Why this study?

The professional graduate study program in Finance and Investments responds to the growing demand for qualified professionals in the financial sector, which is continuously growing and developing in line with global and technological changes. This program, created in line with the strategic goals and values ​​of the Polytechnic, provides students with the opportunity to acquire highly relevant and applicable skills that will prepare them for successful work in the financial industry and enable them to make complex financial decisions in a dynamic business environment.

About the programme

After completing the professional graduate study program in Finance and Investments, students will possess various competencies and skills that will prepare them for a career in the field of finance and investments.

This study program provides students with the practical skills and knowledge needed to manage finances and make strategic decisions. Through the program, students gain the ability to create accurate financial forecasts, manage the financial cycle, and conduct in-depth analysis of financial statements. The program is fully aligned with the CFA guidelines, which means that students gain expertise in evaluating returns, creating optimal financing structures, hedging against risk, and applying advanced quantitative methods. The program provides a solid foundation for career development in finance, accounting, and investment management. Upon completion of the professional graduate program in Finance and Investments, students will possess various competencies and skills that will prepare them for a career in the field of finance and investments.

General (generic) competencies that a student acquires upon completion of studies:

• the ability to collect and analyze information and make effective decisions in new and unfamiliar situations in a broader, interdisciplinary context;
• ability to manage time and dynamics in business decision-making processes;
• the ability to manage information, flexibility in adapting to new situations and creativity in work;
• ability to work independently and in a team;
• the ability to present one's own independent conclusions to the professional and wider environment;
• making and implementing business decisions in an ethical and socially responsible manner;
• appreciation of multiculturalism and the ability to lead a team;
• application of digital tools and technological innovations in business processes.

The professional competencies that a student acquires upon completion of the study are:

• ability to create proposals for new ways of solving financial problems;
• the ability to organize and lead the financial function in the organization;
• application of net present value methods, internal rate of return and other financial methods to assess the profitability of investments;
• valuation of returns on various forms of financial assets;
• tax management for the purpose of optimizing tax liability;
• identifying, measuring and preventing business risks;
• negotiating and concluding financial contracts;
• application of specialized IT tools for financial decisions;
• application of quantitative methods for modeling financial problems;
• analysis and interpretation of financial information;
• assessing the financial strength of organizations;
• application of International and Croatian Financial Reporting Standards;
• assessment of the value of organizations;
• doing business in a global financial environment;
• managing the company's financial cycle;
• budgeting and financial forecasts;
• analysis of competition and monitoring of macro and microeconomic trends;
• development of business plans;
• conducting in-depth analysis and valuation of acquisitions;
• preparation of financial analyses for credit approvals.

The program aims to prepare students to:

• They manage financial processes in different types of organizations (multinationals, small and medium enterprises, financial institutions, consulting houses, non-profit and public institutions).
• Apply professional knowledge in finance and investing in order to successfully manage the financial functions of organizations, analyze financial statements, evaluate investments and manage risks and taxes.
• Develop the ability to conduct strategic and operational financial management and make informed, analytical decisions in changing global and local economic conditions.
• They develop general skills in time management, information, teamwork, presentations and decision-making in interdisciplinary contexts, thus becoming flexible and adaptable experts ready for a dynamic business environment.

This study is focused on acquiring practical knowledge and skills necessary for professional work in finance, with a special emphasis on financial management, investment and analysis, using modern digital tools and innovations.