MSc Public Policy and Management
Understand, Lead, and Shape the Future of Your Society!
EAPAA - accredited programme
Programme Information
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 2024
Tuition fees (EEA): 990 000 HUF per semester
Total tuition fees (EEA): 3 960 000 HUF
Tuition fees (Non-EEA): € 3 300 per semester
Total tuition fees (Non-EEA): € 13 200
What you will study
Core Modules
Year 1, Core Courses
1. Public Economics
2. Multilevel Governance
3. Program and Performance Evaluation
4. Public Financial Management
5. Comparative Public Administration
6. Corruption and Governance
Year 2, Core Courses and Module Courses
1. Public Policy Analysis
2. Digital Era Governance
3. Public Policies for Human Development
4. NGO Management and Civil Society
5. Cost-Benefit Analysies
6. Health Policy and Public Health
* The above is not an exhaustive list. Corvinus University of Budapest reserves the right to change modules.
Scholarships
• Stipendium Hungaricum (for non-EU nationals from >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 (c. €120) per month for the duration of your studies (for living costs)
• University accommodation or an additional 40,000 HUF (c. €110) per month for the duration of your studies (accommodation allowance)
• Medical insurance.
Eligibility requirements apply, so please click on “Scholarship opportunities” for more information.Note: there are three ways to apply to Corvinus as an international student:
1. Self-funded route (available for all applicants)
2. Stipendium Hungaricum route – non-EU applicants only, further restrictions apply
3. Diaspora scholarship route – non-EU nationals with Hungarian heritage only, further restrictions apply
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
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.
Accreditations and Rankings
#350-400 for Economics and Econometrics
Double Degree / CEMS
Public and Non-Profit Institutions Management / Public Administration
Public Management (Laurea Magistrale in Scienze delle Amministrazioni e delle Organizzazioni complesse)
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.
What our students think
Lazar Dashic
Montenegro
“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.“
Career opportunities
Our graduates progress to roles including: Public Policy, Refugee Commissioner, Public Affairs Partner, EU Agent, International NGO Agent.
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