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Master in Economics & Finance

Join the prestigious Master in Economics & Finance program at Charles University in Prague. Offering comprehensive theoretical and applied economic education, this demanding program is taught in English and requires a solid mathematical background. Explore our diverse range of electives and gain the skills needed for a successful career in finance, consulting, or academia. Apply now!

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Master in Economics & Finance

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  1. Master in Economics & Finance Institute of Economic Studies Charles University, Prague

  2. University Charles University (UK) Faculty of Social Sciences (FSV) Smetanovo nabřeží 6 (“Hollar”) Institute of Economic Studies (IES) Opletalova 26

  3. University • Charles University • leading Czech university established in 1348 • ranked #2 in Central and Eastern Europe according to the recent Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University • more than 42 000 students of diverse fields ranging from medicine to theology • no campus, 140 buildings

  4. Institute • Institute of Economic Studies • providing comprehensive theoretical and applied economic education at all levels (B.A., M.A., Ph.D.) • about 300 undergraduate and 150 graduate students; about 50% of M.A. students come from abroad; since 2000 we have hosted 445 students from 28 countries • education – best program in economics in CZ(ranking #1 by Hospodarske noviny, Jan’15) • research – high quality research (rank #3 by RePEc in research after CERGE-EI, CNB)

  5. Program • Master in Economics & Finance • 2 years full time, taught in English • demanding program covering both theoretical and applied economics • requiring solid mathematical background and abstract conceptual thinking • expecting a great deal of independent studies but encouraging team work

  6. Program • Core • Advanced Microeconomics • Advanced Macroeconomics • Advanced Econometrics • Banking • Financial Markets • Master´s Thesis Seminar I • Master´s Thesis Seminar II

  7. Program • Electives • currently 46 electives covering a wide range of theoretical to applied fields • JEM013 Game Theory • JEM017 Business Cycles Theory • JEM111 International Macroeconomics • JEM007 Applied Microeconometrics • JEM027 Monetary Economics • JEM034 Corporate Finance • JEM044 International Finance • JEM142 Banking and Financial Regulation • JEM132 Company Valuation • JEM137 Real Estate Investment • JEB112 Strategic Management • JEM114 Topics in Law and Regulation…

  8. Program • Requirements • ideally you should collect 60 credits each year and complete your studies in 2 years • minimum requirements are more benevolent

  9. Alumni • Financial Industry, Consulting • investment banking, private equity • commercial banking • management consulting • finance and risk advisory • International Organizations • IMF, WB, EBRD • central banks • Academia • international universities

  10. Alumni “IES was full of very interesting people, the professors or fellow students. I felt stimulated by being in such a distinctive group of people.” Vladimir KreidlAssociate Partner McKinsey & Company, Prague From Alumni Letters

  11. Alumni “I think the Institute provides its students with a useful and comprehensive curriculum. It has an appropriate emphasis on modern economics and quantitative techniques, which I found essential in my subsequent career …” Martin CihakInternational Monetary Fund Washington, D.C. From Alumni Letters

  12. Alumni “IES offers good training in analytical thinking and provides excellent introduction to formal treatment of economic theory… IES succeeds in attracting the most talented students, and thus studying at IES is also a great experience…” Jakub KastlAssistant Professor in EconomicsStanford University From Alumni Letters

  13. Admission • Criteria • Bachelor’s degree • analytical reasoning (Mathematics) • language command (English) • Procedure • whole application package assessed • international exams encouraged (GMAT, GRE)

  14. Tuition • Fee • EUR 3 000/term • Scholarship • number of scholarships offered based on merit • international foundations scholarships

  15. Prague • City • Czech capital of 1.2 mil. inhabitants • over 1100 years of cultural and architectural heritage (protected by UNESCO) • one of the most attractive and most visited cities in Europe • Infrastructure • numerous sports and cultural facilities • well-connected with a large international airport • dense public transport network

  16. Information • Application • http://fsveng.fsv.cuni.cz/FSVEN-62.html • Institute • http://ies.fsv.cuni.cz/ • Video • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2EXWORUHQHI • Email • admissions@fsv.cuni.cz

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