MSc in Management and Leadership - Institute of Agricultural and Food Economics
MSc in Management and Leadership
MSc in Management and Leadership
Last modified: 14. March 2025
Program Director:
Dr. Katalin Szabó
Email: Szabo.Katalin@uni-mate.hu
Program Objective:
The goal of the program is to train professionals with well-founded and integrated expertise in both the broad and specialized fields of management. Graduates will be equipped with the ability to analyze, plan, organize, and manage work processes in both the private and public sectors.
They will be capable of identifying, analyzing, and solving newly emerging problems while applying knowledge related to individual and organizational learning, as well as leveraging their innovation and creative thinking abilities. Additionally, they will have the necessary knowledge to continue their studies in a doctoral program.
Program Description:
Leadership is an exceptionally complex task, regardless of organizational size. This program not only develops traditional managerial competencies but also places a strong emphasis on soft skills essential for leadership roles and shaping a leadership mindset that adapts to today’s rapidly changing world.
To achieve this, the program incorporates a diverse range of educational methodologies and real-world practical examples to enhance students’ knowledge, personality, and strategic thinking. The aim is to prepare them for high-level leadership roles across various areas of business consulting, human resource management, and organizational development.
Available Specializations:
- Business Consulting (Available in Hungarian and English)
- Human Resource Management and Organization Development (Hungarian only)
- Information Management (Hungarian only)
Typical Career Opportunities:
Graduates will have a wide range of career opportunities both domestically and internationally. The comprehensive skillset acquired during the program prepares them for middle and senior management positions.
They can pursue careers within multinational companies either as in-house professionals or as external consultants, in roles such as:
- Business Consultant
- Business Developer
- Strategic Analyst
- Project Manager
- Process Manager
- HR Consultant
- HR Specialist
- Organizational Development Expert
Many students also join the program as entrepreneurs looking to enhance their leadership skills to manage their own businesses effectively.
Further Studies at MATE After Graduation:
Upon completion of the program, students have the opportunity to further their studies in scientific research at the Doctoral School of Economic and Regional Sciences at MATE.
Here, they can expand their expertise in Hungarian or English, engage in domestic and international research projects, and participate in academic teaching.
More information: https://ed.uni-mate.hu/en/msc-in-management-and-leadership