A multidisciplinary programme with a managerial focus
The programme “Fighting Corruption and Conflict of Interest – Legal and Managerial Aspects” enhances legal knowledge with modern managerial tools—an essential combination for the sustainable success of anti-corruption policies. Graduates will be equipped to take on leadership roles in developing and implementing effective mechanisms for corruption prevention, conflict-of-interest management, and protection of the public interest.
Building effective systems for prevention and control requires not only strong legal expertise, but also advanced managerial competencies capable of transforming policies, structures, and organizational practices. In response to this important societal need, the curriculum has been developed in line with the latest trends in the public and corporate sectors. It integrates:
This structure ensures a solid legal foundation while placing the focus on the effective management of anti-corruption policies and procedures.
Preparation for real professional challenges
The programme is highly practice-oriented and includes:
Students develop competencies for designing, implementing, and evaluating internal control and compliance systems, managing resources, and building transparency and accountability.
Expert academic team
High-quality training is ensured by an experienced team of practitioner-lecturers with long-standing professional backgrounds in:
Their expertise provides students with a unique insight into the real environment in which anti-corruption mechanisms operate.
Who is this programme for?
The Master’s programme is open to candidates holding a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from any field of study. It is particularly suitable for:
Key advantages
The master’s program “Fight against corruption and conflict of interest – legal and economic aspects” is taught in Bulgarian. The training is held on Saturday and Sunday according to a pre-approved schedule. Form of studies – part-time.
An additional semester with a fee of 900 leva is provided in the curriculum for the following students:
1. Candidates with a completed specialty in Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in fields of higher education, other than “Social, economic and legal sciences”;
2. Applicants with a completed specialty in Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in the field of “Social, Economic and Legal Sciences”, but in professional fields other than 3.6 Law, 3.7. Administration and Management;
3.8. Economics;
3. Candidates with the completed specialty in ACS Professional bachelor in professional field 3.8 Economics.
Processing of student documents and issuance of a student book: 50 euros
You can find detailed information on scholarship opportunities, semester tuition fees and student loans here.
We at VUM offer short and clear steps for admission of candidates. The main requirements for students are high motivation, good results from the high school degree and a good level of English language proficiency.
In the process of admission Varna University of Management strictly follows the rules and regulations of the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Bulgaria.
You can downoad the application form here.
For more information you can contact adv_nikolov@abv.bg.
VUM prepares its masters for the highly competitive labor market by providing them with practical advice, guidance and opportunities for career development. The university maintains excellent relations with business in Bulgaria, Europe, USA, etc., which is a prerequisite for conducting practice and future realization of students in various partner institutions and organizations around the world.
