Economics

Master analytical skills to navigate tomorrow’s challenges.

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

Economics

full-time, single-subject

Admission Procedures
Applications into Master's degree programmes in English (and French) - Autumn semester 2025/2026
Submission deadline until midnight 30/4/2025

Information on entrance examinations designed for this degree programme
Our Master's degree programmes are open to students holding a Bachelor's or equivalent degree. Applicants must provide proof of English proficiency and study competence.
Please see our website for complete information:
- how to apply
- application requirements
- or contact us at admission@econ.muni.cz
All application materials must be in English or in Czech.
Evaluation criteria valid for the applicants applying for a place on this degree programme
Information available at: https://www.econ.muni.cz/en/admissions/masters-studies/application-requirements

Studies

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Objectives
A 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 Theses
The 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.