Regional and Environmental Economic Studies (MSc) Master programme
The level of education and qualification obtainable in the master's programme as stated in the diploma:
- Level of education: magister, master (MSc)
- Qualification: MSc in Regional and Environmental Economic Studies
Duration of the study programme: 4 semesters
ECTS credit requirement to obtain a master degree: 120 credits
Objectives of the study programme; professional competences to be acquired:
The objective of the study programme is to train experts, who by obtaining a high level theoretical and practical knowledge are able to analyse regional and ecological processes, to recognise relations and problems, to creatively and innovatively partake in regional and environmental policies, strategies and programmes and to follow regional and environmental sciences.
The students who graduate in the master's programme know:
- Basic information on micro- and macro economy, regional and settlement studies as well as environmental economics, geographic and social studies;
- Problem solving techniques to be applied as solutions to their tasks;
- Criteria and conditions of adapting the acquired knowledge in practice;
- Tools of orientation in the body of professional literature;
- Information and methods required to recognise and analyse practical problems occurring in the environment-conscious management of economic and regional development.
The master graduates are able to
- Work in the field of regional development and environment protection activities of various sectors, governmental and local bodies, institutions and companies;
- Work both independently and as part of a team in analysing and planning activities, as well as to manage such teamwork;
- Recognise and contribute to the decision-making process in social, economic and environmental problems occurring at settlement or regional level;
- Fulfill tasks in the government sector, international and private organisations and public institutions.
Information on the application process:
Students with a foreign nationality, with a bachelor's level diploma may apply to the master's programme. Language prerequisites:
- English speaking students or students obtaining their bachelor's or master's degree in English are not requested to sit a language exam
- Students are otherwise required to obtain any of the following language exams
- TOEFL iBT 66 (or above),
- IELTS overall band 6.0 (or above),
- or another equivalent international language exam.
Preconditions of application:
Applicants shall be ranked according to the three criteria of
- language skills (at most 30 points can be given)
- professional and study background (at most 60 points can be given)
- motivation (at most 10 points can be given)
The scoring system of study background is the following
- the applicants shall have considerable study records in mathematics and history – at most 30 points can be given
- At most 25 points may be obtained on the basis of the average high school diploma exam mark
- Maximum 5 extra points can be given for professional experience and further diplomas of higher education gained in Public Administration or/and Economics
The maximum of the obtainable points is 100, out of which 50 points are needed for a successful application.
Tuition fee*
For further details, please visit the webpage of Tempus Public Foundation:
https://www.tka.hu/international-programmes/2966/stipendium-hungaricum
http://studyinhungary.hu/study-in-hungary/menu/stipendium-hungaricum-scholarship-programme/host-institutions-and-institutional-programme-coordinators.html
look for University of Kaposvar, also http://studyinhungary.hu/study-in-hungary/menu/find-a-study-programme/study-finder.html
*Accommodation is provided in the student residence hall in double rooms
If you have not won the Stipendium Hungaricum scholarship, click the self-financing section below for more opportunities to still study by us.
Contact
- General and technical information on the application process and on Kaposvár University:
- Mr László Hahn, Stipendium Hungaricum Coordinator (hahn [DOT] laszlo [AT] ke [DOT] hu)
- Information on the study programme:
- Bernadett Horváthné Dr. Kovács, Associate Professor (kovacs [DOT] bernadett [AT] ke [DOT] hu)
Information on the application process:
Students with a foreign nationality, with a bachelor's level diploma may apply to the master's programme. Language prerequisites:
- English speaking students or students obtaining their bachelor's or master's degree in English are not requested to sit a language exam
- Students are otherwise required to obtain any of the following language exams
- TOEFL iBT 66 (or above),
- IELTS overall band 6.0 (or above),
- or another equivalent international language exam.
Preconditions of application:
Applicants shall be ranked according to the three criteria of
- language skills (at most 30 points can be given)
- professional and study background (at most 60 points can be given)
- motivation (at most 10 points can be given)
The scoring system of study background is the following
- the applicants shall have considerable study records in mathematics and history – at most 30 points can be given
- At most 25 points may be obtained on the basis of the average high school diploma exam mark
- Maximum 5 extra points can be given for professional experience and further diplomas of higher education gained in Public Administration or/and Economics
The maximum of the obtainable points is 100, out of which 50 points are needed for a successful application.
Tuition fee is 2500 EUR/semester, which covers the study fees and accommodation* (for the study period of 14 weeks + exam period of 6 weeks)
*Accommodation is provided in the student residence hall in double rooms
Application fee is 100 EUR per application
Proof of active student status shall be issued by Kaposvár University upon the arrival of the application fee and the tuition fee for first semester.
How to send fee?
http://www.english.ke.hu/tartalom/download/1-2017-chancellor.pdf
Bank name: Magyar Államkincstár
Address of the bank: 7400 Kaposvár, Széchenyi tér 4.
IBAN: HU87100390070028288800000000
SWIFT: HUSTHUHBXXX
Description: Name, “application fee, MA”
In order to apply, please, follow the link below:
Application on self-financed form of Regional and Environmental Economics MSc programme
Contact
- General and technical information on the application process and on Kaposvár University:
- Mr László Hahn, Stipendium Hungaricum Coordinator (hahn [DOT] laszlo [AT] ke [DOT] hu)
- Information on the study programme:
- Bernadett Horváthné Dr. Kovács, Associate Professor (kovacs [DOT] bernadett [AT] ke [DOT] hu)
For further information please head up to http://erasmus.ke.hu/en website.
