Courses

Gain new skills and broaden your global perspective with courses at the Institute of Economic Studies of Charles University.

IEF Curriculum

A semester with IEF includes FIVE courses (for up to 16 U.S. credits total). All IEF courses are intended for college students at the Junior and Senior level. All courses are taught in English and include international students.

Each course includes a downloadable syllabus. The final course list for any given semester may slightly change based on course enrollment and faculty availability

All courses require prerequisites. Guidance in course choices assures that students are placed at the correct course level. Students should always check with the IEF staff to be certain they qualify for specific courses.

Courses at the Institute of Economic Studies

IEF students select one to two courses at the Charles University Institute of Economic Studies.

Students should choose courses according to their academic interests and background. The courses aim to deepen understanding in critical areas of finance and economics. They are taught by leading academics at IES and are designed to provide a thorough grounding in various areas of finance, economics, policy, and strategy. 

View the Fall Semester Course List

View the Spring Semester Course List

Courses with UPCES

IEF students also select one to three courses with UPCES. UPCES courses are listed under the Charles University Faculty of Humanities. IEF students specifically select:

• Two to three UPCES Humanities Courses of their choice*
• One UPCES Introductory Czech Language Course (mandatory)

*Please note that the final list of UPCES courses is based on student preferences. Courses without sufficient enrollment will not be offered.