Degree programme objectives
The study programme Finance and Law is an inter-faculty study taught by the Faculty of Economics and Administration MU in cooperation with the Faculty of Law MU which deepens knowledge of economics, finance and law. The emphasis is put on mastering basic issues of the legal system and selected issues in financial and business law, especially regarding finance, accounting and taxes. The aim of the study is to master the specifics of corporate finance, accounting, financial markets, company administration, banking and insurance according to the legal rules in these fields. Optional courses enable students to deepen their knowledge of mathematics, statistics, informatics, and financial development.
Graduates are specialists in economics, management, financial and capital market business, property administration, banking, insurance, corporate finance, accounting and international finance. They are competent to handle solving problems in financial and business law including market regulation. They have the prerequisites for working in economic, financial and legal departments of corporations and financial institutions, as well as in public administration, in the middle- and higher-level management. After completing the Bachelor’s degree study programme, it is possible to continue further studies in Master’s degree programme Finance at the Faculty of Economics and Administration.
The study programme Finance and Law is suitable especially for students who want to gain knowledge and specialized skills within multi-branch combination of economics, finance and law and in the future to be employed in this field, which is nowadays highly-demanded on the labour market.
Study plans
Studies
- ObjectivesThe study programme Finance and Law is an inter-faculty study taught by the Faculty of Economics and Administration MU in cooperation with the Faculty of Law MU which deepens knowledge of economics, finance and law. The emphasis is put on mastering basic issues of the legal system and selected issues in financial and business law, especially regarding finance, accounting and taxes. The aim of the study is to master the specifics of corporate finance, accounting, financial markets, company administration, banking and insurance according to the legal rules in these fields. Optional courses enable students to deepen their knowledge of mathematics, statistics, informatics, and financial development.
Graduates are specialists in economics, management, financial and capital market business, property administration, banking, insurance, corporate finance, accounting and international finance. They are competent to handle solving problems in financial and business law including market regulation. They have the prerequisites for working in economic, financial and legal departments of corporations and financial institutions, as well as in public administration, in the middle- and higher-level management. After completing the Bachelor’s degree study programme, it is possible to continue further studies in Master’s degree programme Finance at the Faculty of Economics and Administration.
The study programme Finance and Law is suitable especially for students who want to gain knowledge and specialized skills within multi-branch combination of economics, finance and law and in the future to be employed in this field, which is nowadays highly-demanded on the labour market.
- Learning Outcomes
After successfully completing his/her studies the graduate is able to:
- understand basic principles of private finance, corporate finance, and international finance, including their legislation
- understand the functioning, organization, and latest trends on the financial markets and their legal regulation
- analyse economic problems and propose procedures for assessing the impact of accounting and financial solutions for profit including the application of accounting legislation
- apply business, financial, and administrative legislation to solve decision-making situations and administrative procedures and practices
- explain the functions and services of commercial banks and insurance companies and analyse the banking and insurance systems including legislation and regulation
- Occupational Profiles of Graduates
Graduates will have the prerequisites for working in economic, financial, and legal departments of corporations and financial institutions and insurance companies, as well as in public administration.
- Practical Training
Practical training is not an obligatory part of the study plan. Students may attend a voluntary course of practical training.
- Goals of Theses
The final project is a structured written output, which is primarily intended to summarise the student's achievements. It verifies the student's ability to apply knowledge and skills in solving a specific problem that corresponds to the focus of the degree programme. The specific form is chosen in consultation with the supervisor of the Final Project. The Final Project takes the form of a brief document that presents the problem, its solution and explains the student's thinking in solving it. The total length of the Final Project is expected to be 10-15 standard pages.
Guidelines for the Final Project and other information can be found in the ECON MUNI Student Handbook available at www.econ.muni.cz/zaverecna-prace.
- Access to Further Studies
After completing the Bachelor’s degree study programme, it is possible to continue further studies in any Master’s degree programme (after satisfying the admission requirements) at the Faculty of Economics and Administration.
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