Designed in collaboration with industry professionals this course concentrates on the economic analysis of financial issues, financial products and international financial markets. It focuses on contemporary issues in the economic and financial environment such as corporate governance, investment and financing decisions, international trade and investment flows.
During the programme you will be able to select specialist modules from a wide range of options in the fields of finance and economics. Students have the opportunity to do an in-company consultancy project and apply for and complete a three-month internship in a relevant company.
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Course content
After a solid grounding in economics, finance and quantitative analysis, you will study specialist modules which investigate the economic analysis of markets, investment and financing decisions, corporate governance as well as trade and investment in an international context.
Modules
- Quantitative Methods for Economics and Finance
- Information and Risk
- Macroeconomic Environment
- International Banking and Financial Markets
- Economics of Finance
- Organisation, Ownership and Control
- Research Planning and Methods for Economics and Finance
- 15,000-word Individual Research Project
Optional modules
- Economic and Financial Modelling
- Macroeconomic Modelling
- Business Problem-solving Using Economics
- Economics of International Trade and Investment
Study and support
The modules are taught sequentially with intensive block teaching over the course of a week followed by a period of independent study, including assignment preparation and completion.
A range of teaching and learning methods are used in the intensive block teaching period depending on the module being studied. These methods include large group teaching, small group tutorials, research supervision, interactive teaching, industry-specific workshops (involving guest speakers, project work, etc), eSupported learning, guided and directed individual and group study and a variety of multimedia approaches.
Induction
The week-long induction programme at the start of the course introduces you to the staff and the programme and will give you the opportunity to engage in management and team building activities conducted by specialist trainers.
Assessment
A variety of assessment methods are used including; tests, essays, individual and group projects, reports and presentations.
Benefits:
- the opportunity to complete a three-month internship in a relevant company
- innovative delivery of modules
- individual research project
- consultancy project
- external input from academics and industry professionals.
Opportunities for progression
Graduates from this course can work in the finance and economics sectors in careers relating to banking and financial markets including:
- central banking
- investment banking
- pensions analysis
- unit and investment trust management
- corporate finance
- international finance.
Graduates can also pursue academic research in the UK or further afield.
Students on the course have an opportunity to complete a three month paid internship in a relevant finance setting.
The internship will enhance your specialist knowledge and provide you with opportunities to apply the knowledge and skills you have acquired during the course in an appropriate employment setting - signalling the experience gained to future employers.
Students apply for available internship positions with extensive support from the School's Placement and Employment Service.
Further entry requirements
An undergraduate degree equivalent to a UK undergraduate honours degree (2.2 or above) with quantitative analysis and at least intermediate-level study (e.g. Higher Education Level Two) of Economics and preferably Finance or a recognised equivalent qualification.
Alternatively, applicants with experience of working in a relevant economics or finance occupation that demonstrates the equivalent knowledge and skills through employment and training will be considered but will be required to demonstrate their motivation and ability to study at the required academic level in their Personal Statement.
English language requirements
English language entry requirements for courses at Nottingham Business School and a full list of all English language qualifications accepted by the University are available on our website
One academic OR vocational reference is required.
How to apply
Applicants should complete the online application form using the apply online button at the top of the page.
