The aim of the studies is to train community and civic development professionals who are able to work effectively in the life of the communities, knowing the values ​​of the communities and the national, European and global role of civil society and non-profit organizations. They are committed to the development of civil society / non-profit organizations and local communities, to the improvement of the quality of life, and to help solving the problems in the community. As a result, the students will be able to apply their community and civil development knowledge and skills in decisions of the social and economic life, international relations and communication, as well as in their professional career. Additionally, they will be well-prepared to pursue further academic growth, including doctoral studies, where they can deepen their expertise and contribute to research in the field.

Aims and strengths of the programme

The programme is designed to equip students with the essential skills and knowledge needed to undertake a variety of impactful tasks, including the following:

Our students actively drive community development initiatives and mobilize local populations to take action. They offer professional support for ongoing local efforts and facilitate collaboration between community groups, non-governmental organizations, and both the public and private sectors.

They play a key role in shaping local development plans and strategies, contributing to training programs, and helping to create new services and community enterprises. These may include non-profit information offices, community centers, advisory services, and innovative for-profit cooperatives.

By incorporating national and European opportunities, trends, and priorities, along with effective methodologies, our students provide valuable advice and suggest alternative solutions for local community groups.

They also support the development of local information systems, ensuring that community groups have access to the information they need.

Additionally, our students organize local movements, conferences, workshops, and forums. They establish partnerships with organizations focused on resource management and micro-regional development, including training institutions and employment centers.

Career opportunities

Our former students have been working as academic researchers or professors in different universities: as civil experts or community developers at municipalities, at cultural community centres, at community houses or museums. Most of them became leaders of Hungarian or international non-governmental and voluntary organizations. Some of them have also found job possibilities in market research and multinational companies. Others work as social workers, social politicians or members of media.

Careers in the following fields are easily accessible for our students:

• Community Organisers, Community developers

• Charity workers

• Non-profit Managers

• Project Managers, Fundraisers

• SCR Developers

• Volunteer Coordinators

• International Aid/Development Workers

• Social Researchers

• Civil Referents

• Academic Researchers, Market Researchers