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Sustainability Analytics and Audit

Type:
Undergraduate (Bachelor)
Duration of study:
3 years (6 semesters)
Mode:
full-time
Now also available online
Obtained title:
bachelor's degree
Language:
Polish | English
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Why choose this field of study?

Sustainability is now one of the most important trends shaping modern business, where the strategy of action is determined by specific solutions in environmental, social aspects and corporate governance standards – referred to as ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance). According to an EU directive, the largest companies are already obliged to report on sustainability (non-financial ESG reports) from 2024, and in the long term this requirement will be extended to other types of companies. This, in turn, opens up a huge demand for experts in this field – both in the sphere of planning and implementation of elements influencing business sustainability, as well as the reporting, analysis and auditing of ESG activities undertaken in specific companies and institutions.

Do you want to gain modern business knowledge in this area and join the ranks of the most sought-after specialists on the job market? Choose to study Sustainability Analytics and Audit at the University of Economics and Human Sciences in Warsaw and stay one step ahead of the competition! In this practical-profile study programme, we have combined the necessary factual knowledge of economics, finance and accounting, management and ecology, environmental protection and climate protection with the teaching of skills and competences that are key to the implementation of this knowledge into concrete actions and business processes. With us, you will learn how to create and use various types of sustainability solutions and tools that influence the building of a modern, effective and responsible organisation. Check yourself!

Sustainability Analytics and Audit, undergraduate studies – what sets us apart?

  • You will gain a thorough understanding of business sustainability strategy and learn how to put ESG solutions into practice.
  • You will learn about modern tools, including IT, used in business analytics.
  • You will learn to work using the project method – a key skill for your future profession.
  • You will learn about international sustainability reporting standards, as well as tools for their analysis and verification.
  • You will learn from top professionals – including practitioners and experts from the business world – and gain first-hand experience during work placements.
  • You will develop in an international academic environment (we are at the top in the Internationalisation category according to the Perspektywy 2023 university ranking).

Sustainability Analytics and Audit – what can you do after graduation?

As a graduate of this modern, future-oriented course, you can find employment in positions related to sustainability implementation and auditing. Many companies and institutions from various sectors are looking for people with a degree in the field for positions such as ESG project coordinator, CSR/ESG specialist, ESG support specialist, sustainability specialist or ESG audit expert. The practical knowledge you gain during your studies will be invaluable if you want to develop your own business that stands out in the market with a modern business strategy. After these studies, you can also start a career in the booming ESG consulting industry.

This program
is for you if:

You are interested in modern business that meets environmental and social objectives.

You want to gain knowledge and competence in the area of sustainability reporting and research that will give you an edge in the job market.

You have analytical skills that you want to develop into a valuable professional qualification.

Programme and structure of studies

UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES
(BACHELOR’S DEGREE)

credits
180 ECTS credits
(European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System)
they last
3 years (6 semesters)
concluded with obtaining
a bachelor’s degree

The bachelor (BA) degree programme in Sustainability Analytics and Audit at UEHS focuses on providing students with specialised knowledge in finance and accounting, economics, management and related social science disciplines. It also allows students to develop practical skills in reporting, analysis and auditing of ESG factors, as well as their implementation in corporate development strategies.

FIRST YEAR OF STUDY

In the first year, students learn about the general subjects and the first directional subjects, which are necessary for understanding the specific topics covered in the further course of study.

SEMESTER I
Subject name Cummulative amount of ECTS points Lecture method Cummulative amount of hours (FT/PT)
OHS 0 L 8/8
Academic skills 1 L 15/8
Introduction to philosophy 5 L 35/20
Fundamentals of social communication 4 L 30/16
Introduction to Psychology/ Introduction to the Study of State and Law (Elective) 5 L 30/24
Fundamentals of economics 5 L 30/24
Organisation and management theory 5 L 30/24
Fundamentals of auditing 5 D 45/24
SEMESTER II
Subject name Cummulative amount of ECTS points Lecture method Cummulative amount of hours (FT/PT)
Sports and leisure activities 0 T 30/0
Foreign language (I) 2 Lekt 30/16
Spreadsheet basics 1 Lab 15/8
Project management 3 L 30/16
Basics of accounting 3 L 30/40
Descriptive statistics 4 L, T 60/32
Basics of ecology, environment and climate protection 4 L 30/24
Financial analysis 6 L, T 60/40
Methods and concepts of sustainable enterprise development 2 D 30/24
Sharing economy / Social economy (Elective) 3 D 30/16

L – lecture; T – tutorials; D – discussion; LEKT – foreign language classes; WS – workshops; PR – practicum/internship

SECOND YEAR OF STUDY

In the second year of training, students deepen their specialist knowledge and practical skills in further subject areas – including microeconomics, risk management, ESG regulation and sustainability reporting.

