Economics and Finance MSc (PGCert PGDip)
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Overview
Designed to meet the high demand for qualified economists in the financial sector, our Economics and Finance MSc develops a solid foundation in economic and financial theory, and goes on to equip you with the analytical capabilities necessary to deal with complex problems.
The course builds practical skills and an awareness of professional best practice. It also provides a thorough grounding in quantitative methods and financial markets analysis. By the end of the course, you will be able to use advanced tools to analyse and appraise financial opportunities.
You will be taught by experienced professionals who combine industry know-how with academic rigour. Our members of staff are active in consultancy and maintain excellent professional contacts. This ensures that the course is continually updated to meet the changing nature of the financial markets.
Students learn a range of transferable skills, such as research skills, presentation skills, working in groups and dealing with conflict. These skills are much sought after in today's highly competitive job market.
Specialist options and a dissertation provide opportunities to tailor your studies to your individual interests and your chosen career path.
Course duration
Full-time: 1 year
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Course content
Syllabus
Introductory modules
- Economics and Business Finance in Context
- Corporate Finance
- Quantitative Techniques and ApplicationsCompulsory modules
- Economics of Financial Markets
- Financial Market Practice
- Quantitative Techniques and ApplicationsOptional modules
You can choose two or three options from:
- Financial Regulation: Economic Principles and Institutional Frameworks
- Applied Econometrics and Financial Time Series Analysis
- Emerging Financial Markets
- Explorations in Economic ThoughtFor the third option, your choice is extended to include:
- Advanced Corporate Analysis
- Portfolio Modelling and Dealing
- Financial Derivatives: Mathematical Applications
- Financial Engineering of Derivative Structured Products
- International Portfolio Management
- Interest Rate and Currency Risk ManagementDissertation
In the final phase of the course, students are required to complete a dissertation relating to financial economics.
The dissertation will be between 10,000 and 15,000 words long. It will address a financial markets problem which will require you to undertake research leading to implementable recommendations based on sound analysis and judgment. Alternatively, you may wish to carry out a more scholarly dissertation relating to a financial markets topic of personal interest.
You will receive help from your appointed dissertation supervisor who will monitor and support your progress. The dissertation is submitted in October.
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Entry requirements
Typical entry requirements
individual offers may varyFor non-native speakers of English:
In order to benefit from, contribute to and enjoy the course, a good command of spoken and written English language is required. If English is not your first language, you will need English language proficiency equivalent to an overall IELTS score of at least 6.5, with 6 in the written test.International students whose language skills do not match the IELTS scores set out above should consider applying for this course through the Extended Masters programme at the University of Brighton's Language Institute.
Degree and/or experience:
Normally a good honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject is required. Work experience is useful but not essential. Applicants with non-standard entry qualifications may be considered. If you are unsure whether you meet the entry requirements then please contact us.International students who need help meeting the academic entry requirements should contact our International College.
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Location
Location
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Career opportunities
A postgraduate qualification from Brighton Business School will help you to specialise and stand out in today's highly competitive job market.
Our Economics and Finance MSc opens up a wide range of career paths. Many graduates will find employment in the financial sector but the course is an excellent preparation for a career in economic consultancy, the public sector or international development institutions.
The course is also ideal preparation for continuing your studies at MPhil or PhD level, or working as a professional researcher.
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Fees and costs
The fees listed here are for full-time courses beginning in the academic year 2012-13. Further tuition fees are payable for each subsequent year of study.
The tuition fee you have to pay depends on a number of factors including the kind of course you take, and whether you study full- or part-time. If you are studying part-time you will normally be charged on a pro rata basis depending on the number of modules you take. Different rules apply to research degrees - please contact the Doctoral College for advice.
To help you plan for your time here we will be providing further information about what is included in your tuition fee, and any optional costs you may need to budget for, later in the autumn.
Our website wwww.brighton.ac.uk/money provides advice about funding and scholarships as well as further information about fees and advice on international and island fee paying status.
Economics and Finance (MSc) (Full time) [J1BH500] UK/EU (Full Time) 10,980 GBP Island Students (Full Time) 10,980 GBP International (Full Time) 14,220 GBP -
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Excellence in teaching and support
You will be taught by experienced professionals who combine industry know-how with academic rigour. Our members of staff are active in consultancy and maintain excellent professional contacts. This ensures that the course is continually updated to meet the changing nature of the financial markets.
Students learn a range of transferable skills, such as research skills, presentation skills, working in groups and dealing with conflict. These skills are much sought after in today's highly competitive job market.
Class sizes are small enough for there to be a personal and friendly atmosphere where staff know students by name and can closely monitor their progress.
Why Brighton Business School?
Brighton is one of only a handful of universities in the UK to have a trading room which simulates a real trading environment. Streaming up-to-the-minute data from Reuters, the trading room uses state of the art commercial software to provide an exciting learning environment. It provides a hands-on opportunity for students to react instantly to live news feeds and gain the skills required to work productively in the financial services industry.
The Business School has a postgraduate community of around 600 students from a diverse range of backgrounds whose learning experience is enriched by the high quality of our research.
The latest Research Assessment Exercise (2008) ranked us in the top 15 UK business schools in terms of world-leading research outputs. Our postgraduate programmes reflect the research that is being undertaken.
Once at the university you will have access to a range of services including a modern library, comprehensive careers and personal support, and opportunities to volunteer or take part in sport.Support for international students
You will be studying with students from a variety of backgrounds. This mixture of nationalities and cultural backgrounds gives Brighton Business School a truly cosmopolitan feel.
If your first language is not English, you might be interested in our Extended Masters route which combines the Economics and Finance MSc with an English language course. Depending on your current language level, you will study English for between two and three months before starting your masters course. More details
We provide high-quality support for students from outside the UK to help you:
- get your student visa
- settle in when you first arrive
- succeed in your academic studies
- prepare for a successful career.For more details see our international web pages.
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You should not apply unless you can meet all the entry requirements for this course. Please contact the course team before applying if you are unsure about any of the specific entry requirements.
Entry requirements
For non-native speakers of English:
In order to benefit from, contribute to and enjoy the course, a good command of spoken and written English language is required. If English is not your first language, you will need English language proficiency equivalent to an overall IELTS score of at least 6.5, with 6 in the written test.International students whose language skills do not match the IELTS scores set out above should consider applying for this course through the Extended Masters programme at the University of Brighton's Language Institute.
Degree and/or experience:
Normally a good honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject is required. Work experience is useful but not essential. Applicants with non-standard entry qualifications may be considered. If you are unsure whether you meet the entry requirements then please contact us.International students who need help meeting the academic entry requirements should contact our International College.
Develop your analytical capabilities
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International students:
+44 (0)207 250 6749
international@brighton.ac.uk
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