2011-2020

Awarded Work of an International Finance and Banking Graduate 

We are pleased to announce that Mikołaj Drożdżyński, a graduate of International Economic Relations, specializing in International Finance and Banking at the University of Gdańsk, was distinguished in the 15th Edition of the Prof. Witold Andruszkiewicz Competition for the best bachelor's thesis.

The thesis titled "The Investment Funds Market in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Legal Regulations, Development Conditions, and Analysis of Entities" was supervised by Dr. Sławomir Antkiewicz.

The award ceremony took place on February 11, 2021. A full report on the event is available on the PTE website.

International Finance and Banking Graduate's Work Nominated for the National Stage of the Competition

We are pleased to inform you that Karol Orzeł, a graduate of International Economic Relations at the University of Gdańsk, specializing in International Finance and Banking, was nominated for the national stage of the 7th edition of the competition for the best works in International Economic Relations, where he will represent the Faculty of Economics, University of Gdańsk.

His bachelor's thesis, titled "The Impact of Commodity Market Cycles on the Public Finances of the Russian Federation," was supervised by Dr. Łukasz Dopierała.

First Place for an International Finance and Banking Graduate in the Competition for the Best Work in International Economic Relations

We are pleased to announce that Adrianna Podgórska, a graduate of the bachelor's program in International Economic Relations, specializing in International Finance and Banking, took first place in the sixth edition of the competition for the best diploma work in International Economic Relations. Her thesis, titled "The Importance of Behavioral Aspects in Investment Decision-Making: A Study of Selected Market Anomalies," was supervised by Dr. Łukasz Dopierała.

It is worth noting that Adrianna Podgórska's thesis received the highest possible score from reviewers across all participating academic institutions.

Congratulations!

Awarded theses of International Finance and Banking Graduates 

We are pleased to announce that Paulina Szmidka and Adrianna Podgórska, graduates of International Economic Relations at the University of Gdańsk, specializing in International Finance and Banking, were distinguished in the 14th Edition of the Prof. Witold Andruszkiewicz Competition for the best bachelor's thesis.

Paulina Szmidka's thesis, titled "The Attractiveness of Mobile Banking Services: A Case Study of Selected Banks in Poland," was supervised by Dr. Sławomir Antkiewicz from the Department of International Business (Division of International Financial Markets).

Adrianna Podgórska's thesis, titled "The Importance of Behavioral Aspects in Investment Decision-Making: A Study of Market Anomalies," was supervised by Dr. Łukasz Dopierała from the Department of International Business (Division of International Financial Markets).

The award ceremony took place on March 11, 2020, at the PTE Gdańsk headquarters. A full report on the event can be found on the official PTE Gdańsk website.

Congratulations to the awarded graduates and their supervisors!

Awarded thesis of an International Finance and Banking Graduate

In a national competition for the best master's theses in International Economic Relations at the Faculty of Economics, University of Gdańsk, the top spot was secured by Cezary Topczyłko, a student of the International Finance and Banking specialization, for his thesis "The Functioning of Banks in Social Media." The thesis was supervised by Prof. Danuta Marciniak-Neider. The national final, including the announcement of results and awarding of prizes, will take place in September 2018 at the University of Economics in Kraków. The competition is organized jointly by the Warsaw School of Economics, the University of Łódź and Gdańsk, and the Universities of Economics in Katowice, Kraków, Poznań, and Wrocław. Congratulations!

International Finance and Banking Graduates' theses Awarded in a Competition Organized by the Polish Economic Society in Gdańsk

Patrycja Miotk, a graduate of International Economic Relations at the University of Gdańsk, specializing in International Finance and Banking, won the Lucjan Hofman Main Prize in the Master's Thesis Competition organized by the Polish Economic Society in Gdańsk. This was the 20th jubilee edition of the competition organized by PTE. Her master's thesis, titled "Mergers and Acquisitions and Their Impact on Efficiency and Value Creation for Shareholders in the Polish Banking Sector," was written at the Division of International Financial Markets at the Faculty of Economics, University of Gdańsk, under the supervision of Dr. Sławomir Antkiewicz.

