MSc

Management and Leadership

Learn more about studying Management and Leadership as an international student.

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Key facts

Program
Master's
Duration
2 years
Program
On campus
Pace
Full-time
Annual tuition fee
7,400EUR
Start date
Sep, Oct, Nov
University ranking
Not ranked

Program overview

What Corvinus University of Budapest says about their program:

This unique 120 ECTS master degree programme incorporates the exclusive CEMS Master in International Management program. CEMS assure a truly international exposure with a compulsory study abroad semester at one of the 33 top-ranked CEMS schools worldwide. After the two-year program, graduates join the 20,000-member CEMS alumni of 100+ nationalities working in 75+ countries, as well as the alumni of the Corvinus Management and Leadership programme that has 30-year track record of advancing top Hungarian and regional companies by future leaders.

The programme links management areas – strategy, processes, technology – with leadership aspects such as innovation, organisational culture, and motivation.

You will learn how to design new business models, agile organisations, or future-proof human resource (HR) processes in a digitalized world, and also how to implement them by leading people. You will also develop your soft skills – such as critical thinking, creativity, collaboration and communication.

Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

Completed high school in your country (minimum 11 years of schooling). There are no subject, GPA or grade requirements for Corvinus

Postgraduate academic requirements

For MA/MSc/MBA program, you will need to have a full Bachelor’s degree. There are also minimum credit requirements. Typically, you will need to have some previous credits related to your chosen program of study. Check that you are likely to meet the minimum credit requirements before you decide on and apply for a particular program
For MBA programs, minimum work experience requirements apply. Only work experience after completing a Bachelor’s degree counts, work experience before or during a Bachelor’s degree will not be considered

English proficiency

Undergraduate

IELTS
6.0
TOEFL iBT
72
CAE
B2
TOEIC
785
Duolingo
100

Postgraduate

TOEFL iBT
100
TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition
100 (min 20 in each component)
IELTS
7.0
CPE
C
CAE
B

English proficiency waivers

Undergraduate

You are a native English speaker and hold a passport of one of the countries listed by the UK government
If you have completed high school in one of these countries, you may also be exempt
If you have an A-level (or international A-level) exam in English language with a minimum grade of B
If you have an International Baccalaureate in English language, Standard Level 5 or Higher Level 4 or higher
If you have an advanced level matura exam in English language obtained in Hungary with a minimum grade of 45%
If you have a GCSE (or IGCSE) exam in English language with a minimum grade of 6 (or B)
If you completed an internationally recognized international foundation year (e.g. INTO, Study Group, Kaplan, Navitas or Corvinus Preparatory Program)

Postgraduate

BSc diploma entirely taught in English from an English-speaking country or in a CEMS or EQUIS/AACSB-accredited institution
English as a mother tongue
NMAT, GMAT/GMAT FE or GRE General Test score, or a degree from an AACSB, EQUIS- accredited or CEMS-member university with an average grade equivalent to “B” or higher

Documents required

Undergraduate

Application form
Application fee
Academic transcripts
Diploma of previous studies
Translations
Proof of English proficiency
Copy of passport
Medical examination template and necessary attachments (for scholarship applicants only)
Letter of motivation (for scholarship applicants only)

Postgraduate

Application form
Application fee
Academic transcripts
Diploma of previous studies
Translations
Proof of English proficiency
Copy of passport
GMAT/GMAT FE, NMAT or GRE General Test certificate (for MA/MSc applicants only)
Proof of work experience and motivation letter (for MBA applicants only)
Medical examination template and necessary attachments (for scholarship applicants only)
Letter of motivation (for scholarship applicants only)

After you have submitted your application with all the necessary documents you will be invited to participate in the entrance exams (if those are required for your chosen program), provided you meet the requirements. During the entrance exam period, you will need to pass a written and/or oral exam (depending on the program you applied to).

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Fees and funding

Fee information

Undergraduate tuition
from €6,000 to €6,600 per year
Postgraduate tuition
from €6,800 to €10,800 per year

Funding

Stipendium Hungaricum

Amount
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.
Requirements
Nationality. Program applied for. Successful nomination

Diaspora

Amount
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.
Requirements
Nationality (including proving proof of Hungarian ancestry and living a minimum of 10 years outside of Hungary). Program applied for. Successful selection

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What is the cost of living near Corvinus University of Budapest?

Category	Cost (in Hungarian Forint)
Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre	Ft 278,710Range: Ft 230,000 to Ft 330,000
Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre	Ft 213,682Range: Ft 180,000 to Ft 250,000
Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse)	Ft 55,491Range: Ft 37,778 to Ft 77,273
Internet (60 Mbps unlimited)	Ft 7,625Range: Ft 6,314 to Ft 10,500
Mobile phone plan (data + calls)	Ft 8,234Range: Ft 5,000 to Ft 13,000
Monthly public transport pass	Ft 9,000Range: Ft 8,950 to Ft 10,000
Monthly grocery basket	Ft 95,000Range: Ft 90,000 to Ft 100,000
Coffee shop drink	Ft 1,095Range: Ft 700 to Ft 1,500
Cinema or cultural event ticket	Ft 3,100Range: Ft 2,700 to Ft 4,000
Gym membership	Ft 23,142Range: Ft 15,000 to Ft 35,000

Indicative monthly costs per person.

Data sourced from numbeo.com (Crowdsourced) and ppke.hu (University published).

Visa requirements for Corvinus University of Budapest

Many international students will require a visa to study in Hungary, and this is a vital step of your study abroad journey. Make sure you understand the requirements you may need to meet before applying.

Hungary student visa requirements