Placement
ISET's Master's Program prepares students for careers in government, business, and international organizations, or for further study in Ph.D. programs abroad.
Throughout their two years of study, ISET faculty and administration are available to help students with the nuts and bolts of securing internships, jobs, or slots in Ph.D. programs. Through its outreach activities, ISET regularly networks with public and private sector organizations, creating opportunities for students and graduates to meet with and learn about potential employers. The Advisory Business Council, led by the Chairman of the Georgian Chamber of Commerce and Industry Jemal Inaishvili, plays a key role in building links between ISET and private sector employers and The International Faculty Committee and administration work together to assist students in applying for Ph.D. programs abroad. Students also receive assistance with application letters, CVs, and TOEFL preparation.
Internships: Students often spend the summer between their first and second years of study in internships. Formal internship programs- such as the program with the National Bank of Georgia and Ministry of Finance-as well as individual internship opportunities help students gain hands-on experience and learn more about the various sectors in which economists work.
Career Placement: Many students go on to accept fulltime positions with the institutions where they completed internships. Others apply for positions announced through ISET or through open application programs at large companies. Many students make contacts with potential employers via ISET seminars and public lectures and go on to receive job offers from these organizations. Some of the top students stay on at ISET as research fellows. Click here to see where our graduates are working now.
Ph.D. Study Abroad: Each fall, some of the best and brightest graduates go on to Ph.D. programs in economics at top universities in Western Europe and the United States. Following their Ph.D. study, they will have the opportunity to pursue a career in academia (teaching/research), or take a high-level analytical position in government, business, or an international organization such as the World Bank or IMF.
