MSc Management and Leadership

The Faculty of Business and Economics at the University of Pécs has achieved a significant milestone in its internationalization efforts by securing two international accreditations from the European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD).

Following the successful accreditation of its Bachelor's degree in 2020 (extended in 2023), the English-language MSc in Management and Leadership program has received EFMD accreditation for three years. This makes UPFBE the only institution in Hungary to hold accreditations for both EFMD bachelor's and master's programs. The EFMD committee highlighted the strong corporate relationships and the presence of regional and multinational companies in the program, making UPFBE particularly attractive to students. Additionally, the committee acknowledged the curriculum's continuous adaptation to current challenges and the balance between strong academic knowledge and practical preparation. With these accreditations, students can now follow a full EFMD-accredited education path at UPFBE, from bachelor's to master's level. 

Why choose Master’s in Management and Leadership at UPFBE?

The curriculum, which was renewed in 2023, places particular emphasis on acquiring practical knowledge and developing critical analysis skills. Classes will focus on strategic insights and tools, developing soft skills in management and a sustainable approach to leadership. The renewed curriculum aligns with the world’s leading master’s programmes. It is the programme with which the Faculty of Business and Economics is applying for a new EFMD programme accreditation.

Our graduates will also acquire high-level communication – negotiation, and presentation – skills in English, which will be facilitated in the English language programmes by a range of mobility schemes abroad and double degree programmes.

To whom do we recommend the Master’s Programme in Management and Leadership in English language?

The programme aims to equip graduates with the skills and competencies required for management positions in multinational and small- and medium-sized enterprises.

This training programme is recommended for those with a BSc degree in business and economics but would like to further develop their skills in this area in the Master’s programme. Of course, our training is also open to those who have obtained a non-business degree but have acquired a significant number of credits in business and economics-related subjects. For these students, the credit recognition procedure is a solution, on which you can find more information on the following page.

Main subjects:

Advanced Organisational Behaviour, Strategic Marketing, Economics, Strategic and Quality Management, Project Management, Sustainable HRM

Advanced skills with certificate

From 2024 onwards, students can obtain a certificate of specialised knowledge during their studies. During the course, 3 certificates can be obtained after completing the courses indicated:

- Certificate in Circular Economy,

- Certificate in Strategic HRM,

- Certificate in Data-Driven Leadership.

This option is only available on the English-language Management and Leadership programme!

Programme structure & student handbook

Double degree

Following the agreement made between Faculty of Business and Economics of University of Pécs (UPFBE) and l’Ecole Supérieure pour le Développment Economique et Social (hereinafter: ESDES) School of Management, Université Catholique de Lyon, students studying at University of Pécs can also acquire a BSc and/or MSc degree from the partner university, in addition to their Hungarian degree.

In this partnership, both institutions open their EFMD accredited programmes for students. Thus, all participants will have two degrees and at least one from an internationally recognized programme.

ESDES LYON

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