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M.Sc. Business Economics and Finance
London Metropolitan University
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| Start date: | February 2014, September 2013 |
| Duration full-time: | 12 months |
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| Delivery mode: | On Campus |
| Educational variant: | Part-time, Full-time |
Description
The course aims to bring together the disciplines of business economics and finance in a form that will equip you with the skills necessary for positions of responsibility in national and international companies. The taught modules provide an in-depth knowledge of the theoretical and applied aspects of both business economics and finance as relevant to the needs of professional economists and managers. The research component introduces you to alternative research strategies and methodological issues, and provides training in the management and reporting of a research project in the area of business economics and finance.
Career opportunities
The course is of particular interest to graduates seeking careers in national and international companies. It will also be attractive to economists and managers already in employment wishing to update and expand their knowledge within the context of business in the global economy, the new economics of human resource management, the 'new' economy and the increasing relevance of finance. In addition, the course offers a good training for those wishing to pursue further research for a PhD in the areas of business economics and finance.
Contents
Course structure
You take six taught modules, four of which are core and two are options, together with a dissertation of 15,000 words.
Core modules:
* Business Economics
* Corporate Finance
* Financial Risk Management
* Quantitative Research Methods
Optional modules (two to be selected):
* Economics of European Integration
* Development Finance
* Competition and Regulation Policy
* Domestic and International Banking
* Sustainability and the Corporation
* Corporate Treasury Management
* International Business
* International Finance
One of the optional modules may also be selected from another postgraduate course, subject to the course leader's approval.
Assessment
A variety of assessment methods are used including traditional unseen examinations, open book computer workshops, essays, written reports, in-class tests and case study presentations.
Requirements
Core modules:
* Business Economics
* Corporate Finance
* Financial Risk Management
* Quantitative Research Methods
Optional modules (two to be selected):
* Economics of Human Resource Management
* Economics of European Integration
* International Business
* International Finance
One of the optional modules may also be selected from another postgraduate course, subject to the course leader's approval.
English Language Requirements
| CAE score: | 75(Grade B) |
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