PROGRAM INFORMATION

MASTER IN ECONOMICS AND FINANCE (MEF)

Compulsory Courses
Compulsory courses introduce students to advanced topics in macro-
economics, microeconomics and econometrics. Their role is to provide
a solid background for further studies of specialized elective courses.

Elective Courses
Elective courses cover a wide range of areas in economics and finance,
allowing students to specialize in the field of their interest. The topics
include applied economics and economic policy (e.g. monetary
economics, international macroeconomics, antitrust economics,
public finance and fiscal policy, health economics, environmental
economics, development economics), banking and finance (e.g.
banking, corporate finance, financial markets, company valuation,
financial market instruments, asset pricing), and advanced empirical
methods(e.g. macroeconometrics,appliedmicroeconometrics, finan-
cial econometrics, and data science). We also offer courses in comple-
Master in Economics and Finance (MEF) is a two–year program taught mentary areas such as ethics and economics, law and regulation.
in English for students with a completed Bachelor’s degree. The
program aims to give students a thorough understanding of theoreti-
cal and applied economics and finance. We put an emphasis on Optional Courses
developing strong analytical skills, which allow our graduates to solve
complex economic problems in various areas. The courses are taught The students are given an option to take a few off-field elective
by the faculty of the Institute of Economic Studies (IES) and by courses. They can be taken at any department of Charles University or
external professionals from the financial industry. The curriculum at any partner university and also include the Czech language classes
taught at IES is recognized by the Chartered Financial Analysts offered by the Faculty of Social Sciences.
Institute (CFA) University Affiliation Program as compatible with the
CFA candidate body of knowledge. Our graduates typically assume
challenging positions in business, financial sector, consulting,
academia, public administration or international organizations
worldwide.

Duration 2 years
Language English
Tuition 7,000 EUR/ year
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E-mail [email protected]

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 Graduation Requirements
Besides completing the required compulsory, elective, and optional
courses, students must also defend their Master’s Thesis and
successfully pass a general discussion. Every student chooses
a supervisor who will guide him/her through the thesis writing
process. Two compulsory Master’s Thesis seminars are offered to
help students with academic writing skills.

Admission Criteria
There is no formal entrance test. We evaluate the complete applica-
tion package provided by the applicant. We welcome highly motivated
applicants with a consistently strong past academic track record.
Applicants must be able to demonstrate sufficient quantitative
analytical skills and competence in English. This is best proven by
dedicated standardized tests, e.g. GMAT or GRE for mathematics and
quantitative skills, and TOEFL, IELTS, or similar for English. We do not
require standardized tests from students who can demonstrate their
competence in these two areas in other ways, e.g. Bachelor program
studied in English and/or high grades from quantitative courses at
the Bachelor level. For detailed information see the Admission
Requirements Factsheet.

Application Prerequisites
Since the program exposes students to advanced topics in economics
and finance, applicants are required to have sufficient background in
mathematics and quantitative methods. The applicants should have
studied at least two terms of Bachelor’s–level mathematics, statistics,
or econometrics. Prior knowledge of Bachelor’s–level economics or
finance is an advantage but it is not required. In addition, applicants
should have a good command of English corresponding at least to
a B2 level under the CEFR system and should be capable of reading
a Master’s–level textbook without difficulties. We especially welcome
applicants with Bachelor’s degrees in economics, finance, business
studies, mathematics, physics, or engineering.

Tuition Fee & Scholarships

The tuition fee for the MEF program is 7,000 EUR/year. It is payable in
two installments at the beginning of each term and covers the cost of
instruction, examinations, as well as access to libraries and computer
labs. It does not cover the cost of textbooks and other teaching
materials, nor living expenses such as accommodation, meals, etc.,
but the university provides assistance for students interested in
affordable accommodation in student dormitories. Students can
apply for a number of scholarships and qualify for a reduction of the
tuition fee, which is awarded based on an applicant’s merit for the first
year of studies and on academic results in following years.

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