Community and academic life

The academic life of the Gyula Kautz Faculty of Economics is dynamic and diverse: students and lecturers regularly participate in scientific research, conferences, and professional publications. Faculty research is often based on innovation and international competitiveness, enabling members to acquire up-to-date, practice-oriented knowledge and methodological experience.

The faculty actively supports talent management and professional college communities, which provide talented students with organized, academically-based development opportunities.

Scientific And Artistic Students' Association

The Scientific Student Conference (TDK) supports talented students in their voluntary scientific research work. It offers interested students the opportunity to conduct their individual research under the mentorship of teachers and researchers, and then present their results in the form of written papers and oral presentations.

The aim of the TDK is to strengthen commitment to research, develop professional self-expression, and prepare students for a career in science. The best projects from university conferences are eligible to participate in the National Scientific Student Conference (OTDK).

The OTDK is one of the most prestigious scientific forums in Hungarian higher education, held every two years, and provides students with the opportunity to present their research results at the national level, receive professional feedback, and build relationships within the scientific community.

Why the TDK?

TDK = Multi-Dimensional Career

The Scientific Student’s Associations Conference offers a unique opportunity to stand out from the crowd, to immerse yourself in a topic and to gain valuable professional experience during your university years.

The role of research and development (R&D) is increasingly important in the knowledge economy. Student research projects will help you to more easily join knowledge-intensive companies and industries, and even build hybrid career paths (e.g. research + business).

Why is it beneficial to participate in the TDK?

01.
Stand out from the crowd

Employers look for the “plus” – participation in a TDK is a major professional added value

02.
Credit worthy subject

The TDK thesis is also recognized as a credit-bearing course – 5 credit points can be earned.

03.
Thesis basis

A well-written TDK thesis has the potential to be further developed into a thesis.

05.
Opportunity for publication

The best papers may be published in scientific journals, which could lead to a future research career

07.
Sharpens problem skills

Through research and writing, you learn to craft creative, well-founded solutions to issues.

09.
Handling stressful situations

Learn to deal with pressure during presentations and in front of the committee, e.g. when responding to questions from the jury

04.
Personal mentoring

A mentor assists your research – an exceptional form of individual learning

06.
National recognition - OTDK

Opportunity to present at national conferences, gain valuable contacts and recognition

08.
Broaden your horizons

The TDK gives you the opportunity to explore new disciplines, approaches and perspectives

10.
Become a more confident presenter

Public speaking develops your public speaking skills, which is an advantage in professional and work life

Call for Applications for the Scientific Students' Conference (TDK)

We are looking forward to welcoming the students of our Faculty to the Scientific Students’ Conference on 26 November 2025 at Széchenyi István University!

Important deadlines:

Information about participation:

Recognitions:

Application:

The first step in the application process is to contact a mentor teacher.

For further information, please contact kgk.tdk@sze.hu.

We wish you a successful preparation!

Corporate topics - 2025/26

We would like to draw your attention to the following TDK topics, which are related to real industrial challenges and offer direct corporate cooperation.

On the initiative of the Kautz Faculty, cooperation has been established with Robert Bosch Kft., which offers several TDK topics. The company provides an external consultant for the topics, who supports the student in the preparation of the thesis and also cooperates with the university consultant.

If any of the topics are of interest to you, please contact us at kgk.tdk@sze.hu!

Lecturer topics - 2025/26

The following topic suggestions posted by our instructors provide ideas for preparing a TDK thesis.

If any of the topics spark your interest, please contact the relevant supervisor.

TDK courses for international students in the 2025/26/1 semester

For the successful participation in the TDK day, the following preparatory courses will be held during the semester, to which students interested in the TDK are welcome.

TDK and OTDK news

2024 TDK and Talent Day

Our Talent Management Programmes

The Kautz Gyula Faculty of Business and Economics has two active specialized colleges that provide outstanding, motivated students with opportunities for professional development and immersion in academic community life.

The Kautz Gyula Residential College of Economics offers in-depth knowledge and research opportunities in the fields of economics and management, while the Széll Kálmán Residential College of Economics and Data Science is a workshop for students interested in public service, economics, and social sciences.

Both student asscociations play an important role in nurturing talent, organizing professional events, and developing students’ community and leadership skills. The faculty’s colleges contribute to the education of the next generation of scholars and strengthen the professional dialogue between students and teachers.

Kautz Gyula Talent Management Program

A Kautz Gyula Közgazdász Szakkollégium a Széchenyi István Egyetem Kautz Gyula Gazdaságtudományi Kar tehetséggondozó műhelye, amely szakmai programjaival, kutatási lehetőségeivel és közösségi életével támogatja a kiemelkedő teljesítményű hallgatókat. Célja, hogy a tagok elmélyíthessék tudásukat a gazdaságtudományok területén és aktív részesei legyenek egy inspiráló, értékteremtő közösségnek.

Széll Kálmán Talent Management Program in Economics and Data Science

A Széll Kálmán Közgazdasági Adattudományi Szakkollégium a Széchenyi István Egyetem Kautz gyula Gazdaságtudományi Kar tehetséggondozó közössége, amely az adattudomány és a közgazdaságtan határterületeire fókuszál. Célja, hogy a hallgatók kutatási projekteken és szakmai programokon keresztül mélyítsék el tudásukat, és aktívan bekapcsolódjanak a tudományos életbe.

Talent Management Program Managers

Tamás Vinkóczi PhD
Kautz Gyula Talent Management Program
László Buics PhD
Széll Kálmán Talent Management Program in Economics and Data Science

Our Talent Management Program news