Faculty of Economics and Finance

The Faculty of Economics and Finance at the University of Rzeszów was officially established on October 1, 2019, as part of a comprehensive restructuring of the University’s administrative framework. This reorganization was implemented in accordance with Resolution No. 424/04/2019 of the University Senate, dated April 4, 2019, which ratified the revised University Statute.

Although formally constituted in 2019, the Faculty is firmly anchored in the long-standing academic traditions of its predecessor institutions. It upholds the legacy and initiatives of the former Faculty of Economics, while drawing upon the rich intellectual heritage and extensive experience of the institutions from which it evolved. The Faculty’s origins date back to 2001, following the merger of the Rzeszów branch of Maria Curie-Skłodowska University in Lublin with the Faculty of Economics in Rzeszów, then affiliated with the Hugo Kołłątaj Agricultural University in Kraków.

Academic Profile

The Faculty currently educates approximately 2,000 students across two primary academic disciplines: Economics, and Finance and Accounting. Its educational offerings encompass both first-cycle (undergraduate) and second-cycle (graduate) programmes, available in full-time and part-time modes of study.

Students may choose from a broad range of specialised pathways, including:

  • Business Economics
  • Economics and Management in the Public Sector
  • Economics of Business Services
  • Business Accounting and Financial Auditing
  • Finance and Banking

An English-language programme entitled "International Business" is currently under development.

International Cooperation

The Faculty actively supports internationalisation through participation in the Erasmus+ programme, offering students the opportunity to engage in academic exchange with over 20 partner institutions across Europe.

Postgraduate and Professional Education

In response to the evolving demands of the labour market and public administration, the Faculty offers a comprehensive portfolio of postgraduate programmes, including:

  • Internal Auditing
  • Compliance in Organizations
  • Certified Coach
  • Public Finance with Elements of Budgetary Accounting
  • Accounting Specialist
  • Audit in Cooperatives
  • Social Insurance with Elements of Law
  • Housing Cooperatives – Economic, Organisational, and Legal Aspects
  • Management – Managerial Studies

Additionally, the Faculty conducts specialised courses such as:

  • Accounting in Practice (available at both undergraduate and graduate levels)
  • Accounting in English

Campus and Facilities

The Faculty is located on the Zalesie Campus of the University of Rzeszów, situated on Ćwiklińska Street. It is housed in modern, well-equipped facilities that support both teaching and research activities. The campus also offers a range of student amenities, including dormitories (residence halls) and a university cafeteria.

Academic Staff and Research Activity

The Faculty’s academic community comprises 64 scholars, including:

  • 3 Professors (Full Professors)
  • 17 Associate Professors (Habilitated Doctors)
  • 37 Assistant Professors (PhD holders)
  • 7 Assistants (Master’s degree holders)

Faculty members are actively engaged in research, frequently collaborating with the business sector to bridge theory and practice. They are recognised contributors to the academic community, regularly publishing peer-reviewed articles, expert reports, and policy analyses, and serving as speakers at national and international conferences, thereby enriching scholarly discourse and advancing knowledge in their respective fields.