Qualification Awarded | Master degree, Ing. |
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Level of Qualification | Second Cycle |
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Access to Further Studies | The graduates may continue in a Third cycle |
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Graduation Requirements | 120 ECTS Credits, Final state examination, Diploma thesis |
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Mode of Study | Full-time |
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Branch Director or Equivalent | Personal ID | Name |
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| GOT40 | prof. Ing. Jaromír Gottvald, CSc. |
Course Structure Diagram with ECTS Credits | 1. year / Winter semester | 1. year / Summer semester |
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| 30 ECTS Credits | 30 ECTS Credits |
| 2. year / Winter semester | 2. year / Summer semester |
| 30 ECTS Credits | 30 ECTS Credits |
Specific Admission Requirements |
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Specific admission requirements are determined by the Dean of the faculty. For more information please click here. |
Specific Arrangements for the Recognition of Prior Learning |
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Informal learning - max. 60% of credits gained in prior lifelong learning can be recognized, as determined by the Dean of the Faculty. |
Qualification Requirements and Regulations |
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Qualification Requirements: |
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Finished higher education in Bachelor's degree programme. |
Regulations: |
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The Czech educational system is regulated by the Higher Education Act (Act 111/1998). Studies at VSB-TUO are regulated by the Statute of VSB – Technical University of Ostrava. |
Profile of the Branch |
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• To train highly qualified specialists, who are familiar with theoretical approaches of contemporary economics and contribute to identify solutions for problems arising from market conditions and as consequence of specific economic policies.
• To foster individual capacities to gain access to management positions in local, national and international government institutions, as well as in firms and advisory agencies operating at national and global level, including the ability to prepare and implement business plans.
• To provide a broad knowledge base needed to perform specialised tasks in national and international organisations, EU institutions and the OECD.
• To tailor specialised courses to practical applications in economics, thus strengthening graduates’ skills in the challenging competitive environment of the Czech and global economy.
• To equip graduates with highly qualified knowledge of the economic environment and analytical tools, geared to assess the various aspects of the functioning of economic systems in the national and global economy. |
Key Learning Outcomes |
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Key Lerning Outcomes are Expressed in following Structure: Knowledge, Skills, General competencies |
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Knowledge: |
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The graduates of Applied Economics master programme with specialization in Economic Development acquire intensive knowledge and understanding in the following areas:
• general and applied economics,
• economic growth and development,
• regional development,
• economic policies, applied economic policies,
• labour market economy and employment policies,
• banking and finance,
• company management and development,
• econometrics, quantitative and qualitative research methods. |
Skills: |
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• Knowledge of Statistical SW
• Knowledge of Monetary Policy, Financial Markets and Business Finance
• Knowledge and Analysis of Market
• Knowledge of Economic Policy, Public Administration and Local Government
• Analytical Skills
• Knowledge of EU Processes
• Analysis and Process Modelling
• Preparation and Implementation of International Projects
• Coordination and Leadership of Technical and Analytical Teams
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General competencies: |
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Graduates gain various skills and competences, such as:
• critical assessment of the mechanisms of economy at international, national and individual business level,
• application of theoretical knowledge in analysing case studies, including formulation of economic and econometric models,
• preparation and implementation of independent and responsible economic research,
• performing sophisticated analyses of economic issues and setting logical conclusions in various areas of expertise, for instance providing a broad knowledge base needed to perform specialised tasks in national and international organisations, EU institutions and the OECD,
• setting the parameters of economic policies, planning and managing development in various areas,
• managerial, language and soft skills to coordinate the work of large teams and communicate to specialists and a wider public their own views in comprehensive and convincing ways. |
Occupational Profiles of Graduates with Examples |
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The graduates of Applied Economics master programme are highly-qualified specialists employed mainly in governmental organizations and public administration, in regional, European or international organizations, in the financial sector, prestigious consultancy firms or managerial positions of major companies.
