Business & Management Programs

European and Global Politics, Leadership for Change, Master of Social Sciences

European and Global Politics, Leadership for Change, Master of Social Sciences

European Financial Markets and Institutions MSc

Executive MBA

The Executive MBA targets experienced business managers who display the personal, academic and professional readiness for transforming themselves into visionary and responsible leaders. Students who embark on the EMBA journey achieve such transformation by deepening their subject matter knowledge across the discipline of management. By working in diverse teams throughout this rigorous study programme, travelling to study abroad and being exposed to faculty and industry leaders from around the globe, students expand their network across industries, increase their intercultural competencies and boost their leadership skills.Target GroupThis prestigious programme is designed for experienced professionals and executives who aspire to advance their leadership skills, broaden their international perspective and accelerate their careers. Ideal candidates bring several years of managerial or entrepreneurial experience, demonstrate strong strategic thinking and value building a diverse, global network of peers.Study ModelThe Executive MBA programme combines three intensive block weeks, twelve extended weekends in Frankfurt, and an additional international module. Beyond the classroom, optional workshops strengthen executive skills in areas like intercultural leadership, communication, and presence, complemented by the bespoke Women’s Leadership Academy. An optional international elective further expands global experience.  

Finance and Accounting BA

Short descriptionThe Faculty of Economics (ELTE GTK) is the youngest and most dynamic faculty of ELTE, Hungary’s oldest, most prestigious, and internationally highest-ranking research university. We are proud that GTK is a defining centre of economics trainings in Hungary with popular programmes offered on all study levels. Our faculty is currently the largest institution for Master’s and MBA studies in the country and is one of the top two centres for academic excellence in the Bachelor’s trainings with quickly increasing international visibility through its two English-language bachelor’s programmes. We take a modern approach to business education, promoting responsible leadership and sustainable business practices in close collaboration between students and teaching, and research staff. Throughout their studies, students are taught by our accomplished Faculty consisting mostly of associate and full professors with several years of teaching experience and close collaborations with international partners and organisations. The continuous support of our dedicated staff and the various student organisations contributes to the integration and success of our international students.The faculty’s picturesque, state-of-the art, air-conditioned buildings are located on ELTE’s Astoria Campus in the city centre of Budapest. In total, we currently have close to 8,000 students. Full-degree and exchange international students are a significant part of our student community making the learning experience particularly inspirational and effective. International students share classes with Hungarian students and also with Erasmus+ and guest students from partner universities, and are offered various onsite and international, as well as extracurricular opportunities to broaden their horizon. Our programmes include one or two semesters of compulsory internship, which gives students a significant competitive employment edge after graduation.Primarily targeting international business environments, our trainings are attractive to high-ability and diligent students. We currently offer two English degree programmes at bachelor’s level, namely International Business Economics (8 semesters, 240 credits) and Finance and Accounting (7 semesters, 210 credits).GTK is a proud member of the Business Graduates Association (BGA) and has already earned significant institutional recognitions and accreditations, with further international accreditation processes currently underway. Two of ELTE GTK’s programmes boast accreditations by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA). One is the Finance and Accounting BA programme, which was the first Hungarian bachelor’s programme offering undergraduate students a considerable number of exemptions from ACCA’s examinations. Students who successfully complete their ACCA studies, will have a considerable advantage in the job market worldwide including above-average salaries and easier promotion in the finance and accounting departments of multinational companies.The main goals of the Finance and Accounting BA programme (FA) at Eötvös Loránd University are to familiarise students with economic processes both at a macro and a micro level and to acquaint them with the European monetary and business environment with a focus on finance, accounting, and controlling. This programme is recommended to applicants who are keen to become specialists in the above fields, coupled with a broad understanding and an up-to-date approach to business economics.The FA programme enables students to become experts in economics and financial planning, to manage financial projects and help financial decision-making in companies. Successful graduates of the programme will be qualified to work, for instance,in finance: predict economic viability in future scenarios as a stockbroker. Do reporting, forecasting financial situations, financial planning, expected costs, incomes, taxes as a financial analyst.in accounting as a chartered accountant / management accountant: understand and present past financial data.The ideal applicant loves to work with numbers, has strong analytical and problem-solving skills, a high degree of precision, and scrupulous attention to detail.Watch this short video where students tell you why they like studying at ELTE GTK.LEARN MORE ABOUT THE FACULTY OF ECONOMICSView the video in which our international graduates introduce the two programmes offered by the Faculty and share their experience of studying at ELTE GTK.Find out why our students like studying at ELTE GTK by watching this short introductory video.See how we celebrate our international graduates by watching these graduation ceremony reports: July 2024, February 2025, July 2025.Join our international students on a campus tour of our main buildings: Building Q and Building P. These historic buildings, located in the city centre, offer an exclusive air-conditioned environment that is ideal for studying.Equal opportunities and fair assessment are ensured by using 21st-century technology: computer-based assessments at the GTK Exam Centre, and the availability of class recordings to prepare for assessments at the Video Library.Read our Programme and Course Guide to discover the most attractive attributes of our programmes and to see the details of the individual courses. Learn more about the various international and local opportunities open to our students and the support they receive at ELTE GTK. Finally, you will find more interesting stories in the News section of our website.Strength of programThe Finance and Accounting BA programme gives students a solid background in finance, accounting, and controlling combined with a general training in business economics. In addition, the programme’s international approach and the thorough understanding of such areas as IT, management, law, and communication, all of which are essential to those seeking employment in the 21st century business world, ensure that GTK’s students stand out from the crowd and find exclusive jobs upon graduation.  The main strengths of the Finance and Accounting programme at Eötvös Loránd University, Faculty of Economics are:consistent development of a multicultural approach and awarenesscontinuous improvement of analytical and problem-solving skillsconsiderable emphasis on business communication, argumentation, and negotiation skillsstrong focus on business law issues in order to avoid legal pitfallsincreased attention to the social sciences and methodology to broaden students’ mindsetsuccessful application of theory to practice: one semester of compulsory internship, a list of business simulations and case studies offered by leading multinational corporations, and a prolonged project work process with an emphasis on solving real-life problems in the field of finance and accounting under the guidance of experienced supervisors. 

