The aim of BBU's International Relations master programme is to train professionals with a broad social science education who will understand the theoretical and practical contexts of international political, economic and trade relations.
International Relations MA, BBU
4 semesters
3000 EUR/semester
(please note: to be able to obtain an Acceptance Letter, apply for a visa and start your studies, 2-semesters’ tuition fee and some other minor fees must be paid upfront)
Budapest
English
- For February intake: 15 December
- For September intake: 30 June
Direct admission or admission
with a foundation
program
Programme objective
The aim of our International Relations MA programme is to train professionals with a broad social science education who will understand the theoretical and practical contexts of international political, economic and trade relations. They will acquire a high level of analytical skills in addition to theoretical (civilization, world economics, international law, political theory) and practical (diplomatic, linguistic, negotiation and protocol) knowledge.
Programme content
History of diplomacy, geopolitics, operation of international institutions, business diplomacy: the involvement of businesses in the international business environment, creating harmonious co-operation of a global enterprise with an inclusive environment, preparation and management of international negotiations with the economic and business actors of the target country.
Programme focus
Students studying for a master’s degree in International Relations will be able to:
- Undertake an in-depth analysis of the foreign policy of a given world political conflict and crisis, as well as the economic, political, and social context of a given region, using the acquired interdisciplinary knowledge they have gained.
- Familiarise themselves with the decision-making mechanisms of various international organisations and understand the main foreign policy decision-making mechanisms of each major world power.
- Manage the international partner network of an organisation, organise, and conduct negotiations with enterprises, international organisations, and authorities of other countries.