Moreover, Krystian Elgert, a graduate of International Economic Relations at the University of Gdańsk, specializing in International Finance and Banking, received a distinction in the Master's Thesis Competition organized by the Polish Economic Society in Gdańsk. His master's thesis, titled "The Functioning of Virtual Monetary Systems," was written at the Division of International Financial Markets at the Faculty of Economics, University of Gdańsk, under the supervision of Prof. Danuta Marciniak-Neider. The award ceremony took place on March 22, 2017, at the Polish Economic Society's Gdańsk Branch headquarters. More information about the competition can be found on the PTE website.

Main Prize in the 3rd Edition of the Competition for the Best Thesis in International Economic Relations for an International Finance and Banking Student

The following master's theses defended at the Faculty of Economics, University of Gdańsk, were submitted to the 3rd edition of the competition:

• Mgr. Sebastian Rutkowski, "State Aid of the Russian Federation for State-Owned Enterprises: A Case Study of the Energy and Civil Aviation Sectors," supervised by Dr. Magdalena Mosionek-Schweda
• Mgr. Justyna Próchniak, "The Trademark as an Element of Protecting Enterprise Competitiveness," supervised by Dr. hab. Joanna Bednarz, Prof. UG
• Mgr. Krystian Elgert, "The Functioning of Virtual Monetary Systems," supervised by Prof. Danuta Marciniak-Neider

Following a qualification process conducted by the Faculty Competition Committee, two theses were selected for the national stage: those of Mgr. Krystian Elgert and Mgr. Sebastian Rutkowski.

The competition results showed that, out of thirteen submissions from academic institutions across Poland, the top ratings were given to the following works:

• 1st Prize (5,000 PLN): Mgr. Krystian Elgert, University of Gdańsk, "The Functioning of Virtual Monetary Systems," supervised by Prof. Danuta Marciniak-Neider
• 2nd Prize (3,000 PLN): Mgr. Aleksandra Gomułka, University of Economics in Wrocław, "Outsourcing as an Economic Phenomenon in India from 2004 to 2014," supervised by Prof. Bogusława Drelich-Skulska
• 3rd Prize (2,000 PLN): Mgr. Katarzyna Wysocka, University of Economics in Poznań, "Preferences of Polish and Spanish Consumers Regarding Foreign Products," supervised by Dr. hab. Małgorzata Bartosik-Purgat, Prof. UEP

The awards were presented to the laureates on May 31, 2017, during the national Teaching Conference organized by the University of Economics in Poznań.

Award for a Master's Thesis in the "Verba Veritatis" Competition for an International Finance and Banking Graduate

Mgr. Michalina Filipkowska received a distinction in the 10th edition of the "Verba Veritatis" competition for the best master's thesis in business ethics, organized by the Conference of Financial Enterprises. Her thesis, "Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility in the Operations of Banks and Capital Market Institutions," was supervised by Dr. Sławomir Antkiewicz. The award ceremony took place on October 21, 2015, in Warsaw during the conference "Praxeological and Ethical Aspects of Leadership in Business."

The official announcement of the results occurred on November 4, 2015, at the Ministry of Economy in Warsaw during the "Non-Responsibility Conference" titled "Sources of Value for Financial Companies: How to Achieve Profits and Build Trust?"

International Finance and Banking Graduates' Theses Awarded in a Competition Organized by the Polish Economic Society in Gdańsk

Michalina Filipkowska, a graduate of International Economic Relations at the University of Gdańsk, specializing in International Finance and Banking, received a distinction in the Master's Thesis Competition organized by the Polish Economic Society in Gdańsk. This was the 19th edition of the competition organized by PTE. Her master's thesis, titled "Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility in the Operations of Banks and Capital Market Institutions," was written at the Division of International Financial Markets at the Faculty of Economics, University of Gdańsk, under the supervision of Dr. Sławomir Antkiewicz.

