The MSc in Finance and Economics provides advanced training in the theoretical tools and empirical techniques for economics and finance, preparing you for a professional career in international banking, the finance industry and governmental agencies.

Trading Workshop

In collaboration with Amplify Trading, a leading global financial trading and training firm, you will have the exclusive opportunity to participate in a day-long Trading Workshop in a live trading floor environment. You will be guided by two seasoned traders utilising specialised software.

Bloomberg Trading Suite

You will also benefit from accessing the Bloomberg Trading Suite, an invaluable resource that facilitates dynamic learning via real time streaming of data. This is used on a number of modules within the programme.

You have the opportunity to obtain two certifications ? Bloomberg Market Concept (BMC) and Environmental Social and Governance (ESG) – without incurring any additional costs.

Course details

The MSc in Finance and Economics is a one year taught postgraduate programme?run by the Business School.

Highlights

Small group teaching allows a high level of student-teacher interaction, encouraging a warm and friendly learning environment.

The programme focus is to provide a self-contained, rigorous but relevant learning experience that prepares you either to start employment at a senior level in a wide variety of economics or finance-related activities, or to pursue further research.?

Advanced training in essential elements of an Economics Masters degree (macroeconomics or microeconomics) is combined with essential training in finance (investment analysis, corporate finance), supplemented by a wide variety of applications.

The programme aims to?prepare students for jobs at a senior level in a wide range of areas: economics, finance, commerce, insurance, academia, diplomatic service and banking.