Information on study programmes
Bachelor study programme
Economy and Management
The aim of the three-year study programme Economy and Management is to prepare graduates who understand the structure and functioning of any type of economy and are able to manage it using modern management methods. It is therefore the study of the management of the economy regardless of its size, affiliation to the private or public sector, profit or non-profit nature, legal form, national, international or transnational character, etc. The content focus of the programme thus creates the prerequisites for graduates to be employed in various managerial positions in the private and public sector, i.e. in enterprises, multinational corporations, internationally operating companies, authorities, local government bodies and other organisations in the public or non-profit sector. The study programme provides theoretical knowledge in the field of microeconomics, macroeconomics, management and the structure and functioning of the economy of a company, the Czech Republic and the world. Through compulsory elective courses, students have the opportunity to profile themselves more closely in the management of sub-types of the economy. During their studies, they acquire the professional knowledge and practical skills necessary for the practice of management, as well as linguistic competence. Thanks to this, they will be prepared for further studies or employment not only in the Czech Republic but also abroad. Part of the study includes the completion of professional practice, but the study programme is designed as an academically oriented programme representing the basis for further master’s studies in management and administration-oriented programmes.
The graduate of the Bachelor’s study programme Economy and Management will be employed mainly as:
- corporate manager,
- financial and project manager,
- manager in international and multinational corporations,
- manager in the public sector and in the non-profit sector,
- businessman.
Bachelor study programme
Economic Policy and Public Administration
The aim of the study in the three-year programme Economic Policy and Public Administration is to prepare graduates equipped with the competences for qualified performance of an independent worker in the economic policy field, especially in the monetary field, in banking and insurance, in EU bodies and institutions, in state administration and self-government bodies, or in business management in the private sector. The study programme provides theoretical knowledge in the field of economic theory, as well as in the area of economic policy objectives, tools and authorities, both at general level and in specialized areas such as fiscal policy, monetary policy, social policy or employment policy. The programme also provides theoretical knowledge and practical skills in the field of public sector functioning, including its management and financing. Part of the study is the development of language skills so that graduates can apply them both in the follow-up study and in practice. Part of the study is also the completion of professional practice, but the study programme is designed primarily as an academically focused programme, which forms the basis for the follow-up master’s degree in programmes focusing on economic policy and administration.
The graduate of the Bachelor’s study programme Economic Policy and Public Administration will be employed in particular as a specialist:
- in central bank, commercial banks or insurance companies,
- in the bodies of EU institutions and other international organizations,
- in state administration bodies and in bodies of self-governing units,
- in lower and middle management of private sector enterprises.
Master’s degree programme
Managerial Economics
The two-year follow-up Master’s degree programme in Managerial Economics is focused on the application of economic theory and methods in the process of managerial decision-making at the level of the private and public sectors of the economy. The aim of the study in this programme is to prepare graduates who will be equipped with highly specialized knowledge in the field of Managerial Economics serving as the basis of original thinking or research and will be able to critically realize knowledge in this field and at the interface between different areas. Graduates will also acquire special skills required in solving problems in research or innovation in order to develop new knowledge and practices and integrate knowledge from various areas of Managerial Economics. In accordance with EQF 7, graduates will also be able to manage and transform work or study contexts that are complex, unpredictable and require new strategic approaches, and be responsible for contributing to professional knowledge and practices or assessing the strategic performance of teams.
The graduate of the follow-up Master’s study programme Managerial Economics applies as:
- corporate manager, especially financial and project manager, strategic level,
- manager in international and multinational corporations, middle and top level,
- manager in the non-profit sector, in the public sector, middle and top level,
- entrepreneur.
Master’s degree programme
Economic Policy and Public Administration
The graduate of the two-year follow-up programme Economic Policy and Public Administration is prepared to work as an independent economic expert and analyst, able to carry out national economic analyzes using advanced statistical and econometric methods, taking into account the broader macroeconomic context and patterns of socio-economic development of society. Other positions of graduates of the study programme are positions at the level of middle and top management both in public administration institutions and in the private sector, where they are able to lead a team, including a team with an international composition. The graduate can also work as a project manager in both the private and public sectors, where he / she is able to process and evaluate grant applications. In all positions, the graduates will use the language skills acquired during their studies through lectures by foreign teachers, work with foreign language literature or through a foreign internship.
The graduate of the follow-up Master’s study programme Economic Policy and Public Administration will be employed as a professional analyst or manager in the following types of institutions and organizations:
- banking and insurance (central bank, commercial banks, insurance companies and other financial institutions),
- bodies of EU institutions and other international organizations,
- public administration and non-profit sector (central government and self-government bodies, labour offices, social security administration, tax authorities, statistical offices, etc., non-governmental non-profit organizations),
- private-sector firms (enterprises operating in all sectors where graduates find work both as professional economic analysts and in middle and top management).
Doctoral Study Programme
Economic Policy and Public Administration (Ph.D.)
The aim of the study is to prepare highly qualified professionals with sophisticated knowledge in the field of economic policy and administration who will master the highly advanced and specialized skills and techniques, including synthesis and evaluation, required in solving critical problems in research, development and innovation and in scaling up and redefining existing knowledge and professional practices in the field of economic policy and administration. Graduates of the doctoral study program will be able to demonstrate considerable authority, innovative potential, independence and academic and professional integrity, and a sustained commitment to coming up with new ideas and developing new practices at a cutting-edge level in the field of economic policy and administration.
