入学要求 Requirement：
学术要求：An upper second class honours degree, or its equivalent.
英语要求： IELTS 7.0
学费 Tuition Fee：2011/2012 £17,000
课程特征 Course Features：
This programme has been specially designed for graduates in economics or related degrees to equip them with the skills, knowledge and technical capabilities to enter careers in the banking and financial sectors. In addition, the programme provides an excellent preparation for a PhD application. The programme blends economic theory, advanced quantitative methods with an analysis of financial markets and discussion of the institutional framework of the money and banking sectors. This programme is delivered by a mix of highly-experienced and prominent academics as well as professionals. The total number of students admitted each year to the programme averages 25. This enables us to maximise the benefits of relatively small group teaching and ensure a high level of staff-student interaction.
A variety of teaching methods are used including lectures and discussion sessions, group work, class presentations, statistical computer lab sessions and case studies.
The programme aims to equip you with:
- an understanding of key issues in banking, foreign investment and financial markets
- an ability to understand some of the models and mathematic techniques used in monetary and financial economics
- an ability to work as a team member, to produce strong presentations and reports
- an ability to present oral and written work.
课程内容 Course Content ：
Students are required to take the core modules listed below and two out of seven optional modules.
Michaelmas Term
Core Modules
Topics in Economics
Statistics and Research Methods
Foundations of Finance
Financial Markets
Lent Term
Core Modules
Economics for Money, Banking and Finance
International Banking
Optional Modules
Islamic Banking
International Money and Finance
Growth in Industrialising Economies
Advanced Corporate Finance
Advanced Investment Man
Financial Statement Analysis
Financial Econometrics
The schedule of optional modules may vary according to the availability of teaching staff and the demand for the modules
Summer Term
This period is used by MSc students for work on the dissertation, and by MRes students on the detailed research proposal. A research topic for the dissertation is chosen during the second term in consultation with the Director of the MSc programme. Each individual student is assigned to a supervisor on the basis of their expertise on the topic selected. The dissertation provides MSc students with an opportunity to analyse a research theme in depth and apply research techniques and relevant economic theory.
评估 Assessment：
Combination of coursework, examination and dissertation