After graduating from the master's programme, those interested in advancing their knowledge and analytical skills further continue their studies in the highly ranked doctoral study programmes in economics in the Czech Republic and abroad. |
Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading |
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Examination regulations, assesment and grading are described in the Study and Examination Rules. |
Curriculum: |
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Remark: |
Course block: Compulsory - all courses are compulsory. |
Course block: Choice-compulsory - student has to choose at least one course from the list of courses. |
Course block: Optional - student can choose any course from the list of courses. |
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IMPORTANT: Student has to select so many courses to reach 30 ECTS credits per semester. Rules in detail and convenient selection of courses can be consulted with the programmme director. Bellow stated courses are assigned for the degree studies only. Students coming to VSB-TUO for an exchange stay must select courses from the List of courses for exchange students. |
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1. Semester | 1. year | Winter semester | 30 ECTS Credits |
Course Block: Compulsory |
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Code | Course unit title | Number of ECTS Credits Allocated |
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157-0360/01 | Econometrics | 5 ECTS credits |
114-0376/01 | Labour economics | 5 ECTS credits |
114-0576/01 | Labour Economics | 5 ECTS credits |
114-0377/01 | Monetary economics | 5 ECTS credits |
151-0334/03 | Statistics B | 5 ECTS credits |
Course Block: Choice-compulsory |
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Code | Course unit title | Number of ECTS Credits Allocated |
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114-0342/01 | The Economics of Public Choice | 4 ECTS credits |
712-2901/01 | Chinese Language a/I | 2 ECTS credits |
712-2903/01 | Chinese Language a/III | 2 ECTS credits |
114-0557/02 | Economic analysis with R | 4 ECTS credits |
114-0387/01 | Economics of migration | 5 ECTS credits |
114-0392/01 | Environmental Economics | 4 ECTS credits |
548-0064/06 | GIS in Regional Analysis | 4 ECTS credits |
114-0326/02 | Institutional Economics | 4 ECTS credits |
114-0322/06 | International Finance | 4 ECTS credits |
114-0319/02 | Philosophy and Methodology of Economics | 4 ECTS credits |
114-0385/01 | Professional practice | 3 ECTS credits |
114-0386/01 | Professional practice abroad | 6 ECTS credits |
115-0361/07 | Strategic Management | 4 ECTS credits |
153-0059/01 | xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx | 3 ECTS credits |
2. Semester | 1. year | Summer semester | 30 ECTS Credits |
Course Block: Compulsory |
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Code | Course unit title | Number of ECTS Credits Allocated |
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114-0380/01 | Applied econometrics | 5 ECTS credits |
114-0339/02 | Behavioral Economics | 5 ECTS credits |
114-0379/01 | Economic growth and development | 5 ECTS credits |
114-0579/02 | Economic Growth and Development | 5 ECTS credits |
114-0378/01 | Special seminar | 3 ECTS credits |
Course Block: Choice-compulsory |
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Code | Course unit title | Number of ECTS Credits Allocated |
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712-2902/01 | Chinese Language a/II | 2 ECTS credits |
712-2904/01 | Chinese Language a/IV | 2 ECTS credits |
114-0588/01 | English conversation for economists | 5 ECTS credits |
157-0326/04 | Organizational Design | 4 ECTS credits |
711-0303/35 | Political Science | 2 ECTS credits |
3. Semester | 2. year | Winter semester | 30 ECTS Credits |
Course Block: Compulsory |
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Code | Course unit title | Number of ECTS Credits Allocated |
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114-0381/01 | Applied economic policy | 4 ECTS credits |
114-0581/01 | Applied economic policy | 4 ECTS credits |
114-0382/01 | Diploma seminar A | 2 ECTS credits |
120-0370/01 | Economics of International Trade | 5 ECTS credits |
114-0312/05 | History of Economic Thought | 4 ECTS credits |
151-0335/01 | Mathematics in Economics | 5 ECTS credits |
117-0367/01 | Tax theory and politics | 6 ECTS credits |
Course Block: Choice-compulsory |
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Code | Course unit title | Number of ECTS Credits Allocated |
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153-0395/01 | Evaluation of Public Service | 5 ECTS credits |
712-2901/01 | Chinese Language a/I | 2 ECTS credits |
712-2903/01 | Chinese Language a/III | 2 ECTS credits |
114-0557/02 | Economic analysis with R | 4 ECTS credits |
114-0387/01 | Economics of migration | 5 ECTS credits |
114-0392/01 | Environmental Economics | 4 ECTS credits |
548-0064/06 | GIS in Regional Analysis | 4 ECTS credits |
114-0326/02 | Institutional Economics | 4 ECTS credits |
114-0322/06 | International Finance | 4 ECTS credits |
114-0319/02 | Philosophy and Methodology of Economics | 4 ECTS credits |
114-0385/01 | Professional practice | 3 ECTS credits |
114-0386/01 | Professional practice abroad | 6 ECTS credits |
115-0361/07 | Strategic Management | 4 ECTS credits |
153-0059/01 | xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx | 3 ECTS credits |
4. Semester | 2. year | Summer semester | 30 ECTS Credits |
Course Block: Compulsory |
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Code | Course unit title | Number of ECTS Credits Allocated |
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114-0383/01 | Diploma seminar B | 3 ECTS credits |
114-0384/01 | Diploma thesis | 20 ECTS credits |
Course Block: Choice-compulsory |
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Code | Course unit title | Number of ECTS Credits Allocated |
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712-2902/01 | Chinese Language a/II | 2 ECTS credits |
712-2904/01 | Chinese Language a/IV | 2 ECTS credits |
114-0588/01 | English conversation for economists | 5 ECTS credits |
157-0326/04 | Organizational Design | 4 ECTS credits |
711-0303/35 | Political Science | 2 ECTS credits |