Energy Market Economist /
Energy Market Specialist
You will gain indepth knowledge of the economic methodologies of the energy sector while building strategic competencies.
You will gain comprehensive knowledge of relevant regulations, economic impacts and trends, international standards, and the specific characteristics of the European regulatory environment.
You will develop a high level of proficiency in applying economic tools and methods specific to the energy sector.
You will develop your systems thinking, independent problem-solving skills, evidence-based decision-making, and a proactive and results-oriented approach.
You will be prepared to take on leadership, professional, and analytical roles in the modern energy sector—with a particular focus on the functioning of energy markets, the regulatory environment, and the challenges of the energy transition.
We recommend this programme if you work in the energy industry, the regulatory sector, or public administration, or if you envision a future in the energy sector or in energy economics and regulation.
Enjoy discounted application options!
- Alumni discount: Former students of Corvinus University of Budapest are eligible for a 10% discount.
- Corporate discount: If at least three people from the same company enroll in the same programme, they are eligible for a 10% discount.
- Early bird discount: A 10% discount is available to anyone who registers before the Early Bird deadline.
Program information
Program instructor: László Szabó
Length of program: 2 semesters
Language of the program: English
Location: Budapest
Division: Correspondence training
Training days: During study period, every Friday between 9:00 AM and 5:50 PM
Funding: Self-financing (admission fee: HUF 9 000)
Early bird application
30 June 2026
810 000 Ft / semester
Normal application
1 September 2026
900 000 Ft / semester
Qualification offered by the program:
• Energy Market Specialist
• Energy Market Economist
Admission requirements
Energy Market Specialist
Bachelor’s degree or higher in any field of study.
Energy Market Economist
Bachelor’s degree or higher in economics.
Documents needed for application
- a copy of the Hungarian and English versions of the diploma (if the latter has been issued)
- a curriculum vitae in English
- English language proficiency
Consultation with the Programme Director
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Greetings from the Program Instructor
We welcome all those interested in developing their analytical and proactive thinking, energy sector-specific economic knowledge and strategic vision. We train professionals who will be well acquainted with the theory and practice of energy economics and who can handle strategic and operational challenges as well as operational tasks and problems.
Curriculum
- Microeconomics with Energy Sector Applications
- Industrial Organization in the Energy Sector
- Economic regulation in the energy sector I.
- Energy law
- Statistical methods in energy markets I.
- Accounting in the utility and energy sector
- Economics of electricity markets I.
- Economics of natural gas markets I.
- Thesis seminar I
- Economic regulation in the energy sector II.
- Statistical methods in energy markets II.
- Investment and Financial Analysis in the Energy Sector
- Economics of electricity markets II.
- Economics of natural gas markets II.
- Economics of Renewable Energy
- Energy Policy
- Thesis seminar II
Curriculum of the course
| Tantárgy megnevezése | Félév | Tárgy előadója |
| Microeconomics with Energy Sector Applications | I. | Adrienn Selei |
| Industrial Organization in the Energy Sector | I. | Adrienn Selei |
| Economic regulation in the energy sector I. | I. | László Szabó |
| Energy law | I. | László Szabó |
| Statistical methods in energy markets I. | I. | László Szabó |
| Accounting in the utility and energy sector | I. | András Mezősi |
| Economics of electricity markets I. | I. | András Mezősi |
| Economics of natural gas markets I. | I. | Borbála Takácsné Tóth |
| Thesis seminar I | I. | László Szabó |
| Economic regulation in the energy sector II. | II. | László Szabó |
| Statistical methods in energy markets II. | II. | László Szabó |
| Investment and Financial Analysis in the Energy Sector | II. | András Mezősi |
| Economics of electricity markets II. | II. | András Mezősi |
| Economics of natural gas markets II. | II. | Borbála Takácsné Tóth |
| Economics of Renewable Energy | II. | László Szabó |
| Energy Policy | II. | László Szabó |
| Thesis seminar II | II. | László Szabó |
After graduation
The potential job opportunities are in the electricity and gas sectors. Here, opportunities could be fostered through networking with fellow graduates and at the annual alumni meetings, where former students working in the sector at various managerial levels are represented.
In addition to the knowledge of relevant standards, economic impacts and trends, international, domestic and European regulations, the graduates will have a high level of proficiency in the use of sectoral economic specifications and tools, and will be able to think in a systems approach, problem-solving, decision making, proactive and results-oriented approach, and to perform managerial and professional tasks specific to the energy sector.
Accreditations and rankings
Corvinus University of Budapest
Maastricht University – Maastricht School of Management (MSM)
Double diploma opportunities
Maastricht University – Maastricht School of Management (MSM)
Program: MBA | Award: MSc