In the 12th edition of the Bachelor's Thesis Competition, the winner was Krzysztof Lipko, a student of International Economic Relations specializing in International Finance and Banking. His award-winning thesis, "Crowdfunding as a Source of Capital," was supervised by Prof. Danuta Marciniak-Neider. The award ceremony took place on March 23, 2016, at the PTE Gdańsk Branch headquarters. More information about the competition can be found on the PTE website.

International Finance and Banking Graduate Receives the Main Prize for a Master's Thesis in the Bank Guarantee Fund Competition

The 14th edition of the Bank Guarantee Fund Competition for the best master's theses on deposit guarantee systems, restructuring, or orderly liquidation of financial institutions, regulatory infrastructure of the financial system, financial security of banks, and financial stability has been resolved.

The competition jury, consisting of Dariusz Filar (member of the Economic Council to the Prime Minister), Ewa Kawecka-Włodarczak (member of the BGF Council), and Andrzej Rzońca (member of the Monetary Policy Council), awarded the Main Prize of 10,000 PLN to Mgr. Aleksandra Groch for her thesis "The Impact of Financial Fraud Involving Parabanking Institutions on the Stability and Security of the International Financial Market."

The thesis was supervised by Dr. Sławomir Antkiewicz at the Division of International Financial Markets, Faculty of Economics, University of Gdańsk. The award ceremony took place on May 28, 2015, at the BGF headquarters.

International Finance and Banking Students' Theses Awarded in a Competition Organized by the Polish Economic Society

Marek Tymecki, a graduate of International Economic Relations at the University of Gdańsk, specializing in International Finance and Banking, received a distinction in the Master's Thesis Competition organized by the Polish Economic Society in Gdańsk. This was the 18th edition of the competition. His master's thesis, titled "Financial Advisory Services for Households in Poland," was written at the Division of International Financial Markets, supervised by Prof. Danuta Marciniak-Neider.

In the 11th edition of the Bachelor's Thesis Competition, the winner was Mateusz Ćwikliński, a student of International Economic Relations specializing in International Finance and Banking. His award-winning thesis, "Analysis of the Polish Investment Fund Market Compared to European Countries," was supervised by Dr. Sławomir Antkiewicz. Mateusz Ćwikliński is currently pursuing his master's studies in International Finance and Banking.

Additionally, two distinctions were awarded in this competition. Both works were written by students specializing in International Finance and Banking:

• Marta Nowak, "Real Estate Financing in Poland Using the 'Family on Their Own' and 'Housing for the Young' Programs," supervised by Dr. Magdalena Mosionek-Schweda
• Natalia Węgrzyn, "Payment Terms in Commercial Transactions in the European Union," supervised by Prof. Danuta Marciniak-Neider

More information about the competition can be found on the PTE website.

International Finance and Banking Graduate's Master's Thesis Awarded in the BGF Competition

The jury of the competition for the best master's theses on deposit guarantee systems, Bank Guarantee Fund operations, and bank financial security, organized by the Bank Guarantee Fund, awarded Tomasz Waligóra 2nd place for his thesis "Bank Risk in the Context of Basel Committee Regulations." The thesis was supervised by Prof. Danuta Marciniak-Neider at the Division of International Financial Markets, Faculty of Economics, University of Gdańsk.

International Finance and Banking Graduate's Master's Thesis Awarded in the BIK Competition

Przemysław Wysiński's master's thesis, titled "Credit Scoring in Banking," supervised by Prof. Danuta Marciniak-Neider at the Division of International Financial Markets, University of Gdańsk, was awarded in the Biuro Informacji Kredytowej (BIK) competition for the best master's thesis.

Congratulations!

