Financial Economics MSc

Duration and mode of study

One year full-time or two years part-time.

Start Dates

October each year.

Entry requirements

Students should have an upper second-class honours degree or equivalent from a recognised university, preferably with economic, business or accounting analysis and some mathematical or statistical content.

Fees

2012/13

Home/EU: £6,545
International: £13,315

Course aims

The course offers a comprehensive training in the principles of finance, investment analysis and analytical methods of modern finance. This course provides a foundation for professional activities as economic or financial analyst in business, government, or a major international organisation. This degree has approval by the Chartered Financial Analysis Institute This certifies that the MSc in Financial Economics Curriculum covers more than 70% of the CFA® Candidate Body of Knowledge and the choice of the CFA® Track electives provides an excellent preparation for Levels I and II of the CFA® exams.

Course modules

Core:

Principles of Finance
Investment Management
Quantitative Methods for Business and Finance
Financial Statement Analysis
Financial Derivatives
Corporate Finance
Dissertation

Option modules (two from the following):

Game Theory
Financial Risk Management
Fixed Income Securities
International Money and Finance
Financial Econometrics
Behavioural Finance
Financial Systems and Economic Performance
The Macroeconomic Environment
Applied Microeconomics
Applied Macroeconomics

Teaching and assessment methods

Teaching is by a variety of lectures and seminars. Assessment is by written examination, assessed coursework, presentation, and a dissertation. The percentage of the final mark awarded for the continuously assessed component varies across modules. There are eight taught modules examined in January and June followed by a 15,000 word dissertation written over the period July to September.

Contact

MSc Admissions Advisor
Department of Economics
T. 0116 252 2157/5113
F. 0116 223 1028
economicspg@le.ac.uk
www.le.ac.uk/economics

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