Money, Banking and Finance Master of Science - MSc (UG)

Learn to apply cutting-edge financial and economic theory to the realities of modern banking. This course equips you with the theoretical and practical understanding of monetary policy, global financial systems and market regulations needed to excel in the international banking and finance sectors.

Course description\
Advance beyond standard financial concepts and deepen your understanding of theory and modern economic quantitative techniques. This course will train you in the academic and technical skills needed to evaluate market trends, banking policies and global finance.

Guided by research-active academics, you’ll deepen your expertise across key areas while choosing from a range of modules to customise your degree to your aspirations and interests. The core topics of this course include:  

* Macroeconomic analysis: analyse business cycles, monetary and fiscal policies, and the critical role of financial frictions in shaping macroeconomic stability and growth.

* Econometric methods: master advanced statistical techniques and software to analyse economic data, test theoretical models and forecast market dynamics.

* Theory of banking: provides a comprehensive examination of contemporary banking practices and challenges.

* Monetary economics: examine how central banks design and implement monetary policy, manage interest rates, and maintain stability within global financial systems.

Towards the end of the course, you'll complete an independent research dissertation that gives you the opportunity to tackle a complex, real-world monetary challenge of your choice. You’ll be supported by one of our academics with relevant expertise to help guide you through the process. 

Upon graduation, you will have developed an advanced portfolio of technical and analytical skills that will support you in securing a career in industry or in undertaking further research. 

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