Bachelor's Thesis of an International Finance and Banking Graduate Published on the Mises Institute Website

On February 3, 2014, Mateusz Cyrzan's bachelor's thesis, titled "The Prospect of Returning to the Gold Standard in the United States in the Context of the 2007 Crisis," was published on the Mises Institute website. The thesis was prepared at the Division of International Financial Markets under the supervision of Dr. Magdalena Markiewicz.

This bachelor's thesis presents a historical overview and the prospect of a return to the gold standard in the United States. Mateusz Cyrzan aimed to demonstrate that the gold standard was a monetary system that contributed to the economic development of the USA. Furthermore, he argued that a potential return to the gold parity under the economic and political conditions prevailing in the United States in 2013 is highly reasonable, desirable, and feasible in the second decade of the 21st century. The thesis devotes considerable attention to the Great Depression of 1929-1933, the American banking system over more than a century, and the advocates of a return to the gold standard and their significance in American public life.

The Ludwig von Mises Institute, founded in Wrocław in August 2003, is an independent, non-profit research and educational center drawing on the traditions of the Austrian School of Economics, classical liberalism, and libertarian political thought. The Institute is named after Ludwig von Mises, a prominent 20th-century economist. Its mission is to raise public awareness of the nature of economic processes and the fundamental institutions of a free-market economy, as well as to promote relationships based on voluntary and peaceful human cooperation.

The Ludwig von Mises Institute publishes economic, philosophical, and political texts on its website that can be classified as free-market, liberal, or libertarian. Among the essays and articles by renowned Polish and international authors, one can find students' academic works, primarily focusing on the Austrian School of Economics, monetary systems, and liberal state theory.

Award-Winning Master's and Bachelor's Theses by International Economic Relations Graduates Specializing in International Finance and Banking

Agnieszka Rocławska, a graduate of International Economic Relations at the University of Gdańsk, specializing in International Finance and Banking, won the Lucjan Hofman Prize awarded in the Competition for the Best Master's Theses on Contemporary Economic Problems, organized by the Polish Economic Society in Gdańsk. This was the 17th edition of the competition. Her master's thesis, titled "Business Angels as an Alternative Form of Investment in the International Capital Market," was written at the Division of International Financial Markets under the supervision of Dr. Sławomir Antkiewicz.

The Competition Committee of the Polish Economic Society in Gdańsk also distinguished Małgorzata Werpachowska in the Competition for the Best Master's Theses for her thesis, "The Concept of Financial Pyramids with a Focus on Abuses in the Polish Market" (supervisor: Dr. Sławomir Antkiewicz).

In the 10th edition of the Bachelor's Thesis Competition, the Committee awarded distinctions to Joanna Czaplicka for her thesis, "Modeling the Exchange Rate of the Chinese Yuan in the Context of China's Growing Economic Significance in the International Arena" (supervisor: Dr. Magdalena Markiewicz), and Anna Wilczewska for her thesis, "Shadow Banking System Analysis in Light of the Financial Crisis of 2007-2009" (supervisor: Dr. Iwona Sobol). Congratulations!

The competition aims to support research on contemporary economic issues and innovation in the economy, with particular emphasis on the development of the Pomeranian region, as well as to promote economic knowledge and the activities of the Polish Economic Society among academic youth.

In evaluating the theses, the committee considered the quality and accuracy of the analyses, the use and selection of sources, the extent to which the work offered a new approach to the problem, the methodological approach, and the editorial quality. All awarded works were assessed as highly interesting and aligned with the trends in research on contemporary economic problems and innovation in the economy.

Second Place in the 12th Edition of the Ombudsman's Competition for the Best Master's Thesis on Economic and Social Insurance for an International Finance and Banking Graduate

Mgr. Łukasz Dopierała, a graduate specializing in International Finance and Banking in 2012, was awarded second place in the 12th edition of the Competition for the Best Master's Theses on Economic and Social Insurance, organized by the Ombudsman. His thesis, "The Effects of Open Pension Funds' Operations in the Polish Economy from 2005 to 2011," was supervised by Dr. Iwona Sobol.

