Studijní obor 6201T - Economics & Finance - Two-Year Master's Degree Paid Programme

Economics and Finance is two-year English-language Master`s degree programme fully accredited by the Czech Ministry of Education, which aims to give the student a thorough grounding in both theoretical and applied economics. It is taught at the Faculty of Social Sciences by members of the Institute of Economic Studies (IES).

The Institute of Economic Studies provides a fully fledged university education at both graduate and undergraduate levels, and has also become one of the Czech Republic`s most prestigious economic research cetres. It continues in the pre/War tradition of economic research and education at Charles University. At the same time it aims to be at the forefront of business thinking.

From the beginning, the instruction of economics at IES has been designed selectively for students who are capable of abstracting analytical reasoning, and this programme is no exception. This emphasis, supported by a knowledge of mathematics, is one of the features that distinguish instruction at IES from other Czech economic schools of higher learning. Thus, the competitive edge of IES graduates is based not only on their managerial talent, but also on their analytical and reasoning abilities, and on having the necessary skills to solve problems individually in various environments. IES graduates continue to be in high demand and tend to be successful in both theoretical and practical fields (for example, in public administration, as capital market analysts in banks, investment companies, pension funds, etc.).

Instruction and supervision are provided by leading economists and professionals who are involved in both international economic research and in both international economic research and in applied economic policy or advisory work for the government. Some staff have had a long career in finance, investment banking and potrfolio management in North America. Overall, publication activity is one of the main criteria for evaluating the work of the faculty members.

Language of instruction: English

Conditions of study: you can find all information on Faculty of Social Sciences webpage:

•  short description of the programme

•  general terms and conditions for applicants to the programme Economics and Finance

•  how to apply to the programme Economics and Finance

Course structure:

• 5 required classes (6-7 ECTS credits each) 31 credits

• 2 required seminars (3 ECTS credits each) 6 credits

• elective classes to the total value of 83 credits

  Master`s thesis

  Final examination

Academic supervisor: prof. ing. Michal Mejstřík, CSc. (Director of the IES)

Mandatory Courses:

Total: 37

WS = Winter Semester (Oct. - Feb.), SS = Summer Semester (Feb. - June).

Elective Courses:

Students make their own selection from the  Masters degree level Economics courses offered in English at the Institute of Economic Studies, (71 credits) plus two Masters degree level course from other fields (Political Science, Sociology, International Studies..., 12 credits). The total value of their elective courses must be at least 83 credits.