Course summary
Finance and Economics MSc explores the most advanced tools in finance and allows you to use your economics background as a springboard to increase your career options. Learn from two of the University of Warwick’s departments: Warwick Business School and the Department of Economics. Course overview Our MSc Finance and Economics course is ideal for you if you already have a strong grounding in economics, are highly numerate, and want to learn to apply your knowledge to finance. You will explore the most advanced tools in finance and use your economics background as a springboard to increase your career options. You will be considering jobs in the City or in the capital markets of your own country, in areas such as asset management, corporate finance, trading, financial regulation, and economic and financial consulting and central banking. As the anticipation of jobs being challenged by Artificial Intelligence becomes a reality, we aim to share the skills and depth of understanding needed to design, develop, and supervise these new forms of financial intelligence. Study overseas at one of our key European business school partners as part of our Ethics, Financial Regulation and Corporate Governance module. This immersive learning experience will enable you to participate in your study of ethics and financial market regulation, with teaching in a different cultural setting. Following this course, you can apply to the QTEM Masters Network Program and spend up to an additional 12 months studying at one or two International Academic Partners, completing an internship, and taking part in a global Data Challenge with fellow QTEM students. Skills from this degree
- Gain a deep insight into both Finance and Economics, with faculty from two top academic departments
- Develop your industry acumen by accessing our CareersPlus service with specialist careers coaches
- Become a specialist via your elective modules
Modules
Core modules Important information We are planning to make some changes to our Finance and Economics MSc for 2023 entry. Core modules are currently undergoing approval through the University's rigorous academic processes. As any changes are confirmed, they will be included in the module list on this webpage. It is therefore very important that you check this webpage for the latest information before you apply and prior to accepting an offer. Asset Pricing Corporate Financial Management Econometrics Empirical Finance Macroeconomics Microeconomics Ethics, Financial Regulation and Corporate Governance Research Methodology Dissertation Optional modules Optional modules can vary from year to year. Example optional modules may include: Alternative Investments Behavioural Finance Derivative Securities Financial Reporting and Statement Analysis Judgement and Decision-making Financial Risk Management Fixed Income and Credit Risk International Financial Management Big Data Analytics Practice of Investment Management Mergers and Acquisitions and Corporate Control Topics in Global Finance Topics in Public Finance Behavioural Economics Development Economics Topics in Applied Macroeconomics Topics in Applied Microeconomics Labour Economics
Assessment method
Assessment is a mix of exams and coursework with your 6,000 word dissertation bringing all your learning together at the end. Your dissertation A 6,000 word dissertation gives you the opportunity to test and apply techniques and theories you have been learning and to complete an original piece of research. You will be supervised and supported by one of our academic staff or Teaching Associates from Warwick Business School or the Department of Economics and will usually submit your dissertation in early September.
Entry requirements
Minimum requirements First Class Honours degree or a high 2:i undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in a related subject. English language requirements You can find out more about our English language requirements. This course requires the following: Band B IELTS overall score of 7.0, minimum component scores of two at 6.0/6.5 and the rest at 7.0 or above. We accept a range of language tests. Please refer to our websiteLink opens in a new window for more detail. International qualifications We welcome applications from students with other internationally recognised qualifications.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Additional fee information
Please visit the University of Warwick website for the tuition fees for postgraduate courses:
https://warwick.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/funding/fees
Sponsorship information
https://warwick.ac.uk/study/scholarships-and-bursaries/
Provider information
University of Warwick
Coventry
CV4 7AL