Applied Economics University of Belgrade

Overview

Contemporary economics is challenged by many emerging global trends, including globalization, ageing of population and migrations, accelerated technological progress and climate change. At the same time, digitalization has triggered production of large datasets (big data) and facilitated development of machine learning techniques, which create a novel opportunities for empirical evaluation of economic phenomena. This Applied Economics program from University of Belgrade trains students to combine cutting-edge theoretical models and state-of-the-art empirical tools, in evaluating the economic phenomena and economic policy, by taking into account these global challenges.

In addition to high-quality academic training, this Applied Economics program from University of Belgrade provides options for the internships at reputable national and European policy and financial institutions, think tanks and corporations. Experience and exposure to practical problems during internship will facilitate student’s work on preparation of the master thesis, which can be focused on academic or applied/policy issues.

As such, this Applied Economics program from University of Belgrade offers outstanding career opportunities, in international organizations, financial institutions, public sector, non-for profit organizations or academia. Modern design of the programme and its strong quantitative focus also provides an excellent foundation for those who want to pursue enrolment into doctoral studies, either in Serbia or at the top foreign universities.

Career

Graduates from this programme will be able to pursue career in a wide range of professions, which require strong analytical skills, including, but not limited to, the following positions:

• Experts in economics – Economist, Econometrician, Labour economist, Economic analyst, Economic advisor, Economic researcher;
• Public policy expert – Public policy analyst, Public policy advisor;
• Mid-level and senior government officials – The governor and vice-governor of the central bank, Director of an international organization, State secretary, etc.
• Teaching staff at higher education institutions
• Research and Development Executives

This programme also provides a good basis for pursuing doctoral studies in the Serbia or at high ranked university abroad.