The graduate demonstrates knowledge of economics, management and finance, information systems, and statistics and econometrics. This field of study trains specialists in the following areas: design and application of information systems, management of an entrepreneur, application of mathematical, statistical and econometrical methods and tools to analyze macroeconomic and microeconomic processes. Studies of first degree prepare its graduates for studies of second degree, where they can master in many fields and specialties, for example a new specialty of business analytics studied in the field of computer science and econometrics.
Specialties offered within the major
Business Analytics
During the course the graduate acquires skills which prepare him or her to work in areas where information technology and business merge. The graduate has knowledge of data processing and visualization, and knowledge of dynamic reporting. He or she is able to prepare a business plan and carry out an economic analysis of an investment project, knows technologies, solutions and tools used for data analysis in business. Employment prospects: graduates of this specialisation can find employment as business analysts in centers for economic data processing or in enterprise management departments of a company.
Statistics and Econometrics
The graduate has knowledge of economics, management and statistical formulation of economic problems, knows how to solve and analyze them using computer techniques, and how to use computer based statistical packages in the areas mentioned above. Employment prospects: graduates of this specialisation can find employment in centers for economic information processing or in centers for enterprise management.
Information Systems
During the course the graduate acquires skills required to prepare a strategy of creating an information system in a company, to create - in cooperation with other professional groups – user-oriented information systems. The graduate has skills that enable him or her to use economic knowledge to solve a wide range of problems of businesses and institutions, skills to design and use databases, and computer systems which facilitate decision making, and skills to organize and manage information systems services in institutions and companies, and is able to improve professional skills on his or her own. Employment prospects: graduates of this specialisation can find employment in computer companies and IT centers.
Outcome symbol |
After completing first-cycle studies in computer science and econometrics, the graduate: |
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KNOWLEDGE |
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K_W01 |
understands the significance of computer science, econometrics and mathematics for the development of society and economy |
P6S_WK-O2.1 |
K_W02 |
demonstrates basic knowledge of economics, management, finance, law, and computer science |
P6S_WK-O2.2 |
K_W03 |
has theoretical knowledge of mathematics necessary for modeling and analyzing problems in computer science, as well as for modeling and analyzing phenomena in economics |
P6S_WG-O1 |
K_W04 |
knows statistical and econometric methods and tools necessary for analyzing economic phenomena, both in macro and microeconomic scale |
P6S_WG-O1 |
K_W05 |
knows fundamentals of both computational techniques and programming used for solving practical problems, and in economic applications |
P6S_WK-O2.2 |
K_W06 |
knows quantitative models and methods which support making rational economic decisions |
P6S_WG-O1 |
K_W07 |
knows practical applications of basic probability distributions |
P6S_WG-O1 |
K_W08 |
knows basic concepts and theorems concerning relational database model |
P6S_WG-O1 |
K_W09 |
knows classification principles and functionality of information systems, knows life cycle of an information system and knows at least one software development methodology (process) |
P6S_WG-O1 |
K_W10 |
knows fundamentals of computer system design and is familiar with at least one object-oriented programming language |
P6S_WG-O1 |
K_W11 |
demonstrates the knowledge of computer architecture, knows basic functions of an operating system, basic information concepts and information techniques |
P6S_WG-O1 |
K_W12 |
knows basic concepts and principles of how computer networks and the Internet operate |
P6S_WG-O1 |
K_W13 |
has achieved English language proficiency equivalent to level B2 of European Framework of Reference for Languages and is familiar with specialist terminology from selected branches of computer science, econometrics and mathematics |
P6S_UK-O4.3 |
K_W14 |
knows basic principles of occupational health and safety |
P6S_WK-O2.3 |
K_W15 |
has basic knowledge of the law and ethics related to scientific research activities and teaching, as well as to forms of individual entrepreneurship |
P6S_WK-O2.3 |
K_W16 |
knows and understands basic concepts relating to protection of industrial property and copyright law; knows how to use patent information resources |
P6S_WK-O2.2 |
SKILLS |
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K_U01 |
is able to construct a line of logical reasoning and apply it to the studied branches of knowledge |
P6S_UW-O3 |
K_U02 |
is able to interpret and explain functional dependencies expressed in a form of formulae, tables, graphs, diagrams and can apply them to practical issues |
P6S_UW-O3 |
K_U03 |
is able to analyze simple economic phenomena and processes |
P6S_UW-O3 |
K_U04 |
uses proper analysis tools to analyze economic phenomena relating to finance |
P6S_WK-O2.3 |
K_U05 |
can use tools for recording basic economic operations |
P6S_WK-O2.3 |
K_U06 |
is able to interpret economic laws |
P6S_WK-O2.3 |
K_U07 |
