Finance and Investment Management | SMK

Finances and Investment Management

This programme is designed for analytical and detail-oriented students who are interested in financial markets, investments, and data-driven decision-making in business. The Finance and Investment Management studies at SMK combine the fundamentals of economics and finance with modern investment strategies, risk analysis, and the use of financial technologies.

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Profession Bachelor in Business Management

Finance

Full time

English, Lithuanian

Vilnius, Kaunas, Klaipėda

You will be able to

You will learn

Career opportunities

Manage personal and corporate finances, plan budgets, and make investment decisions

Ensure effective management of financial institution services

Analyze markets, apply investment evaluation models, and prepare financial forecasts

Use modern financial technologies and analytical tools

Assess financial risks, build investment portfolios, and optimize returns

Understand and apply the fundamentals of financial law in practice

Conduct independent research, interpret economic indicators, and provide insights for managers or clients

About fundamentals of finance and investment

Credit and investment products

Financial accounting and sustainable finance

Financial analysis

Financial and investment risk management

Financial information processing systems

Corporate social responsibility

Business economics, management

Auditing and taxation

Financial analyst

Investment manager

Financial controller

Financial consultant

Type of studies

Full-time bachelor’s degree studies

Bachelor’s degree studies after secondary school
Duration: 3 years
Lectures are held from Monday to Friday on working days
22 weeks of practical training in real business enterprises

Annual tuition fee & scholarships

EU Students

2850 €

Non-EU Students

3800 €

40% talent scholarship

20% scholarship for Eastern partnership countries

20% business management scholarship

Other tuition fee reductions

The scholarship applies only for the first year of studies; after that, students can apply for other scholarship programs.

Criteria for getting the scholarship:

Average school graduation grade – 8.5 (85% out of 100%).
Complete the scholarship assignment.
English language level B2 (with proof of IELTS, TOEFL certificates, or by passing a language test at SMK).
The application fee is paid and the receipt is attached to the application.

Scholarship deadlines:

Spring semester: 20th of January
Fall semester: 20th of August

The applications or other additional documents submitted later than the deadlines will not be reviewed.

Please make sure that you have attached all required documents to your application.

For more information about scholarship applications, please contact admission@smk.lt

Citizens of the following countries can apply:

Armenia
Azerbaijan
Belarus
Georgia
Ukraine
Moldova

Criteria for being considered for the scholarship:

Be a citizen of one of the eastern partnership countries.
Average school graduation grade – 8.0 (80% out of 100%).
Payment of the application fee has to be attached.

Scholarship deadlines:

Spring semester: 20th of January
Fall semester: 20th of August

The applications or other additional documents submitted later than the deadlines will not be reviewed.

Please make sure that you have attached all required documents to your application.

For more information about scholarship applications, please contact admission@smk.lt.

This scholarship is given for one semester of studies for applicants of the business management study sphere, with a chance of reapplying for other semesters in the future if a student meets all the criteria later on.

Be an applicant for one of the following programs:

International business
Marketing and advertising
Tourism and recreation
Finance and investment management
Sustainable business and green technologies
Business building and management
Future business and innovations
International trade and customs logistics
Write a motivational letter “Why am I eligible for this scholarship?”

Criteria:

Average school graduation grade – 8.0 (80% out of 100%).
Payment of the application fee has to be attached.

Scholarship deadlines:

Spring semester: 20th of January
Fall semester: 20th of August

The applications or other additional documents submitted later than the deadlines will not be reviewed.

Please make sure that you have attached all required documents to your application.

For more information about scholarship applications, please contact admission@smk.lt

10% reduction for family members of SMK students or alumni

The sibling discount of 10% will be awarded to the next sibling studying at SMK when both family members attend the college at the same time, or if the other sibling has graduated from SMK College of Applied Sciences previously.

Terms and conditions:

Applicant must complete the application form with the certified birth certificates of both siblings for the discount to be granted.
The discount takes effect from the date of submission of the application and relevant documents.
A sibling relationship is defined as either brother or sister
This discount will be provided for the whole study period, which is equal to a 10% discount from the semester fee.
The awarded discount is not transferable for cash, nor refundable, and cannot be transferred to a non-sibling.
The decision to award the sibling discount will be made by the manager of international studies at SMK College of Applied Sciences.

30% for the second SMK bachelor’s degree studies

Up to 50% SMK tuition fee reduction for the best and most active students, eligible only for 2nd and 3rd-year SMK students

How to apply?

Admission dates and terms

Fall Semester Admission:

Admission starts on December 2.
The semester commences on September 1.
Deadlines: July 1 – Applicants from non-EU/EFTA countries, August 10 – Applicants from EU countries.

Spring Semester Admission:

Admission starts on September 2.
The semester commences on February 1.
Deadlines: December 1 – Applicants from non-EU/EFTA countries, January 10 – Applicants from EU countries.

Application process

Submit the application form ot apply.smk.lt/ and pay the application fee. Please, make sure to check all the requirements according to the chosen program.
Before applying, please review the country-specific requirements to ensure all necessary documents are included.
You will be invited to a motivation interview. After receiving your admission, the first tuition fee must be paid to confirm your enrollment at SMK.
Start the TRP process at the nearest Visa Facilitation Services Center. More information can be found here.
Once your TRP is approved, we’ll be ready to welcome you to Lithuania and help you sign your study contract.

Documents for Qualification Assessment:

Diploma or provisional certificate: Your highest qualification (in the original language).
Academic transcript: Listing all subjects, grades, and credits/hours. Can be submitted electronically if the appendix isn’t issued yet.
Proof of name change: If your diploma name differs from your passport (e.g., marriage/divorce certificate or other official document).
Other supporting education documents: If needed to clarify qualifications.
Note: Country-specific document requirements may apply. Check for your country here.

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Academic Recognition of Foreign Qualifications

SMK College of Applied Sciences (SMK) is appointed by the Ministry of Education, Science and Sport of Lithuania for recognition of foreign qualifications for the purposes of further studies at SMK. The evaluation of qualifications is a part of the admission procedure, and all students have to undergo this process. More information on Academic recognition of foreign qualifications can be found here.

Application & Identity Documents

Application fee receipt: Paid once per degree; exemptions for English Foundation Programme students continuing at SMK.
Valid passport copy: Must be valid for at least 2 years.
Entry qualification documents: High school/secondary diploma, school leaving certificate, or college diploma. Must be translated into English/Lithuanian if the original is in another language. Minimum overall score: 50%.
Consent for qualification evaluation: Through the Lithuanian Centre for Quality Assessment in Higher Education (CQAHE).

Language & Other Requirements

Proof of English proficiency: IELTS 5.5+, TOEFL 69+, FCE, LanguageCert IESOL B2+, PTE Academic 59+, or Duolingo 110+.
Internal SMK English test: 50 €; available if no certificate.
Exemptions: English Foundation Programme graduates only need their certificate when applying for a bachelor’s degree.

Motivation Interview

After the applicant has paid the application fee and submitted the application, we invite him for a motivational interview. The interview is done online using the Google Meet platform, and the basic goal is to evaluate the reasoning and motivation of a future student. After an interview, the decision of admission is given in a couple of days.

If you have any specific questions in regard to the application procedure please contact the SMK International Office at admission@smk.lt.

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If you have any specific questions in regard to the application procedure please contact the SMK International Office at admission@smk.lt.

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