Central European University
MA in Economic Policy in Global Markets
Format
Full timeDuration
24 monthsThe duration of the MA in Economic Policy in Global Markets is two academic years. The overview of the program structure is as follows:
Pre-session: getting acquainted with CEU plus remedial mathematics course. Opting out of the course is possible only if a student passes a preliminary test with a sufficiently high mark. Final exam must be passed to continue in the program.
Fall first year: foundational mandatory courses in micro and macroeconomics, and data analysis (statistics). No electives possible.
Winter first year: mandatory courses in global economic policy issues and academic writing. Electives may begin.
Spring first year: elective courses
Summer after first year: internship (terms and conditions are regulated in a separate document)
Fall second year: more elective courses, Economic Policy Seminar Series
Winter second year: more elective courses; thesis topic must be chosen, advisor is assigned, and work on thesis begins
Spring second year: thesis writing and defense