Research Program and Project Manager

Registration number: FNYF/975-3/2016.

Name of the professional qualification obtainable through specialized continuing education

Research Program and Project Manager

Duration of the program

• 2 semesters, 60 credits

Key courses and subject areas

• Research Strategy and Planning
• The European and Hungarian higher education and business environments for research activities
• Knowledge of research terminology
• Research funding from the perspective of funding organizations
• Research program and portfolio model development
• Practical Experience in Research Model Development (in business, research institutions, higher education, and funding organizations) and Thesis

DETAILED COURSE AND OUTCOME REQUIREMENTS

When are the consultations?
In-person consultations: twice per semester (on Saturdays) Online consultations: on weekday evenings

Format of the program:
E-learning-based, blended distance learning, featuring online and in-person consultation sessions, as well as online course materials.

Advantages of E-learning-Based (Blended) Education

• A flexible learning format, which means you have continuous access to the entire learning system and course content from anywhere, whether at home or abroad.
• In-person consultation sessions at the consultation center.
• The timing and intensity of your studies can be customized; you can study at night, during the day, on weekends, or on weekdays.
• A comprehensive, high-quality educational program that includes course content, assignments to be submitted, exam questions, and ongoing teacher support.
• At the beginning of the program, we’ll prepare you for independent study and teach you how to use the computer tools required for the program.
• We provide personalized, effective instructor support: highly qualified tutors—both professionally and methodologically—and practicing professionals maintain direct contact with their students throughout the semester and assist them in their studies.

Admission Requirements:
The program is open to applicants who hold a degree from a master’s program (or a previously equivalent university-level program).

We also welcome applications from those who meet the requirements listed in the “Eligibility Requirements” section, have successfully passed the final exam in one of the majors listed there, are in the process of having their degree issued, and can provide proof of this.

Inquiries

Faculty of Economics

Email: gtk@kodolanyi.hu

INFORMATION ON THE APPLICATION PROCESS AND PROCEDURES

Program location: Budapest

Start of the program: Second semester of the 2024/25 academic year: February 2025

Application deadline: For the program starting in the second semester of the 2024/25 academic year: January 31, 2025

Scheduled first day of classes: End of February 2025

How to Apply:
Via the online application form available on the website.

Required documents

• copy of diploma,
• English-language cover letter, if available,
• proof of payment of the registration fee.

If applying with a degree obtained abroad, the following documents must be attached to verify the degree:

1. A Hungarian translation
of your degree obtained abroad 2. A decision recognizing the level of your degree (Office of Education)
3. A decision recognizing your professional qualification (Office of Education)

Detailed information on the recognition of higher education diplomas obtained abroad can be found on the Education Office’s website.

Additional information:
We also welcome applications from those who meet the criteria listed in the “Admission Requirements” section, have successfully passed the final exam in one of the programs listed there, are in the process of receiving their diploma, and can provide proof of this. In addition, a registration fee of 25,000 HUF must be paid, which will be credited toward the tuition fee for the first semester.

Minimum enrollment: 12 students

Tuition

250,000 HUF per semester, of which the registration fee (tuition deposit) payable upon application is 25,000 HUF
, which 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: 25,000 HUF

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