Key information
Duration
- Full-time / 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting September 2027 / Apply before Mar 2027
Language
English
English requirements
Duolingo English Test: 100
TOEFL® iBT: 72
IELTS: 6
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Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Budapest, Hungary
Disciplines
Operations and Quality Management
Overview
Corvinus University of Budapest focuses on innovative solutions that require the integration of technical processes, mathematical modeling, and managerial behavior within today’s dynamic environment.
Core Research Areas
- Complex Systems: Investigating supply chains, business networks, and corporate processes through a systems-thinking approach.
- Technological Innovation: Examining the impact of digitalization, Industry 4.0, and data-driven decision-making on process management.
- Decision Theory: Exploring the behavioral and mathematical background of strategic decisions, integrating risk management and long-term sustainability.
Operations and Decision Sciences students master a wide range of qualitative and quantitative tools: Visit the programme website for more information
- Quantitative: Modeling and optimization, game theory, network analysis, simulation, and Bayesian statistics.
- Qualitative: Case study research, in-depth interviews, and horizon scanning.
With their high-level theoretical and methodological preparation, our graduates become sought-after experts not only in the academic sphere but also in analyst and strategic leadership positions within the competitive corporate sector.
Programme Structure
Reasearch projects include:
- Decision Theory & Behavioral Sciences
- Supply Chain Management & Competitiveness
- Economics, Game Theory & Modelling
- Social & Sustainable Economy
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Duolingo English Test: 100
TOEFL® iBT: 72
IELTS: 6
Other requirements
General requirements
- A degree from a university or equivalent accredited Master’s programme (MA or MSc) (Part-time MBA degrees are not accepted).
- A minimum level of B2 in English is required to complete the training. Please upload copies of language examinations, if available, as proof of language proficiency on the application page.
- You can apply even if you have no prior studies in the relevant discipline (but otherwise meet all the admission requirements). You can start your studies on condition that you take the designated catch-up courses and pass an exam in the first semester of your PhD studies.
- Preference will be given to applicants who have won an OTDK (National Scientific Students’ Associations Conference) award. Proven research ability (OTD, scientific publications) is also an advantage.
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
International
Non-residents: 13,034 AUD/year (≈ 8,000 EUR/year)
EU/EEA
EU/EEA Nationals: 6,449 AUD/year (≈ 3,958 EUR/year)
Additional Details
Hungarian citizens and foreigners (EU and EEA): HUF 800,000/semester
Living costs
Budapest, Hungary: 778–1,211 AUD/month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Scholarships Information: Below you will find PhD’s scholarship opportunities for Operations and Decision Sciences.