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MSc - Master of Science
City Campus
Part Time
Sep 2026
2 Year
Practise using the tools for high-level financial decision-making. You’ll develop the expertise to pursue international finance and investment management opportunities. Prepare for a professional finance or economics role within a company or government. As part of this course, you’ll: Build on your existing knowledge of finance and economics with a thorough examination of international finance and investment Develop your technical and financial skillset, and the ability to apply your knowledge to current business problems and issues Study key concepts relating to international finance and investment, with the opportunity to specialise in your area of interest Learn about financial regulations across the globe and how economic factors can affect investment growth and financial stability Explore theories and concepts relevant to understanding current industry practices in the UK and further afield Combine training in finance and investment theories with practical exposure to the field of international finance and investment Develop strong applied quantitative skills, including the use of econometric analysis and the Refinitiv (formerly Thomson Reuters) financial database Learn from experts Your course will be taught by a team of supportive tutors. You’ll draw on their considerable industry experience in economics and finance, which includes work for: Financial regulators Finance ministries and companies Consultancy work with the International Monetary Fund and Industry
Combine your study of topics in both macroeconomics and microeconomics. You'll explore a selection of topics in economic theory which are relevant to understanding the environment in which banking, investment and financial decisions are made. You'll understand the impact of those decisions on practical banking, investment and financial outcomes.
Evaluate the fundamental concepts and theories of modern finance, identifying how these can be effectively applied in both national and multinational organisations.
Explore the investment world, as divided into owners (those who invest in equities, or stocks) and lenders (those who invest in debt, or bonds). The three basic types of investment securities are money, debt (bonds) and equities (stocks). You'll also study the scope of passive and active investments.
Improve your understanding of econometric principles and methods. You'll have the opportunity to apply techniques in the statistical testing of economic theories and models, as well as the forecasting of economic and financial variables.
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