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Finance and
Accounting, BSc

Programme objective

The programme provides interdisciplinary knowledge that fulfils labour market requirements. Those in possession of such in-depth knowledge and practical skills will be able to identify and solve problems in the economic and business fields. Applying a complex knowledge base, they will be able to understand economic processes and respond creatively to challenges in the business world. Economics and accounting graduates from the bachelor’s programme can use their professional knowledge to enhance their decision-making skills in the field of business. Their communication skills and professional foreign language skills ensure effective co-operation with partners and professionals.

This programme offers a double-degree opportunity with Avans University of Applied Sciences (The Netherlands).

The optional specialization of the programme is Financial Services.

Economics, methodological and business studies

Key subjects: economic mathematics, statistics, information technology, economics, business economics, finance, accounting, management, business communications, foreign language for business

Social science basics

Key subjects: economic law, economic history, sociology, psychology, philosophy, responsible and sustainable businesses

Core Courses in Finance and Accountancy

Key subjects: money and capital markets, corporate finance, taxation studies, financial management, management accounting, complex analysis, controlling, financial and accounting information technology, and elective studies belonging to elective specialisations

In this programme we train business professionals who, with their strong theoretical and practical knowledge and skill base will be able to:

  • establish and operate the business processes of enterprises and institutions,
  • manage and perform accounting and financial tasks,
  • analyse, evaluate, and control financial management,
  • inform financial, investment, financing, and capital layout decisions,
  • make financing decisions independently,
  • perform creative work on their own and engage in team activities,
  • use negotiation and presentation techniques and professional persuasion skills,
  • use modern information technology equipment.

Graduates can easily find employment in any area of the business world. They will be suitable to fill positions that can include the fulfilment of the following tasks:

  • inform financial, investment, financing, and capital layout decisions,
  • prepare and evaluate loan applications, financial plans, and tenders,
  • compile and analyse reports on business operations,
  • carry out complex financial and accounting analysis and business planning,
  • perform controlling tasks,
  • work as assistant auditors,
  • establish and operate independent enterprises.

The table below lists the courses during the two semesters of the MSc in Financial Management programme. It also indicates how many ECTS credits you receive upon the completion of that specific course.

You can find information about the thesis work HERE.

