Key information
- Duration: Full-time, 48 months
- Start dates: Starting September 2027
- Application deadline: Apply before Mar 2027
- Language: English
- Delivered: On Campus
- Campus Location: Budapest, Hungary
- Disciplines: Management Studies, Sustainable Development
Overview
Corvinus University of Budapest trains researchers who, with fresh perspectives and strong methodological foundations, are able to guide the transition towards sustainability in the economy.
Key facts
- Focus areas: Our Sustainability Management research addresses the transition to a carbon-neutral and circular economy, corporate ESG performance, as well as sustainable food systems and tourism.
- Innovative approaches: We place particular emphasis on business ethics, responsible consumer behaviour and the societal impacts of technological innovation.
- Methodological training: Students acquire the quantitative and qualitative techniques required for complex, transdisciplinary research.
- Real-world impact: Our doctoral candidates can take part in international projects, working with decision-makers and professional organisations (NGOs) to drive meaningful change.
- Career opportunities: Graduates become sought-after experts not only in academia, but also in international organisations and in senior sustainability roles within the corporate sector.
Our programme welcomes applicants to an inspiring research community with a wide range of diverse research topics.
Programme Structure
Preferred areas of research interest include:
- Sustainability-oriented business models (SBMs) in various sectors and/or consumer acceptance of SBMs.
- Low-carbon lifestyles and their inclusive implementation, with a focus on product longevity and household energy.
- Measuring the impact of sustainability education.
- Ecologically conscious entrepreneurship and the challenges of the Anthropocene.
- Business ethics theories and practices responding to the multiple crises of the Anthropocene.
- The impact of climate change on global food supply chains.
- Food quality and the impact of short supply chains.
- Challenges and opportunities of Artificial Intelligence in sustainable tourism management.
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.
For more information, visit the programme website.
Fees and Funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International: 13,034 AUD / year ≈ 8,000 EUR / year
- EU/EEA: 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