Economic Theory
The program is designed for students with a strong background in economic theory (microeconomics and macroeconomics). It focuses on preparing researchers and scholars who will acquire in-depth theoretical knowledge and be able to apply it in academic, research, economic, or educational settings.
The program is intended primarily for students who are interested in scientific and research activities and possess the necessary aptitude. It prepares them specifically for work in scientific and research institutes, at universities, and at leading economic institutions in both the private and public sectors, which are known to require more extensive and in-depth knowledge of economic theory. Graduates of this doctoral program will also acquire the qualifications necessary to work at foreign institutions focused on science, research, or education.
Students in the program will master at a high level the doctoral-level courses in macroeconomics, microeconomics, monetary economics, and quantitative methods in economics, and will further select from the offered elective courses that are relevant to their doctoral thesis. Independent study of recommended Czech and foreign literature containing the latest findings in the field is expected.
Compulsory courses:
- FIL901 Methodology and Philosophy of Economic Science
- 5EN912 Microeconomics III
- 5EN913 Macroeconomics III
Optional courses:
In consultation with their advisor, doctoral students in this category select additional courses necessary for the preparation of their dissertation.
Foreign languages courses for doctoral study programme are offered by the language departments.
The doctoral student also fulfills other obligations in accordance with the Study and Examination Regulations of the University of Economics, Prague, and the Individual Study Plan (under which the doctoral student also registers for the Dissertation Defense—listed in InSIS as course ET0000 Dissertation Defense).