Academic Background

My academic background combines economics, international business, quantitative analysis, and East Asian studies, with a particular research focus on labour economics, demographic change, and the Japanese labour market.

Master's Degree in Economics

Waseda University

Graduate School of Economics
Tokyo, Japan
September 2024 – September 2026

Field of Study: Labour Economics

  • Specialized in Labour Economics, with particular emphasis on ageing economies, demographic change, and labour-market dynamics.
  • Developed a strong foundation in empirical economic research and quantitative methods through graduate-level economics training.
  • Conducted independent thesis research examining the relationship between population ageing and the wage trajectories of young workers in Japan.
  • Used R extensively for data cleaning, transformation, statistical analysis, visualization, and econometric modelling.
  • Worked with longitudinal data containing repeated observations of individuals over time.
  • Applied linear mixed-effects models to account for individual-level heterogeneity and the longitudinal structure of the data.
  • Developed practical experience in regression analysis and econometric model specification.
  • Conducted model diagnostic testing and evaluated the appropriateness of alternative empirical specifications.
  • Strengthened my ability to interpret statistical results within their wider economic and institutional context.
  • Developed practical skills in translating quantitative findings into economically meaningful conclusions.
  • Strengthened my understanding of quantitative research design, empirical analysis, and the presentation of economic research.

Master's Thesis:
The Effect of Japan's Ageing Population on Wage Trajectories of Young Workers

Bachelor's Degree in International Business Economics

Budapest Business School (BGE – Budapesti Gazdasági Egyetem)

Budapest, Hungary
September 2019 – February 2024

Field of Study: East Asian Business Studies

  • Developed a broad academic foundation in economics and international business.
  • Studied international economics and the functioning of global economic relationships.
  • Developed knowledge of international finance and the role of financial systems in international business.
  • Studied global value chains and the international organization of economic activity.
  • Developed an understanding of international business strategy and business decision-making in global markets.
  • Completed quantitative and statistical coursework that provided a foundation for my later empirical research.
  • Developed practical experience with hypothesis testing.
  • Applied correlation and regression analysis in business and economic contexts.
  • Studied and applied analysis of variance (ANOVA).
  • Developed familiarity with non-parametric statistical methods.
  • Built a broad understanding of international economic relations, global markets, international trade, and finance.
  • Specialized in East Asian Business Studies, strengthening my academic interest in Japan and East Asian economies.
  • Conducted comparative research on labour-market behaviour in Hungary and Japan as part of my bachelor's thesis.

Bachelor's Thesis:
Shifting or Staying: The Job-Hopping Phenomenon on the Hungarian and Japanese Labour Market

International Study Experience

Kanda University of International Studies

Erasmus Certificate
Chiba, Japan
September 2022 – July 2023

  • Completed an international study period at Kanda University of International Studies in Japan.
  • Studied Japanese language and culture, strengthening my understanding of Japanese society and everyday communication.
  • Developed a foundational level of Japanese proficiency sufficient to prepare for and successfully pass the JLPT N3 level.
  • Improved practical reading, listening, and communication skills through study in a Japanese university environment.
  • Gained greater familiarity with Japanese cultural norms, social practices, and academic life.

University of Worcester

Erasmus Certificate
Worcester, United Kingdom
September 2021 – January 2022

  • Completed an Erasmus study period at the University of Worcester in the United Kingdom.
  • Studied in an international academic environment as part of my bachelor's programme.
  • Expanded the international dimension of my university education through academic experience outside Hungary.
  • The experience contributed to the international perspective that later became an important element of my academic and research work.

Secondary Education

BGSZC Szent István Economics Vocational College and Boarding School

Budapest, Hungary
September 2015 – May 2019

My secondary education combined general academic subjects with specialized economics and business training.

Professional Subjects

  • Statistics
  • Financial studies
  • Accounting
  • Microeconomic studies
  • Management studies
  • Marketing studies
  • Basics of Law
  • Health and Safety at Work

General Subjects

  • Mathematics
  • Hungarian Language and Literature
  • English Language
  • Physical Education

School-Leaving Examinations

  • Upper-level English – 2018
  • Upper-level Complex Economics – 2019
  • Intermediate Mathematics – 2019
  • Intermediate Hungarian Language and Literature – 2019
  • Intermediate History – 2019

Primary Education

Kőrösi Csoma Sándor Bilingual Primary School

Budapest, Hungary
September 2007 – July 2015

  • Studied in a bilingual educational environment, which contributed to the early development of my language skills and international outlook.