MSc Public Policy and Management

Study location	Hungary, Budapest
Type	Graduate/Master, full-time
Nominal duration	4 semesters (120 ECTS)
Study language	English
Awards	(MSc Public Policy and Management)

Tuition fee	€3,300 per semester
Application fee	€75 one-time

Entry qualification

Undergraduate diploma (or higher) Please read this whole section carefully before applying Recognition (undergraduate degree) requirements Your qualification must be legally recognised to be equivalent to a Hungarian undergraduate degree (Act C, Recognition, 2001) and meet the pre-requisite credit requirements (see below). Entrance exam The maximum number of points you can get in the admission process is 100. The written exam is 60 points, the oral exam is 30 points. You can get an additional 10 points if you submit a GMAT/GRE/NMAT or GMAT FE exam by 31 January 2025. The written exam measures the following: quantitative and qualitative analytical skills, logical thinking and data interpretation, and language skills. A sample exam will soon be available. You can also get in without a written exam. If you have either of the following, you don’t have to do the written exam: An international exam with the following minimum points: GMAT (500), GMAT FE (485), NMAT (150), or GRE (300) A diploma from an AACSB/EQUIS accredited or CEMS member university with a grade of 4 (B) or higher. A 4 (B) grade equals 50 points, a 5 (A) grade equals 60 points. Minimum credit requirements 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 20 ECTS constituted from the following areas: - Methodology (mathematics, statistics, IT); - Economics (e.g. microeconomics and macroeconomics, international economy, business); - Social Sciences (political science, sociology, international relations); - Program-related fields (public service, government levels’ management and control, public policy, public socio-political skills). Tip: to quickly calculate your credits in ECTS, divide learning hours by 30! ‎If your qualifications are not in English or Hungarian, official translations into English or Hungarian will be required for all diplomas and transcripts. You must take the original entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university.

Territory requirements	Applications are NOT accepted from the following territories (based on citizenship): Hungary. If you are a Hungarian citizen or dual national, please apply via Felvi

Language requirements	English Your English language skills should be a minimum of B2. This is assessed from your entrance exam or meeting the equivalent entry requirements.

More information	uni-corvinus.hu/..-and-management/?lang=en

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.

Programme Description

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!

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