Designed in collaboration with industry professionals, this course offers you the opportunity to develop an economic analysis of financial issues, financial products and international financial markets. It features 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. All students on this programme undertake and present an in-company group consultancy project of real value to the commissioning organisation.
As a student on MSc Economics and Finance you will be entitled to a free iPad 3 to enhance your learning experience. Students will be provided with the iPad 3 upon commencing the course to access the latest learning materials. Additionally, students will also be supplied with a small number of eBooks related to the subject of study.
Students on this course are also eligible to apply for a scholarship from Nottingham Business School. For full details on eligibility and how much is available visit the postgraduate fees and funding section of our website.
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Course content
This course, like others within the postgraduate platform suite of MSc programmes at Nottingham Business School (NBS), begins with the intensive MSc Foundation Studies module, which provides all students with active ways to appreciate what is distinctive about studying their chosen subject at Masters level at NBS.
Core module in applying methods of economics, quantitative and other research techniques to finance in various ways at Masters level lead into more specialist core modules, including one involving all students as a valuable consultant to a business organisation; and also the choice of one module from a range of options.
Modules
- MSc Foundation Studies
- International Banking and Financial Markets
- Quantitative Methods for Economics and Finance
- Research Methods
- Economic Environment
- Economic Evaluation Techniques
- Option (see current list below)
- Economic and Financial Modelling
- Applied/Consultancy Project
Optional Modules
- Financial Statement Analysis
- International Financial Management
- International Finance and Investment
- Takeovers, Restructuring and Corporate Governance
Study and support
The 9 modules are taught in four phases, over 12 months. Beyond the two-week MSc Foundation Studies module, independent study weeks for preparation and submission of final module assessments follow the weeks of class contact.
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.
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.
Instead of a placement of the traditional type, this course features a final module which enables you to work in a small group as a professional consultant for a period on site in an organisation that has been selected by NBS for its appreciation of the knowledge, skills and other qualities that students develop throughout their programme. Each group will complete and deliver a project of real value to the organisation.
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.
