Course summary

This programme focuses on key macroeconomic and microeconomic forces which shape and influence financial markets. These elements are fundamental for financial decision making and draw on the most recent developments in these areas. It is also designed to provide a thorough understanding of the functioning of financial markets and monetary policy. WHY THIS PROGRAMME Financial Economics will provide you with rigorous training in macroeconomics, microeconomics and quantitative methods, and develop your understanding of financial theory and empirical applications. You will learn how macroeconomic factors, such as monetary and fiscal policy, growth and risk, interact and influence financial markets and the pricing of financial assets, such as stocks and bonds. You will develop a strong understanding of the functioning of financial markets and the channels through which monetary policy decisions affect them. You are taught to analyse the market both technically and fundamentally. You will develop your expertise in topics relevant with financial markets, empirical and quantitative finance, macro and microeconomics, and international applied economics. Bloomberg Experiential Learning Partner logoWe are now partners with Bloomberg Experiential Learning. The ELP program recognises and celebrates academic institutions that are leaders in experiential learning through the integration of Bloomberg terminal exercises into curriculum. Take advantage of our individualised skills development programme, which will ensure you balance academic theory with crucial employability skills to help you maximise your potential and achieve your career goals. Adam Smith Business School is triple accredited PROGRAMME STRUCTURE You will take four core and two optional courses and complete a substantial independent piece of work, normally in the form of a dissertation on a topic related to your research interests in financial economics. Core courses DISSERTATION GCEFS ECONOMIC FUNDAMENTALS AND FINANCIAL MARKETS INTERNATIONAL FINANCE AND MONEY MACROECONOMICS MICROECONOMICS WITH APPLICATIONS IN FINANCE Optional courses BASIC ECONOMETRICS BEHAVIORAL ECONOMICS:THEORY AND APPLICATIONS CORPORATE FINANCE AND INVESTMENT EMPIRICAL ASSET PRICING FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT AND DEVELOPMENT INVESTMENT, FINANCE AND ASSET PRICES UNDERSTANDING DEVELOPMENT: A MULTIDISCIPLINARY APPROACH