MBAMaster of Business Administration (MBA)
| Study location | Hungary, Budapest |
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| Academic field | Business and administration (ISCED 34) |
| Type | Master, full degree studies |
| Nominal duration | 4 semesters (2 years) (120 ECTS) |
| Study language | English |
| Awards | MBA (Full-time Master of Business Administration (MBA)) |
| Course code | Economic Science |
| Accreditation | AMBA, EQUIS |
| Entry qualification | Bachelor diploma (or higher) Read all this information carefully Please, do not apply for an MBA if you do not meet work experience requirements – your application will be rejected if you do not. Alternatively, you may wish to consider Corvinus’ MSc Finance, MSc International Economy and Business, MSc Marketing or MSc, Supply Chain Management, instead (for which there are no work experience requirements). Work experience If you have a postgraduate degree, you will need to have graduated before September 2023 and have at least two years of professional experience since graduating. Work during/before your studies does not count Please ensure you upload a full, up-to-date CV and list your work history in detail alongside your application. 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. In most cases you can request 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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| Territory requirements | Applications are accepted from the following territories (based on citizenship): Albania, Algeria, Angola, Argentina, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belize, Bolivia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Brazil, Burundi, Cambodia, Cape Verde, Chad, Chile, China, Colombia, Congo - Kinshasa, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gambia, Georgia, Ghana, Honduras, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Lebanon, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Malaysia, Maldives, Mali, Marshall Islands, Mexico, Moldova, Mongolia, Montenegro, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, North Macedonia, Oman, Pakistan, Palestine, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Russia, Rwanda, Serbia, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Sri Lanka, St Lucia, Sudan, Syria, São Tomé & Príncipe, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkmenistan, Türkiye, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Venezuela, Vietnam, Yemen. |
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| Language requirements | English Applicants must have a minimum B2 level of English. The following secured English language tests with the minimum scores stated are accepted as proof: |
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| Other requirements | A motivation letter must be added to your application. |
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Overview
“Do not apply unless you meet the work experience requirements to avoid disappointment (please see Entry qualification section above).
A two-year, accredited MBA programme featuring comprehensive business projects with a sustainability mindset, guiding students through a transformative experience of a lifetime.
Programme Description
Our full-time MBA is ideal for mid-level managers with a minimum of three years of work experience. You will commit to 3-4 days per week in the classroom (10-16 hours), so this MBA is suited for professionals prepared to take a career break or work part-time.
Our programme is unique, combining traditional elements of finance, marketing and human resources with four themes that run throughout:
- Complex problem solving
- Soft skill development
- Sustainability
- Quantitative methods
You will be transformed into an ethical, responsible, successful business leader. Giving you the chance to work on real business assignments with practitioners, supported by experienced professors from business, leadership and sustainability, Corvinus’ full-time MBA is a transformative experience that will make a lasting impact on your life and career.
Challenges in our global environment abound, under pressure from emerging disruptors, changing consumer needs and rising ethical standards, it has never been more important to upgrade your knowledge and skills with an MBA. The full-time MBA programme at Corvinus will help you cut through the complexity of contemporary business problems, set and reach your personal development goals, improve your professional numeracy and run your business with holistic sustainability in mind.
Studying at a university with multiple accreditations in the liveable city of Budapest, you will gain valuable professional insights from practitioners, develop your understanding of emerging issues with respected professors, and build your global personal network. Get ready to become a more complete professional, move up a gear in your career and upgrade your skills and understanding of the world, in business and beyond.
Entry requirements:
- Undergraduate degree meeting minimum credit requirements (see above)
- A minimum of three years of work experience (see above)
Entrance exam:
Yes
Type of entrance exam:
Oral (interview) – online (Teams or Zoom)
Essay
Entrance exam description:
The Admission Board will evaluate the application materials (qualification(s), GPA, English proficiency, letter of motivation, work/activity experience) and based on a shortlist, applicants will be contacted to participate in an online oral exam (interview).
Before the interview you will also have to submit an essay. The topic of the essay will be sent to you at the beginning of the admission period.
The following will be assessed at your interview:
• Knowledge relevant to your programme
• Skills relevant to your programme
• Motivation.”
Career opportunities
As an MBA candidate, you will already be a mid-level manager and an internationally-minded business person.
The programme is designed to transform you into a future business leader.
Our graduates find work in managerial and leadership roles in different kinds of organisations and sectors across the world!