Everyone would like to know how to make successful business decisions, but only a few know which numbers to look at and which trends to follow to really make one.
This double degree programme of studies between IBS (Hungary) and The University of Buckingham (UK), delivered in Budapest, covers the core knowledge and skills related to your programme using an interactive and practice-oriented approach to teaching and learning in small groups, and it also includes the UpSkill programme, our HR award-winning employability skills development framework as part of your studies.
General info
| February 2025 | September 2025 | |
| Duration of programme | 6 semesters | 6 semesters |
| Starting date | February and September | February and September |
| Tuition fee per semester | € 3,700 | € 4,000 |
| Tuition fee for the full programme | € 22,200 | € 24,000 |
| One-off registration fee for non-EU citizens | € 900 | € 900 |
| Degree awarded by | The University of Buckingham and IBS | The University of Buckingham and IBS |
| Common first year | Yes | Yes |
| Work placement available | Yes | Yes |
| Study abroad available | Yes | Yes |
| Campus | Budapest | Budapest |
| Admission criteria |
• Secondary school leaving certificate AND • IELTS 6.0 or equivalent* |
• Secondary school leaving certificate AND• IELTS 6.0 or equivalent* |
| Language of tuition | English | English |
* i.e.: TOEFL 72, GCSE English, Duolingo 105 etc. Please find further details here
Programme Content
As a graduate of this financial management programme, you will develop your ability to read and understand financial statements, evaluate business propositions and acquire knowledge about how capital and money markets work.
We consider developing our students' employability skills highly important. IBS has set up UpSkill scheme, which enhances and develops the skills which are most demanded in the job market to ensure that our graduates have an advantage over others in job applications. Read more about it here.
Upon completing the programme, students will be eligible for exemptions from the following Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) modules:
- Business and Technology
- Management Accounting
- Financial Accounting
These exemptions recognize students' prior learning and align with ACCA’s globally recognized qualifications, which equip professionals with the skills needed for a successful career in accounting and finance.
Curriculum
Please find the curriculum here.*
* IBS reserves the right to change the curriculum.
Programme Specification
Please find the programme specification here.
Degree Sample
Please find the degree sample here.
Career Opportunities
Graduates with this degree are well-equipped for careers as risk or investment managers with a range of institutions, including merchant banks, pension funds, insurance companies and stockbrokers. A number of our graduates also pursue careers in the area of corporate finance or embark on professional accounting qualifications.
"Morgan Stanley has already hired several IBS graduates into its Finance and Operations divisions and we hope to expand and strengthen our relationship with IBS."
Antonia Watson, General Manager, Morgan Stanley Hungary
"IBS puts a high emphasis on practice-based teaching which is a great plus."
Péter Juhász, Hungary, BSc student