Public Finance and Economics

Are you looking to make a difference in public service? Invest in your future and equip yourself with the skills and knowledge to lead in the public sector. A degree in Public Finance and Economics can provide you with the opportunities to develop and implement policies that can have meaningful and lasting impacts on society. With the ever-increasing demands on the public sector, qualified human resources are more important than ever. Invest in yourself and be a part of the solution. Enrol in our programme today, and learn to manage public finances, and allocate scarce resources and services efficiently.

“From birth to death, our lives are affected in countless ways by the activities of government.”

Practical training

Practical training is not part of this study program.

Further information

https://www.econ.muni.cz/en/admissions/masters-studies/field-of-study/public-economics-and-administration

Graduates assume management positions in regional and municipal administrative bodies, government agencies, municipal companies, and European institutions. Many pursue careers in the private sector as well as non-profit management, where they work as directors, fundraisers, PR and communications experts, project managers, and economists.

Graduates will be able to work in fields such as employment and social security, health service, social services, education, culture, physical culture, and sports. They will be able to work as skilled economists in the spheres of housing and technical infrastructure, and in the field of public administration. They will be able to find work in the field of tax and duty administration.

Students of this program are mainly trained for the performance of economic and administrative professions in the public and non-governmental, non-profit sector. The development of critical thinking and the ability to evaluate public policies from an international perspective also creates prerequisites for employment in public sector research organizations or agencies influencing the public policies.

Our Master's degree programmes are open to students holding a Bachelor's or equivalent degree. Applicants must provide proof of English proficiency and study competence.

Please see our website for complete information:

• how to apply
• application requirements
• or contact us at admission@econ.muni.cz

All application materials must be in English or in Czech.

Criteria for evaluation

Information available at: https://www.econ.muni.cz/en/admissions/masters-studies/application-requirements

After completing the Master’s degree study programme, it is possible to continue further studies in any doctoral degree study programme (after satisfying the admission requirements).