Program Overview
The Applied Economics at Center for Economic Research and Graduate Education - Economics Institute is a MA programme in Business & Management over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of business & management. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Applied Economics programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Czech Republic and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 9,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 9,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Prague, Czech Republic
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Applied Economics programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:
- Business Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Product Manager
- Strategy Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Entrepreneur
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Financial Econometrics
- Banking and the International Financial System
- Corporate Finance and Valuation
- Investments and Asset Pricing
- International Finance
- Public Economics
- Program Evaluation
- Labor Market Economics
- Environmental and Resource Economics
- Health Economics
- Education Economics
- Human Resource Economics
- Monetary Theory and Policy
- Banking and the International Financial System
- Economic Forecasting and Time Series Econometrics
- Law and Economics
- Industrial Organization
- Corporate Finance and Valuation
- Corporate Governance
- International Finance
- Program Evaluation
- Time Series Econometrics
- Financial Econometrics
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
General Information
- Applications are accepted throughout the year.
- There is no application fee.
- CERGE-EI does not discriminate on the basis of nationality, race, gender, or religion.
English Proficiency
- A standardized English test report (TOEFL, IELTS, or other) is not required to apply, although it is an advantage, regardless of your score.
Admission Requirements
- Bachelors degree or equivalent required. Masters graduates are welcome to apply.
- Previous education in Economics is welcomed but not required.
- Math skills are an advantage.
Application Deadline
There is NO application deadline. We accept applications year-round until the program is full. After the program is full for this year, we can put you on a waiting list or offer you admission for the next year.
Application Materials
1. Fill out the MAE Online Application.
The application form mainly asks for your contact information and educational background. Two additional items might require more time to prepare: (1) translations of your diplomas and transcripts into English and (2) contact details for two recommenders who can provide references upon our request.
2. Upload electronic files (the last page of the Online Application):
- scans of all your translated diplomas and transcripts (not required if the originals are in English)
- scans of all your original diplomas and transcripts, in the original language
- electronic or scanned standardized score reports (not required)
- a scan of the main page of your passport, with picture.
3. Mail us by post the following paper materials:
- notarized photocopies of all diplomas and transcripts, in the original language
- originals of certified English translations of all diplomas and transcripts if the originals are not in English.
Mailing address:
MAE Program
CERGE-EI
Politick\xc3\xbdch veznu 7
111 21 Prague 1
Czech Republic
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 9,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 9,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 9,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 9,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Center for Economic Research and Graduate Education - Economics Institute directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Center for Economic Research and Graduate Education - Economics Institute
Center for Economic Research and Graduate Education - Economics Institute
Prague, Czech Republic
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University Profile- Language English
- Duration 12 months