BA in International Business Economics
Budapest, Hungary
BA
DURATION
8 semesters
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
01 Sep 2026
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
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The main goals of the International Business Economics BA program (IBE) at Eötvös Loránd University are to give students a general training in business economics with a special international orientation. Students learn to analyse and address the financial and operational challenges of enterprises. Thanks to the practical nature of the program, extending traditional economic theory and concepts to real-world business situations, students are equipped with both relevant knowledge and valuable skills to deal with issues like business organisation, management, growth, and strategic planning. This program enables students to become experts in international market processes, the operation of the EU, and the economic, political, and cultural impacts of globalisation. The IBE program is recommended to applicants who wish to fast-track their career in various positions in the business world.
About the Faculty of Economics (ELTE GTK
The 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 programs 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 programs. 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.
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 programs boast accreditations by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA).
The ideal applicant is open-minded, possesses strong communication and teamwork skills, and is a systems thinker.
The main strengths of the International Business Economics program at Eötvös Loránd University, Faculty of Economics are:
- fostering an acute awareness of multicultural challenges with an emphasis on understanding and problem-solving
- developing business communication skills at all levels
- directing attention to the social sciences to influence/shape the world as an expert in business, a creative thinker, and a learned person
- providing a strong focus on business law issues to avoid legal pitfalls
- applying theory to practice: two semesters 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 international business economics under the guidance of experienced supervisors
Successful graduates of the program will be qualified to work in multinational and competitive jobs, for instance,
- as a business manager solving business problems, conducting successful negotiations in international work environments, or
- as an economic analyst analysing business processes.
The general training in business economics and the international orientation of the program allow students to achieve success in competitive multinational jobs, fast-tracking their career as a practicing economist.
Job examples
- Business development manager
- Data analyst
- Economist
- Management consultant
- International trade specialist
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 on-site and international, as well as extracurricular opportunities to broaden their horizons.
Our programs include one or two semesters of compulsory internship, which gives students a significant competitive employment edge after graduation.
Strength of the program
The International Business Economics BA program has a strong international orientation yet incorporates a general approach to business economics. Students will be acquainted with the operation of international enterprises and gain a thorough understanding of associated issues like finance, management, business law, and communication, all of which are essential to those seeking employment in the 21st-century business world. This ensures that GTK’s students stand out from the crowd and find exclusive jobs upon graduation.
Structure
Semester 1
- Management I (6)
- Marketing I (6)
- Accounting I (6)
- Mathematics I (6)
- Community and Individual (3)
- Economics I (3)
Semester 2
- Corporate Finance I (6)
- Accounting II (3)
- Management II (3)
- Mathematics II (6)
- Business Law I (6)
- Economics II (6)
Semester 3
- Business Problem Solving with Excel (3)
- International Finance and Economics (6)
- International Political Economy (6)
- Argumentation (3)
- Business Law II (6)
- Corporate Finance II (3)
- Business Statistics I (3)
Semester 4
- Economic Policy (3)
- Business Statistics II (6)
- National and International Taxation (3)
- Marketing Research (6)
- Industrial Organisation (3)
- Persuasion (3)
- Preparatory Course for Project Work (3)
- Compulsory Elective Course Unit in Informatics (3)
Semester 5
- Leadership and Organisational Studies (6)
- Project Work I (9)
- Compulsory Elective Course Unit in Law (3)
- Compulsory elective course unit in the Social Sciences (3)
- Free Elective Course I (3)
- Free Elective Course II (3)
- Free Elective Course III (3)
- Comprehensive Exam A (0)
- Comprehensive Exam B (0)
Semester 6
- Negotiation (3)
- International Financial Management (6)
- Social Responsibility, Sustainability (3)
- Law and Economics of the European Union (3)
- Project Work II (9)
- Compulsory Elective Course Unit in Economy and Society (3)
- Free Elective course IV (3)
Semester 7
- Internship I. (30)
Semester 8
- Internship II (20)
- Thesis Writing (10)
Compulsory Elective Courses
Compulsory Elective Course Offers in Law
- Law, State, Democracy
- International Business Law
- Regulations of Financial MarketsEuropean Union Law (EU law)
- Fundametals of Labour Law
- E-Information Society Law
- Business and Human Rights
- Press Knowledge and Press Law
Compulsory Elective Course Offers in the Social Sciences
- Conceptual Tools of Sociology
- Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
- Sociology and the Study of Modern Societies
- Schools and Methods in Cultural Anthropology
- Fundamentals of Political Science
- Problems in Contemporary Philosophy
- Economy of the European Union
- Transdisciplinarity and Expertise
Compulsory Elective Course Offers in Informatics
- Data Analysis in the Social Sciences
- Finance and Accounting Informatics
- Business Analysis
- Advanced Excel
- The Art of Data Analysis with Python
Compulsory Elective Course Offers in Economy and Society
- Problems in Contemporary Philosophy
- Transdisciplinarity and Expertise
- Business Ethics
