Degree programme specification
This
programme offers a unique curriculum focused on modern empirical methods
essential for policy evaluation and strategic decision-making in
both business and public administration. The core curriculum
balances applied and theoretical modules, providing you with the skills to model
individual choices and market dynamics, and to utilise statistical,
econometric, and programming tools for analysing datasets of varying sizes.
You can further
develop your expertise by selecting a thesis topic and supervisor aligned with
your interests. Whether you aspire to become a data expert evaluating
public policies or business decisions or seek to gain insights into collecting
your own data, our programme provides comprehensive guidance on survey and
economic experiment preparation and evaluation to support your ambitions.
Those interested in transportation can explore a diverse range of
applied transportation topics, while others may choose to engage in creating
and identifying macroeconomic models.
Our friendly
and accessible instructors lead most courses in small groups,
fostering ample discussion opportunities. The school also provides a
dynamic research environment with bonus lectures, seminars, and opportunities
for research contributions.
Study plans
Studies
- ObjectivesA broad scope of knowledge, analytical ability, versatility, presentation and writing skills on economic topics, applied statistical and econometric tools. The programme Economics offers all this to its students. It is designed primarily for those who are interested in economic issues, who like to reflect upon the foundations of their analyses or on how to assess specific economic decisions, and who want to learn more about the workings of markets and economies. Students will also learn about modern analytical methods and software.
In the Master’s programme, you will expand your knowledge of behavioural and experimental economics, transport economics and public policy, as well as macroeconomic modelling. You will learn how to empirically identify and quantify the effects of specific economic decisions. Students of Economics gain universal knowledge that provides them with a broader perspective on economic, political, and social issues. They also gain a more critical view of different situations and a more appropriate choice of stance that takes into account the broader context.
- Learning Outcomes
After successfully completing his/her studies the graduate is able to:
- have a good command of the main theoretical concepts in the field of economics and understand the content of current academic texts;
- apply attention to detail and problem-solving skills in a wide range of professional environments, from finance and business to the public sector and non-profit organizations;
- interpret current economic research and policy documents in a selected area of specialization;
- analytically identify the hidden connections and economic impacts of economic and political decisions;
- publish scholarly texts covering a wide range of topics while including sound arguments and opinions based on their own analysis;
- Occupational Profiles of Graduates
Graduates
of this programme have diverse career opportunities. You will be well-prepared
for analytical and research positions in ministries, research institutions, or
large transport companies. Your skills in data-driven decision-making will be highly
valued by companies across various sectors.
- Practical Training
Internships
are not mandatory in this programme.
- Goals of ThesesThe goal of the diploma thesis is to prove that the student is able to independently create an academic text that is 60-80 pages long. The student is involved in the formulation of the problem to be solved and the proposed methodology, prior to writing the thesis itself. At the end of the studies a discussion about the conclusions of the diploma thesis is held as a part of the diploma thesis examination.
The topic for the diploma thesis is selected by the student from the topics listed in the IS. The thesis can be both theoretical and empirical. Depending on the nature of the thesis, the student should be able to understand published texts, be able to apply them correctly to the problem being solved in the diploma thesis and use appropriate methods for addressing the research question. The student should demonstrate good economic argumentation supporting the conclusions of their diploma thesis.
Formal instructions for the thesis are found in the student's manual https://www.econ.muni.cz/diploma-thesis.
- Access to Further Studies
The
Economics programme will prepare you thoroughly for doctoral studies in our PhD
programme in Economics. You can also purse further studies at other Czech or
international universities.
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