Economics And Finance Msc

Loughborough University

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Masters Degrees

Qualification

1 year

Course duration

9/30/2024

Start Date

US$31968

Fee

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Well-trained, numerate professionals are in high demand in the financial services sector. Our MSc Economics and Finance will provide you with the capability to apply modern macroeconomic, microeconomic and econometric methods in order to assess and shape organisational, government and financial policy. The programme is ideal if you are interested in a career in banking, finance government (central banking, treasury, etc), international organisations, business, management consultancy and economic consultancy. You will be taught by academic experts in economics and finance at a top 10 UK business school (ranked in the top 15 in the UK for Economics in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2021). You will explore economic theory and policy, the actions of governments, firms, households and intermediaries in national and global money, and bond and foreign exchange markets. You will examine both the microeconomic impacts for firms and the macroeconomic implications for the global economy, and will develop advanced theoretical and quantitative skills – highly sought after by employers in financial services and government – as well as transferable skills that will be of value in a range of other business and policy sectors. In addition, there is the opportunity to sharpen your practical skills by completing a research project that allows you to apply your knowledge of economics and finance. Your future career This course will equip you with the skills of professional economist. Well-trained, numerate economists are in high demand in every sector of the economy. This course opens up the opportunity to pursue careers in banking, finance, government (central banking, treasury, etc), international organisations, business, management consultancy, economic consultancy, and for higher awards by research.

For international students

An honours degree in economics, business (with a strong quantitative component), finance, mgt science, operations research, maths, physics, or engineering. Applicants from other disciplines will also be considered provided that at least introductory modules in economics and an introduction to quantitative subjects such as calculus and statistics have been studied. The standard University IELTS English language requirement is 6.5 overall with 6.0 in each individual element (reading, writing, listening and speaking). TOEFL: Overall score of 92, with not less than 22 in each test.

1 year - Full time

Fee

£24,500.00 (US$ 31,968) per yearFees are reviewed annually and are likely to increase to take into account inflationary pressures. This is a fixed fee Please check with institution

Start Date

9/30/2024

Address

Loughborough University, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 3TU, England

Business and Economics Scholarships

Value of scholarship

Up to 40% off tuition fees

How to applay

You will automatically be considered for a scholarship on the basis of your application and final degree result. No separate scholarship application is required.

Requierments

If you’re planning on studying a taught programme which belongs to our School of Business and Economics you may be eligible for one of our bursaries or scholarships. Self-funding students who obtain a first class degree or international equivalent, and are not in receipt of any other University award will receive 20% of tuition fees which will be credited to the student’s tuition fee account. Self-funding students who obtain an upper second class degree or international equivalent, and are not in receipt of any other University award will receive 10% of tuition fees which will be credited to the student’s tuition fee account.

About

Loughborough University dates back to the Loughborough Colleges, founded in 1909. Having gained university status in 1966, Loughborough now has nearly 15,000 students, of whom almost 15 per cent are international from over 100 countries.
Loughborough is located in the middle of England and is only 90 minutes by train from London. The University campus is near to the town centre and a short bus ride from the railway station. The attractive campus, one of the largest in Europe, has many green open spaces.

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