Bodies and committees
Bodies of the University
The organisations belonging to this group are among the highest decision-making institutions of our University. Among other things, their work determines the guidelines to be followed in organisational, educational, research and economic topics.
The decision-making, commenting, proposing and controlling body of the University.
A body that assists, reviews, proposes, prepares and makes decisions in the work of the Senate and the Rector.
Committees
The Senate and the Rector may establish committees to assist their work (among other things, in developing proposals, preparing decisions, and monitoring their implementation).
Committees at the University established according to the law
It develops and continuously updates the strategic plan for the development of the University. He is responsible for the professional implementation of educational and scientific programs in accordance with the mission of the University of Applied Sciences.
Its task is to examine the coordination of interoperability and the equivalence of knowledge materials.
Its task is to manage the study and examination matters of the students in each faculty.
The SHSB is a university-level entity entrusted with the evaluation of applications for exemptions and benefits catering to students with disabilities. Its responsibilities extend to coordinating the institution's efforts related to disabilities and facilitating the provision and procurement of technical equipment for students with disabilities.
Chaired by BBU's Equal Opportunities Expert, who also serves as the University's disability coordinator, the SHSB comprises three members from the faculty and three from the student body.
Applications for equal opportunities are received and evaluated by the SHSB through the Neptun platform, with decisions communicated via the same channel. Students with sensory, motor, speech, autism, learning, or behavioral disabilities, certified by a professional opinion issued by a county or district pedagogical service or ELTE GYOPSZ, are eligible to submit applications.
In adherence to legal requirements, the SHSB is unable to grant discounts or exemptions without expert opinions from the specified organizations. Independent expert and foundation opinions are not accepted. Individuals with special needs lacking the mentioned specialist opinions can obtain information on alternative options from BBU's Equal Opportunities Expert.
Members of the SHSB in the academic year 2023/2024:
Dr. Péter Berta (FIMB)
Dr. Dóra Dobák (FFA)
Dr. Orsolya Thuma (FCHT)
Sebestyén Hornyák (FIMB Student Organization)
Adrienn Tóth (FFA Student Organization)
Orsolya Varga (FCHT Student Organization)
Additional committees established at the University by either the Senate or the Rector
It is a body that makes decisions related to the reception, protection, exercise and exploitation of rights in works subject to the covered by the Intellectual Property Management Regulations, the composition and operation of which are provided for in the Intellectual Property Management Regulations.
The members of the Sustainability Council of the Budapest Business University are professionals, experts and consultants working in the field of sustainability in the corporate, civil or governmental sector. The Council is responsible for the implementation of the sustainable approach across the BBU strategy.
Tasks and powers of the Sustainability Council:
- peer review of the proposals put forward by the University Sustainability Network
- contributing to the development of professional networking
- participate in the implementation of the University's strategy and communication of its results.
Members of the Council
- Attila Chikán Jr., Chaiman of the Board, Alteo Plc.
- Dr. Sára Csillag, Vice Rector for Academic Development, Budapest Business University
- Péter Olajos, Managing Director, Green Player Ltd.
- Éda Glória Pogány, Head of Sustainability and Communication, Syngenta Hungary
- Dr. Attila Schillinger, Professor of Practice Public Relations, Director, Strategic Communication Program, University of Oregon
- Dr. Zsuzsanna Sipos, HR Director, Budapest Business University
- Gabriella Sódar, Business Development Manager, Blue Planet Climate Foundation
The overarching role of the Equal Opportunities Committee is to ensure that all university citizens can engage in work and study at the University, free from any form of discrimination or other manifestations that compromise their human dignity. The committee is also committed to exploring measures that enhance the conditions for citizens from disadvantaged backgrounds.
Currently, the Equal Opportunities Committee operates through five specialized working groups:
- Working Group on the Abuse-Free University Concept
- Working Group on Equal Opportunities for University Students with Children
- Working Group on Equal Opportunities for Students
- Working Group on Equal Opportunities for Disabled University Citizens
- Working Group on Equal Opportunities for Workers Over Fifty