Master of Business in Economics and Finance

Course details

The MBS Economics and Finance is a challenging taught programme aimed at preparing graduates for a career in finance or in economics. The course was developed in response to demand from financial service companies for specialist graduates with advanced skills and knowledge in areas such as econometrics, financial derivatives, data analytics and advanced financial analysis and interpretation.

The course was developed in collaboration with companies in the financial services sector with the aim of producing high quality graduates with quantitative and analytical skills who would have a capability to work in specialist roles in economics and finance. The delivery of the programme incorporates lectures, workshops by leading financial experts, a dedicated seminar programme on topics relating to finance and economics and visits to financial services companies. Additional practice-based training is provided in key skills areas such as econometrics, derivatives, analytics and corporate financial interpretation. Students receive specialised training in quantitative financial methods, business simulation and monetary economics and use the full range of financial software that is available to students within the Business School including Thomson One Banker, StockTrak and Financial Times.

Programme Goals

The programme will provide you with a challenging experience; help to expand your knowledge and skill-set whilst at the same time develop new mindsets and attitudes to prepare you for the demands of the business environment. The MBS programme provides students with the opportunity to enhance their specialist subject knowledge, experience innovative learning methods and explore opportunities  arising from innovation,

entrepreneurship, and business development.

Equally, the programme allows for rational and reflective observation across the spectrum of subjects, scrutinising and appreciating the norms and inter-relationships in business. Furthermore, you will acquire competencies to undertake both standard and specialised research over the duration of the programme that will enhance your independent learning and organisation skills.

Course Objectives

The course aims to equip graduates with modern tools for effective decision making and to provide them with the ability to evaluate their decisions in the context of complex institutional frameworks.

The specific objectives are:

• To equip students with an advanced level of knowledge of the theories, models and practice in their subject specialisation together with an understanding of how each integrates within the wider business environment.
• To foster a learning environment that stimulates the personal and professional development of students in an interdisciplinary format.
• To develop high levels of proficiency in research through the undertaking of a dissertation project in a chosen area.
• To focus on an exploration of the interrelationships across business functions using case studies with a view towards documenting best practice.
• To facilitate the transition from college to the world of work.

Modules

Semester 1

• Econometrics
• Financial Derivatives
• Entrepreneurship & Innovation Management
• Business Simulation 1
• Seminar Series
• Research Methods

Semester 2

• Corporate Financial Interpretation
• Monetary Economics
• Business Development Cases
• Business Simulation 2
• International Study Trip
• Qualitative Research Methods or Quantitative Research Methods

Semester 3

• Dissertation

Entry Requirements

A H1 or 2.1 overall award in a strong specialist business/economics and finance undergraduate degree or a general business undergraduate degree with an economics and/or finance major/specialism.

Students from a non-business degree (example – BA or a BSc) but with relevant economics/finance related modules having achieved a minimum grade of 60% in these modules. Please note that this does not guarantee automatic entry to the MBS Economics & Finance programme but you may be considered for interview and short listing.

In some instances graduates who have achieved a 2nd class honours grade 2 in the degrees listed above and who can demonstrate a high level of performance in the economics/finance related subjects may be considered for interview and short listing.

Applicants whose first language is not English must submit evidence of competency in English.