Study location	Hungary, Budapest
Type	Undergraduate, Full-time
Nominal duration	7 semesters (3.5 years) (210 ECTS)
Study language	English
Awards	BSc

Tuition fee	€6,800 per year
Application fee	€150 one-time Non-refundable in all cases.
Deposit	€750 one-time Mandatory deposit for all dormitory reservations.
Registration fee	€100 one-time Non-refundable in all cases.
Insurance fee	€150 one-time Medicover’s health insurance, available only for applicants under the age of 37.
Accommodation fee	€440 per month Please note that a uniform invoice of 440 EUR is issued for everyone as coverage of the first month’s rental fees. If you get accommodated in a cheaper room type or a different accommodation, the generated overpayment will be deducted from your second month’s rental fees.

Entry qualification

High school / secondary education (or higher) The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English / Hungarian. If the transcript received from your school is not in English/Hungarian, you must have it translated into English and upload the translation together with verified copies of the original version. Original documents are to be shown as part of the in-person registration process in Budapest.

Language requirements

English Accepted proof of proficiency: FCE or CAE, IELTS 5.5+ or TOEFL 69+ Intermediate command of English is required. Please note that all applicants have to participate in an online admission interview. During this interview, you will need to prove your language skills and the admission committee will make their admission decision based on this. If you do not reach the necessary language level, you will not be granted direct admission for your chosen program, even if you have a previously obtained language certificate. Applicants who do not meet the minimum language requirements, but are eligible for the English Language Preparatory Program, will be offered to start their studies with one or two semesters of it.

Other requirements	Applicants are required to write an online mathematics test as part of the online admission interview. Details of the test: • Duration: 30 minutes • 10 multiple-choice questions • You are allowed to use a pen/paper/calculator to solve questions.

More information	metubudapest.hu/..mmerce-and-marketing-bsc

Overview

This is for you

if you have strong verbal and written communication skills, are vigilantly observant and up-to-date on what is happening in the world of business, and are interested in the concept and operation of commerce and marketing.

“METU has a wide range of programs in English and the international community here at METU makes my student life more exciting.”
– Victoria Rozhkova from Russia   

Short description

Marketing is essential in every aspect of life – we are surrounded by brands that influence our decisions, and in certain situations, we can only succeed if we learn how to sell our personal brand. Commerce and Marketing provides fundamental business and economic knowledge, offering an unrivalled range of potential directions in career and further training. Students can develop their skills during practical training in groups, with the guidance of recognized industry experts, through tasks provided by leading companies. The areas of marketing, PR, advertising and communication are all open highways for our graduates.

What can you study with us?

The first few semesters will focus on understanding the economic, social, and technological environment, to give you a solid basis as a future economist. You will also learn about how to establish and manage a company with success. 

The main focus of your studies will be the basics of trade and marketing, you will learn about the different fields of marketing (advertising, digital marketing, Public Relations, event marketing etc.) through practical examples, case studies, and projects. This way, you can be an active participant of your learning process both in individual and in group tasks, allowing you to learn and master professional skills. 

Besides getting the professional foundations, you will also become familiar with latest marketing trends, learn how to find, and interpret relevant sources, and strengthen your creative skills. 

Programme structure

The first and second semesters focus on understanding the economic, social, and technological environments while covering the basics of marketing.

In the third and fourth semesters, you continue to learn about the world of business and marketing and get familiar with different fields of marketing, for example, Integrated Marketing Communications and Market Research.

The fifth and sixth semesters involve your specialization, with areas such as Public Relations, Advertising, Marketing Strategy, Digital Marketing, Event Marketing or Content Marketing.

The seventh and last semester is dedicated to your degree thesis and internship.

Recommended Curriculum:
2022/23 Academic Year

Specializations:

• Advertising and PR

This specialization will prepare you to become a useful member of advertising and PR agencies or to work for small, medium, and large companies in marketing-related positions. Your studies will be practice-oriented: you will learn how to produce a wide range of advertising and PR materials in practice. We lay strong emphasis on new techniques and tools: you will learn not only the basics of digital marketing, but also about new media, or the latest marketing trends, such as content marketing.

• Global Marketing

This specialization will give you a deeper insight into the international aspects of marketing. During your studies, you will learn about the specialties of the international market and the economic, social, and technological environments. Practicing several skills is also part of the curriculum: you will learn about the process of preparing for and making decisions about communication and marketing through different tasks and projects.

Specializations are launched only if a minimum of 15 students wish to join the specialization.

Main topics:

Principles of Marketing, Commerce and Trade, Management and Organization, International Economics, Integrated Marketing Communication, Introduction to E-business, Market Research, Advertising and Media Planning, Public Relations Theory and Practice, Digital Marketing Solutions, Branding in an International environment, Content Marketing 

Career opportunities

• expert working for the commerce and marketing departments of multinational and national companies
• expert working for advertising and PR agencies
• manager of start-up businesses
• executives or marketing professional of small and medium enterprises
• expert in the non-profit sector