Budapest Business University
MA in International Relations
Budapest, Hungary
DURATION
4 Semesters
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
30 Jun 2024*
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2024
TUITION FEES
EUR 3,000 / per semester **
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* for non-EU students; for EU students: 30 July
** for non-EU students; for EU students: 630,000 HUF per semester
Introduction
The aim of our master’s program is to train professionals with a broad social science education who will understand the theoretical and practical contexts of international political, economic, and trade relations. They will acquire a high level of analytical skills in addition to theoretical (civilization, world economics, international law, political theory) and practical (diplomatic, linguistic, negotiation, and protocol) knowledge.
The aim of business diplomacy is to facilitate the integration of enterprises into the international system.
Specialization
We do not offer specializations in the Master's degree program in International Relations since the focus of the training is on business diplomacy. The aim of business diplomacy is to facilitate the integration of enterprises into the international system and to ensure cross-border cooperation between parent companies and subsidiaries. The business diplomat manages corporate and non-corporate partners and negotiates (lobbies) with international and local NGOs and with host country authorities.
Program Outcome
Program Focus
Students studying for a Master's degree in International Relations will be able to:
- Undertake an in-depth analysis of the foreign policy of a given world political conflict and crisis, as well as the economic, political, and social context of a given region, using the acquired interdisciplinary knowledge they have gained.
- Familiarize themselves with the decision-making mechanisms of various international organizations and understand the main foreign policy decision-making mechanisms of each major world power.
- Manage the international partner network of an organization, organize and conduct negotiations with enterprises, international organizations, and authorities of other countries.
Curriculum
Program Content
History of diplomacy, geopolitics, operation of international institutions; business diplomacy: the involvement of businesses in the international business environment; creating harmonious co-operation of a global enterprise with an inclusive environment; preparation and management of international negotiations with the economic and business actors of the target country.
Career Opportunities
At multinational and domestic companies, international organizations:
- International project manager
- Representative for international affairs (lobbyist)
- International relations specialist
- International business partner specialist
- International director
Admissions
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Scholarships and Funding
A full scholarship opportunity is available on the university's website, called Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship Programme.
Visit the university's website to view all scholarship opportunities!