Economics, Data and Policy (2 years) Central European University (CEU)

Overview

The Economics, Data and Policy (2 years) programme from Central European University (CEU)  is structured as a two-stage learning path. In the first year, you will establish a strong foundation in economics and data analysis, while the second year focuses on specialized training tailored to your chosen career path.

In the second year, you will choose one of the four specialization tracks to deepen your subject matter expertise:

• The Data Science track equips students with cutting-edge data science skills, enabling them to analyze and accurately interpret economic data. It prepares you for roles such as business intelligence analyst, data scientist, data engineer, or business consultant.

• The Finance track offers a comprehensive understanding of the financial system based on economic principles. You will understand how finance can serve society, preparing you for analyst jobs in central banks, commercial banks, and consulting firms.

• The Global Economic Policy track provides a broad view of the economy and a deep understanding of the economic policy process. This track suits students aspiring to work in government, international organizations, or the private sector.

• The Research (pre-PhD) track focuses on developing quantitative skills and on exposing you to the frontiers of economic research. This track prepares you for a PhD or a technical research position in the public and private sectors. If you decide to pursue a PhD in Economics at CEU, most of your coursework will be counted toward your doctoral degree. 

Careers and Alumni Outcomes

The two-year MA in Economics, Data, and Policy will equip you with a solid foundation in economics and quantitative methodology and the ability to interpret data and link them to economic and social processes. In recent years, graduating students have:

• Continued their studies in highly ranked PhD programs at Boston University, Duke University, CEU, Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies (Switzerland), UC San Diego, UC Santa Barbara and University of Michigan.

• Engaged in policy and research work in the public sector, at international organizations or think tanks such as the European Commission, European Investment Bank, ECB, International Monetary Fund (IMF), RAND Corporation, United Nations (UN) and World Bank.

• Embarked on banking, finance, or consulting careers at BlackRock, Boston Consulting Group, Citi, Ernst & Young, KPMG, Morgan Stanley, McKinsey, PWC and Raiffeisen.