Business, Marketing & Economics

Budapest, Hungary
Business, Marketing & Economics

About the Program

Study abroad in the heart of Europe! Expand your international experience by taking business, marketing, economics, and finance courses with local Hungarian and other international students. Round out your term with options from a variety of humanities courses such as political science, law and more. All courses are taught in English, with the exception of a beginner Hungarian language course.

Requirements

Overview

Location:

Budapest

Dates:

8/28/22 - 12/18/22

Price:

$14,195

Credits:

12 - 15

Deadlines

Apply By:

Closed

Withdraw By:

4/27/22

Requirements

Transcript - Unofficial
$95 Online Application Fee
Complete Application

Eligibility

Foreign Language Proficiency:

All Levels

Course Prerequisites:

Some courses may have prerequisites.

Education
Completed:

1 Year of College

English Language Proficiency:

Native English speaker or satisfactory TOEFL scores

Minimum GPA:

2.6

Get a Flight Credit worth up to $500 when you apply with code* by November 17, 2024

Where You'll Study

Corvinus University of Budapest

Founded in 1920, Corvinus University of Budapest (CUB) is a highly respected institution specializing in business administration, economics, and the social sciences. CUB has been ranked in the top ...

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12-15

Credits

Program Structure & Courses

Enroll in 4-5 courses, taught in English. You can also enroll in an optional Hungarian language or culture course.

Each course is granted 6 ECTS, which convert to 3 US credits per course. Overall you may earn 12 -15 US credits for the full semester.

Classes generally meet Monday – Thursday. Active learning components required by courses may be scheduled any day of the week.

Prior to departure, you will select your preferred courses. You will be enrolled into courses based on availability and further changes can be made during the add/drop period at the beginning of the semester. It is in your best interest to have multiple alternative courses approved by your home university prior to your departure due to course availabilities. Please consult with your academic advisor at your home university on credit pre-approval guidelines.

All Levels Course Structure

Courses

The host institution has offered the following courses in the past. Please note that course listings will not be finalized until the start of the term.

*Courses with an asterisk indicate that the course has been associated with multiple subject areas.
Please click on the course title to view additional subject areas and detailed course information.

Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Managerial Accounting 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Basic Finance 100 En 45 3
Corporate Finance 300 En 45 3
Essentials of Investing 300 En 45 3
Understanding Financial Statements 200 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Decision Techniques 200 En 45 3
Environmental Management 300 En 45 3
Human Resources Management 300 En 45 3
Organizational Theory and Behavior 300 En 45 3
Project Management 400 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Brand Management 400 En 45 3
Consumer Behavior: Gen Z and Millennials 400 En 45 3
Marketing 300 En 45 3
Services Marketing 400 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Tourism Management & Marketing 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Managerial Accounting 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Budapest - Explorations of the Urban Space * 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Web Development 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Basic Finance 100 En 45 3
Corporate Finance 300 En 45 3
Essentials of Investing 300 En 45 3
Understanding Financial Statements 200 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
The Economics and Ethics of Globalization 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Hungarian for Beginners I 100 Hu 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
History of International Relations from 1945 * 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
International Business Law * 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Decision Techniques 200 En 45 3
Environmental Management 300 En 45 3
Human Resources Management 300 En 45 3
Organizational Theory and Behavior 300 En 45 3
Project Management 400 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Brand Management 400 En 45 3
Consumer Behavior: Gen Z and Millennials 400 En 45 3
Marketing 300 En 45 3
Services Marketing 400 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
European Union Politics 300 En 45 3
International Debate 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Personality Types and Team Dynamics 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Global Social Change and Global Inequalities 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Tourism Management & Marketing 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Budapest - Explorations of the Urban Space * 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Budapest in the Twentieth Century: Historical Layers and Cultural Practices * 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Hungarian for Beginners I 100 Hu 45 3

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Where You'll Stay

*Housing options may change and will be confirmed on the housing application form prior to the start of the term. Below are the housing options that have been offered in the past.

Excursions

Get out and explore! Excursions are offered for most semester, year, and summer programs. Semester students are typically offered between two to three excursions and summer study students are typically offered between one to two excursions. You'll receive a calendar of excursions during orientation; here are a few day and overnight excursions we've offered in the past.

What's Included in your Program

From housing to excursions, our programs include a variety of inclusions to enhance your study abroad experience! Here are examples that may be available in Budapest. Inclusions vary by program – please contact our Enrollment and Advising team to find out what options are available for you.

