MAPublic 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 | MA (MSc Public Policy and Management) |
| Course code | Economic Science |
| Accreditation | EAPAA |
| Entry qualification | Bachelor diploma (or higher) 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 a minimum of 30 ECTS constituted from the following areas: 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. |
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| Territory requirements | Applications are accepted from the following territories (based on citizenship): Algeria, Angola, Argentina, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Belize, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Burundi, Cambodia, Chile, China, Colombia, Congo - Kinshasa, Costa Rica, Cuba, Ecuador, El Salvador, Ethiopia, Georgia, Ghana, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Lebanon, Liberia, Malaysia, Maldives, Marshall Islands, Mexico, Moldova, Montenegro, Morocco, Myanmar (Burma), Namibia, Nigeria, North Macedonia, Oman, Pakistan, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Russia, Saint Lucia, Serbia, Seychelles, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Sri Lanka, State of Palestine, Syria, São Tomé and Príncipe, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, United Arab Emirates, Uruguay, 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
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)
B2 Level English (see above)
Entrance exam:
Yes
Type of entrance exam:
Pre-interview test
Written exam
Oral (interview) – online (Teams or Zoom)
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 a pre-interview test, written exam and online oral exam (interview).
The following will be assessed at your interview:
• Knowledge relevant to your programme
• Skills relevant to your programme
• Motivation.
Career opportunities
Our graduates progress to roles:
- Public Policy
- Refugee Commissioner
- Public Affairs Partner
- EU Agent
- International NGO Agent