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Course Overview

You will systematically analyze and understand decision-making in the context of economies and financial systems in a globalized world.

You will learn to critically evaluate the behavior of key players in economies and financial systems and to assess the consequences for individuals, society or the sustainability of economic and financial development. The course is distinctive for applying a strong policy focus, particularly emphasizing aspects of financial development, stability and crises as well as sustainability.

You will have the opportunity to work hands-on with economic tools and techniques, including the use of our state-of-the-art Business Lab. This is a real-time trading environment that provides access to sophisticated analysis tools and data on worldwide financial markets and gives you a simulated experience of working in the dynamic world of shares and trading and

In your third semester, you’ll take part in a large-scale Applied Research Project. This will give you the opportunity to use your skills in a real-life setting, tailored to your individual needs and aspirations. You can choose between pursuing academic research or undertaking a consultancy-style project.

What will you gain from this degree?

  • Apply advanced economic knowledge, tools and techniques to resolve issues in diverse situations within economies and financial systems.
  • Synthesise and critically evaluate the conduct of key players in economies and financial systems.
  • Demonstrate the ability to make recommendations for organizational practice based on theoretical insights.
  • Synthesise and critically evaluate a range of advanced concepts and techniques to analyse problems in banking and finance.
  • Develop a critical understanding of the role of the economics, banking and finance disciplines in the global context.
  • Understand the environmental, social, governance and ethical problems that may occur in economies and financial systems and apply appropriate frameworks or professional codes to resolve such problems.

Entry Requirement 

Academic Requirements:

  • You will need an undergraduate degree equivalent to a UK undergraduate honors degree (2.2 or above) in one of the following fields: economics, business, management, finance or another social science-related subject (containing quantitative methods at level 1 as a minimum), or a quantitatively-based subject such as science, engineering or maths.
  • All applicants will be required to demonstrate a commitment to the subject they wish to study and should demonstrate how their chosen programme of study will benefit them in their future career.
  • One academic reference.

English Language Requirements:

If English is not your first language you need to show us that your language skills are strong enough for intensive academic study. We usually ask for an IELTS test and we accept some alternative English language tests.

  • For 1-year Masters you'll need a 6.5 grade overall with minimum of 5.5 in each component.
  • For 2-year Masters you'll need a 6.5 grade overall with a minimum of 6.0 in speaking and listening, and 5.5 in reading and writing.

Fees

UK Student Fee

One year (full-time): £10500          

International Student Fee

Full-time: £17300


This information was accurate on : 31/03/2021
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