MSc Business Economics & Finance

One of the following:

• A good UK honours degree (minimum lower second class)

• Equivalent overseas degree recognised by Aston University

Specific entry requirement:

You will be required to have some foundational knowledge of Economics (successfully completed 10 ECTS credits, the equivalent of two standard undergraduate level modules).

As well as:

• Two professional references – at least one must be from an academic referee

• An official academic transcript of your university grades to date

• A completed application form.

For International Students:

• An official academic transcript, with an official English translation, of your university grades to date

• Students whose native language is not English will also need to satisfy our English language requirements Pre-sessional English language programmes are available for good applicants whose English qualification falls just short of these requirements.

Duration of course: Full-time - 12 months
Start date: September

The information contained on this website details the typical entry requirements for this course for the most commonly offered qualifications. Applicants with alternative qualifications may wish to enquire with the relevant admissions teams prior to application whether or not their qualifications are deemed acceptable. For less commonly encountered qualifications this will be judged on a case-by-case basis in consultation with the academic admissions tutor.

• The MSc Business Economics and Finance degree has been developed based on collaboration with practitioners who advised on the skills that are most valued in employment. The course is delivered by academics who are at the forefront of their research area, regularly interacting with policymakers and businesses to advise them on key decision making matters. It is an appropriate next step for those with a foundation knowledge of economics.

  This course will provide you with further knowledge of economics and finance subjects and develop your familiarity with key theories that aid in understanding real world issues. In addition it will equip you with a wide of range of practical skills that are highly demanded by employers.

  The course includes the key components of economics, finance and quantitative methods.

  The finance modules will help you to develop an understanding of the workings of financial markets, investments, corporate finance and their constituents. The economics modules will develop your understanding of how the economy and business organisations function and how these areas are influenced by policymakers. By jointly studying the finance and economics modules, you will be able to develop an understanding of how financial markets and investment decisions are affected by changing economic and institutional environments.

  The quantitative methods modules will equip you with a practical, analytical and statistical understanding of the tools that can be used for solving financial and economic problems. You will have access to advanced statistical and econometric software packages to enable you to analyse financial and economic data. The combination of these technical and analytical skills complemented with an understanding of economics and finance will enable you to make effective recommendations about policy and investment problems. A consistent message we get from employers is that these skills are vital for a successful career.

  Practical development will be embedded within the modules and assessments throughout the course. For example, you will be exposed to data handling, conducting analytical research, group work and report writing.

  Core Modules:

  • Advanced Quantitative Methods

  • Economics of Governance and Organisations

  • International Finance

  • Macroeconomics

  • Quantitative Methods for Finance

  • Ethics in Academic Practice

  Optional Modules:
  
  Choose two modules from the following list, subject to pre-requisites and restrictions on some modules and combinations:

  • Entrepreneurial Strategies
    
  • Entrepreneurship & Innovation in Emerging Economies
  • International Business
    
  • International Entrepreneurship

  • Strategic Management

  • Valuation of Investments

  • Business Finance

  The course then concludes with a dissertation project.

  Fees:
  
  UK/EU: £11,200
  International: £17,650
  

  Scholarships:
  Scholarships for 2017/18 entry are now open. Find out more here.