The demand for highly skilled experts in financial economics continues to increase rapidly in the modern economy.
This course is designed to meet this demand, for those of you who seek a quantitative degree in financial economics, by combining a solid training in microeconomic and macroeconomic principles, as well as the quantitative methods and theory needed for the analysis of financial markets.
The course will expose you to quantitative techniques and theory that will be useful in the financial industry – a portfolio manager, risk management consultant, or financial analyst.
A UK 2:1 honours degree (or overseas equivalent) in economics, finance, mathematics or a related subject with economic theory, mathematics and econometrics studied at a high level. Applicants with a 2:1 in a less technical economics degree, with for example, economic theory only studied to intermediate level, or a 2:2 in a technical economics degree may be considered for entry onto the MA Economics course. When applying, please submit these supporting documents, in addition to the on-line form; a copy of transcript from undergraduate degrees (interim transcripts are acceptable if you have not yet finished the degree); and English language evidence (for applicants from non-native English speaking countries.
https://www.manchester.ac.uk/study/masters/courses/list/07946/msc-financial-economics/
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