knows basic terms from linear algebra and is able to use them to solve simple problems |
P6S_UW-O3 |
K_U08 |
is able to solve linear equations systems |
P6S_UW-O3 |
K_U09 |
is able to define functions and recurrence relations |
P6S_UW-O3 |
K_U10 |
uses the concept of graph; is able to use previously studied properties and theorems to find parameters of a graph |
P6S_UW-O3 |
K_U11 |
computes limits of sequences and functions; analyzes continuity of elementary functions; defines convergent series and is able to analyze convergence of elementary number series |
P6S_UW-O3 |
K_U12 |
is able to use basic theorems and methods of differential and integral calculus, especially in optimization problems |
P6S_UW-O3 |
K_U13 |
uses the concept of probability space; is able to give different examples of discrete and continuous probability distributions and discuss selected random experiments and mathematical models (including econometric ones) in which these distributions can be found |
P6S_UW-O3 |
K_U14 |
can use basic theorems of probability and theorems of mathematical statistics in typical models |
P6S_UW-O3 |
K_U15 |
can give an interpretation of generally used descriptions of model and empirical distributions |
P6S_UW-O3 |
K_U16 |
is able to conduct statistical inference in typical statistical and econometric models, also with the use of computer tools |
P6S_UW-O3 |
K_U17 |
using appropriate tools, is able to evaluate and compare bank deposits, as well as investment projects; is also able to create investment strategies and estimate his return and risk |
P6S_UW-O3 |
K_U18 |
is able to calculate net single and installment premiums for life insurances |
P6S_UW-O3 |
K_U19 |
can present a decision problem, especially one concerning managing an economic organization, in the form of a formal model and is able to use appropriate methods and algorithms for solving optimization problems |
P6S_UW-O3 |
K_U20 |
recognizes problems, including practical issues, which can be solved with the use of algorithms and can specify such problems |
P6S_UW-O3 |
K_U21 |
can define requirements concerning information systems and technologies and can select software which meets the needs of an organization |
P6S_UW-O3 |
K_U22 |
is able to plan an information technology enterprise |
P6S_UK-O4.3 |
K_U23 |
is able to analyze and design information technology systems using CASE tools |
P6S_UW-O3 |
K_U24 |
uses with understanding the concept of a business process |
P6S_UW-O3 |
K_U25 |
is able to construct and analyze an algorithm in accordance with specification, and write it in a selected programming language |
P6S_UW-O3 |
K_U26 |
is able to compile, start and test an independently written computer program |
P6S_UW-O3 |
K_U27 |
is able to explain the concept of n-layer architecture |
P6S_UW-O3 |
K_U28 |
is able to construct a fragment of reality using complex data structures and simple object structures |
P6S_UW-O3 |
K_U29 |
has the ability to normalize database relational schemas |
P6S_UW-O3 |
K_U30 |
is able to read and construct database diagrams describing models of practical problems of intermediate complexity |
P6S_UW-O3 |
K_U31 |
can create an internet document and place it on a server |
P6S_UW-O3 |
K_U32 |
can perform an analysis of how net applications and protocols operate |
P6S_UW-O3 |
K_U33 |
can properly format a text, prepare a presentation and use computer programmes for data analysis |
P6S_UW-O3 |
K_U34 |
knows his interests and is able to broaden them; is able to make contacts with specialists within his discipline |
P6S_UK-O4.2 |
K_U35 |
is able to use and present both in speech and writing methods of at least one of the following academic disciplines: information technology and its branches, discrete mathematics and graph theory, operations research (used in economics), mathematical statistics and its applications in economics |
P6S_KK-O7.2 |
K_U36 |
has acquired English language proficiency in the field of computer science, econometrics and mathematics according to the requirements for level B2 of European Framework of Reference for Languages |
P6S_UK-O4.3 |
SOCIAL COMPETENCES |
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K_K01 |
understands the need for lifelong education |
P6S_UU-O6 |
K_K02 |
is able to obtain information from specialist literature and the Internet independently, also in foreign languages |
P6S_UO-O5.1 |
K_K03 |
is able to formulate precise questions in order to deepen his understanding of a given topic or to find missing elements of reasoning |
P6S_UK-O4.1 |
K_K04 |
understands the significance of intellectual honesty, both in his own and in other people’s activities, and is aware of the need to respect copyrights |
P6S_WK-O2.2 |
K_K05 |
understands the importance of systematic work on long term projects |
P6S_UO-O5.2 |
K_K06 |
understands the need to popularize selected branches of computer science and selected mathematical methods applied in economics |
P6S_UK-O4 |
K_K07 |
understands social aspects of practical application of acquired knowledge and skills, and is aware of the responsibility relating to those aspects |
P6S_KO-O8.1 |
K_K08 |
has the ability to deepen his knowledge and skills required for a project in progress |
P6S_U0-O5.2 |
K_K09 |
can interact and work in a team |
P6S_KR-O9 |
The graduate acquires knowledge essential for advanced analysis of economic phenomena on both microeconomic and macroeconomic scale. This field of study trains specialists in the following areas: design and implementation of IT systems and databases in administrative and economic organizations, providing consultancy services which require analytical abilities and use of mathematical, statistical, econometric and information technology tools.
