Bachelor of Economics and Management

You will learn how businesses work, the rules of working and collaborating in projects, groups and organisations, business decision making and problem-solving. Your practical knowledge will enable you to manage people, teams and processes in organisations – that is to plan, organise, direct and lead. Project assignments are a key part of our training, where you will solve real business problems supported by one-on-one mentoring.

In the Bachelor of Economics and Management, you can choose to study a significant proportion of your courses in English. The European Union's Erasmus+ programme offers you the opportunity to study abroad at more than 70 universities in Europe, and ELTE's international network allows you to study at a number of overseas universities. Our special language programme supports the study of 7 foreign languages in addition to English.

With this degree in hand, you'll also know the basics of marketing and business law. You will be able to interpret financial statements and prepare financial analysis. Special emphasis is placed on developing your business communication, presentation, argumentation and negotiation skills.

You will be able to find a variety of jobs in a wide range of industries and sectors, as economics and management teach generic skills. It also gives you the opportunity to develop leadership skills that can be used in a variety of industries or to start and run your own business.

Career opportunities:

• Management consultant 
• Project manager
• Marketing Manager 
• HR Manager
• Operations Manager 
• Logistics Manager 
• Customer Service Manager 
• Corporate Strategic Planner 
• Starting your own business

Starting salaries for economics and management graduates will range from HUF 550,000 to HUF 750,000 gross in 2024, depending on the position and industry. With a few years of experience, a gross monthly income of HUF 850,000 to HUF 1,300,000 is achievable, depending mainly on the industry, the specifics of the position and the responsibilities. In managerial positions, such as HR manager or strategic planner, salaries start at over HUF 1,500,000 and can go up to HUF 2,500,000 gross in a larger organisation, especially in multinational companies.

State-funded Scholarships:

• Automatic for those who receive a state-funded scholarship (no extra payment for English tuition)
• To keep a state-funded scholarship, you must have completed a total of 36 credits in the last two active semesters and have a minimum GPA of 3.00.