Congratulations on this achievement!

Distinctions for International Finance and Banking Students' Bachelor's Theses in the 9th Polish Economic Society Competition

In the 9th edition of the Bachelor's Thesis Competition organized by the Polish Economic Society in Gdańsk, distinctions were awarded to:

• Martyna Pokojska for her thesis, "The Impact of Rating Agencies on the Situation in Financial Markets from 2007 to 2011"
• Jakub Czechowski for his thesis, "Investment Strategies Applied by Individual Investors Based on Fundamental Analysis of Companies Listed on American Stock Exchanges from 1998 to 2011"

Both theses were supervised by Dr. Monika Szmelter.

Scholarships for Academic Achievements

Tomasz Waligóra and Łukasz Dopierała, students specializing in International Finance and Banking, received scholarships from the Minister of Science and Higher Education for academic achievements in the 2011/2012 academic year.

Main Prize of the Chamber of Fund Managers and Assets for an International Finance and Banking Graduate

Tomasz Kowalski, a 2011 graduate specializing in International Finance and Banking, received the main prize in the 8th edition of the Competition for the Best Master's Theses in Investment Funds, organized by the Chamber of Fund Managers and Assets, for his thesis "The Development of the Global Exchange-Traded Funds Market," supervised by Dr. Sławomir Antkiewicz.

Professor Edmund Pietrzak Prize

Aleksandra Szutenberg was awarded the Professor Edmund Pietrzak Prize for the best master's thesis on international finance and banking for her thesis, "Asset Management of an Investment Fund in an International Aspect with Particular Emphasis on Poland," supervised by Dr. Sławomir Antkiewicz.

Main Prize of the Polish Economic Society for a Bachelor's Thesis in International Finance and Banking

The Polish Economic Society's Competition Committee in Gdańsk awarded the main prize in the 8th edition of the Bachelor's Thesis Competition to Paweł Chodakowski for his thesis "The Development of the Exchange-Traded Funds Market with Special Emphasis on the United States and Poland. The Case of LYXOR ETF WIG20," written in 2011 under the supervision of Dr. Sławomir Antkiewicz.

Distinction from the Polish Economic Society for a Bachelor's Thesis
In the 8th edition of the Bachelor's Thesis Competition, the Polish Economic Society in Gdańsk awarded Marta Damaz, a 2012 graduate specializing in International Finance and Banking, for her thesis "Deposit Guarantee Systems in the United States, Japan, and the European Union with Particular Emphasis on Anti-Crisis Measures," supervised by Dr. Sławomir Antkiewicz.

Distinction from the Polish Economic Society for a Bachelor's Thesis

In the 8th edition of the Bachelor's Thesis Competition, the Polish Economic Society in Gdańsk awarded Marta Damaz, a 2012 graduate specializing in International Finance and Banking, for her thesis "Deposit Guarantee Systems in the United States, Japan, and the European Union with Particular Emphasis on Anti-Crisis Measures," supervised by Dr. Sławomir Antkiewicz.

Distinction from the Polish Economic Society for a Master's Thesis in International Finance and Banking

In the 15th edition of the Master's Thesis Competition, the Polish Economic Society in Gdańsk awarded Karolina Sokołowska for her thesis, "Rating Agencies and Their Assessments and the Safety of Financial Markets Against the Background of the 21st Century Global Financial Crisis," written in 2011 under the supervision of Dr. Sławomir Antkiewicz.

Distinction in the Competition for the Best Master's Theses on Factoring

In the nationwide competition for the best master's theses on factoring, Malwina Łączyńska, a graduate of International Finance and Banking, received a distinction for her thesis "Bank Factoring in Poland," supervised by Prof. Danuta Marciniak-Neider. The awards ceremony took place in Warsaw on September 8, 2011.