BSc in
International Business
Global, cross-cultural business. Project-based and practical.
This programme will prepare you for an international business career, in many types of organisations, many sectors, all over the world. You will study all aspects of business, including marketing, finance and management and apply your knowledge cross-culturally, on a global scale.
You will be introduced step-by-step to the exciting world of international business, illuminating its global economic and corporate business background.
This programme has a uniquely project-based structure and practical approach. You will learn the key theoretical knowledge through international business situations, examples and case studies.
A key benefit of this programme is the multicultural focus. Not only will you work on international business problems, you can also participate in an international semester, and beyond that the option to spend your one-semester internship overseas.
What will you study?
Core Modules*
- Business Essentials
- Open-Economy Macroeconomics
- Serving International Customers
- Interpersonal & Learning Skills
Core Modules*
- Corporate Finance and Investments
- Global Markets and Players
- Cross-cultural Management
- Management and Organisations
Core Modules*
- International Trade Practices
- International Marketing
- International Business Protocol & Negotiation Skills
- Doing Business in Europe
Determined by chosen specialisation.
In the international semester you can choose any module at a partner university; this will enable you to customize your own study programme.
* The above is not an exhaustive list. Corvinus University of Budapest reserves the right to change modules.
Programme name: International Business
Programme award: Bachelor, BSc
ECTS: 240
Duration: 8 semesters (4 years)
Teaching hours: approx. 12 – 18 hours/week
Includes internship: Compulsory
Start date: September 2025
Tuition fees (EEA):
990 000 HUF/semester
cca. 2 500 EUR/semester*
Tuition fees (Non-EEA):
3 300 EUR/semester
Application Requirements
- Completed high school/secondary education (or higher)
- Pass mathematics exam
- B2 level of English, proven by a certificate
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For Hungarian Citizens
You can apply through felvi.hu, for more details switch to the Hungarian website.
Hungarian citizens with foreign high school diplomas can now apply to Corvinus through DreamApply.
Preparatory Programme
If you do not meet the requirements, you can apply for our preparatory programme.
Note: there are three ways to apply to Corvinus as an international student:
- Self-funded route (available for all applicants)
- Stipendium Hungaricum route – non-EU applicants only, further restrictions apply
- Diaspora scholarship route – non-EU nationals with Hungarian heritage only, further restrictions apply
There are three ways to apply to Corvinus as an international student
Dr. László Kacsirek
Programme Director
Associate Professor
Dear Applicant,
Dr. Kacsirek has been born in Norway, grew up in the United States and the Netherlands; this provided him with a multicultural experience and an overall international orientation. He holds a university degree in International Business and a PhD in Global Economy. His area of research and expertise are the global economic system and international trade policy. Dr Kacsirek coordinates the international business team at Corvinus and has been managing the International Business BSc programme for more than a decade. He is a former board member of BUSINET, a global higher education network organisation.
Specialisations
Business Venture and Start-Up Management
Global Markets & Marketing
Accreditations and Rankings
#350-400 QS WUR Ranking By Subject
In Economics and Econometrics Studies
What our students think
“The leading modern education offered by Corvinus, as well as the fantastic campus is why I like studying here. Moreover, you get to make lifelong professional connections while enjoying Budapest’s vivid student life. If you’re striving for even further international experience, the university offers the opportunity to International Business students to take part in an international semester, studying in a partner university or working at a company abroad. You can also spend your one-semester internship abroad! Corvinus’ multicultural environment is waiting for you, be sure to join a student organisation, make the most out of the possibilities offered and meet as many people as you can!”
Uzrahan Ates Karayel
Turkey
Career Opportunities
Our graduates have secured positions including: Business Analyst, International Trade Expert, International Logistics Manager, International Business Analyst, International Sales Manager.
Our graduates are working at prestigious organisations, including: Procter & Gamble, Morgan Stanley, IBM, Price Waterhouse Coopers, BMW.