Public funds
  5. Firm analysis I: Liquidity, profitability, market value
  6. Language Elective II
  7. Elective: Investments IV: Neofinance

Year 3

Semester 1

  1. Firm analysis II: Debt, solvency, efficiency, valuation
  2. Firm simulation I: Simulation game (1/2)
  3. Project Writing Seminar I
  4. Firm simulation II: Simulation game (2/2)
  5. Internship
  6. Elective: Portfolio building I: Saftey net portfolio

Semester 2

  1. Project Writing Seminar II
  2. Internship
  3. Elective: Current topics in finance 
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Programme benefits

By choosing this programme you get:

  • practical knowledge from experts

    our programme focuses on practical skills that are applied daily in business by lecturers,

  • an effective mode of study 

    necessary tools (e-learning platform, IT infrastructure, sequential system of classes allowing integration of professional activity with studies),

  • a chance to participate in the investment portfolio management competition
  • collaboration with faculty members on projects that go beyond those completed in class,

  • access to workshops and lectures

    organised many times in a year, with practitioners from outside the University, who share their experiences along with the mistakes they had made in the past and the conclusions they drew from them later on,

  • opportunities for high earnings 

    after graduation or even during studies: the financial sector is consistently ranked as one of the best in terms of earnings,

  • access to contests and extracurricular activities 

    through opportunities such as participating in educational trips and conferences, enhancing learning experience,

  • continuous support from lecturers and the programme director 

    who will guide you towards internships and further professional development in line with your interests and life goals.

 

Thinking about studying at Lazarski University in Poland?
It is the perfect place to start your academic journey. We offer more than just education: we provide full support to help you feel confident, comfortable, and prepared from your first application step to everyday student life.
Thinking about studying at Lazarski University in Poland?

Lazarski University is the perfect place to start your academic journey. We offer more than just education: we provide full support to help you feel confident, comfortable, and prepared from your first application step to everyday student life. 

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Academic staff

Tomasz Napiórkowski Ph.D.

Graduate of studies in the USA, over 40 consulting projects for domestic and international clients (private and public) and over 40 academic projects, ETF and bond investor.

Karol Strzała, MBA

Deputy director of the Finance and Accounting programme, entrepreneur and crypto investor focused on neo-finance and NFTs, member of the Polish Blockchain Association.

Deepanshu Lakhwan

Lecturer, graduate of MSc in International Business Economics. Seasoned trader in the US equity and commodity markets, with over 9 years of experience.

Mudassira Sarfaz, Ph.D.

Researcher and lecturer with many years of experience, NCN Project Leader, specialist in data management. 

Serhiy Zabolotny, Ph.D.

PhD in Economics, expert in Corporate Financial Management, lecturer at Lazarski University and Assistant Professor at the Warsaw University of Life Sciences, author of over 65 scientific publications.

Andrew Nalichaev

Experienced specialist with extensive background in both traditional finance and blockchain.

Snizhana Radyk

Academic teacher with a background in finance and investment banking (CitiBank – Funds Reconciliation), multilingual, passionate about business, technology, and international relations.

Piotr Wiśniewski, Ph.D.

experienced manager and scientist in the financial sector, an expert in investment management, international finance, and capital market analysis, with extensive experience in the public and private sectors

Job prospects

In the future, this programme graduates can work as:

  • Management staff
    • Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
    • Finance Project Manager
    • Corporate Finance Specialist
    • Corporate Finance Manager
    • International Finance Specialist
  • Members of analytical teams
    • Finance Controller
    • Financial Analyst
    • Investment Analyst

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Tuition fees
for the academic year 2025-2026

full-time studies
Tuition Fee - 1 year
(2 semesters)

2 x 2400 EUR

Tuition Fee - 2 year
(2 semesters)

2 x 2520 EUR

Tuition Fee - 3 year
(2 semesters)

2 x 2640 EUR

Application process

  1. Register online
    You can enrol for our University in a few simple steps:

  2. Pay admission fee and submit your documents
    Admission fee is PLN 85* (bank account details will be available in the Candidate’s Account after online registration)
    *Lazarski University graduates are exempt from the admission fee. Please, note that admission fee is non-refundable.
     
  3. Deliver documents to the Admissions Office.

  4. Wait for the enrolment decision
    You will receive your acceptance letter by email or in the Admissions Office.

  5. Congratulations - you are a student!
    Are you already among our students? We encourage you to download all useful information we have prepared for those who are beginning their studies at Łazarski University! Student Welcome Pack.

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Faculty: Faculty of Economics and Management

Type of studies: Bachelor’s degree

Language of instruction: English

Duration: 3 years

Studies mode:

  • full-time studies

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