Money and Banking 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 with some quantitative methods, economics or finance courses.

Fees

2012/13

Home/EU: £6,545
International: £11,450

Course aims

This degree provides a firm foundation in the application of modern monetary analysis and international macroeconomics to show the impact of money and banking on business firms and general economic activity. The degree is ideal preparation for students who wish to build careers in banking, financial management or the civil service.

Course modules

Core:

Principles of Finance
The Macroeconomic Environment
Quantitative Methods for Business and Finance
Principles of Banking
International Money and Finance
Financial Statement Analysis
Dissertation

Option modules (two from the following):

Applied Microeconometrics
Applied Macroeconometrics
Corporate Finance
Game Theory
Financial Systems and Economic performance
Financial Econometrics
Behavioural Finance
Financial Risk Management
Fixed Income Securities

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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