Finance

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.

Information available at: https://www.econ.muni.cz/en/admissions/masters-studies/application-requirements

After successfully completing his/her studies the graduate is able to:

• analyse developments in the financial markets and use the tools of fundamental, technical, and psychological analysis to predict their development
• perform financial analysis of the firm, identify the strengths and weaknesses of the company's financial management, and propose measures to strengthen the financial health of the company
• interpret financial data from the financial statements compiled under different accounting systems and use this data to efficiently manage commercial entities
• understand the tax system in the EU and implement active steps to optimize the tax burden of commercial entities
• understand the organization and functioning of foreign exchange markets

Graduating from our Finance programme opens the door to a wide range of career opportunities. Whether you aspire to work in leading financial institutions or thrive in dynamic financial markets, you’ll be well-prepared for roles such as financial analyst, securities trader, portfolio manager, and investment advisor. Our graduates are also in high demand at banks and insurance companies.

You can also pursue careers as an accountant, financial controller, or in other financial management roles within companies. Brno’s status as a hub for international banks, accounting and tax firms means you’ll be entering a job market where your skills are highly valued.

Our programme equips you with the expertise and connections to launch a successful career across various financial sectors, ensuring you’re ready to achieve your professional goals wherever your ambitions take you.

Students choose the topic within the subject Master Thesis , together with the supervisor of the thesis preparing its assignment containing the aim of the work, process of the work, used methods and literature sources. Students should demonstrate their ability to work independently with relevant resources (including foreign literature) and their application to the solved problem. The focus of the final thesis is expected to be a critical analysis of resources, independent work with current legislation, formulation of own proposals and recommendations for solving the given problem. Also, students can work with already published texts and data accessible for secondary analysis.

Upon successfully earning your Master’s degree, you may apply for doctoral studies, which differ significantly in format from your previous master’s programme. Direct instruction is minimal, with a greater emphasis placed on research and scientific work.

The doctoral program is especially suited for those of you who envision a career in academia, whether in Czechia or abroad.