Program Details

The first year of the program serves as an introduction to the core areas of standard economics and provides a firm foundation for further studies. The second year offers advanced and specialized field courses that students choose according to their

Location:
Vienna, Austria
Program Type:
Full Degree
Degree Level:
Doctorate
Specialty:
Economics

Program Overview

Program Description:

The first year of the program serves as an introduction to the core areas of standard economics and provides a firm foundation for further studies. The second year offers advanced and specialized field courses that students choose according to their research interests.

Sample Courses
Year I: Microeconomic Theory; Macroeconomic Theory; Econometrics; Corporate Governance; Labor Economics; Antitrust and Industrial Policy Analysis Year II: Game Theory; Public Economics; Applied Econometrics; History of Economic Thought; Program Evaluation; International Finance; Industrial Organization; Corporate Finance and Banking

Entry Requirements for the Program
In addition to meeting the General CEU Admissions Requirements, applicants must submit a 500-word essay introducing their research topic and explaining their academic/professional background. They should indicate how their studies at CEU would help them achieve their future career goals. In addition, applicants must either: pass a department-specific examination in basic calculus, probability theory and linear algebra as well as the CEU-administered Test of Writing Ability, or submit general GRE test scores no later than March 16, 2010.

 

Additional Program Information

Accreditation:
United States Accreditation CEU holds an absolute charter from the Board of Regents of the University of the State of New York, for and on behalf of the New York State Education Department. Austrian Accreditation In Austria, CEU is recognized as a private higher education institution, pursuant to section 7 of the Decree on Accreditation of Private Universities (PU-AkkVO). Hungarian Accreditation In Hungary, CEU is recognized as a private higher education institution. KEE is accredited by the Hungarian Accreditation Committee.
Financial Aid:
Yes
FinancialAid Info:
In pursuit of our mission, we strive to attract world-class graduate talent from all over the world. This is why we offer generous scholarships available to students from any country.
Scholarships:
Yes
Scholarships Description:
In pursuit of our mission, we strive to attract world-class graduate talent from all over the world. This is why we offer generous scholarships available to students from any country.