Specialties offered within the major
Business Analytics
The graduate acquires skills which allow him or her to use multimedia in business and ERP business management systems. The graduate has in-depth knowledge of multi-criteria decision analysis, financial market analysis, and investment project management. Employment prospects: graduates of this specialisation can find employment in consultancy companies, in centers for enterprise management or in economic and administrative organizations.
Statistics and Econometrics
The graduate of this specialisation has in-depth knowledge of constructing econometric models, carrying out statistical analysis, and reaching statistical conclusions. During the course the graduate deepens his or her knowledge and skills of using information tools needed to carry out computer simulations and statistical analysis of economic problems. Employment prospects: graduates of this specialisation can find employment in centers for processing economic information, or in centers for enterprise management. They can also find employment in public administration and in units for planning and forecasting development of economic phenomena.
Information Systems
The graduate of this specialisation acquires skills required to design and implement advanced information systems and databases in economic and administrative organizations, to develop computerization strategies for these organizations, he or she acquires skills to solve optimization problems, construct algorithms and analyze their computational complexity, as well as skills of modeling and carrying out computer simulations. Employment prospects: graduates of this specialisation can find employment in computer companies, IT centers or in research institutions which use information technologies.
Outcome symbol |
After completing second-cycle studies in computer science and econometrics, the graduate: |
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KNOWLEDGE |
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K_W01 |
has extensive knowledge of the significance of computer science, econometrics and mathematics for developments in the fields of formal and natural sciences, for the knowledge of the world and for the development of society and economy |
P7S_WG-O1.1 |
K_W02 |
is familiar with basic mathematical models used in economics, understands their mathematical and economic meaning, as well as possibilities and limitations of applying them |
P7S_WG-O1.1 |
K_W03 |
knows basic measures of variability of economic magnitudes, understands the importance of using them and methods of calculating |
P7S_WG-O1.1 |
K_W04 |
is familiar with international symbols used in actuarial science and with various types of insurance policies |
P7S_WG-O1.1 |
K_W05 |
knows elements of classical risk theory, can estimate the probability of an insurer’s ruin |
P7S_WG-O1.1 |
K_W06 |
knows basic methods for multi-dimensional statistical data analysis used in market research |
P7S_WG-O1.1 |
K_W07 |
knows basic sampling schemes for finite populations and methods to analyze data acquired from those schemes |
P7S_WG-O1.1 |
K_W08 |
has basic knowledge of how to carry out simulation research and how to apply it to economics |
P7S_WG-O1.1 |
K_W09 |
knows how to create, use and improve information systems |
P7S_WG-O1.1 |
K_W10 |
is familiar with principles for designing software, knows principles for managing an IT project |
P7S_WG-O1.1 |
K_W11 |
knows classification and functionality of management information systems |
P7S_WG-O1.1 |
K_W12 |
knows at least two languages of object-oriented programming |
P7S_WG-O1.1 |
K_W13 |
knows selected applications of information technology in science and economy |
P7S_WG-O1.1 |
K_W14 |
knows basic notions and techniques of information technology; knows selected advanced information technologies and methods |
P7S_WG-O1.1 |
K_W15 |
demonstrates organized knowledge concerning theory, technical concept and principles that govern the operation of computer networks and the Internet; has elementary knowledge of how network devices work and know fundamentals of network devices configuration |
P7S_WG-O1.1 |
K_W16 |
has broadened knowledge of at least one of the following academic disciplines: computer science and its branches, discrete mathematics, operations research (especially its application to economics), mathematical statistics and its application to economics |
P7S_WG-O1.1 |
K_W17 |
