Department of Economic Law and Public Administration

Acquiring knowledge in relation with different fields of law is one of the most difficult, most complex and, at the same time, the most usable knowledge in everyday life. Subjects taught by the Department of Economic Law and Public Administration can be found in a large number of study programmes offered by Szent István University. The Department offers courses not only at the Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences, but also at the Faculty of Agricultural and Mechanical Engineering in the Gödöllő Campus and at the Buda Campus. The colleagues of the Department also take part in the study programmes organised in Beregszász, Révkomárom and Zenta.

When defining the level, content and the methodology of law-related subjects it is essential that each expert working in business life should realise the importance of legal knowledge, take into consideration the legal aspects and be aware of the changing legal environment. In addition to presenting various legal institutions, the Department puts special emphasis on practice-oriented trainings, as well.

Apart from various areas of business (Corporate Law, Contract Law, Labour and Social Security Law, Intellectual Property Law, Competition Law, Communication and Media Law) our Department is involved in teaching Public Administration Law and also organises courses in the field of agricultural legal relations (Land Law, Special Agricultural Enterprises and Environmental Law). The Department offers courses in the English language especially in the field of business life (Business Law) and environmental protection (Environmental Law, Water Policy). The Department also coordinates the study programme of Liquidation and Asset Management.

The most important topics of our scientific activity are researching the legal regulation of enterprises, agriculture-related business organisations and co-operatives. Extensive research has been carried out in relation with the regulation of land use and land ownership, as well. The staff of the Department has published several books, conference papers and other articles on these topics. The colleagues of the Department place a great emphasis on writing university course books.

The Department provides several special programmes in order to deepen the knowledge gained at the lectures. The most highlighted workshop and conference for students in the spring semester is called “Economics and Law” and in the autumn semester we organise a legal case solving competition entitled “Be a Lawyer”.

In addition to the above, on a yearly basis the Department organises study trips where students can get an insight into the operation of the National Assembly, courts and penitentiary institutions.

Dr. Zoltán Szira
Associate Professor
Head of Department