Entry Requirements
MA in Economic Research
General information
- Any individual from any country is welcome to apply.
- CERGE-EI does not discriminate on the basis of nationality, race, age, gender, or religion.
- Application fee CZK 910.
Educational background requirements
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BA degree |
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A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent that can be recognized in the Czech Republic, or the expectation of completing a Bachelor’s degree by September of the year for which you are applying. |
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Proof of English proficiency level |
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Highly functional English (speaking, listening, writing, reading) to be able to fully engage with courses and course materials in professional-level English. Applicants who are not native speakers (not born in Australia, New Zealand, Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland or the United States) are required to provide a valid proof of their English proficiency. This should be an internationally recognized exam certificate (IELTS, TOEFL – IC 2403, Cambridge or Duolingo English Test). |
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Solid background in mathematics |
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Calculus: Convergence of numerical sequences; functions of one variable and many variables; limits and continuity of functions; differentiation and integration; partial and full derivatives |
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Algebra: Simple linear algebra (elementary operations including matrix multiplication and matrix inversion) |
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Statistics: Random variables and probability distributions, foundations of statistical estimation and inference |
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Previous education in economics recommended
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However, applicants from non-economic fields with a solid mathematical background are also encouraged to apply. |
