MSc Public Policy and Management
| Study location | Hungary, Budapest |
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| Type | Graduate/Master, full-time |
| Nominal duration | 4 semesters (120 ECTS) |
| Study language | English |
| Awards | (MSc Public Policy and Management) |
| Tuition fee | €2,900 per semester *The fee must be paid to NON EEA for the whole academic year, the amount for the two semesters in a single payment. |
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| Application fee | €75 one-time |
| Entry qualification | Undergraduate diploma (or higher) In Hungary, there are legal pre-requisite credit requirements to study postgraduate programmes. Please make sure you meet the minimum requirements for this programme before applying. You will need a minimum of 30 ECTS constituted from any of the following areas: Tip: to quickly calculate your credits in ECTS, divide learning hours by 30! If your qualifications are not in English or Hungarian, official translations will be required for all diplomas and transcripts into English or Hungarian. You must take verified copies of the entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university. |
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| Territory requirements | As of December 2021, Hungarian dual nationals and Hungarians who studied overseas or at international high schools in Hungary can apply to Corvinus as regular international students. If you are a Hungarian citizen and have studied at a school in Hungary, please apply via Felvi If you are unsure if you meet the requirements to apply as an international students, please feel free to get in touch (Please right click on get in touch and select open link in new tab) |
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| Language requirements | English Applicants must have a minimum B2 level of English. |
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Overview
Plan, organise, implement and control governmental policies and actions. Become a leader. Corvinus‘ programme has a uniquely international perspective and is accredited by EAPAA – assuring your learning experience and enhancing your career prospects.
Public Policy and Management at Corvinus is an internationally recognised, interest-based tailored programme for future leading politicians, public policy analysts and civil society leaders. You will hone essential analytical and leadership skills applicable to the public sector, consulting firms, ministries, policy institutes and NGOs (non-governmental organisations). Obtain a highly competitive degree – the programme is dual accredited by EAPAA (the European Association for Public Administration Accreditation) – you will get more than a Corvinus degree! This accreditation provides you with a cutting-edge learning experience – exposing you to the latest topics and methodologies.
Public Policy and Management will equip you with a practical toolkit to analyse complex social-public policy issues and evaluate alternative solutions. You will master the concepts, theories, processes, and characteristics of economic science – including microeconomic and macroeconomic planning and organisation.
You will gain a deeper understanding of corporate structures, operations and domestic and international relationships of organisations – applicable to all sectors, worldwide!
You will acquire contemporary and theoretically demanding mathematical-statistical, econometric, and modelling methods of problem recognition, definition, and solution and information gathering and processing.
During your studies, you will take part in professional practical collaborations with consulting and analysis companies and research institutes, proving you with a highly practical experience, skills and networking opportunities that will enhance your employment possibilities, internationally.
Is 2 years too long? To apply for credit exemption, you must complete our validation process, which you can read more about here. We also offer a 1-year version of this program – MSc Public Governance!
Entry requirements:
Undergraduate degree meeting minimum credit requirements (see above)
B2 Level English (see above)
Entrance exam:
Yes
Type of entrance exam:
Competency test
Written exam
Oral (interview) – online
Entrance exam location:
Online
Entrance exam description:
We will evaluate your online application and supporting documents. Subject to paying the application fee, applicants will be contacted to participate in a competency test, then a written exam and finally, an online oral exam (interview).
Programme structure
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Career opportunities
Our graduates progress to roles including:
- Public Policy
- Refugee Commissioner
- Public Affairs Partner
- EU Agent
- International NGO Agent