Overview

This Public Economics PhD programme from Masaryk University focuses on scientific research and independent and creative practical or theoretical work in the areas of research and development. Students will receive in-depth orientation in various modern approaches to the theory and practice of public economics, public administration and the nonprofit sector.

Career opportunities:

Graduates of the Public Economics programme at Masaryk University are prepared to work in executive positions in public and nonprofit organizations, to serve as members of bodies responsible for preparing public policies or for promoting local and regional development. Graduates are also prepared to serve as university teachers and researchers in this specialization.

Programme Structure

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

understand theories, approaches and methods of public economics, public administration and non-profit sector on high international level

use these theories, approaches and methods in creative way to solve sophisticated tasks in public economics, public administration and non-profit sector areas

apply methods of qualitative and quantitative research for theoretical research tasks, but also for solving practical problems in public economics, public administration and non-profit sector areas

share own research findings with other researchers and also with managers from practice on national and international levels

educate students and to realise high level research in public economics, public administration and non-profit sector areas

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
Starting 2026-02-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-11-30 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Economics Finance Accounting View 13 other PhDs in Economics 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.

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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

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.