MSc in
Public Policy and Management
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.
- in-depth knowledge of public governance, the operation of national and international public and civil society organisations in the fields of climate, health policy and international development.
You will work
- as health, education, climate and social policy analyst, consultancy partner, refugee commissioner, public affairs partner, EU policy analyst and international NGO officer.
You will obtain
- highly competitive degree with international accreditation.
- practical toolkit to analyse complex social-public policy issues and evaluate alternative solutions.
- skills and networking opportunities that will enhance your employment prospects, even internationally.
Internship possibilities
During your studies, you can take part in professional practical collaborations with consulting companies, policy analysis and research institutes.
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 a semester in another country!
EMPA network: spend a Semester at one of our EMPA partners representing Europe’s elite institutions in the field.
Characteristics of the Programme
- students from a wide range of of academic and professional backgrounds
- multi-disciplinary training
- problem-oriented and project-based courses
- focus on public governance and globally relevant climate, health and development policy challenges
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
What will you study?
Core Modules*
- Public Economics
- Multilevel Governance
- Development and Sustainability States and Globalisation Health Economics
- Corruption, Governance and Political Institutions
Core Modules*
- Climate Policy
- Development Program Planning and Evaluation
- Economic Evaluation in Healthcare
- NGO Management and Civil Society
- Digital Era Governance
* The above is not an exhaustive list. Corvinus University of Budapest reserves the right to change modules.
Application Requirements
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
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.
Alumni
Nika Khomasuridze, our former student from Georgia, graduated in 2021 with an MSc in Public Policy and Management and currently works as a Program Officer at the Eastern European Centre for Multiparty Democracy (EECMD). He emphasized that the program equipped him with insights into public policy processes, public management, and public sector reform, which were critical for understanding how policies are developed, implemented, and evaluated for effectiveness and efficiency.
Márton Schlanger received his Master’s degree in Public Policy and Management from Corvinus in 2022. He started working at the Republikon Institute in 2021 and currently serves as a Senior Researcher at the Institute.
Gunel Abdullajeva graduated from the program in 2018. In 2019, she was awarded the Swedish Institute Visby Scholarship and began her second master’s degree at Lund University. She graduated from Lund University in 2021 with an MSc in Welfare Policies and Management. She currently lives and works in Lund, Sweden, and started her career after her studies in Sweden as a project manager at a global tech company.
Specialisations
Climate Policy and Regional Development Specialisation
Global Development Policy Specialisation
Health Economic Evaluation Specialisation
Public Governance Specialisation
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 Governance, 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.“
Lazar Dashic
Montenegro
Career Opportunities
Our graduates progress to roles including: health, education, climate and social policy analyst, consultancy partner, refugee commissioner, public affairs partner, EU policy analyst and international NGO officer.