MSc in

Design, Business, Society

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About the programme

Design leadership for a sustainable future at the intersection of design, business, and society

We recommend our program to those aiming to launch creative products, advertising campaigns, or even start-up businesses that reflect the social and business challenges of our time.

The program offers a unique combination of creative action-oriented competencies, including:

designcommunication as an integrative approach
advertising as a tool for targeted and differentiated organisational communication
identity development as a source of self-representation at the personal and organisational levels
acting as designers and solving problems, developing autonomous, creative and visionary skills
wikinomic collaborations – value creation in the making, co-teaching, co-consulting, and co-authoring through playful experimentation

Who is expected to attend the training

We would like to attract aspiring creative, entrepreneurial, and socially engaged individuals who want to design solutions, launch campaigns, or build ventures that are both innovative and responsive to contemporary challenges.

Details

Programme name Design, Business, Society

Programme award Master, MSc

ECTS 60

Duration 2 semesters (1 years)

Teaching hours 15 hours / week

Includes internship No

Start date September 2026

Tuition fee (EEA)

990 000 HUF/semester

cca. 2 500 EUR/semester*

Tuition fee (Non-EEA)

3 700 EUR/semester

*The official price list can be found in the annex to the Regulation on Student Fees and Benefits.

This programme is only available in English.

How to take the exam

During the programme, students are assessed through a variety of methods. The majority of courses are evaluated based on practical assignments completed during the semester, including group projects, essays, and homework tasks. In-class activities such as presentations and hands-on exercises also contribute to the final grade in many subjects. Fewer than half of the required courses conclude with exams.

What will you study?

Semester 1

Core Modules*

Designcommunication – creating connection as designing
Critical approaches to advertising
Corporate Responsibility and ESG
Communication design for dynamic and sustainable identities

Semester 2

Core Modules*

Creative- and media planning for extraordinary organization
Genial rhetoric and Responsible Leadership Skills
Fashion, identity and society

* The above is not an exhaustive list. Corvinus University of Budapest reserves the right to change modules.

International mobilities

Exchange programmes

Corvinus has nearly 200 partners worldwide, and depending on the type of funding, you can apply to study at these institutions.

Application for international students

Application for Hungarian students

Dóra Horváth

Associate Professor

Programme Director

This program is for those who not only want to adapt to a changing world, but also want to shape it. If you have the desire to turn creative ideas into real products, campaigns, or businesses, we will provide you with the support and tools you need. We uniquely combine designcommunication, identity development, advertising, and creative problem-solving tools. We prepare you to become a confident, autonomous, and visionary creator, entrepreneur, or consultant.

Vlad Demenski

Estonia

Student

Corvinus is very much the Oxford of Hungary, so coming to study here means you’re surrounded by incredible people with fresh perspectives that can actually impact the world. The Corvinus student life is vibrant, where you get to talk to a wide cast of students from all around the globe – I’ve made friends with someone from every continent besides Antarctica here. Corvinus is the place to be if you want to enjoy your student life while not compromising academic success.