Frontiers in Exercise Physiology

The Hungarian University of Sports Science (HUSS), successfully hosted a summer school on its Budapest campus between 21 and 25 June 2025.The five-day event focused on topics such as exercise and epigenetics, skeletal muscle aging, mitochondrial morphology and life cycle, limits of VO₂ max, and exercise-induced oxidative stress.Distinguished lecturers included Professor Scott Powers, Professor Li Li Ji, Professor David Hood, and Professor Zsolt Radak, Vice-Rector for Science and Innovation at Hungarian University of Sports Science.A total of 26 participants took part in the event, representing countries such as China, India, Japan, Taiwan, Brazil, Albania, Kenya, Indonesia, Romania, and Hungary.We are grateful to all the speakers and participants for contributing to the success of this memorable event!SCOTT K. POWERSRenowned for his extensive research in exercise physiology, particularly in oxidative stress and muscle function. Author of the book: Exercise Physiology, Theory and Application to Fitness and Performance by McGraw Hill publisher. Check out his biography hereLI LI JIProfessor Li Li Ji is a leading expert in muscle physiology, specializing in biochemical and molecular exercise physiology, nutrition, and aging. His work focuses on the balance of free radicals and antioxidants and their impact on health. Check out his biography here.DAVID HOODProfessor at York University and Director of the Muscle Health Research Centre. His research delves into mitochondrial adaptations and the role of exercise in muscle health. He is one of the most well-known scientists in mitochondrial-related research. Check out his biography here.ZSOLT RADAKProfessor and Vice-Rector for Science and Innovation at HUSS, and professor at Waseda University. He is known for his research on oxidative stress, hormesis, DNA-methylation-associated aging, and the molecular mechanisms of systemic exercise-induced adaptation. Check out his biography here   

Full-time MBA

Accelerate your career with our one-year, intensive Full-time MBA at Frankfurt School of Finance & Management. Designed for professionals who want to move into leadership roles or make an international career change, our programme combines rigorous academics, real-world projects and personal development – all in the heart of Europe.Target GroupProfessionals with at least three years of post-graduate work experience seeking to tackle real challenges in international business, make a career change or enhance managerial skills in preparation for leadership roles.Study ModeAn accelerated 12-month full-time MBA in Germany, 100 % taught in English, comprising core modules, electives and a thesis. The curriculum is designed to provide a global perspective and practical insights into international business.  

