Overview

The Economic Policy PhD programme from Masaryk University graduate is able to analyze and evaluate economic phenomena independently, especially in relation to economic policy, he can critically evaluate real economic development, comment as well as independently propose measurements of economic policy. He will be able to check research procedures for a comprehensive analysis of national economic and economic-political situations. He will also be able to create concepts, programs, projects and analyzes in this area.

Career opportunities:

Graduates of the Economic Policy programme at Masaryk University are equipped to be employed in a wide range of professional economic professions, higher education and independent scientific careers. They can be authors of strategies to solve economic problems at all levels (central, regional and local), as advisors and experts of political subjects and state administration.

They will be employed in the top and executive positions of the state and regional governments and the bodies of the European Union, in central and regional bodies that create conditions for the functioning of economic subjects. Graduates will also be employed in the analytical and research sections of banks, financial institutions and industrial and commercial companies.

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Programme Structure

After successfully completing his/her studies the graduate is able to:

To work independently in government institutions as economic policy makers (eg in central banks, at Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of Industry and Trade, the Government) or as a separate expert analyst in banks or the Czech Statistical Office.

To publish the results of research in leading impact scientific journals.

To discuss current economic and political issues at domestic expert forums and abroad.

To make the current economic and political problems clear to the wider public in the form of popularizing texts and lectures.

To supervise students' qualification work and to teach at universities in the Czech and English languages.

To create concepts, programs, projects and analyzes in the field of national economy.

To express opinion on the implemented economic policy measures and to propose such measures independently.

To critically evaluate real economic developments.

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-04-30 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Economics Finance Accounting View 4 other PhDs in Accounting in Czech Republic

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Dissertation project in English
prepared for the research topic announced by a supervisor and approved by the Doctoral Board
the applicant shall choose a supervisor and research topic according to their interest and previous professional experience, or they may, in agreement with the supervisor, propose their own research topic, which must be approved by the relevant Doctoral Board
its scope is 8 – 12 standard pages;
structured professional CV (and/or with an attached list of publications) in Czech or English
motivation letter in English
proof of achieved education
an MU graduate shall submit a plain copy of the Master’s diploma

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Tuition Fee

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International

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 EUR per year during 48 months.
EU/EEA

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 EUR per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Brno

13555 - 21979 CZK /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Credits

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Academic requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fee

International

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Living costs for Brno

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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