Central European University
Vienna, Austria
The duration of the MA in Economic Policy in Global Markets is two academic years. The overview of the program structure is as follows:
Pre-session: getting acquainted with CEU plus remedial mathematics course. Opting out of the course is possible only if a student passes a preliminary test with a sufficiently high mark. Final exam must be passed to continue in the program.
Fall first year: foundational mandatory courses in micro and macroeconomics, and data analysis (statistics). No electives possible.
Winter first year: mandatory courses in global economic policy issues and academic writing. Electives may begin.
Spring first year: elective courses
Summer after first year: internship (terms and conditions are regulated in a separate document)
Fall second year: more elective courses, Economic Policy Seminar Series
Winter second year: more elective courses; thesis topic must be chosen, advisor is assigned, and work on thesis begins
Spring second year: thesis writing and defense