The aim of the programme is to train experts, who, in possession of their human, economic and developed interdisciplinary approach, are able to make detailed analyses, to find global and special correlations and to carry out advising and assessing activities in the world of organisations, work, employment and education. They apply their professional skills, support the macro-level processes of human resource management and education according to the different professional requirements of the given workplace. They are able to identify special professional problems and define practical solutions to them. They provide help for individuals to make career planning decisions. Their advising activity is determined by their knowledge of the HR market and organisational processes. They are prepared to continue their studies in a PhD programme.
Applicants must hold a university Bachelor’s degree (or an equivalent college degree) in the fields listed below, or a university Master’s degree:Fully recognised BA studies (full credit acknowledgement): Andragogy and Community Management BA degree, college degree in Cultural Management, Human Resource Management, Labour Counselling, Pedagogy, Psychology, Human Resources, Sociology, Political Sciences, Computational Librarian, Cultural Anthropology and the BA degrees of teacher education. Bachelor Degree in Psychology, Education, Special Education, Sociology. Conditionally recognised BA studies: any Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program in case the applicant possesses 30 credits in the following fields: essential studies related to humanities: pedagogical, psychological, philosophical and ethical studies, adult education studies, communicational science related studies, communication development, information technology, library studies, essential studies related to social sciences: social studies, sociology, anthropology, political sciences, economic and legal studies. The condition of admittance is that the applicant should possess minimum 15 credits from these studies, the missing 15 can be obtained during the first semester of the applied program.This program is not available for Hungarian citizens.If the applicant takes their final examination during the current semester, and their degree certificate (diploma) is not issued before the last application deadline, a certification is required, which verifies that the applicant will presumably receive a degree. In case of being accepted as a student, however, the applicant must present the diploma upon enrolment at the latest.The educational and outcome requirements are defined by the Ministry of Human Capacities (Regulation No. 18/2016. (VIII. 5.)) . The details of the application and admission process are defined by the Organisational and Operational Regulations of ELTE.
Entrance examination:
Yes
Entrance type:
Oral
Minimum level of language proficiency (oral):
C1
Minimum level of language proficiency (written):
C1
Place of examination:
Online or in Person
The entrance exam contains a discussion about the motivation and program-related academic background and professional experience of the applicant. Successful applicants must have a good command of English and pass the entrance exam. The entrance exam can be taken in person or via Skype.Evaluation and resultsYou can obtain a maximum of 100 points for the MA in Human Resources Counselling program according to the following:Reference work (maximum 20 points): based on the reference work submitted with the application.Entrance Examination / Interview (maximum 80 points): based on the following criteria: being well-informed, familiar with literature, having good communicational skills, use of language for expressing yourself, professional devotion, competence, professional attitude in the field of human resources and its market. The Committee considers the applicant’s documentation of earlier scientific activities, professional experience abroad (e.g. via Erasmus program), professional activities, publications, and the motivation letter plus curriculum vitae.Results and the official decision will be announced within a month after the entrance exam date, in the application system.
