入学要求 Requirement:
学术要求:Students should have an upper second class honours degree or equivalent from a recognised university with substantial quantitative analysis and economics.
英语要求:IELTS 6.5
学费 Tuition Fee:2011/2012 £10,750
课程特征 Course Features:
This degree provides a foundation in modern techniques of quantitative economic analysis and econometrics, for graduates with degrees in quantitative economics or science-based subjects, mathematics or statistics. The central feature of the course is its blend of core economic concepts and principles with the modern research methods required for their application. Experience of actual economic research based on time series and social survey data is an integral part of the degree. The degree provides a basis for further research and entry to a ‘fast track’ PhD programme.
课程内容 Course Content :
Core:
•Macroeconomic Theory
•Microeconomic Theory
•Econometric Theory
•Mathematical Methods for Economics
•Game Theory
•Applied Microeconometrics
•Applied Macroeconometrics
•Dissertation
Option modules (one from the following):
•Fixed Income Securities
•Applied Analysis of the Public Sector
•Regulation of Business
•International Money and Finance
•Financial Derivatives
•Financial Econometrics
•Financial Systems and Economic Performance
•Financial Risk Management
•Behavioural Finance
•Corporate Finance
教学与评估 Teaching and Assessment:
Teaching is by a variety of lectures and seminars. Assessment is by written examination, assessed coursework, presentation, and a dissertation. The percentage of the final mark awarded for the continuously assessed component varies across modules. There are eight taught modules examined in January and June followed by a 15,000 word dissertation written over the period July to September.