Structure of the Program and Study Plan

The Bachelor of Economics program at the Prague University of Economics and Business is a structured three–year, full-time course taught entirely in English. The curriculum is designed to provide a comprehensive foundation in economics, legal sciences, and social disciplines, with a special emphasis on international economics and politics. Each academic year is divided into two semesters, each comprising 13 weeks of lectures followed by a 6-week examination period.

Academic Calendar

Each academic year consists of two semesters:

• Winter Semester: Starts in late September, exams in January and February

• Summer Semester: Starts in mid-February, exams in May and June

Graduation Requirements

To graduate, students must complete 180 ECTS credits, which include:

• Core mandatory courses – oP

• Elective courses – oV

• University elective courses – cVB

• State Exam – 5EKEB – extrasemestral course

• Bachelor Thesis and its Defense – 5OBP – extrasemestral course

oP- Faculty or Programme MANDATORY courses – need to pass

oV- Programme – optional course – Students can choose some of the courses in this group, ideally 32credit

oJx/cvB – Language courses and courses from the whole Uni Offer

The study plan is structured to guide students through a progressive learning path over the three years. Below is an overview of the mandatory courses, along with their respective credits and the suggested period of study.

Study plan for ECONOMICS program, for class starting 2023/24 and later:

Mandatory oP Courses:

Note: The course 2PR151 will be adjusted to 3 credits starting from the Winter Semester of 2025/2026. An additional 3 credits will be required from elective courses to meet the program’s credit requirements.

Elective oV Courses:

Students have the opportunity to choose from a variety of elective courses to tailor their education to their interests and career goals. Some of the elective courses include:

• 55F350 – Internship Abroad – short-term (6 credits)

• 5EN381 – Chapters in Economics I. (3 credits)

• 5EN382 – Chapters in Economics II. (3 credits)

• 5EN458 – Law and Economics (6 credits)

• 5FI268 – Introduction to Contemporary Philosophy and Methodology of Science (4 credits)

• 5HD381 – Chapters in Economic History: German War Preparations and War Economy in World War II (4 credits)

• 5HP381 – Chapters in Economic Policy (3 credits)

• 5HP477 – Monetary Policy and Business Cycle (4 credits)

• 5HP711 – Economics and Management of Natural Resources (4 credits)

• 5HP734 – Dying Poor: Populism and Regulations in Pension Systems (3 credits)

• 5IE375 – Drugs and Economics (3 credits)

• 5IE751 – Institutional Economics (6 credits)

• 5RE254 – Regional Economics (6 credits)

⚠️ Please note: Elective courses may not be available every academic year or semester. Availability depends on teaching schedules and current course offerings.

Final Stage Requirements!

Before the state exam, a student must have completed all the mandatory courses plus a minimum of 171 credits in total. This number must be achieved by completing all mandatory courses oP plus programme elective courses oV and university elective courses cVB.

Study plan for ECONOMICS programme, for class starting 2022/23 and sooner

Mandatory Courses:

*Note: The course 2PR151 will be adjusted to 3 credits starting from the Winter Semester of 2025/2026. An additional 3 credits will be required from elective courses to meet the program’s credit requirements.

Elective Courses:

Students have the opportunity to choose from a variety of elective courses to tailor their education to their interests and career goals. Some of the elective courses include:

• 55F350 – Internship Abroad – short-term (6 credits)
• 5EN381 – Chapters in Economics I. (3 credits)
• 5EN382 – Chapters in Economics II. (3 credits)
• 5EN458 – Law and Economics (6 credits)
• 5FI268 – Introduction to Contemporary Philosophy and Methodology of Science (4 credits)
• 5HD381 – Chapters in Economic History: German War Preparations and War Economy in World War II (4 credits)
• 5HP381 – Chapters in Economic Policy (3 credits)
• 5HP477 – Monetary Policy and Business Cycle (4 credits)
• 5HP711 – Economics and Management of Natural Resources (4 credits)
• 5HP734 – Dying Poor: Populism and Regulations in Pension Systems (3 credits)
• 5IE375 – Drugs and Economics (3 credits)
• 5IE751 – Institutional Economics (6 credits)
• 5RE254 – Regional Economics (6 credits)
  

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⚠️ Please note: Elective courses may not be available every academic year or semester. Availability depends on teaching schedules and current course offerings.