FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING BA (UNIVERSITY OF EÖTVÖS LORÁND)
| Name of Faculty | Faculty of Economics |
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Degree |
BA / Economist in Finance and Accounting |
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University type |
Public |
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Established |
2017 |
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Language of course |
English
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Erasmus |
Yes |
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Course duration |
7 semesters (3.5 years) |
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Intake |
September |
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Total course fee |
25.200 Euro |
Programme Introduction
The primary goals of the Finance and Accounting BA Programme at Eötvös Loránd University are to familiarise students with economic processes both at a macro and a micro level and to acquaint them with the European monetary and business environment with a focus on finance, accounting, and controlling. This programme is recommended to applicants who are keen to become specialists in finance, accounting, and controlling, coupled with an up-to-date approach to business economics. The programme includes a compulsory internship, in an international work environment which gives students a significant competitive advantage in the job market. This programme enables students to become experts in economics and financial planning, to manage financial projects and help financial decision-making in companies.
Career opportunities
The general training in business economics and the solid background in Finance and Accounting together offer countless job opportunities, from running your own business to working for prestigious multi-national corporations.
Job examples
- Chartered accountant
- Chartered management accountant
- External auditor
- Forensic accountant
- Stockbroker
Fees
Tuition Fee €3,600 per semester + one-time application fees
Required language proficiency
Minimum level of language proficiency (oral) (A1-C2): B2
Minimum level of language proficiency (written) (A1-C2): B2
Applicants must take one of the following standardised language tests and have a valid certificate with the minimum score shown below. (Please scroll down for exceptions.)
- IELTS minimum overall band: 6.0
• TOEFL (iBT) Score: minimum 80 points
• TOEFL (PBT) Score: minimum 500 points
• TOEFL (CBT) Score: minimum 173 points
• Cambridge English: Cambridge First Certificate (FCE): 170
The following tests and certificates are not encouraged but are accepted (with the minimum score shown below):
• Duolingo: 110
• TOEIC Listening and Reading: 785
• TOEIC Speaking and Listening: 310, and
• Euroexam Online: overall 75%
If, at the time of the application, an applicant has a language certificate with a result lower than specified above (e.g. IELTS 5 or 5.5), do not upload the certificate. Instead, submit a signed declaration that you do not have the expected level of English proficiency yet but undertake to pass the required test and upload the certificate by 1 August the latest.
The following applicants are exempted from taking one of the above standardised English tests:
- those whose native language (mother tongue) is English
- those who have studied at an English-medium secondary/high school for a minimum of two years – Applicants must upload an official (stamped and signed) certificate (Medium of Instruction Certificate) issued by their school stating that their secondary/high school education was in English.
- those who have completed courses worth minimum 60 credits in English at university level – Applicants must upload their certified Transcript of Records showing that the courses were taught in English and fulfilled by the applicant.
Application criteria
- Completed high school / secondary education
Entrance examination and selection process:
Following the submission and initial examination of the required documents by the Admission Committee (by default, within three weeks of the application deadline), a two-part entrance examination will take place online. Suitable candidates will be invited to the admissions exams and informed about the procedure (timing an content) in writing.
The examination will consist of a combination of different tasks (but not necessarily all listed below), for example, an online written task, a video submission, an individual or group oral interview / discussions. The expected level does not exceed knowledge pupils can gain at secondary (high) school level. However, sample exam questions are not available.
The following tasks may be used:
• An online written task designed to test your level of English proficiency and your mathematical / logical skills in the form of tests and essay writing tasks.
• A video task in the style of an ‘application pitch’ providing some insight into the applicant’s life and allowing the faculty to assess the candidate’s academic potential, language skills, and overall suitability for the programme.
• An oral part taking the form of a short (approximately 15-minute-long) interview / discussion on an online platform.
Required documents
- Transcript of secondary/high school records of the final two years, with an English translation
- Secondary/High school certificate/diploma OR a document stating the expected date of issue of this document if it is not available at the time of application, with an English translation
- CV
- Motivation letter
- Recommendation letter (2, highly recommended)
- Copy of the main pages of the passport (passport must be valid)
- Passport photo
- Copy of application fee transfer slip/payment order
- Language certificate if applicable (Medium of Instruction is acceptable in case the study language was English and the supporting documents are uploaded)
- Documents not required, but encouraged: Mathematics exams (SAT Mathematics Subject Test Level II: min. 680 points or ACT Test: min. 22 points in the Mathematics part), IB exam results.
