Continuing Education Program in Business and Conference Interpreting
NEW Specialized Program at Kodolányi János University
Intensive, practice-oriented
Bilingual (HU-EN)
The degree qualifies graduates for official interpreting
APPLY
For our specialized continuing education program in Business and Conference Interpreting!
Duration of the program
- 2 semesters, 60 credits
The objective of the specialized continuing education program
To train professionals capable of providing high-quality oral language mediation in the main modes of interpretation (consecutive, liaison, and simultaneous interpretation) from a foreign language into Hungarian and from Hungarian into a foreign language.
Who Should Consider This Program
- For those who already speak at least one—and often more—foreign languages at an advanced level and wish to use these language skills professionally.
- For those who wish to pursue a career in interpreting, whether in a business setting or at international conferences, where accuracy and speed are essential.
- Professionals who are already active in the fields of business, diplomacy, or international relations and wish to further develop their skills in these areas.
- For those who are already working as interpreters or translators and wish to expand their expertise or obtain a higher-level professional qualification.
Key Subjects and Areas of Study
- Native Language Skills: Public Speaking; Hungarian as a Native Language
- Interpreting Skills: Conference interpreting; Consecutive interpreting; Simultaneous interpreting; Interpreting practice
- Supplementary knowledge: Theory and fundamentals of interpreting; Specialized interpreting knowledge; Entrepreneurship
Optional Languages: Hungarian-English
DETAILED CURRICULUM AND GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
When are the consultations held?
Consultations for this course are held in person, preferably on Saturdays; however, in some cases, sessions may also take place on Friday afternoons starting at 2:00 p.m. A total of 108 class hours per semester.
Admission Requirements
a.) The program is open to individuals who hold a bachelor’s degree (BA, BSc), a master’s degree (MA), or a college/university degree in any field of study, b.) as well as those who have demonstrated advanced proficiency in English (through an advanced-level language exam or equivalent certification).
Additional Information
Available language pairs: Hungarian-English. We also welcome applications from those who meet the criteria listed in the
“Eligibility Requirements” section, have successfully passed the final exam in one of the majors listed there, are in the process of receiving their diploma, and can provide proof of this.
INFORMATION ON THE APPLICATION PROCESS
Location of the training: Budapest
Required documents
- copy of diploma (including any English-language insert, if available)
If applying with a degree earned abroad, in addition to the above, the following documents must also be submitted:
1. A Hungarian translation
of your degree obtained abroad 2. A decision on the recognition of your educational level (Hungarian Education Office)
3. A decision on the recognition of your professional qualification (Hungarian Education Office)
Detailed information on the recognition of higher education diplomas earned abroad can be found on the Education Office’s website.
- Receipt confirming payment of the registration fee.
Minimum number of participants: 12
Maximum number of participants: 20
Tuition
310,000 HUF per semester, of which the registration fee (tuition deposit) payable upon application is 31
,000 HUF; this amount will be credited toward the tuition fee for the first semester.
Information for transferring the registration fee (tuition deposit)
- Beneficiary: Kodolányi János University
- Account number: Erste Bank 11600006-00000000-33437190
- Amount: 31,000 HUF
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