Course summary
Careers in business and finance often require an economic approach. Our MSc Financial and Business Economics allows you to study the economic principles that are at the heart of finance and business, and to develop an awareness of their applications. You investigate topics including:
- Topics in corporate finance
- How to raise funds to maintain the activity of a firm
- Asset pricing algebra
- Defining debt and equity
- Modigliani-Miller irrelevance theorems
Modules
You can tailor your learning experience with a choice of optional modules. More information about these can be found on the University of Essex website
Entry requirements
Entry requirements for this course can be found on the course finder on the University of Essex website – www.essex.ac.uk
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £15000 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £15000 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £15000 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £15000 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £15000 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £15000 | Year 1 |
| EU | £23500 | Year 1 |
| International | £23500 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Fees displayed are for 2025-26 entry. Fees for part-time courses are calculated pro-rata to the relevant full-time fee.
Tuition fees may be subject to annual increases in each year of study in line with inflation.
Sponsorship information
Some University of Essex studentships available.
Provider information
University of Essex
Wivenhoe Park
Colchester
CO4 3SQ