SEMESTER III
Subject name Cummulative amount of ECTS points Lecture method Cummulative amount of hours (FT/PT)
Foreign language (II) 2 Lekt 30/16
Sports and leisure activities 0 T 30/0
Business finance 7 L, T 60/40
Environmental economics and natural resource markets 4 L 45/24
Microeconomics 6 L, T 60/40
Theoretical foundations of the institutional approach / Impact assessment - stakeholder theory (Elective) 3 L, T 30/16
Sustainability, environmental and climate regulations 3 L, T 45/16
Social capital of organisations and diversity management 3 D 30/24
Corporate social responsibility 2 D 30/16
SEMESTER IV
Subject name Cummulative amount of ECTS points Lecture method Cummulative amount of hours (FT/PT)
Foreign language (III) 2 Lekt 30/16
Market and competition analysis / Sector analysis (Elective) 3 K 30/16
Macroeconomics 4 L 30/24
Risk management 3 L 30/16
Creating sustainable business models / Methods of visualising and analysing business data (Elective) 4 L, Lab 45/16
Sustainability reporting 4 L, Lab 60/32
Corporate governance and organisational culture 3 D 30/16
Sustainability finance 4 D 45/24
Environmental and social auditing 3 D 30/16

L – lecture; T – tutorials; D – discussion; LEKT – foreign language classes; WS – workshops; PR – practicum/internship

THIRD YEAR OF STUDY

In the fifth and sixth semesters, students supplement their knowledge with specialised issues in the field of sustainable development, as well as completing work placements. This is also the time to prepare a community project and take the diploma exam.

SEMESTER V
Subject name Cummulative amount of ECTS points Lecture method Cummulative amount of hours (FT/PT)
Foreign language (IV) 3 Lekt 30/16
Operational controlling / Sustainable investment analysis (Elective) 4 D 45/24
Information technology tools in finance and accounting / Information technology in management (Elective) 4 D 30/16
Impact marketing / Greenwashing (Elective) 2 D 30/16
Analysis of ESG factors in a company 2 D 30/16
Methodology of project preparation 3 D 30/16
Professional practice (I) 14 PR 360/360
SEMESTER VI
Subject name Cummulative amount of ECTS points Lecture method Cummulative amount of hours (FT/PT)
Valuation and value management 3 L 30/24
Energy audit / Energy efficiency (Elective) 3 D 30/16
Sustainable local and regional development / Economic and social value creation (Elective) 2 D 30/16
Relational capital analysis / Value chain analysis (Elective) 2 D 30/16
Social project 4 D 30/24
Professional practice (II) 14 PR 360/360

L – lecture; T – tutorials; D – discussion; LEKT – foreign language classes; WS – workshops; PR – practicum/internship

Tuition fees

Fixed tuition - flexible payments

By choosing to study at UEHS, you can be sure that the tuition fee will not change throughout the duration of your studies. You can pay the tuition fee once for the entire year of study or spread over a semester payment. This allows you to decide how you want to plan your expenses.

Fees (academic year 2024/2025)

EU&OTHER COUNTRIES GROUP
Year of study Annually Per semester*
I 2900 € 1600 €
II 2900 € 1600 €
III 2900 € 1600 €

*Semester payment is possible from the second year of studies.

OTHER COUNTRIES
Year of study Annually Per semester*
I 3900 € 2100 €
II 3900 € 2100 €
III 3900 € 2100 €

*Semester payment is possible from the second year of studies.

EU and other countries group
This group includes citizens of the countries member states of the European Union and the following countries citizens: Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Kyrgyzstan, Latin America, Macedonia, Moldova, Russia, Serbia, Tajikistan, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan.

Other countries
The citizens of all the remaining countries.

Scholarships - easier than you think

scholarship program

While studying at UEHS, you can take advantage of a wide range of financial support from the state budget and European funds, as well as benefit from special discounts with UEHS discount program

You can submit most scholarship applications quickly and easily through your online account.  

Scholarship
The scholarship may be awarded to any student who obtained an average grade not lower than 4.5 in a academic year given.

In the academic year 2022/2023, the University of Economics and Humanities in Warsaw awarded 350 Rector’s Scholarships, ranging from PLN 525 /month to PLN 1025 /month, depending on the average or achievements. For outstanding sport, artistic or scientific achievements, the Scholarship Committee awarded scholarships of PLN 600 /month.

Detailed information on the possibility of applying for the Rector’s Scholarship is available in the “MojeAEH” system.

Sports scholarships

A sports scholarship may be awarded to a student who excels in sport achievements at least national level. In addition we also encourage our students to take part in additional support programs- eg. the National Academic Representation.

Young sportsmen can count on financial support in the amount of PLN 600 /month.

Detailed information on the possibility of applying for sports scholarship is available in the “MojeAEH” system.

Special scholarships for disabled people

A scholarship for people with disabilities may be awarded to a student who has a disability certificate, a disability degree certificate, a ZUS certifying physician’s certificate, a disability group certificate or a certificate of permanent or long-term incapacity to work on a farm.

In the 2022/2023 academic year, depending on the degree of disability, 150 scholarships for people with disabilities were awarded, ranging from PLN 1275 /month to PLN 1575 /month.

Detailed information on the possibility of applying for a scholarship for people with disabilities is available in the “MojeAEH” system.

Allowances

The allowance is a form of emergency financial assistance. Any student who found himself temporarily in a difficult life situation resulting from random events beyond the student’s control can apply for it.The allowance may be granted twice in one academic year, and the allowance is not granted twice for the same random event. Difficult life situations caused by the COVID-19 pandemic are an exception.

In 2021, we granted 40 allowances for a total of PLN 197,200. The allowances, depending on the student’s situation, were paid in the amount of PLN 3,000 to PLN 5,000 at a time.

Detailed information on the possibility of applying for the allowance is available in the “MojeAEH” system.

This is what makes us different

2022/2023 academic year
355 Rector’s Scholarships
179 social scholarships
181 scholarships for people with disabilities

PLN 1,890,289.35 was spent in 2019/2020 on scholarships
PLN 2,911,662.50 was spent in 2020/2021 on scholarships
PLN 4,158,177.00 was spent in 2021/2022 on scholarships
PLN 7,829,950.00 was spent in 2022/2023 on scholarships

Rector’s Scholarship – highest average: 5,44