Study plan and minor specialization

Study plan of the major of the programme can be found bellow.

Minor Specialization: Modern History of Economic Policy (5MH)

The Modern History of Economic Policy minor offers a unique interdisciplinary focus on the history of economic policies, economic history, and business history. By combining historical analysis with contemporary economic perspectives, this minor complements a student’s major and provides a deeper understanding of how historical events shape modern economic systems and policies.

Aims of the Minor

The program aims to equip students with the ability to:

• Critically analyze the historical roots of contemporary global challenges.
• Examine significant political events and economic processes from a historical perspective through case studies and discussions.
• Understand the economic, historical, and cultural development of the Czech lands.

Minor Specialization Structure

Duration: 2 semesters
Enrollment Cap: 50 students

Compulsory Courses (18 ECTS):

1. 5HD280 – From Kafka to Havel: Introduction into the History and Culture of Czech Lands (2/0, 3 ECTS)
2. 5HD291 – European Integration: Historical Context and Current Developments (0/2, 4 ECTS)
3. 5HD391 – From Empire to 21st Century Britain: Economic and Political Development of Great Britain (0/2, 4 ECTS)
4. 5HD396 – America from Independence to 2020: Special Topics in U.S. Economic History (0/2, 4 ECTS)
5. 5HD450 – Chapters in History of the Cold War (2/0, 3 ECTS)

Elective Courses (12 ECTS):
Students choose from the following:

• 2SE439 – Rises and Falls of Economic Powers (0/2, 3 ECTS)
• 4ES611 – Economic Statistics (2/2, 6 ECTS)
• 4ES614 – Macroeconomic Data and Economic Policies (2/0, 3 ECTS)
• 5EN381 – Chapters in Economics (extra-sem 26/0, 3 ECTS)
• 5HD383 – Chapters in Economic History (extra-sem 26/0, 4 ECTS)
• 5IE365 – Theory and Practice of Investment Process (2/0, 3 ECTS)
• 5IE380 – Behavioral Finance (2/0, 3 ECTS)

Final Exam and State Exam Details

Comprehensive Secondary Specialization Exam (5MH1) – VALID ONLY FOR STUDENTS WHO WERE ENROLLED BEFORE 2023/2024:
This exam assesses students’ knowledge across the compulsory courses, focusing on:

• History of the Cold War (5HD450)
• Introduction into the History and Culture of Czech Lands (5HD280)
• European Integration (5HD291)
• Special Topics in U.S. Economic History (5HD396)
• Development of Great Britain (5HD391)