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PostgraduateCourse summary
This course provides a framework for consolidating and enhancing finance and economics skills. Students learn from experienced finance specialists to gain advanced knowledge in preparation for practice or further professional training. Deregulation, globalisation and the effect of the worldwide economic crisis across international stock markets have led to a growing interest in the subject of finance. Professionals in today’s market need to be adept at managing investments of both a financial and economic nature and use sound and informed judgment in order to make crucial decisions. The course offers students the opportunity to explore practice in the context of relevant contemporary theory and research. Students go beyond the fundamental theories to study advanced techniques, with a focus on quantitative methods and developing their critical-thinking skills.
Modules
For the most up to date module information, please visit the course page for this programme on our website. Some programmes provide you with the opportunity to focus your study in a particular area through optional modules. Timetabling arrangements may limit the availability of some optional modules to some students. As the options often reflect staff research interests, they may alter over time due to staff availability.
Assessment method
Assessment methods reflect the differing theoretical and practical approaches and learning outcomes of each individual module. They include unseen written examinations and individual coursework. Formative assessments such as problem-solving in seminars or class tests are integrated into the programme. Whether assessment is formative or summative, students will be offered feedback to ensure that it contributes to the learning process. Some coursework and module projects will be marked and returned during the teaching period, providing written feedback to the students and allowing them to identify problems in time to work on them before the final assessment. For the dissertation, participants will produce a research dissertation totalling circa 12000 words.
Entry requirements
First or second class honours degree and grade C in A Level Mathematics. International students will require English language at IELTS 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in each element, or equivalent.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| International | £93 | Credit |
| England | £55 | Credit |
| Scotland | £55 | Credit |
| Wales | £55 | Credit |
| Northern Ireland | £55 | Credit |
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Sponsorship information
Please refer to the following website pages for further details - http://lincoln.ac.uk/home/studyatlincoln/postgraduateprogrammes/scholarships/
Provider information
University of Lincoln
Brayford Pool
Lincoln
LN6 7TS