has achieved English language proficiency equivalent to level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages and knows specialist terminology used in articles on computer science, econometrics and mathematics |
P7S_UK-O4.3 |
K_W18 |
knows principles of occupational health and safety |
P7S_WK-O2.2 |
K_W19 |
has elementary knowledge of laws and code of ethics concerning academic research and educational activities |
P7S_WK-O2.1 |
K_W20 |
knows and understands basic concepts and regulations concerning protection of industrial property and copyright laws; knows how to use patent information resources |
P7S_WK-O2.2 |
SKILLS |
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K_U01 |
can construct a line of advanced reasoning in accordance with principles of logic and can apply it to solve problems relating to previously studied academic disciplines |
P7S_UW-O3.1 |
K_U02 |
can construct and analyze basic formal models found in economic issues, differentiate variables and parameters |
P7S_UW-O3.1 |
K_U03 |
can determine relations between economic variables using the language of mathematics |
P7S_UW-O3.1 |
K_U04 |
can calculate measures of variability of economic magnitudes (marginal magnitudes, elasticity, increase rate, substitution rate) |
P7S_UW-O3.1 |
K_U05 |
can calculate net premiums using tables of life expectancy and the principle of equivalence |
P7S_UW-O3.1 |
K_U06 |
can determine his interests and develop them; can get in touch and interact with other specialists in the same discipline |
P7S_UO-O5.1 |
K_U07 |
is able to choose a sampling scheme depending on available information concerning general population |
P7S_UW-O3.1 |
K_U08 |
can use previously studied methods of statistical inference and can properly interpret acquired results, taking into account multidimensionality of data |
P7S_UW-O3.1 |
K_U09 |
can support a decision making process using results of simulation research |
P7S_UW-O3.1 |
K_U10 |
has skills needed to design, implement and improve information systems and database, in particular in economic and administrative organizations |
P7S_UW-O3.1 |
K_U11 |
has skills essential for providing consultancy services which require analytical abilities and use mathematical, statistical, econometric and information technology tools |
P7S_UW-O3.1 |
K_U12 |
has skills needed to do research and activities requiring creativity skills |
P7S_UW-O3.3.A |
K_U13 |
can classify and recognize business models for e-economy |
P7S_UW-O3.1 |
K_U14 |
can organize work of a team of computer programmers who create advanced information systems using modern tools and technologies |
P7S_UO-O5.1 |
K_U15 |
can use selected modern information technologies |
P7S_UW-O3.1 |
K_U16 |
can use computer programs for advanced analysis and data processing |
P7S_UW-O3.1 |
K_U17 |
is able to use a program which analyzes packages and can analyze protocols and network applications |
P7S_UW-O3.1 |
K_U18 |
can write a paper presenting a selected problem in computer science, econometrics, and discrete mathematics: can deliver a solution to the problem in a clear manner |
P7S_UK-O4.1 |
K_U19 |
demonstrates skills to write papers and deliver oral presentations on topics in computer science and econometrics using expertly chosen bibliographic resources |
P7S_UK-O4.1 |
K_U20 |
has language proficiency (English) relevant to the language of computer science, econometrics and mathematics, meeting the requirements for level B2 of European Framework of Reference for Languages |
P7S_UK-O4.3 |
SOCIAL COMPETENCES |
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K_K01 |
understands and is able to make other people see the importance of using precise language to describe economic problems |
P7S_KK-O7.1 |
K_K02 |
understands the need for lifelong education, is able to learn on his own and organize learning process of other people |
P7S_UU-O6 |
K_K03 |
is able to work in a team; understands the importance of systematic work on long term projects |
P7S_UO-O5.2 |
K_K04 |
is able to formulate precise questions to deepen his understanding of a given topic or to find missing elements of reasoning; is able to formulate opinions on essential topics in computer science, econometrics and mathematics |
P7S_UU-O6 |
K_K05 |
understands the significance of intellectual honesty, both in his own and in other people’s activities, and is aware of the need to respect copyrights |
P7S_KO-O8.1 |
K_K06 |
understands responsibility and social aspects of practical application of acquired knowledge and skills |
P7S_KO-O8.2 |