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 employers from all over the world.

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 U.S. degree.

International Faculty

CERGE-EI permanent faculty include scholars from a variety of countries. Professors hold PhDs from top institutions including Princeton, Johns Hopkins, Stanford, the Universities of Chicago, Virginia, Minnesota, and Michigan, the 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 experts are well-positioned to provide an applied and hands-on education. 

Student Diversity

CERGE-EI students come from more than 30 countries. Their diverse academic backgrounds include economics, finance, accounting and audit, business administration and management, mathematics, international relations, political science, 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 Consulting 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.

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