Corvinus University of Budapest

What you'll study

The programme combines legal, economic and practical perspectives on public procurement. Core subjects cover public procurement law (national and EU-level frameworks), tender design and evaluation, contract law and post-award contract management, risk and performance management, and e-procurement methods. Modules typically include:

• Procurement Law and Regulation – essential principles of administrative and procurement law, rules on transparency, equal treatment and remedies.
• Tender Preparation and Evaluation – developing specifications, procurement strategies, selection and award criteria, and bid evaluation techniques.
• Contract Management – contract drafting, performance monitoring, change control and dispute avoidance/resolution.
• Public Finance and Risk Management – budgeting for procurements, value-for-money appraisal, and managing commercial and regulatory risk.
• Digital Procurement and Market Engagement – e-procurement platforms, electronic tendering, supplier relationship management and market analysis.
• Ethics, Compliance and Governance – integrity, anti-corruption measures, auditability and internal controls in procurement processes.
• Applied Project / Case Studies – practical assignments based on real procurement scenarios, often including a capstone project or workplace-based task.

Teaching methods combine lectures, seminars, case workshops and applied project work to develop both technical skills and decision-making capacity in complex procurement settings.

Entry requirements

Applicants are normally expected to hold a recognised bachelor’s degree or comparable tertiary qualification. Candidates with substantial relevant professional experience in public administration, procurement or contracting may be considered on a case-by-case basis. Applicants should provide a CV and evidence of prior qualifications; depending on the language of delivery, proficiency in Hungarian or English may be required. Shortlisted applicants may be invited for an interview or asked to submit a short statement of purpose explaining their professional objectives.

Career prospects

Graduates of this programme move into operational and managerial roles that require specialist procurement knowledge. Typical career paths include:

• Procurement Officer / Buyer in central or local government bodies
• Contract Manager or Contracting Specialist overseeing supplier performance
• Compliance and Audit Specialist focusing on procurement rules and integrity
• Procurement Consultant advising public entities or private suppliers
• Supplier Relationship Manager or Tendering Specialist in private sector firms that bid for public contracts

The programme is designed to enhance employability for those seeking to progress into supervisory or policy roles within procurement departments, or to strengthen the credentials of consultants and suppliers working with public tenders.

Why study at Corvinus University of Budapest

Corvinus combines strong links to Hungary’s public administration and a European-facing approach to public policy and economics, making it well placed to deliver applied procurement education. The programme draws on academic staff with public-sector and legal expertise together with practitioners who bring current procurement challenges into the classroom. Students benefit from Corvinus’s networks across government, industry and consultancy, practical learning emphasis and opportunities for continuing professional development. The university’s focus on evidence-based management and policy ensures content remains relevant to contemporary procurement practice in Central Europe and the EU context.