International Economic Relations: Global Financial Services (in Polish)

• The functioning of the global financial services market in Poland and internationally,
• International finance, corporate finance, and sustainable finance (ESG finance),
• Financial markets, including currency and capital markets,
• Causes, mechanisms, and effects of financial crises,
• Enterprise financing sources and the use of insurance,
• Project and human resource management in an international environment,
• Communication methods, analysis, and presentation of results.

Graduates develop future-oriented skills (the so-called 4Cs) valuable in the labor market:

• The ability to utilize information from data to manage corporate finances and leverage financial resources, including using systems such as SAP,
• The ability to select appropriate financing methods for business entities, choose suitable analytical methods, and critically assess financial phenomena,
• Understanding principles of community-, environment-, and governance-focused finance (ESG finance),
• Comprehending and efficiently financing processes and deliveries within corporate value chains, including practical applications of factoring in business activities,
• Understanding the functioning of global financial markets, including the currency market,
• The ability to identify and manage credit and other financial risks, and evaluate company value using various valuation methods,
• Preparing and deeply analyzing business content, interpreting data in analytical work (e.g., financial report analysis, financial data examination, and identifying financial trends),
• Effective project and personnel management, and collaboration in an international business environment (Cooperation),
• Using technology for data analysis and clear presentation (Data storytelling),
• Developing communication skills useful in client relations and investor relations (Communication),
• Creativity in solving business problems (Creativity),
• Critical thinking (Critical thinking) for risk identification, innovative solutions, market analysis, or business strategy evaluation.

Graduates are equipped to work in international and domestic financial institutions and companies in roles associated with global financial services, including:

• Specialization in Global Financial Services prepares students for positions in corporate finance and accounting centers, BPO/SSC entities, and national and international financial consulting, audit, and advisory firms, as well as in the AML sector.
• Graduates are also prepared to work in financial and operational departments of production, service, and trade enterprises.
• They can combine knowledge from economics, linguistics, law, social sciences, and psychology with financial expertise.
• This specialization also prepares students for independent business management and financial oversight.

Graduates can assume various roles, including:

• Financial Analyst,
• ESG Finance Specialist,
• Financial Consultant,
• Risk Management Specialist,
• Capital Market Analyst,
• Financial Project Manager,
• Investment Advisor,
• Investor Relations Specialist,
• Head of Financial Department,
• Factoring Specialist.

• Data Storytelling: Technologies for Data Analysis and Presentation
• ESG Finance and Non-Financial Reporting
• Corporate Finance – Lectures and Exercises (with SAP Integration)
• Supply Chain Financing
• Factoring in Business Practice
• Business Valuation Methods
• International Currency Market
• Dealing Room
• Financial Crises
• Equity Market and Investor Relations
• Corporate Credit Risk
• Business and Social Insurance in Practice
• Project Management
• Human Resource Management in an International Environment

Specialization-specific knowledge is enhanced by general and field-specific courses such as: International Finance (Semester 1), Business Law (Semester 1), Globalization and Regionalization (Semester 2), Econometrics Applications (Semester 2).

"Analysis of the Impact of Sustainable Business Practices on Corporate Financial Performance"
"The Role of Corporate Communication in Brand Building and Customer Trust in the Financial Sector"
"The Impact of Monetary Policy on Financial Market Stability: A Comparative Analysis of Various Countries"
"The Importance of Cultural Differences in Business Relationships in International Financial Markets"
"Analysis of Qualitative Data Interpretation for Market Trend Forecasting"
"The Role of Ethics in Financial Management: A Case Study of Global Corporations"
"The Role of Financial Markets in Poverty Reduction: Case Studies of Developing Countries"
"The Impact of Fiscal Policy on Foreign Investments: A Case Study of Selected Countries"
"Psychological Factors Influencing Investment Decisions on Financial Markets"
"The Importance of Cultural Intelligence in International Financial Risk Management"

Magdalena Markiewicz, PhD

Department of International Business
Division of International Financial Markets
e-mail: magdalena.markiewicz@ug.edu.pl