International Finance – Postgraduate Studies at SGH

The most important points of the programme

• Applying the Finance 4.0 concept, which combines finance with strategies and being a business partner for the organization and being a value creator.
• Cooperation in groups composed of participants from different countries bringing diverse experiences and knowledge.
• World-class materials, real-life case studies and professionally qualified and experienced trainers conducting lectures and workshops.
• Additional advantages: practicing English in business; learning to create meaningful conversations, apply tools and techniques from everyday life; learning assertiveness, self-confidence, persuasion and how to best use them in financial transactions.
• Courses take place as virtual meetings on Saturdays and Sundays from 9 am to 4.30 pm CET. See Timetable for exact dates.

Candidates will receive expert, internationally recognized education and training from some of the best academics and practitioners in finance with local and international experience, knowledge and skills.

No previous knowledge in Finance needed.  All topics will be covered from zero to advanced level at a fast pace.

Get access to the FREE webinar where can find out more on what to expect on this Postgraduate Programme.

Course methodology

This programme is designed for the busy professional. Materials are specially designed to motivate self-study, and students will have a hotline to their tutor throughout the course to ask for advice as and when necessary.

See an example of materials:  Strategic Planning and Budgeting or IFRS .

Main areas covered by the study program:

• Financial Reporting and Financial Statement Analysis under IFRS with comparison to US GAAP
• Financial Strategies: Valuations, Risk Management and Mergers & Acquisitions
• Strategic Planning, Performance Management and Monitoring and Controlling

All classes are conducted in English.

More information can be found on in our PDF Brochure or  the university website.

Benefits of online classes:

• “Classroom effect” so that everyone knows who the other participants are, the ability to communicate with the host and participants via chat;
• Screen sharing so participants can view and interact with the trainer’s screen in real time;
• Possibility of voice communication in small groups;
• “Meeting rooms” so that the class can be divided into groups for interaction in which case studies will be solved;
• An international community where candidates bond beyond borders, sharing work, life, and laughter — forming lasting professional and personal connections;
• Materials to download in one place, for printing;
• Surveys, multiple-choice and open-ended questions during training: answers are presented in a real-time format (under the trainer’s control);
• All our trainers have many years of experience in conducting online training.

Timetable

Graduation Ceremony

The culmination of hard work, dedication, and achievement — our International Finance Postgraduate Programme Graduation Ceremony in Poland is one of the most rewarding events of the year!

On this day of celebration and inspiration, graduates, families, and faculty come together to mark this special milestone. The ceremony features a keynote address by the Founder of EY Academy of Business, offering words of encouragement and reflection on the journey of professional growth and lifelong learning.

Each graduate will take the stage to receive their official EY Academy of Business and SGH Diplomas, followed by the chance to capture unforgettable moments in cap and gown with professional photography.

After the formal ceremony, the celebration continues with champagne, cake, and plenty of smiles! The event is family-friendly — everyone is welcome, including children, with special activities to keep our youngest guests entertained while we toast to your success.

And when the official festivities conclude, graduates are invited to continue the celebration over drinks — a perfect opportunity to relax, network, and reflect on achievements with classmates and faculty in a more informal setting.

For those unable to attend in person, the ceremony will also be streamed live so everyone can share in the moment from afar. However, we warmly encourage in-person attendance — it’s a wonderful opportunity to connect, network, and fully experience the celebration and community spirit that make this event so special.

Head Trainers

Marinos Athanassiou – founder of the EY Academy of Business and has been a trainer since 1994. Marinos’ training competences stem from both his professional experience and the knowledge he has gained from many years of delivering training courses.

Maciej Kocon – consultant and trainer specializing in risk management, financial markets and accounting for financial instruments. He delivers courses aimed at financial sector institutions on financial markets, risk management and corporate finance.

Brian Connolly – providing ACCA exam preparation training courses since 1996. He is also the author of many training programmes, including a 12-day programme that leads to the EY Diploma in IFRS. Since 2001, he has been a trainer of courses on US GAAP.

Martinos Martoudes – provides training courses in the basics of financial (IFRS) and managerial accounting, subjects related to strategic management, as well as selected topics of the ACCA Qualification programme.

George Skordis – an experienced professional, currently a Group CFO of 15 companies and conducting Finance projects for the EY Academy’s clients. For specific projects in Advisory and Training, George collaborates with EY Academy to serve key clients.

If you need more information, contact our training coordinator: Josephine Broomfield at josephine.broomfield@academy-of-business.com