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Public Policy and Management

Corvinus University of Budapest
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Tuition EUR 2,090 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; EUR 1,580 (Tuition (Semester)) — EU/EEA students
Degree MSc
Duration 24 months
Deadline Apr, 2027
Delivery On-campus
Location Budapest, Hungary
Language English

Program Overview

The Public Policy and Management at Corvinus University of Budapest is a MSc programme in Business & Management over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of business & management. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Public Policy and Management programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Hungary and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. Tuition: EUR 2,090 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; EUR 1,580 (Tuition (Semester)) — EU/EEA students
  5. Location: Budapest, Hungary

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Public Policy and Management programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:

  1. Business Analyst
  2. Management Consultant
  3. Product Manager
  4. Strategy Analyst
  5. Operations Manager
  6. Entrepreneur

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. The courses taught in the programme are divided into core courses, catch-up courses, foundation core courses, differentiated professional courses, specialization courses and elective courses.
  2. During the first year, the MA programme provides catching-up courses in Public Economics and Public Policy Analysis, while also introducing students into Advanced microeconomics, Advanced macroeconomics and Econometrics.
  3. Foundations of Public Policy Decisions
  4. Public Management
  5. Health Economics

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

  • Bachelor degree
The purpose of the interview is to assess applicants\' basic command of base subjects and disciplines of the programme (such as economic and statistical foundations of public policy and administration, policy studies) and their verbal competences, as well as to learn about their motivation for joining a program. Interviews are evaluated, among others, on the basis of how successful applicants are in communicating their ideas, what career plans they have in mind or how they think they can benefit from the Master\'s program in order to meet their future goals. The entrance exam board evaluates the English language skills of applicants in the frame of the entrance exam procedure.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

EUR 2,090 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; EUR 1,580 (Tuition (Semester)) — EU/EEA students

Tuition fees: EUR 2,090 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; EUR 1,580 (Tuition (Semester)) — EU/EEA students

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact Corvinus University of Budapest directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

About Corvinus University of Budapest

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Corvinus University of Budapest

Budapest, Hungary

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Application Information
  • Application Deadline Apr, 2027
  • Start Date Sep, 2026
  • Language English
  • Duration 24 months
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