Economics and Public Policy

The main aim of the suggested programme is to provide students with multidisciplinary theoretical knowledge and practical skills that are necessary for

a) understanding basic economic concepts and specifics and complexity of public policy and decision-making in the public sector, and for

b) analytical thinking and using the theoretical concepts in dealing with socio-economic problems in practice.

The programme is intended for everyone who wants to understand relationships between the public and private sectors. Students will be introduced to the theoretical concepts related to the economics, economic policy, public administration and public policy and will be encouraged to employ them and think critically. They will also be provided with a knowledge on relevant decision-making and evaluation methods and tools.

Praxe

Practical training is not an obligatory part of the study plan. Students may attend a voluntary course of practical training.

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Graduates of the programme will obtain competences that will help them pursue their careers in the private as well as the public sector. They will be qualified to apply for economic and administrative positions in private companies or public administration and public sector organizations (including international organizations) where it is required to understand the complexity of the public sector and the necessity to approach it critically also from the economic perspective.

Passing the programme may also help graduates apply for similarly oriented master degree programmes in Czechia or abroad.

Our Bachelor's degree programmes are open to students who successfully finished secondary school education. Applicants must have a good command of the English language. Please see our website for complete information on how to apply or contact admission@econ.muni.cz.

For the application process, the applicant needs to attach the following documents to the e-application:

1. Complete e-application form - online in Masaryk University Information System
2. Personal data form
3. Certified copy of a Secondary School-Leaving Certificate and final transcripts of records
4. Statement of purpose
5. English Language Certification
6. Essay on a chosen topic

All application materials must be in English or in Czech.

The tuition fee is 3500 EUR for the academic year.

Kritéria hodnocení

Information available at our website.

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Průvodce přihláškou

The Bachelor degree study programme is followed by Master and Doctoral degree study programmes.

The direct course of study is provided by the follow-up Master's degrees in Economics and Public Finance and Economics which are offered at the Faculty of Economics and Administration of the Masaryk University in English in full-time form of study.