Course ECTS credits
Economics, Methodology and Business Module:
Business Mathematics 6
Basics of Statistics and Probability Studies 6
Statistics for Business 6
Economics 1 6
Economics 2 6
Business Economics 6
Organisational and Human Resource Management 6
Finance 6
Information Technology and the World 6
Introduction to Accounting 6
Business Communication 3
Quantitative Methods for Decision-Making 3
Elective Remedial Courses:
The Basics of Business Mathematics 0
IT Skills Development 0
Limited choice elective subjects in foundation knowledge:
International Economics 3
Engineering of Logistics 3
Economic Policy 3
Introduction to the European Union Studies 3
Economic Geography 3
Presentation Skills Development 3
Intercultural Communication A 3
Study Techniques 3
Business Analysis 3
Professional Foreign Language Module:
Foreign Language for Business I/1 3
Foreign Language for Business I/2 3
Social Sciences Module:
Business Law 6
Responsible and Sustainable Company 3
Limited choice elective subjects in social, environmental and regional knowledge:
Economic History 3
Psychology 3
Sociology 3
Philosophy 3
Political Science A 3
Economic Psychology A 3
Social Psychology 3
Regional Economics 3
Introduction to Labour Markets 3
Professional Module:
Money and Capital Markets 6
Basics of Public Finances 3
Corporate Finance 6
Financial Accounting 1 6
Financial Accounting 2 6
Management Accounting 3
Basics of Controlling 6
Complex Analysis 6
Taxation Studies 6
Elective subjects (unlimited choice):
Economic Behaviour 3
Quality Management 3
Project Management 3
E-Business 3
IT for Finance and Accounting 1 3
Innovation and Society 3
Service Management and Marketing 6
Operations Management 6
Marketing 6
IT for Finance and Accounting 2 3
Accounting and Controlling Using IT 3
The Basics of Consolidation 3
Accounting for Financial Institutions 3
Strategic Controlling 3
College for Advanced Studies 1 3
College for Advanced Studies 2 3
Student Research Project 1 3
Student Research Project 2 3
Digital finances 3
Website Creation with WordPress 3
Academic and Argumentative Writing 3
Assertive Communication 3
Accounting Case Studies 1 3
Accounting Case Studies 2 3
Theory and Practice of Monetary Policy in Hungary 3
Business Assertive Communication 3
Persuasion in Business 3
Emotional Intelligence in Business 3
A Business Mathematical Model 3
Specialisation: Financial Services:
Bank-Related Financial Services 6
Investment Analysis 6
Non-Bank Related Financial Services 6
Banking Simulation 6
Wealth and Tax Planning 6
Other Requirements:
Physical Education 1 0
Physical Education 2 0
Internship 20
Research Methodology 3
Bachelor of Sciences Thesis 7
Course ECTS
Economics, Methodology and Business Module:
Business Mathematics 6
Basics of Statistics and Probability Studies 6
Statistics for Business 6
Economics 1 6
Economics 2 6
Business Economics 6
Organisational and Human Resource Management 6
Finance 6
Information Technology and the World 6
Introduction to Accounting 6
Business Communication 3
Quantitative Methods for Decision-Making 3
Elective Remedial Courses:
The Basics of Business Mathematics 0
IT Skills Development 0
Limited choice elective subjects in foundation knowledge:
International Economics 3
Engineering of Logistics 3
Economic Policy 3
Introduction to the European Union Studies 3
Economic Geography 3
Presentation Skills Development 3
Intercultural Communication A 3
Study Techniques 3
Business Analysis 3
Professional Foreign Language Module:
Foreign Language for Business I/1 3
Foreign Language for Business I/2 3
Social Sciences Module:
Business Law 6
Responsible and Sustainable Company 3
Limited choice elective subjects in social, environmental and regional knowledge:
Economic History 3
Psychology 3
Sociology 3
Philosophy 3
Political Science A 3
Economic Psychology A 3
Social Psychology 3
Regional Economics 3
Introduction to Labour Markets 3
Professional Module:
Money and Capital Markets 6
Basics of Public Finances 3
Corporate Finance 6
Financial Accounting 1 6
Financial Accounting 2 6
Management Accounting 3
Basics of Controlling 6
Complex Analysis 6
Taxation Studies 6
Elective subjects (unlimited choice):
Economic Behaviour 3
Quality Management 3
Project Management 3
E-Business 3
IT for Finance and Accounting 1 3
Innovation and Society 3
Service Management and Marketing 6
Operations Management 6
Marketing 6
IT for Finance and Accounting 2 3
Accounting and Controlling Using IT 3
The Basics of Consolidation 3
Accounting for Financial Institutions 3
Strategic Controlling 3
College for Advanced Studies 1 3
College for Advanced Studies 2 3
Student Research Project 1 3
Student Research Project 2 3
Digital finances 3
Website Creation with WordPress 3
Academic and Argumentative Writing 3
Assertive Communication 3
Accounting Case Studies 1 3
Accounting Case Studies 2 3
Theory and Practice of Monetary Policy in Hungary 3
Business Assertive Communication 3
Persuasion in Business 3
Emotional Intelligence in Business 3
A Business Mathematical Model 3
Specialisation: Financial Services:
Bank-Related Financial Services 6
Investment Analysis 6
Non-Bank Related Financial Services 6
Banking Simulation 6
Wealth and Tax Planning 6
Other Requirements:
Physical Education 1 0
Physical Education 2 0
Internship 20
Research Methodology 3
Bachelor of Sciences Thesis 7

For non-EU students: 2,750 EUR per semester

For EU students: 620,000 Hungarian Forint per semester

For non-EU students:
30 June 2025

For EU and visa-free countries:
30 July 2025

Start of study
September 2025

Study location
Budapest, Hungary

Faculty
Faculty of Finance and Accountancy, see on map

Duration
3.5 years (7 semesters)

Study language
English

Title of the qualification on the diploma
Economist of Finance and Accounting

Programme level
Bachelor’s programme (BSc)

Entry qualification
High school / secondary education (or higher)

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