MA Political Economy
| Study location | Hungary, Budapest |
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| Type | Graduate/Master, full-time |
| Nominal duration | 4 semesters (120 ECTS) |
| Study language | English |
| Awards | (MA Political Economy) |
| Tuition fee | €3,300 per semester |
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| Application fee | €75 one-time |
| Entry qualification | Undergraduate diploma (or higher) Please read this whole section carefully before applying Recognition (undergraduate degree) requirements Entrance exam The written exam is 90 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. 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 You will need a minimum of 24 ECTS constituted from 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 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. |
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| 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 |
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| 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. |
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Overview
This programme offers intellectually stimulating insights into how political and economic life interact with each other and how these two spheres jointly influence social and economic outcomes.
The programme aims to maintain a balance between theoretical and practical knowledge on the institutional stability and change of diverse political and economic systems, their role played in economic development, and their intended and unintended social, political and economic consequences.
When you graduate you will be confident in interpreting and understanding contemporary economic and political phenomena by applying the rich and varied methodological and theoretical toolkit of political economy.
You can expect to progress to work in a role like analyst, consultant or project manager – in multinational companies, consulting firms, intergovernmental organizations, international NGOs, research institutes, public administration or in the media!
Programme structure
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Career opportunities
Career prospects include:
-Financial Analyst
-Risk Management Consultant
-Policy Advisor
-Project Manager
-Research Analyst
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