Finance Accounting
The Bachelor of Science in Finance-Accounting program is deeply unique in its content . The program responds to the needs and changes occurring in the private and public sectors and the challenges related to financing, risk and financial reporting, as well as to the dynamic changes in technology, markets and financial institutions. The program aims to provide financial knowledge that combines theoretical and practical analysis, so that graduates are fully prepared to respond to the demands of the labor market . Following this program of studies leads to the development of competencies related to economic and financial assessment and analysis,
This study program takes into account the ongoing need to adapt to changes in the labor market and technological developments. The inclusion of courses that address financial technologies and the emphasis on the use of software programs for analysis exposes students to modern tools and trends. This preparation makes them more adaptable to future innovations, including developments in the field of FinTech, which are transforming financial services globally and in Albania.
The program follows the principle of active and applied learning ("learning by doing"). In addition to a strong theoretical foundation in finance, accounting, and economics, students continuously engage in real-world case study analysis, use contemporary industry software programs, and, most importantly, complete a Professional Internship in the third year. This intensive practical experience ensures that theoretical knowledge is translated into concrete competencies and that graduates are ready to integrate immediately and successfully into the professional environment.
The main objectives of the bachelor 's degree program in "Finance-Accounting" are:
• To equip students with the theoretical foundations and analytical tools for financial management and decision-making, as well as to evaluate the financial development strategies of economic entities (families, private and public enterprises, and non-profit organizations).
• To develop competencies for assessing investment efficiency, structuring budgets and analyzing projects at the household, business or public economic entity or non-profit organization level, also considering technological and digital developments.
• To prepare professionals capable of analyzing and assessing the financing problems of the agricultural sector and other economic sectors, as well as identifying fiscal instruments for their support and development.
• To develop capacity to increase the quality of financial reporting and the reliability of accounting information of economic entities.
• To train professionals capable of understanding and communicating the modern system of financial statement publication, as well as performing financial analysis, in accordance with national and international accounting standards in economic entities and the public sector.
• Understand international finance related to markets, financial factors, policies and mechanisms that influence them to operate in an even more challenging global environment.
Students graduating from this program will gain:
• In-depth professional knowledge and analytical skills in the field of finance and accounting for economic entities in the agricultural sector and other economic sectors
• Skills in using contemporary approaches, including techniques, methods, software, to analyze the financial performance of economic entities useful in making financial decisions.
• Knowledge to assess and address the financial risk of economic activity and financing of economic entities.
• Skills in financial reporting methods and implementation of accounting standards for the private and public sectors.
• Capacities for financial planning, budgeting and implementation of investment projects in the field of agriculture and agribusiness, as well as knowledge of financing schemes and their effectiveness in the agricultural sector, but not only.
• Ability to design and propose economic policies and projects that promote development and alignment with European Union integration policies.
• Ability to assess financial, economic impact and social impact of various public and private programs or policies on economic entities.
Graduates can pursue careers in the following positions and roles:
• In financial institutions and organizations, in financial and banking institutions as well as in non-banking ones. In roles such as financial manager, financial analyst, credit analyst, financial services expert for individuals, businesses and the government.
• In the private sector, in private economic entities and NGOs as a finance, accounting and budget specialist, as well as in the role of financial advisor, etc.
• In the public sector, in public institutions at the central and local level as a budget specialist, fiscal system expert, debt specialist, local finance specialist, etc.
• In higher education institutions, public and private education, as well as in scientific research institutions, public and private, as a finance and budget specialist, investment analyst, research assistant, etc.
• In the non-financial market, in the insurance market and the real estate market as a sales agent, financier, advisor, etc.
• In international institutions and organizations as a financial consultant for development policies and projects, finance and accounting specialist, specialist for project evaluation and monitoring.
