Bachelor's degree in Economics and Public Policy

3 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

Masaryk University

Program Overview

The Economics and Public Policy programme at Masaryk University is designed to equip you with both multidisciplinary theoretical knowledge and practical skills necessary to understand economic concepts and the complexities of public policy and decision-making. This programme is ideal if you're passionate about understanding how governments and the public sector operate, and want to develop the critical thinking skills to influence real-world policy decisions.

Curriculum Structure

The programme spans 3 years of full-time study delivered entirely in English, making it accessible to international students. Throughout your studies, you'll build a comprehensive foundation in economic theory, public administration, and policy analysis while developing the analytical tools needed to navigate today's most pressing public sector challenges.

Year 1 focuses on establishing your foundational knowledge across economics, economic policy, and public administration. During this stage, you'll develop a solid understanding of basic economic concepts and be introduced to the key theoretical frameworks that underpin both economic thinking and public policy decision-making.

Year 2 deepens your expertise as you engage more critically with economic policy, public administration, and the interactions between public and private sectors. You'll learn to analyse and predict economic developments while understanding how different policy approaches shape national and European economies. This is where you'll begin applying theoretical concepts to real socio-economic problems.

Year 3 brings everything together, allowing you to specialise further based on your interests while mastering evaluation methods and tools essential for public sector roles. You'll be equipped with the knowledge and analytical capabilities to evaluate policy effectiveness and contribute meaningfully to decision-making in government, administration, or international organisations.

Focus Areas

Economic policy analysis, public administration, government decision-making, public sector economics, and the relationship between public and private sector service delivery.

Learning Outcomes

Upon graduation, you'll possess multidisciplinary theoretical knowledge and practical skills enabling you to understand economic concepts and public policy complexity. You'll develop critical and analytical thinking abilities to evaluate public sector issues from both economic and administrative perspectives, and gain proficiency with decision-making and evaluation methods and tools used by modern policy makers.

Professional Alignment

Graduates qualify for economic and administrative positions in private companies or public administration and public sector organisations, including international organisations where understanding public sector complexity from an economic perspective is essential. The programme also prepares you for similarly oriented master's degree programmes in Czechia or abroad.

Employability & Career Pathways

Graduates can pursue careers in national and regional administrations, EU institutions, banking sector, economic research departments, consultancy firms, and non-profit organisations. This programme opens doors to roles as policy analysts, public administrators, economic advisors, and public sector leaders.

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

In the Bachelor’s in Economics and Public Policy at Masaryk University, you won’t just study theory — you’ll gain practical skills that prepare you for real-world policy and economic challenges. The program emphasizes hands-on learning through courses in statistics, econometrics, and public policy, giving you the tools to analyze data and make informed decisions. You’ll also have opportunities for voluntary practical training, group projects, and international experiences, ensuring that your learning is applied and collaborative, and that you’re ready for professional settings:

Real‑world practical training: Optional courses let you work with companies, government offices, or NGOs, apply your knowledge on real tasks, and get feedback from both faculty and your host organization.
Research and analytical tools: You’ll gain hands-on experience with statistics, econometrics, and behavioural economics, learning methods that are directly relevant for policy analysis and evaluation.
Group work and seminars: Collaborative projects and seminar-based learning foster teamwork and communication skills essential for consulting, government, and NGO roles.
International exposure: Students can study abroad through partner universities, gaining first-hand experience in different public policy contexts and expanding their global network.
Supportive academic environment: You’ll benefit from faculty guidance, access to experts in research and policy, and personalized advising to help you succeed academically and professionally.

Progression & Future Opportunities

As a graduate of the Bachelor’s in Economics and Public Policy at Masaryk University, you will be ready to take on meaningful roles where economics meets governance. You could step into positions such as Policy Analyst, Public Sector Economist, Government Administration Officer, or Consultant in NGOs or think‑tanks. The program equips you with analytical thinking, economic reasoning, and a global perspective on public policy, giving you practical skills that employers highly value.

Progression & Future Opportunities:

University Services Supporting Your Career:
• The faculty offers personalised career guidance, including help with CVs, LinkedIn profiles, interview preparation, and networking.
• Masaryk University’s Career Centre provides broad career development services, support for internships and job searches, and events with potential employers.
Employment Stats & Outcomes:
• Graduates are prepared for roles in public administration, international organisations, NGOs, and consulting firms that work with the public sector. Entry-level salaries in Europe for policy and public sector analysis roles are competitive within local standards.
Industry Partnerships & Global Exposure:
• Students have opportunities for semesters abroad and collaboration with partner universities, enriching their global outlook and professional networks.
Accreditation & Long‑Term Value:
• Masaryk University is a well-established European research university, giving your degree recognized academic value and strong mobility within Europe and internationally.
Graduation Outcomes:
• Graduates understand public sector dynamics, apply economic analysis to public policy challenges, and think critically about governance issues — skills that are highly sought after in civil service, policy research, and consulting sectors.

Further Academic Progression:
After finishing this bachelor’s program, you could pursue a master’s degree in areas such as Economics, Public Finance and Economics, or other internationally oriented policy and economics programs. This further study will deepen your expertise and expand your career opportunities both in Europe and globally.