Full‑time Global Master of Business Administration (Global MBA)

 This two‑year full‑time English‑taught Global MBA program is operated by Guanghua School of Management, one of China’s top‑ranked business schools. The program targets international young professionals with practical working experience, aiming to cultivate global business leaders with cross‑border business vision and systematic understanding of Chinese market and Asian business environment. Core teaching modules cover corporate strategic management, international finance, global marketing operation, organizational behavior, cross‑cultural business management, China‑oriented business practice and innovation‑driven enterprise development. The training system combines classroom theoretical teaching, real‑business case analysis, enterprise field‑visit activities, industry‑leader guest speeches and cross‑cultural team project practice. Students can access abundant business‑alumni resources and multicultural peer‑learning environment. Graduates are competent for senior management, cross‑border investment, international business operation and global enterprise consulting positions within multinational corporations, investment institutions and international‑oriented enterprises. 

Germanic Studies, Specialized in German Studies BA

Short descriptionThe German Studies bachelor program aims to train professionals in German language and writing, who are capable of a high level (at least C1 CEFR level) use and acquire in-depth theoretical and practical information related to German in the areas of culture and history. These skills and theoretical knowledge enable students to perform in managing and organizing tasks for tourism, the economy, the media and the press, culture and public administration, and in general they acquire the ability to translate and interpret texts. Note that the program does not offer teaching qualifications.Specializations: German language in the economic and business communicationTranslation (German – Hungarian; Hungarian language skills are required)Strength of programThe BA program comprises a 3 year course of studies. The program is divided into two tracks: the first year track offers a general introduction, the second and third years are reserved for the main module. At the end of each track there are complex examinations. At the end of the general track students take the language proficiency examination, at the end of the main module they take the final examination and conclude their program. 

Germanic Studies, Specialized in Netherlandistic Studies BA

Short descriptionThe BA course in Netherlandic Studies aims to train professionals in Dutch language, as well as Dutch/Flemish literature, culture and history, who are able to use this language on an advanced level, both in writing and speaking (level C1) and use it in their professions. Moreover, they gain in-depth theoretical and practical knowledge of Dutch literature, culture and history. The three-year BA program does not provide teaching qualifications.This program is recommended to applicants who are interested in languages, literature, translation, cultural studies, media, intercultural communication and cultural diplomacy. It is especially recommended to those, who are interested in studying the Dutch language, cultures and literatures on academic level. This program enables students to learn the Dutch language on a professional level, use it in academic writing, as well as everyday oral argumentation in a scholarly and business environment. Students will thus attain the foundations of academic research, evaluation and critical thinking in literature, Dutch and Flemish socio-political history, and develop an understanding of the linguistic levels of description and analysis of Dutch (phonology and syntax). Strength of programThe BA program in Netherlandic Studies aims to provide the fundaments (language, linguistic, literary and cultural studies) necessary for the philological study of The Netherlands and the Flemish part of Belgium to its graduates. Our program results in graduates with not only proficiency in the Dutch language, but also a familiarity with the societies and cultures of the countries where Dutch is spoken as the first language. Our graduates will be familiar with fields and methods of academic research and will be able to meet the requirements of the MA course.The Department participates in several high-profile international research networks and projects (DCC, CELSA, PETRA-E, Eastbound-CODL). Students acquire the necessary theoretical knowledge and practical skills that can be utilised in both private and public-sector establishments.•    Level of language proficiency corresponds to C1 level (proficiency) of CEFR. Language of instruction in the courses is Dutch (with the exception of the translation and interpretation courses, where Hungarian is also used).•    Students are eligible for admission to MA programs. 

Global BBA Program

Global BBA Program is a four‑year full‑time English‑taught undergraduate program run by Renmin Business School of Renmin University of China. This international bachelor program targets non‑Chinese‑nationality applicants. The study arrangement includes campus learning inside Renmin University Beijing campus plus one‑year overseas study at partner higher‑education institutions without extra tuition charge. Core subjects include management foundation, micro‑economics, macro‑economics, accounting, marketing, organizational behaviour, international‑business administration and China‑oriented business modules. The program builds multicultural learning environment for international undergraduates, focusing on cultivating global‑oriented business‑administration competence, cross‑cultural communication capability and comprehensive understanding of Chinese business context. Students are required to finish all stipulated undergraduate credits and accomplish graduation assessment to obtain bachelor degree certificate of Renmin University of China.

EMLYON Business School (Ecole de Management Lyon)

France

Global Doctorate of Business Administration (GDBA) - Durham-emlyon