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Study Details: 1 year
The MA Business Finance and Economics is an applied degree which is taught using theoretical and real-world examples. You will learn how businesses and consumers behave, how capital markets operate, and how financial decisions are made.
You don't need to have studied economics previously. We will introduce you to the key core concepts, such as microeconomics and macroeconomics. You will learn how to apply necessary quantitative skills in the areas of economics and business finance.
Towards the end of the degree, you will complete an extended research project. We will support you in applying your knowledge and skills to a topic of your choice, covered during the first two semesters.
By the end of the course, you'll have gained an advanced understanding of the different perspectives of economic debates. You'll understand how economic theories are applied to business, finance and various other industries. Finally, you'll gain experience in the core analytical techniques used in economics and financial data.
We may also consider other degree subjects if you have studied Mathematics and Statistics/Econometrics modules within your degree.
Whether you’re interested in a career as an economist in the public or private sector, commerce, finance or academia, you will be supported by our expert team to develop key employable skills such as critical thinking, mathematics, analysis and quantitative research.
Over 90% of our graduates are in employment or further study within 15 months of graduation (Graduate Outcomes, 2021/22). Our students are highly sought after by companies around the world and have gone on to work at
Our students have also secured places at other top institutions, such as London Business School, to complete further education in research.
Core modules:
Econometric Methods
Business Economics
Corporate Finance Core modules:
Industrial Organisation
Theory of Banking
Plus one from:
Applied Econometrics: Cross-sectional and Panel Data Approaches
Applied Econometrics: Time Series Approaches
Optional modules - one from:
Applied Econometrics: Cross-sectional and Panel Data Approaches
Applied Econometrics: Time Series Approaches
Derivatives, Options, and Securities
Public Economics
International Money and Finance Extended Research Project
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