Department of Economics, Programme Catalogue 2013/14 |
THES-APM05: MSc Economics & Finance |
Leading to the award of MASTER OF SCIENCE
IN ECONOMICS AND FINANCE |
Mode of attendance: Part-time |
 NFAAR-PGT assessment regulations for students commencing study from 2011/12 onwards (students who commenced prior to 2011/12 should consult their programme handbook for their assessment regulations):- This programme has the following designated alternative programmes (DAPs): PG Diploma; PG Certificate
- Assessment Regulations: Appendix 11
 - Programme progression requirement: not applicable
- Taught credits: 60; Dissertation/Project credits: 30
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| Part-time students will typically take either two or three units in each semester, aiming to complete 30 credits in the first year and 30 in the second year. Preference is given to completing as many of the compulsory units in the first year of studies (so as to provide the core knowledge). Optional units along with any remaining compulsory units are taken in the second year. However the actual balance will be flexible subject to agreement by the Director of Studies. |
| Designated Essential Units |
| ES50060 | Econometrics for economics & finance | 6 Credits |
| ES50071 | Economic theory & applications 1 | 6 Credits |
| ES50074 | Financial economics | 6 Credits |
| Optional Units: Select 2 Unit(s) from the following list: |
| Students wishing to take MN50429 in Semester 2 must choose MA50196 from this list. |
| ES50054 | International monetary economics | 6 Credits |
| ES50090 | Financial risk management | 6 Credits |
| MA50196 | Financial derivatives | 6 Credits |
| MN50374 | Introduction to quantitative finance | 6 Credits |
| MN50556 | Investment management | 6 Credits |
| ZZ50001 | Director of Studies approved unit | 6 Credits |
| ES50061 | Financial econometrics | 6 Credits |
| ES50072 | Economic theory & applications 2 | 6 Credits |
| ES50073 | Research methods in economics & finance | 6 Credits |
| MN50557 | Corporate finance | 6 Credits |
| Optional Units: Select 1 Unit(s) from the following list: |
| You may only choose MN50429 from this list if you have already chosen MA50196 from the list in Semester 1. |
| ES50077 | Incentives & performance | 6 Credits |
| ES50078 | International monetary policy & institutions | 6 Credits |
| ES50088 | Forecasting economic and financial variables | 6 Credits |
| MN50182 | Financial management for international business | 6 Credits |
| MN50321 | International finance | 6 Credits |
| MN50429 | Financial engineering | 6 Credits |
| ZZ50005 | Director of Studies approved unit | 6 Credits |
Dissertation Period: Project/Dissertation Units |
| ES50064 | Economics: Masters dissertation | 30 Credits |
