Corvinus University of Budapest

What you'll study

The programme combines foundations of finance and management with specialised fintech topics and applied technical skills. Teaching is practice‑oriented and typically delivered through lectures, seminars, case studies and a capstone project in collaboration with industry partners.

• Core modules: Digital Finance and Financial Markets, Fintech Business Models, Corporate Finance for Fintechs, Fintech Strategy and Innovation.
• Technology and data: Data Analytics for Finance, Machine Learning Applications in Finance, Distributed Ledger Technologies and Blockchain, APIs and Open Banking.
• Risk, regulation and operations: Payment Systems and Infrastructure, Financial Regulation and Compliance in Fintech, Operational Risk and Cybersecurity for Financial Services.
• Management and implementation: Product Management for Financial Services, Agile Project Management, Customer Experience and Digital Channels, Entrepreneurship and Venture Finance in Fintech.
• Practical elements: A supervised capstone or consultancy project addressing a real fintech challenge, workshops with industry practitioners, and possible elective internships or short placements with banks, startups or fintech vendors.

Typical programme structure

Students usually take a mix of taught modules and electives and complete a capstone project or applied thesis. The programme emphasises transferable skills such as data analysis, regulatory literacy, product development and strategic management, preparing graduates for immediate professional roles.

Entry requirements

Applicants are expected to hold a recognised bachelor’s degree or equivalent in economics, business, finance, computer science, engineering or a related discipline. Relevant professional experience in finance, IT, consulting or startups strengthens an application.

• Academic transcript showing a completed undergraduate qualification in a relevant field.
• A CV detailing education and any relevant work or project experience.
• A motivational statement or cover letter explaining interest in fintech and career goals.
• Proof of English language proficiency if the applicant’s prior degree was not taught in English (commonly required tests or evidence of prior study in English are accepted).
• Some applicants may be invited to an interview or assessment to discuss suitability for the programme.

Career prospects

Graduates move into a range of roles across banks, fintech startups, payments companies, consulting firms, regulators and technology vendors. The programme equips students for positions that combine financial knowledge with technical and managerial capability.

• Fintech product manager or product owner
• Digital banking manager or transformation lead
• Payments analyst or payments operations manager
• Regulatory compliance or risk officer with fintech specialism
• Data analyst / data scientist working on financial datasets
• Consultant specialising in digital financial services or fintech strategy
• Founder or early‑stage employee at a fintech startup

Why study at Corvinus University of Budapest

Corvinus is a leading Hungarian university for economics and business education with strong ties to the domestic and regional financial sector. The institution’s location in Budapest provides access to a vibrant fintech ecosystem, established banks, growing startups and professional services firms.

• Teaching staff combine academic expertise with industry experience in finance, regulation and digital innovation.
• The programme’s practical orientation and capstone projects foster direct engagement with local and international fintech firms.
• Students benefit from career services, employer engagement events and networking opportunities in Central Europe’s financial and tech markets.