Study location	Hungary, Budapest
Type	Master, full degree studies
Nominal duration	4 semesters (2 years) (120 ECTS)
Study language	English
Awards	MSc (MSc Public Policy and Management)
Course code	Economic Science
Accreditation	EAPAA

Entry qualification

Bachelor diploma (or higher) Read this information carefully GMAT, GRE, NMAT One of the above is required to be admitted onto the programme. Recognition/legalisation requirements Your diploma must be legally recognised in accordance with Hungarian Law (Act C, 2001, Recognition of Foreign Certificates and Degrees). This means your qualification must be deemed at least “equivalent” to a Hungarian high school diploma (for entry onto a BA/BSc) or a Hungarian Bachelor’s degree (for entry onto an MA/MSc/MBA). 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. Your application will be rejected if you don’t meet the credit requirements – it is your responsibility calculate your credits in ECTS and make an initial analysis before applying You will need 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!  Learning hours should be formally described, but can be constituted of classroom hours, private study and assessment. The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. You must take the original entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university.

Language requirements	English “Your English language skills should be a minimum of B2. This is assessed from your NMAT, GMAT or GRE score, or a degree from an AACSB, AMBA-accredited or CEMS-member university and have an average grade equivalent to “B” or higher (note: you must have already graduated).”

Other requirements	A motivation letter must be added to your application.

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.

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.

Entry requirements:
Undergraduate degree meeting minimum credit requirements (see above)

Entrance exam:
You must produce a valid certificate in any of the following tests before the entrance exam period (1 April) with the minimum scores stated.
-GMAT (500)
-GRE (300)
-NMAT (165)
-GMAT FE (485).

Note: meeting the minimum score does not guarantee admission, but you will be ineligible if you don’t meet this requirement. The actual threshold will be set by the Dean in late April.

Your result will be converted into a percentage ‘admissions score’.

Additionally if you have an admission score between 65 and 74 based on your test score (the conversion table is available in our Admission Regulations) you will be invited to do an interview that you must pass to gain acceptance.

Important: If you have a 5 (A) or 4 (B) grade degree from an AACSB/EQUIS accredited or CEMS member university you don’t need to submit a test certificate or take part in the interview. This only applies if you already have your degree before 1 April.”

Career opportunities

Our graduates progress to roles:
- Public Policy
- Refugee Commissioner
- Public Affairs Partner
- EU Agent
- International NGO Agent