Masters in Applied Economics (Economic Development)
VSB - Technical University of Ostrava
Key Information
Campus location
Ostrava, Czech Republic
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
2 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
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Introduction
Masters in Applied Economics (Economic Development)
The aim of the master program is to prepare highly-qualified specialists able to analyse sophistically economic, as well as economic policy, problems, to identify ways of solving them and to implement the chosen solution. The graduates will gain strong skills in data analytics, including statistics, econometrics and data mining. In addition to the macroeconomic topics, students' knowledge of corporate management and operations at home and abroad is further enhanced, making it easier for graduates to hold leadership positions in the future. As part of their studies, students can further expand their knowledge through internships at foreign universities or gain work experience through internships at home and abroad.
Courses Taught
- Economic Growth and Development
- Behavioural and Environmental Economics
- Economics of International Trade
- Economics of Migration
- Applied Econometrics
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the university website for more information.
Curriculum
Semester 1
- Econometrics
- Labour Economics
- Macroeconomics B
- Monetary Economics
- Statistics B
Semester 2
- Applied econometrics
- Behavioral Economics
- Economic Growth and Development
- Microeconomics B - Intermediate Microeconomics
- Special seminar
Semester 3
- Applied economic policy
- Diploma seminar A
- Economics of International Trade
- History of Economic Thought
- Mathematics in Economics
- Tax theory and politics
Semester 4
- Diploma seminar B
- Diploma thesis
Program Outcome
Graduate's knowledge
The graduates of Applied Economics master program with specialization in Economic Development acquire intensive knowledge and understanding in the following areas:
- general and applied economics,
- economic growth and development,
- regional development,
- economic policies, applied economic policies,
- labour market economy and employment policies,
- banking and finance,
- company management and development,
- econometrics, quantitative and qualitative research methods.
Graduate's skills
- Knowledge of Statistical SW
- Knowledge of Monetary Policy, Financial Markets and Business Finance
- Knowledge and Analysis of Market
- Knowledge of Economic Policy, Public Administration and Local Government
- Analytical Skills
- Knowledge of EU Processes
- Analysis and Process Modelling
- Preparation and Implementation of International Projects
- Coordination and Leadership of Technical and Analytical Teams
Graduate's general competence
Graduates gain various skills and competences, such as:
- critical assessment of the mechanisms of economy at international, national and individual business level,
- application of theoretical knowledge in analysing case studies, including formulation of economic and econometric models,
- preparation and implementation of independent and responsible economic research,
- performing sophisticated analyses of economic issues and setting logical conclusions in various areas of expertise, for instance providing a broad knowledge base needed to perform specialised tasks in national and international organisations, EU institutions and the OECD,
- setting the parameters of economic policies, planning and managing development in various areas,
- managerial, language and soft skills to coordinate the work of large teams and communicate to specialists and a wider public their own views in comprehensive and convincing ways.
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
Graduate's employment
The graduates of Applied Economics master program are highly-qualified specialists employed mainly in governmental organizations and public administration, in regional, European or international organizations, in the financial sector, prestigious consultancy firms or managerial positions of major companies. After graduating from the master's program, those interested in advancing their knowledge and analytical skills further continue their studies in the highly ranked doctoral study programs in economics in the Czech Republic and abroad.