MA in Applied Economics

“MA in Applied Economics proved to be a tremendous learning opportunity that ultimately helped me to secure a position in one of the most competitive industries.”

Jiří Sýkora, Graduate of 2014, Investment Analyst, PPF Real Estate, Prague

Admissions for the academic year 2016/2017 are now open.

For one year you will be part of an international student community in Prague, gaining hands-on tools to work on real-world economics issues and policies in both business and public sectors, while enjoying the benefits of studying at a top economics research institution. The Master of Arts in Applied Economics degree empowers you with knowledge and skills to help you start a career in finance, economics or consultancy, to set up your own business or to pursue managerial positions.

Graduates of the MA in Applied Economics program will know how to:

• Approach difficult problems with an analytical mindset
• Design solutions that convincingly use data and evidence
• Understand, analyze, and interpret quantitative and qualitative data, based on a firm understanding of economic foundations
• Efficiently communicate their findings
• Collaborate in teams and in international environments
• Critically think about their future and prepare a career plan for their years after graduation

Our students most often give the following 7 reasons for why they like the program:

1. The program is in English
2. Real-life applications: the curriculum is firmly grounded in real-life applications, from extensive experience with data analysis to real-life project seminars.
3. Prestige: CERGE-EI is a top European institute with professors who publish with Nobel Prize winners
4. Small class setting and family-like atmosphere: Professors and expert professionals know each student well and the staff offers personalized and friendly student support
5. Fast track: Three semesters completed in one year, allowing a faster career start
6. International student community: students from over 30 countries currently roam our halls
7. Place: Prague is a safe and vibrant European metropolis. CERGE-EI is housed in an historical building near Wenceslas Square.

The MA in Applied Economics is a US degree, nostrificated in the Czech Republic by Masaryk University.