How to apply for the Business and Finance Management (BFM) master's degree programme at the Jagiellonian University step by step?

Step 1: Check the admission requirements

• Completed undergraduate degree (bachelor's/engineering) or equivalent
• Language certificate of at least B2 level (e.g. IELTS, TOEFL, CAE), unless you have completed your studies in English

Step 2: Create an account and register in the Online Application (IRK) system

• Go to: irk.uj.edu.pl
• Create an applicant account
• Fill in the application form, choosing the field of study: Business and Finance Management (second-cycle studies)

Step 3:  Ready? Enrol!

• Select your studies in the IRK system and in the ‘Course’ tab click ‘Enrol’.

Step 4: Pay the enrolment fee

• By fast transfer or credit card in the Przelewy24 system or by bank transfer in PLN.

Step 5: Take part in an interview (online)

•  You will be informed of the details by the exam committee via your IRK account.

Step 6: Check if you have been admitted!

• You can do this in your IRK account on the day the results are announced.

Step 7: Confirm your intention to study in the  IRK system

Step 8: Start your studies

Once you have been formally enrolled, pick up your student ID card and start your studies at the Jagiellonian University!

Any questions? Contact us at: bfm@uj.edu.pl or by phone:

(+48) 12 664 56 82, (+48) 12 664 57 71

Which degree level are the studies in Business and Finance Management?

Business and Finance Management is a full-time, second-cycle programme offered by the Institute of Economics, Finance, and Management at the Jagiellonian University. The course leads to a master’s degree.

What is the content of the Business and Finance Management curriculum?

The Business and Finance Management full-time programme has been prepared for graduates from first- and second-cycle programmes in the fields of management, economy, finance, from faculties of economy and engineering, law and administration, psychology, sociology, and other fields. This second-cycle programme develops competencies necessary for a career in specialised fields and managers navigating the global socio-economic space. It includes obligatory and facultative courses, such as Strategic Management, Entrepreneurship, Psychology of Management, International Management, Financial Analysis, Financial Auditing, Financial and Capital Markets.

In order to graduate, students must accumulate 120 ECTS credits, with 94 coming from compulsory courses

What career paths can Business and Finance Management graduates plan for?

The Business and Finance Management degree curriculum includes subjects that shape the competences graduates require for careers in multinational corporations or as independent entrepreneurs and business owners. The course allows students to plan a career in specialised or managerial positions, including middle and senior managers, financial analysts and advisors. It provides preparation in how to function in a multicultural environment.

What requirements do applicants need to meet for the Business and Finance Management degree?

Business and Finance Management is a second-cycle master's degree course, which means that applicants must hold a bachelor's degree. Good knowledge of English is required. Complete information is available on the IRK Application System website.

Does the Business and Finance Management degree curriculum offer up-to-date knowledge?

The Business and Finance Management curriculum is tailored to meet the needs and expectations of both students and employers. It is updated to help students acquire the necessary knowledge and skills to advance their careers in a changing labour market.

What benefits does a degree in Business and Finance Management offer?

Completing a degree in Business and Finance Management prepares graduates to work in an international environment. In general, the courses include theoretical and practical knowledge in management, economics, and finance. This is complemented by shaping the communicative competences necessary to function in a multicultural working environment (teamwork skills, negotiation or cultural competence development). The course provides an understanding of how various industry markets function, thus developing knowledge of business operations, legal and tax regulations related to business activities.

What level of English does a Business and Finance Management degree provide?

Students graduate with fluent English at C1 level on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages [CEFR]. They have a strong command of business English.

Where are the classes for the Business and Finance Management course held?

All Business and Finance Management course classes take place in the Faculty of Management and Social Communication’s modern building on the Jagiellonian University Campus (Campus of the 600th Anniversary of the Jagiellonian University Revival) in Ruczaj (ul. Łojasiewicza 4).

The campus is well connected to the centre of Kraków, with numerous green spaces and cafeterias. It is a safe place to study and relax.

Does the building in which the Business and Finance Management classes are taught offer facilities for people with disabilities?

Yes, Business and Finance Management course classes are held in the Faculty of Management and Social Communication building, which is fully adapted to the needs of people with disabilities.