Economic Data Analysis

The aim of this master programme is to provide students with knowledge and abilities in the area of economic data analysis. This covers many topics related to data acquisition, data processing, data dissemination and communication, data analysis including advanced statistical and econometric modelling and working with specialised statistical and econometric software as well.

Quick facts

two-year/four-semester study programme
120 ECTS credits / 30 credits per semester
full-time Master’s programme
taught in English language
tuition fee – 5,000 EUR/academic year (2,500 EUR/semester)
application deadlines: 28 February and 30 April
starts every September

Key fields of study:Curriculum and structure

Statistics
Econometrics
Official Statistics
Operational Research
Data Modeling
Prognosis

EDA programme has two major specializations (students choose their specialization during the first semester):
Master in Official Statistics (MOS) and Data Analysis and Modelling (DAM).

Compulsory/ core courses	72 ECTS (MOS)/ 87 ECTS (DAM)
Elective/ optional courses	15 ECTS (MOS)/ 21 ECTS (DAM)
Internship in State Statistical Service (only MOS)	21 ECTS – compulsory in the 3rd semester
STUDY ABROAD PERIOD (only DAM)	optional in 3rd semester
State Exams + Defence of the Master’s Thesis	12 ECTS

EDA MOS recommended study plan

EDA DAM recommended study plan

EDA study plan – detailed information

EDA graduates will be qualified especially for positions in strategic, analytical and research departments of commercial and central banks, national and international statistical institutes, consulting companies, financial or government institutions, marketing agencies and large industrial firms.

Strategy Analyst
Business Analyst
Specialist in Project Management
Logistics Analyst
Financial Markets Analyst
Researcher

Admission procedure

There are two application rounds:

February 28 (recommended for Visa-required students)
April 30

Admission requirements:

Bachelor/undergraduate degree, preferably in a related field of study
Proof of English proficiency

Applicants are asked to:

Complete the online application form, pay the application fee
Submit a CV on a given template ( EDA, ISM)
Submit link to motivation statement video
Add proof of English proficiency
Add study documents – (ask for recognition of previous education at VŠE, YT video)
Pass admission exam ( Exam sample – EDA, ISM-MBI, ISM-DAB)

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Degree/ Academic Title

EDA Master programme is accredited by the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports of the Czech Republic as a second-cycle higher education qualification.

According to the Czech legislation, graduates of the programme will be awarded the academic degree Ing. inženýr (engineer), which is the academic title awarded to graduates of master’s programmes in specific fields including economics, technical sciences and technologies.
The degree’s abbreviation Ing. is to be used before the name of the graduate (e.g. Ing. Jan NOVAK).

European Master in Official Statistics

MOS specialization is also accredited with the EMOS label (European Master in Official Statistics), awarded by the European Statistical System Committee (ESSC) only to programs that fulfill strict requirements and offer high-quality education.

Learn more about the EMOS at the official website of Eurostat.