入学要求 Requirement:
学术要求:an upper second class honours degree or equivalent from a recognised university, preferably with economic, business or accounting analysis and some mathematical or statistical content.
英语要求:IELTS 6.5
学费 Tuition Fee:2011/2012 £12,500
课程特征 Course Features:
The course offers a comprehensive training in the principles of finance, investment analysis and analytical methods of modern finance.
This course provides a foundation for professional activities as economic or financial analyst in business, government, or a major international organisation. This degree has approval by the Chartered Financial Analysis Institute This certifies that the MSc in Financial Economics Curriculum covers more than 70% of the CFA® Candidate Body of Knowledge and the choice of the CFA® Track electives provides an excellent preparation for Levels I and II of the CFA® exams.
课程内容 Course Content :
Core:
•Principles of Finance
•Investment Management
•Quantitative Methods for Business and Finance
•Financial Statement Analysis
•Financial Derivatives
•Corporate Finance
•Dissertation
Option modules (two from the following):
•Game Theory
•Financial Risk Management
•Fixed Income Securities
•International Money and Finance
•Financial Econometrics
•Behavioural Finance
•Financial Systems and Economic Performance
•The Macroeconomic Environment
•Applied Microeconomics
•Applied Macroeconomics
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.