  • Personalized Pre-Departure Advising
  • Visa & Immigration Advising
  • Financial Advising
  • Tuition and Registration
  • Airport Pick-up
  • Onsite Orientation
  • City Tour
  • Onsite Staff Support
  • 24/7 Emergency Assistance
  • Travel Medical Insurance
  • International Emergency Service Support
  • Welcome & Farewell Events
  • Centrally Located Housing
  • Wellness Activities
  • Cultural Engagement
  • Excursions
  • Student Clubs & Organizations
  • Host Institution Services & Amenities
  • Official Transcript(s)

Sample Calendar

Below is a tentative itinerary for your program. Please note, dates and events below may change without prior notification. Contact CEA CAPA before purchasing airline tickets.

You will receive a finalized itinerary once you arrive onsite.

Note: Additional cultural activities/excursions or required course-related activities may be incorporated into your final itinerary. You are advised not to make personal travel arrangements until you have the final dates.

Date Description
August 28
Arrival/Program Begins

Official Program Start Date. Students must arrive at the Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) on this date in order to be eligible for airport pickup. Students will then be transferred to their assigned housing.

August 29 - September 02
Orientation

Mandatory CEA/Corvinus University of Budapest Orientation will be held.

September 05
Classes Begin

Classes begin at Corvinus University of Budapest on this day.

September 09
Cultural Activity

Discover Budapest! Tour of the Buda Castle, the Labyrinth and the Matthias Church.

September 16
Excursion

CEA Excursion by boat on the river Danube to Szentendre, a lovely historical town with many museums, artists.

October 07 - 09
Excursion

CEA Excursion to Eger, a historic town famous of its vine and the 1552 siege by the Ottoman Empire which was successfully repelled by the heroic defenders. Nearby in Szilvásvárad we will be hiking in the mountains, take the little forest train and have some smoked trout or piping hot tarragon ragout soup for dinner to warm us up. Finally to relax, before heading back to Budapest: a visit to the Cave Bath of Miskolctapolca, a unique thermal bath carved into a cave.

December 09
Classes End

This is the last day of classes at Corvinus University of Budapest.

December 12 - 16
Final Exams

Final exams will be held at Corvinus University of Budapest.

December 18
Program Ends/Move-Out

Official Program End Date. Students must move out of housing no later than this day.

Sample Budget

This budget contains costs that you can take to your financial aid office. Please note that amounts may fluctuate; we've included a range of costs.

Federal law allows the use of financial aid to cover "reasonable" costs of study abroad including round-trip transportation, tuition and fees for the program, living costs, passport and visa fees, health insurance, and more.

Please note that all costs and charges listed below are subject to change without notice. With the exception of Program Price, all costs are estimates and may vary.

Description Low-Cost High-Cost
Program Fee
Tuition and fees, registration, orientation, airport pickup, welcome and farewell receptions, housing, official transcript, cultural excursions/activities, student support services, CEA On-site Staff and administrative costs.
$14,195
$14,195
CEA Secure
CEASecure™ is an optional refund plan that allows students to withdraw for any covered reason up to one week before the program’s start date
$0
$475
International Airfare & Transfers
Cost varies depending on time of purchase, point of origin and time of travel.
$800
$1,500
Immigration Requirements
Includes passport and additional requirements such as visa, entry and exit fees, French Carte de Séjour, French University Administrative Fee (if applicable), or Italian Permesso di Soggiorno.
$265
$265
Books, Materials and Supplies
Includes books, school supplies, art supplies, and course fees. Does not include fees or supplies for optional courses. This cost varies depending on the course choices of the student.
$20
$100
Meals
Includes the average expected cost for food in addition to your meal plan, such as eating out at restaurants.
$1,050
$1,750
Personal Expenses
Includes telephone, laundry, local transportation, personal necessities and upfront payments for potential doctor visits. Please note, certain locations may require deposits to secure spots in CEA organized activities and excursions (deposits are returned at the end of the program if student attends activities/excursions or cancels participation before set deadlines). Some of these costs vary according to the spending habits of the student.
$1,050
$1,750
Travel Expenses
Includes additional travel outside of CEA excursions. This cost varies according to the spending habits of the student.
$1,400
$2,975
TOTAL EXPENSES $18,780 $23,010