A graduate of the doctoral study program Economic Policy and Administration will be particularly employed as:
- senior management worker in the public and private sector,
- head of the economic department of an international or multinational organization,
- chief economist,
- central banker,
- chief analyst,
- scientific research worker,
- academic staff.
Admissions
For the 2023/2024 academic year, PRIGO University admits applicants for the following full-time study programmes realized in English:
- Three-year Doctoral degree programme Economic Policy and Public Administration
- Two-year follow-up Master’s degree programme Managerial Economics
- Two-year follow-up Master’s degree programme Economic Policy and Public Administration
- Three-year Bachelor’s degree programme Economy and Management
- Three-year Bachelor’s degree programme Economic Policy and Public Administration
The standard length of Bachelor’s study programme is three years. Upon successful completion of the Bachelor’s programme, the graduates are conferred the title of “bakalář” (Bachelor) abbreviated as “Bc.” before the name. The standard length of follow-up Master’s degree programme is two years, and upon successful completion of the study, the graduates are conferred the title of “inženýr” (Master of Science) abbreviated as “Ing.” before the name. Both programmes are accredited and realized as full-time studies. In the Bachelor’s study programmes, we offer applicants the opportunity to participate in the unique Competences for Master‘s Degree programme (CMD). The standard length of Doctoral study programme is three years. Upon successful completion of the Doctoral programme, the graduates are conferred the title Ph.D.
Admission conditions for Bachelor’s degree programme
- Completed secondary education
- Registration to studies via online application form, including sending motivation letter or a video, and an essay, see below
- Passing successfully the entrance examination
Admission conditions for follow up Master’s degree programme
- Completed college or university programme
- Registration to studies via online application form, including sending motivation letter or a video, and an essay, see below
- Passing successfully the entrance examination
Admission conditions for Doctoral degree programme
- Completed Master’s degree programme
- Registration to studies via online application form, including sending framework theses of the doctoral dissertation, see below
- Passing successfully the entrance examination
Entrance examination
A condition for being admitted to studies in any of study Bachelor’s and Master’s degree programmes at European Research University is to successfully pass the entrance examination which is composed of the following graded parts:
- Motivational interview – for that purpose, a candidate submits a motivation video proving his or her previous successes
- Writing sample in form of an essay on topical societal or economic issues
The applicant will meet the conditions for admission if he / she obtains a total of at least 60 points out of a maximum of 100. The applicant will receive details and schedule of the admission procedure from the International Office.
A condition for admission to study in the doctoral study programme is also the successful completion of the entrance exam, which is carried out in the form of an oral interview and is aimed at assessing the prerequisites for the performance of the applicant’s scientific and research work and at verifying his knowledge in the field of economic policy and public administration. For the entrance exam, the candidate will submit the framework theses of the doctoral dissertation. A critical discussion of the framework theses is also an integral part of the entrance exam. The framework theses of the doctoral dissertation serve mainly to assess the applicant’s prerequisites for the preparation of the dissertation and his publication activity. The recommended structure and scope of theses are specified in more detail in the relevant decree on the conditions of the admission procedure to study in doctoral study programs. The applicant will receive details and schedule of the admission procedure from the International Office.
Application & Deadlines
The deadline for the 2nd round applications to bachelor’s degree programs and master’s degree programs is 31 May 2024.
The date of the entrance exam is set for June 7, 2024.
The deadline for 1st round applications to doctoral study programs starting in the winter semester of the 2024/2025 academic year is May 31, 2024.
The entrance exam date is set June 6, 2024.
The administrative fee for actions related to the admission procedure is 120 EUR. Admission fee must be paid by application deadline.
Payment instructions:
Name of Bank: Oberbank AG pobocka Ceska republika
Account Owner: Evropska vyzkumna univerzita, z.u.
IBAN: CZ45 8040 0000 0021 3112 0685
SWIFT: OBKLCZ2X
Reference number: 230309
Notice: student’s name
Variable symbol: date of birth (Format: DDMMYYYY)
Tuition fees for students admitted to study in the academic year 2023/2024
Tuition
A) For students admitted on the basis of the 1st round of the admissions procedure, we provide free study for the entire period.
B) For students who are accepted on the basis of the 2nd round and subsequent rounds of the admission procedure, the standard tuition fee is CZK 9,990 per month (payment for 12 months) or CZK 99,900 per year in the case of a one-time payment. Students can draw a scholarship from the social program for talented students to cover tuition fees. In the application for the provision of this scholarship, it is necessary to demonstrate extraordinary talent, based on the results of the admissions procedure and to document a difficult socio-economic situation.
Scholarship
All students also receive a high scholarship, which is in the aggregate amount of 69,000 CZK in the bachelor’s degree, 168,000 CZK in the follow-up master’s degree and 810,000 CZK in the doctoral degree. In total, the student will receive CZK 1,047,000 for the entire course of study at all levels. Other merit and scientific scholarships can also be obtained. A more detailed breakdown of scholarships by semester can be downloaded here.
Students accepted in all rounds of the admissions process may receive additional merit or academic scholarships. At the same time, they will receive free modern equipment from us, including an iPad, which they can use not only at school, but also in their free time.
