Msc finance and econometrics economics and finance

Queen Mary University of London
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    Postgraduate

  • Location

    London

Overview
The MSc in Finance and Econometrics is a specialist degree aimed at providing you with rigorous training and a strong analytical background in finance, financial economics and econometrics. This masters degree is ideal for those who aim to pursue careers as financial economists, quantitative analysts and financial econometricians in the private sector, in the government or in international financial institutions.
Our Finance and Econometrics degree will develop your financial expertise to the highest level.
Unique features of the MSc in Finance and Econometrics are:
This degree covers all the analytical tools and advanced materials in quantitative asset pricing, econometrics, financial derivatives, and financial econometrics.
Training in relevant mathematical and statistical methods and how to conduct, assess, and supervise both theoretical and applied research in the field.
Possibility to continue to MRes study upon successful completion of the MSc, with the option to progress to doctoral study in the School of Economics and Finance.
5 scholarships available worth £5,000.
Why study your MSc in Finance and Econometrics at Queen Mary?
The School of Economics and Finance is one of the top Economics schools in the country, with particular expertise in economic theory, econometrics and finance, and applied economics. We have published research in virtually all the top economics journals. In the REF 2014, the School of Economics and Finance was ranked among the top then in the country for research power. Meaning that you will learn from academics who are leaders in the field. ning and key technical skills that are highly valued in the Financial Sector.
High rate of employment of our students within six months of graduation.
State-of-the-art facilities such as a virtual trading floor which provides exclusive access to the latest technology and financial software used in the banking and finance industry, and access to specialised financial and economic...

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67-69 Lincoln'S Inn Fields, WC2A 3JB

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Subjects

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  • Microeconomics
  • Macroeconomics
  • Design
  • Economics
  • Finance
  • Financial
  • School
  • Financial Training
  • Social Science

Course programme

Structure

The MSc in Finance and Econometrics is currently available for one year of study full-time.

You will take three core modules, plus one option in the first semester and one core module, plus three options in the second semester.

The pre-semester modules in maths and statistics take place in September. They are especially designed for students who want to review concepts such as statistical distributions and matrix algebra.

Pre-sessional modules:

  • Mathematics
  • Statistics

Core modules:

Semester A

  • Investments
  • Econometrics A
  • Time Series Analysis

Semester B

  • Financial Econometrics

Elective modules:

Semester A

  • Macroeconometrics A
  • Microeconometrics A
  • Behavioural Economics
  • Corporate Finance
  • Competition Policy and Regulation

Seemster B

Choose one (or both) of the following:

  • Applied Econometrics (Macro and Finance)
  • Applied Econometrics (Micro)

Choose one (or maximum two) of the following:

  • Macroeconomics B
  • Microeconomics B
  • Econometrics B
  • Labour and Public Policy
  • International Finance
  • Advanced Asset Pricing and Modelling
  • Development Economics
  • Advanced Behavioural Finance
  • International Economics

More information about the elective modules can be found here. Please note, not all elective modules are available in every academic year.

During the Summer students complete a 60-credit dissertation (approximately 10,000 words) under the supervision of a member of academic staff. The dissertation is submitted at the beginning of September of the year following entry to the programme.

In total students earn 60 credits from the courses in the first term, 60 credits from the courses in the second term and 60 credits from the dissertation.

In order to reflect the practical and applied side of this programme, the School organises a number of extra optional modules that aim to provide further practical training to students. These modules are often taught by City practitioners, who provide an insider's view on topics of interest to the financial community.

For more information

Contact:

James Kilvington
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 8848
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For informal academic enquiries, please contact:

Andrea Carriero
Tel: +44(0)20 7882 8050
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