Description

Type

Master
Location

Newcastle-upon-tyne

Duration

12 Months
Start date

Different dates available

Our International Economics and Finance MSc will suit you if you have a non-financial background. It is also for those interested in a management career with an emphasis on finance and international economics.

The behaviour of public and private sector organisations is significantly influenced by international economic developments in the financial and goods markets. As a result, there is a demand in the market for individuals with a comprehensive understanding of:

economic and financial theory
policy dimensions within an open economy context

Facilities

Newcastle-Upon-Tyne (Tyne and Wear)

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Citywall, Citygate, St James Boulevard, NE1 4JH

Start date

Different dates availableEnrolment now open

About this course

Course objectives

You will gain an international perspective in the role of finance and monetary policy. You will learn to understand and analyse:

international finance markets
the international trading system
the role played by key supranational institutions like the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Trade Organization (WTO)
You will develop a comprehensive set of technical and quantitative skills that are highly regarded in the private sector.

Who is it intended for?

investment banking
financial research
financial trading
exporting or foreign investment decisions
foreign exchange risk management
portfolio fund management
financial services
banking
regulatory bodies
corporate finance and consultancy

Requirements

A 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent. Your transcripts need need to show an understanding of:
basic calculus
probability theory
statistical inference

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Subjects

Economics
Financial Training
International Economics
Banking
Finance
Financial
Financial Theory
Economics and Finance
Econometrics
Microeconomic Theory
Macroeconomic Theory
International Trade

Course programme

Compulsory modules

NBS8332 Financial Theory
NBS8330 Research Methods in International Economics and Finance
NBS8020 Dissertation
NBS8331 Introductory Econometrics
NBS8251 Microeconomic Theory
NBS8252 Macroeconomic Theory
NBS8256 International Trade
NBS8257 Applied Econometrics

Optional modules

You take optional modules to the value of 40 credits from the following list

NBS8018 International Money and Banking
NBS8187 Time-Series Econometrics
NBS8200 Behavioural Finance
NBS8333 Financial Derivatives
NBS8203 Retail and investment banking
NBS8204 Central Banking
NBS8249 International Finance
NBS8258 Advanced Topics in International Trade
NBS8259 Cross Sectional and Panel Econometrics
NBS8336 Portfolio Management
NBS8337 Economics of Commodity Markets

Module changes

Modules change annually to take account of:

changing staff expertise
developments in the discipline
the requirements of external bodies and partners
student feedback.

Additional information

UK Full time Fee : £9,810

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