International MBA
About the International MBA programme
Transform into a Future-Ready Leader in Just One Year!
- The International MBA is an one-year intensive business education programme, designed to meet AMBA accreditation standards.
- Future-oriented decision-making insights to prepare you for leadership roles.
- Fast track to management knowledge: Comprehensive coverage of management, marketing, finance, and European economic policy.
Benefits of the programme
- Accelerates your career by equipping you with the in-depth knowledge to become an international leader.
- Strengthens practical experience and leadership skills, enabling you to tackle complex business challenges effectively.
- Fosters innovative thinking and interdisciplinary problem solving, promoting successful international collaboration.
What makes the programme unique?
- Comprehensive and universal business knowledge combined with AMBA accreditation standards in just one year.
- Post-experience programme: Designed for professionals with at least 3 years of experience.
- Intensive and full-time structure maximises immersion and allows you to achieve your goals swiftly.
Who is expected to attend the training?
- Ambitious professionals aiming for management positions at an international level.
- Individuals looking for practical, project-based learning with direct engagement with business leaders.
- Those who value leadership development, including skills such as problem-solving, decision-making, collaboration, and communication.
Details
Programme name International MBA
Programme award Master, MSc
ECTS 60
Duration 2 semesters (1 year)
Teaching hours 20 hours/week
Includes internship Business project engagement with practitioners throughout the entire programme.
Start date September 2026
Tuition fee (EEA)
1 500 000 HUF/semester
3 000 000 HUF/year
cca. 3 800 EUR/semester
cca. 7 600 EUR/year
Tuition fee (Non-EEA)
4 500 EUR/semester
*The official price list can be found in the annex to the Regulation on Student Fees and Benefits.
Application requirements
- Undergraduate degree (meeting minimum credit requirements).
- At least three years of professional work experience.
- Proficiency in English (minimum B2 level).
- Successful completion of an entrance exam, which includes an online interview and an essay submission.
Corvinus Scholarship
Fully funded tuition scholarships will be available in this programme for self-funded students starting their studies at Corvinus in September 2026.
Programme Highlights
Real-Life Business Projects
Work on live company projects and consulting-style cases where you apply strategy, economics, and leadership tools to
real business challenges.
Truly International Cohort
Study in a diverse, global classroom with students from multiple continents, developing cross-cultural leadership skills
essential for international careers.
Strong Corporate & Career Focus
Benefit from corporate partnerships, guest speakers, and applied courses designed to support career progression in
consulting, strategy, finance, and management.
1-Year Accelerated, Full-Time Format
Earn a globally competitive MBA in one intensive year, combining academic rigor with strong return on investment and
minimal opportunity cost.
What will you study?
Year 1
Core Modules*
- Leadership and management
- Marketing management
- Accounting and finance
- Operations and process management
- Economic foundations for innovative business solutions
- Business strategy in international context
- Future-ready decision making
- European economic policy and institutions
* The above is not an exhaustive list. Corvinus University of Budapest reserves the right to change modules.
Specialisations - International MBA
Business projects typically range from entrepreneurship
Business development
Finance
Sustainability
IT business
AI and data based decision making, to leadership
Connect with an MBA Student
Get first-hand insights from current International MBA students.
International opportunities
Global network
Join a programme where over 90% of your classmates are international, ensuring daily global networking and diverse perspectives. Work on business projects with leading multinational companies and NGOs, and take part in a global business competition alongside students from North America, Western Europe, and Asia. Collaborate on real-world challenges with partner universities in the USA, gaining experience in cross-continental teams and building a truly global professional network.
Short-term mobility lasting 2-30 days opens up international opportunities in nearly 200 countries, including for students studying on one-year programmes.
Follow these steps when you apply so we can start processing your application immediately:
Step 1
Supply all the requested personal details
Step 2
Upload the required documents for your programme
Step 3
Upload a valid passport or national ID document (EU students)
Step 4
Pay your application fee
Where required.
Step 5
Submit your application
Programme Director
Miklós Kozma Attila is an Associate Professor at Corvinus University of Budapest and the Academic Director of the International MBA programme. A Corvinus graduate himself (MSc 2000), he later earned his PhD in 2012 and built a career that bridges academia, international case-competition leadership and corporate advisory practice. He has served as Programme Director of the International MBA since 2020, and has played key roles in major accreditation processes (AMBA, AACSB, EQUIS), strengthening the programme’s global standards. Kozma’s academic work spans international business, business models and sport business, demonstrated by publications on international new ventures, blockchain-driven business-model disruption, and the economics of major sport events. He is also a long-standing organizer and academic director of the Central European Case Competition @Corvinus, collaborating with UNC Chapel Hill and global partners. In 2025, he was elected President-Elect of the European International Business Academy (EIBA), underscoring his international academic leadership and commitment to strengthening cross-border research networks. [uni-corvinus.hu], [mkt.hu], [study-in-hungary.com]
“We develop leaders who can think globally, act responsibly, and solve complex problems through evidence and collaboration.”
Programme related expertise:
- International Business Strategy & Global Market Entry (international business research, early internationalisation)
- Business Models & Digital Transformation (blockchain-enabled business-model innovation)
- Strategic Management in Practice (case-based pedagogy, international case competitions)
- Sports Business & Economics (major event economics; performance measurement in sports)
Leading university
Rankings
#2 Best Business School in the region
EdUniversal Rankings
#351-400 in Business and Management
WUR Ranking by Subject
TOP 70 in Master’s in Finance in the world
Financial Times
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