The Masters of Applied Economics (MAE) is an intensive, empirically based 10-month full-time program taught in English. It enables students to obtain modern economics education and gain essential practical skills demanded by local and international employers.

The MAE program is designed for ambitious students who wish to get a first-class Masters-level education and enhance their professional skills in economics. The MAE allows students to pursue a career in economics, finance, and other fields in international institutions or business organizations.

The MAE program is chartered by the University of the State of New York (the New York State Regents). MAE graduates receive a US degree.

International Faculty

CERGE-EI faculty include scholars from a variety of countries. Professors hold PhDs from top institutions including Princeton, Johns Hopkins, and Stanford; the Universities of Chicago, Virginia, Minnesota, and Michigan; London School of Economics, École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, and University College London.

Many MAE courses are taught by professionals working in government organizations, central banks, and private enterprises. These expert are well-positioned to provide an applied and hands-on education. 

Student Diversity

CERGE-EI students come from more than 25 countries. Their diverse academic backgrounds include economics, finance, accounting, mathematics, physics, engineering, information technology, sociology, international relations, and law.

Successful Graduates

CERGE-EI graduates hold high-level positions in 21 countries worldwide. Employers include international organizations (e.g. The World Bank, IMF, EBRD, ILO, UNDP, and OECD), government ministries, central banks, universities, and the private sector (e.g. McKinsey, Boston Constulting Group, Moody‘s, Ernst & Young, eBay, IBM, Deloitte, Credit Suisse, Altria, Citibank, and Raiffeisenbank).

Rankings

The Social Science Research Network (SSRN), in its ranking of the top Economics Department and Research Centers, places CERGE-EI in the top 3% out of more than 1500 institutions worldwide. Research Papers in Economics (RePEc) ranks CERGE-EI in the top 6% of more than 6000 economic departments and research institutions in the world. CERGE-EI was recognized as a Center of Excellence by both the European Union and the US government, and currently holds two "National Centers of Excellence in Basic Research" grant awards by the Czech Science Foundation running through 2018.

Professor Joseph Stiglitz, winner of the 2001 Nobel Prize in Economics and member of CERGE-EI's Executive and Supervisory Committee (ESC)