MScPublic Policy and Management
| Study location | Hungary, Budapest |
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| 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 Entrance exam Recognition/legalisation requirements 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 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 For credit requirements, see our website: www.uni-corvinus.hu/main-page/hello-corvinus/how-to-apply/ma-msc-programs-application-information/?lang=en 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. |
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| Language requirements | English “Your English language skills should be a minimum of B2. This is assessed by the entrance exam.” |
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| Other requirements | A motivation letter must be added to your application. |
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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.
Entry requirements:
Undergraduate degree meeting minimum credit requirements (see above)
Entrance exam:
The entrance exam is an online written test and an interview organized by Corvinus University of Budapest.
You are not required to do the written test if you have one of the following:
- One of the following tests with the following minimum scores: GMAT (500), GRE (300), NMAT (150) or GMAT FE (485).
- A 5 (A) or 4 (B) grade degree from an AACSB/EQUIS accredited or CEMS member university.
Please note that even if you have either of the above you will still have to take part in the interview.
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. This includes the international tests and the accredited degree. Your test score or degree grade will be converted into an admission score.
Career opportunities
Our graduates progress to roles:
- Public Policy
- Refugee Commissioner
- Public Affairs Partner
- EU Agent
- International NGO Agent
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