Institute of Data Analytics and Information Systems

The official application period for the 2026 #Doctoral_Programmes at Corvinus University of Budapest has begun. This is an invitation for candidates seeking academic immersion, an international research career, and the expertise to solve complex global challenges at the highest level. 

As the only university in #Hungary to hold both #AACSB and #AMBA accreditations in the field of social sciences, Corvinus offers a prestigious platform for doctoral candidates to conduct impactful research. 

Key highlights for 2026: 

🎓 A monthly HUF 320,000 #scholarship allows for a full focus on research excellence. 

Learn more about our Business Informatics Doctoral Programmes at the following link and apply now:   https://www.uni-corvinus.hu/post/landing-page/phd/gazdasaginformatika/?lang=en

At The Case Centre’s 36th global Awards and Competitions, Réka Franciska Vas, Associate Professor from Corvinus University of Budapest, was announced as a joint winner alongside Isabelle Fagnot from KEDGE Business School.

The Case Centre Awards and Competitions recognise outstanding case writers and teachers from across the globe and celebrate worldwide excellence in case writing and teaching. The 36th Awards reflect the state of today’s rapidly changing global environment and the critical role of the case method in helping future leaders grapple with real-world complexity. 
 
The case method is a teaching approach in which students learn by analysing real-world scenarios. This year’s winning cases bring the challenges shaping business decision-making directly into the classroom, from geopolitical instability and technological rivalry to sustainability and long-term resilience. 

Vas and Fagnot’s winning case for Knowledge, Information and Communications Systems Management was How to Make Data Work for Your Organization: Is Data Culture the Missing Link?  

This case focuses on conflicting data on student enrolment figures presented in the annual report of a fictional higher education institution. The case explores a challenge that most higher education institutions genuinely experience in their day-to-day operations. It is based on a real-life situation and addresses a problem with no simple or obvious solution. Rather than offering ready-made answers, the case helps initiate structured thinking, outlines possible directions, and supports institutions in making meaningful progress toward truly data-driven operations. 
 
Vas and Fagnot said: “The case has proven to be highly adaptable and versatile in teaching. It can be used not only to explore the foundations of data-driven culture but also to highlight aspects of responsible decision-making. In all teaching contexts, it has encouraged students to think critically, creatively, and outside the box. We are particularly grateful for the opportunity to contribute to the ongoing dialogue around data-driven transformation in higher education, and we hope this case continues to inspire thoughtful discussion and reflective learning across diverse institutional settings.” 

The authors said, one of the main challenges was that, while the problem itself is universal, it manifests differently across institutions. This required them to design a case that is both concrete and relatable, yet flexible enough to resonate with a wide range of organisational contexts. Another challenge was guiding case solvers toward the right way of thinking without prescribing solutions – encouraging the development of the appropriate mindset rather than delivering definitive answers. 

Vicky Lester, Chief Executive Officer of The Case Centre, commented: 

“These awards showcase how the case method continues to bring the real world into the classroom, helping future leaders navigate complexity and make informed decisions in an ever-changing environment. From geopolitical uncertainty and sustainability challenges to the rise of artificial intelligence, this year’s winning cases reflect the issues shaping business today.”  

This marks Corvinus University’s first success at these awards and competitions. 

The Corvinus team secured 3rd place at the CaseIT 2025 International MIS Case Competition in Vancouver. The team, Sapphire Consulting—comprising Janka Tiszlavicz, Tímea Kiss, Máté Czifra, and Máté Czifra (not a typo!)—are all 3rd-year BSc students and can be seen in the picture above.

The competition consisted of two rounds, each with a separate case. The Corvinus team won their division in the first round, advanced to the semifinals and finals with the second case, and ultimately finished in third place.

The competition was won by the team of the University of Manchester.

The students were part of the Cases on Business-IT Management course, a Digital Business specialisation course within the Business and Management programme, and a core elective for the Business Informatics and Data Science programmes. After winning our local competition, the team earned the right to represent Corvinus at CaseIT, where we have been invited since 2012. Rooted in the local competition, we also send a team to the CoMIS competition, to Minneapolis every year, in similar business-IT topic. The Corvinus preparation team included Krisztián Varga, Márta Aranyossy, and Peter Feher, supported by former international case competition alumni.

Congratulations to the team and their mentors!

Corvinus hosted its traditional awards ceremony On 7 November, during which the University’s most excellent colleagues with outstanding performance received institutional recognition.We are proud of the colleagues from our institute who were among the winners this year:

Congratulation!

In 2024 we joined the ERCIS (European Research Center for Information Systems) international research network. The annual research report is available here (our institute can be found on page 64): https://www.ercis.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/ercis_annual_report.pdf