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MSc in

Public Policy and Management

Understand, Lead, and Shape the Future of Your Society!

EAPAA - accredited programme

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 gain

essential analytical and leadership skills
deeper understanding of motivation and operation of corporate, national and international organisations

You will work

in the public sector, consulting firms, ministries, public agencies, policy evaluation institutes and NGOs.

You will obtain

highly competitive degree – the programme is accredited by EAPAA – practical toolkit to analyse complex social-public policy issues and evaluate alternative solutions.
skills of managing public organisations as well as evaluating public policy interventions.

During your studies, you can 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 – internship possibilities are distributed regularly among our Students

International networking

Double Degree Program with the University of Palermo- an exclusive opportunity to gain two degrees for the time and price of one and spend one year in another country!

EMPA network: spend a Semester at one of our EMPA partners

We accept students from a range of academic and professional backgrounds for admission onto the Public Policy and Management programme. However, the programme blends mathematics and social sciences – so you will need to be an academic all-rounder. An economics background would give you strong foundations for this programme!

Programme name: Public Policy and Management

Programme award: Master, MSc

ECTS: 120

Duration: 8 quarters (2 years)

Teaching hours: 10-16 hours/week

Start date: September 2025

Tuition fees (EEA):
990 000 Ft/semester
cca. 2 500 EUR/semester*
Tuition fees (Non-EEA):
3 300 EUR/semester

*The official price list can be found in the annex to the Regulation on Student Fees and Benefits.

What will you study?

Year 1

Year 2

Year 1

Year 2

* The above is not an exhaustive list. Corvinus University of Budapest reserves the right to change modules.

Application Requirements

Completed bachelor/undergraduate degree
GRE, GMAT, NMAT exams
Circumstantial entrance interview
Meet minimum credit requirement
For more, please click here!

For Hungarian Citizens

You can apply through felvi.hu, for more details switch to the Hungarian website.

Credit Requirements

In Hungary, there are legal pre-requisite credit requirements to study graduate programmes.

Please make sure you meet the minimum requirements for this programme before applying.

For entering the master’s programme, a minimum of 20 credits is necessary from the following subject areas:

methodological studies (e.g. mathematics, statistics, quantitative methods, qualitative methods) 5 credits;
economics (e.g. microeconomics, macroeconomics, comparative economics, international economics) 5 credits
social science (e.g. political sciences, sociology, history, international studies, legal studies) 5 credits;
programme-specific studies (e.g. public economics, public administration, administrative law, public management, multilevel governance,public policy and policy area studies, and social policy studies) 5 credits.

The prerequisite of admittance into the master’s programme is for the student to have at least 30 credits in the listed area based on his/her previous studies. Missing credits must be attained in the master’s programme as defined in the higher education institution’s Study and Exam Regulations.

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.

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)

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)

Attila Bartha

Study Programme Director

Associate Professor

Dear Future Students,

Are you interested in policy analysis or managing a community organisation? Then you’re in the right place! Our goal is to educate economists who can provide policy analysis for consulting firms, as well as national and international governments and NGOs, particularly in areas such as health policy, development policy, environmental policy, and education policy. Through practical case studies, you’ll learn about international trends and develop the skills needed to lead public and non-governmental organisations.

Our students can participate in our top scholars programme, where they can learn from globally recognised experts in the field, as well as international part-time courses and dual degree programmes.

If you’re interested and want to be sure, apply for the Public Policy and Management and the Public Governance master’s programmes!

Scholarships

There are two remarkable scholarship opportunities available to Non-EU international students:

Stipendium Hungaricum (for non-EU nationals from over 70 countries)
Diaspora scholarships (for international students with Hungarian ancestry).

Both scholarships entitle you to:

Free tuition for the duration of your studies
43,700 HUF (approx. €120) per month for the duration of your studies (for living costs)
University accommodation or an additional 40,000 HUF (approx. €110) per month for the duration of your studies (accommodation allowance)
Medical insurance

Eligibility requirements apply, please click the button below for more information.

Accreditations and Rankings

#2 Best Business School

Eduniversal Eastern Europe rankings. 2020 (1st in 2019, 2nd in 2017, 2018)

#300-350 for Business and Management studies

Double Degree

Public Management, University of Palermo

Double Degree programmes are a unique opportunity, allowing you to obtain two higher education degrees in the time frame of one from two different institutions.

Participate in one of the world's leading business programmes!

By enrolling in this programme, you can apply for the CEMS Master’s in International Management, which has been ranked among the top 6% of business programmes worldwide, placing 11th out of 199 in the QS 2024 Masters in Management Rankings. Successful admission not only opens doors to 33 top business schools and over 70 corporate partners globally, but also grants you membership in a global alumni network of 20,000 professionals.

What do our students think?

“Master’s degree in Public Policy and Management enables me to explore and combine different elements of academic fields into one, such as political science, economics and law, which makes it extremely dynamic and engaging. It equipped me with a practical toolkit to analyse complex social-public policy issues and evaluate alternative solutions. Moreover, the class consists of diverse people coming from different parts of the world, bringing with them different viewpoints and making the classes more interesting. The programme gives you a broad perspective in regards to employment and professional careers, where you can seek jobs that are in the public or private sector.“