Program Overview
The Economics at Central European University (CEU) is a MA programme in Business & Management over 24 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 Economics programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Hungary and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 12,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 12,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Budapest, Hungary
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the 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
- Academic Writing
- Advanced Econometrics 1.
- Advanced Labor Economics
- Advanced Macroeconomics
- Advanced Microeconomics: Game Theory
- Advanced Microeconomics: Information Economics
- Behavioral Economics
- Behavioral Industrial Organization
- Competition Policy: Economics in Applying European Competition Law
- Corporate Governance
- Data and Network Visualization
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Admission Requirements:
- Completed\xc2\xa0CEU Application Form\xc2\xa0
- Letters of Recommendation
- Academic Records
- Curriculum Vitae or Resume
- Program-Specific Requirements
- Proof of English Proficiency
- Application Fee
In addition to meeting the\xc2\xa0General CEU Admissions Requirements,\xc2\xa0applicants to the MA programs must submit a 500-word essay introducing their research topic and\xc2\xa0explaining their academic/professional background.\xc2\xa0
Applicants should indicate how further studies at\xc2\xa0CEU would help them achieve their future career goals. In addition, applicants must either:
- pass a department-specific examination in basic calculus, probability theory and linear algebra,\xc2\xa0or
- submit general\xc2\xa0GRE test scores.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 12,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 12,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 12,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 12,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Central European University (CEU) 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 Central European University (CEU)
Central European University (CEU)
Budapest, Hungary
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University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-06-18
- Start Date 2018-08-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
- Credits 8