International Relations and European Studies , M.A.

Programme Description

The Institute for Social and European Studies (ISES) in collaboration with Budapest Corvinus University provides students with the opportunity to obtain theoretical and practical knowledge in the fields of international relations, the problems of small states in Europe, the Balkans, international economics, regional integration and development, political science, European culture and sociology.

ISES provides a variety of programs and services during the academic year which will make your stay in Hungary a rewarding and enriching experience. You will be part of an international student body of approximately 30 students and have the opportunity to meet outstanding professors from around the world. Credits are transferable to most universities.
Why you should study International Relations and European Studies at the EUIK:
To gain knowledge about the EU and its new neighborhoods in order to affect decision-making, policies and programs at the national and EU level.
* To become aware of the various EU development programs where there is a need for decisionmakers with integrative development skills.
* To learn about and impact regional and global development and cooperation through policies and their impact.
* To be able to begin to give answers to the major global challenges.
* To become knowledgable in International Relations and European Studies in order to pursue an increased range of career opportunities.
Future Career opportunites include:
 research positions;
* policy positions: preparing and coordinating policy, advising and planning in local and international development cooperation;
* project management, state administration;
* PR positions related to cultural and economic development or business.

This program targets:

* social science graduates, especially those who wish to specialize in theroy and practise of European Studies.
* people who have the potential to make a significant contribution to the non-governmental sector in the developing world as analysts, policy-makers, researchers or practitioners.
* those with work experience in the developing world, wishing to expand their knowledge of the role of the EU in the international environment.
* government officials and non-governmental practitioners interested in working in or with the EU on regional and cultural development cooperation issues.