MA in Economics 24 months Postgraduate Programme By Central European University |TopUniversities

MA in Economics

Subject Ranking

# 201-250QS Subject Rankings

Programme Duration

24 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

12,000 EURTuition Fee/year

Main Subject Area

Economics and EconometricsMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Economics and Econometrics

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Earn a valuable degree


Prepare for researcher and analyst positions in business, government, supranational and non-profit organizations, or continue to a PhD. Learn about the latest issues and methods in standard economics, including economic theory and analysis, and their applications in evaluating, understanding and tackling real-world matters. Students have continued their studies at the doctoral level at CEU and in top PhD programs around the world.


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Full-time duration:

2 years

Starting in:

September

Tuition fee:

€12,000 per year

Location:

Vienna, Austria

Degree:

Dual Austrian and the U.S. degree


This research-oriented program combines courses in core areas, with a focus on applications in a variety of fields in Economics. Supported by dedicated, renowned faculty throughout, the curriculum is on a par with the most prestigious graduate programs in the U.S. and Europe.   


The first year of the program serves as an introduction to the core areas of standard economics and provides a firm foundation for further studies. The second year offers advanced and specialized field courses that students choose according to their research interests.


Study your passion


Courses include:

1. Microeconomic Theory

2. Macroeconomic Theory

3. Econometrics

4. Corporate Governance

5. Labor Economics

6. Antitrust and Industrial Policy Analysis

7. Game Theory

8. Public Economics

9. Applied Econometrics

10. History of Economic Thought

11. International Finance

12. Industrial Organization

13. Behavioral Economics

14. International Trade

15. Financial Economics

16. Economics of Networks


The program concludes with an MA thesis on students’ research interests.


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Admissions requirements:

1. Completed online application form

2. Proof of English proficiency

3. Letters of recommendation

4. CV

5. Motivational letter

1. Bachelor's degree

2. Academic records

1. Online CEU Mathematics exam or general GRE exam

Programme overview

Main Subject

Economics and Econometrics

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Earn a valuable degree


Prepare for researcher and analyst positions in business, government, supranational and non-profit organizations, or continue to a PhD. Learn about the latest issues and methods in standard economics, including economic theory and analysis, and their applications in evaluating, understanding and tackling real-world matters. Students have continued their studies at the doctoral level at CEU and in top PhD programs around the world.


QUICK FACTS

 

Full-time duration:

2 years

Starting in:

September

Tuition fee:

€12,000 per year

Location:

Vienna, Austria

Degree:

Dual Austrian and the U.S. degree


This research-oriented program combines courses in core areas, with a focus on applications in a variety of fields in Economics. Supported by dedicated, renowned faculty throughout, the curriculum is on a par with the most prestigious graduate programs in the U.S. and Europe.   


The first year of the program serves as an introduction to the core areas of standard economics and provides a firm foundation for further studies. The second year offers advanced and specialized field courses that students choose according to their research interests.


Study your passion


Courses include:

1. Microeconomic Theory

2. Macroeconomic Theory

3. Econometrics

4. Corporate Governance

5. Labor Economics

6. Antitrust and Industrial Policy Analysis

7. Game Theory

8. Public Economics

9. Applied Econometrics

10. History of Economic Thought

11. International Finance

12. Industrial Organization

13. Behavioral Economics

14. International Trade

15. Financial Economics

16. Economics of Networks


The program concludes with an MA thesis on students’ research interests.


Apply


Admissions requirements:

1. Completed online application form

2. Proof of English proficiency

3. Letters of recommendation

4. CV

5. Motivational letter

1. Bachelor's degree

2. Academic records

1. Online CEU Mathematics exam or general GRE exam

Admission Requirements

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  • Submit a 500-word essay (motivational letter) introducing your research topic and explaining your academic/professional background. Indicate how further studies at CEU would help you achieve your future career goals.
  • Online Mathematics exam or  general GRE exam. The online  Mathematics exam aims to test Candidates on basic calculus, probability theory and linear algebra and is organized by CEU. You can also submit a general GRE score instead. GRE scores are valid for five years.
  • We will run several voluntary free-of-charge math tutoring sessions for our MA in Economics applicants ahead of the math test. Applicants will be notified after the application deadline on how to join the classes.


You must possess a BA degree (or higher) or be enrolled in the last year of your university studies. Successful applicants come from a variety of vocational and educational backgrounds; a previous degree in Economics is not required. 

2 Years
Sep

  • Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
  • Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance

Tuition fees

Domestic
12,000 EUR
International
12,000 EUR

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