Gain both accountancy skills and a deeper understanding of economics in the context of modern finance. Split between our Department of Economics and Essex Business School, you graduate with the academic and business skills needed for a career in the financial sector.
You gain in-depth knowledge of the use of accounting information in organisational control and decision making, plus the use of financial statements and the problems of measurement and disclosure, and explore topics including:
- Optimisation theory
- How economic arguments work
Gain both accountancy skills and a deeper understanding of economics in the context of modern finance. Split between our Department of Economics and Essex Business School, you graduate with the academic and business skills needed for a career in the financial sector.<br/><br/>You gain in-depth knowledge of the use of accounting information in organisational control and decision making, plus the use of financial statements and the problems of measurement and disclosure, and explore topics including:<br/><br/><br/>- Optimisation theory <br/><br/><br/>- How economic arguments work <br/><br/><br/>- The role of equilibrium <br/><br/><br/>- Notions of risk and return in equity markets <br/><br/><br/>- Asset pricing and the management of equity portfolios <br/>
Some courses vary and have tailored teaching options, select a course option below.
Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Part-time
Duration
24 Months
Start Date
10/2025
Campus
Colchester Campus
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
Unknown
Institution Code
E70
Points of Entry
Unknown
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £15,000 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
EU, International | £23,500 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |