University of Pécs Faculty of Business and Economics

The Faculty of Business and Economics of the University of Pécs is a diverse and innovative hub of excellence delivering world class research and education on all academic levels. The Faculty offers internationally renowned and validated study programs and research opportunities while remaining dedicated to maintaining fruitful corporate relationships and supporting the development of its immediate region. We achieve world class education through following and adapting to the demands of the labour market through utilizing innovative teaching methods, while also allowing students to apply their theoretical knowledge in real world settings. Marrying theory with practice through the World of Practice constitutes an essential element of the Faculty’s long term strategy. The members of the teaching staff have both practical experience and highly specialized knowledge in their respective research fields. The Faculty’s research potential is outstanding among national institutions. It is involved in several national and international projects, it is a designated research center of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences (HAS) and two of our professors are full members of HAS. Charles Simonyi (the developer of MS Excel applications), Professor Peter Lorange (President of IMD, Lausanne and holder of the Nestlé Chair at that institution), Francis Aguilar, Professor at Harvard Business School or Gunter Pauli, world famous advocate of the blue economy concept are among the Honorary Doctors of the Faculty.