Regional and Environmental Economic Studies Szechenyi Istvan University

Overview

The Regional and Environmental Economic Studies programme from Szechenyi Istvan University pays particular attention to the analysis of future tendencies (e.g. increasing importance of cities, appearance of autonomous vehicles, innovative urban management aspects, new business models) as well as to their spatial and environmental-sustainable consequences. 

Students have the possibility to take part in theoretical and applied research projects, thereby to enlarge and deepen their knowledge as well as to develop their international contacts. The graduated students can establish their scientific career at Széchenyi István University Doctoral School of Regional- and Business Administration Sciences.

Job opportunities:

Given the growing importance of sustainable development, environmental conservation, and regional planning, the programme's graduates have high-demand skills in various sectors of town and county planning. Key employers include municipal and county governments, national institutions, ministries, and EU-level organizations involved in regional planning. Numerous private firms also specialize in preparing territorial and municipal plans.