MSc Financial Econometrics

The MSc Financial Econometrics course offered by the University of Essex is designed to provide students with advanced training in econometric theory and practice. This challenging course focuses on three key areas: Economics, Finance and Econometrics, and fosters an in-depth understanding of financial markets, theory, and policy while developing the quantitative skills required for the analysis of economic and financial data.Course Content: This course contains core modules such as Financial Economics, Econometric Methods, Time and Series Financial Econometrics, and Portfolio Management. The course also includes optional modules such as Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Financial Reporting and Business Decisions, Corporate Finance, Banking and Financial Intermediation, and others.Key Modules: Some key modules include Applied Financial Modelling, Research Methods in Economics and Finance, Financial Markets and Derivatives, Intertemporal Macro and Policy, and Fixed Income Securities and Derivatives.Accreditations: The course has recognition from the Chartered Financial Analyst Institute. This means the course is closely tied to professional practice and relevant for those desiring careers in Investment Banking, Investing, Hedge Funds, and Private Equity.Future Careers: Graduates from this course may progress into roles such as Economist, Risk Manager, Investment Analyst, Trader, Financial Consultant, among many others, with potential placement in Financial Institutions, Consulting Firms, Public Sector Organizations, and International Agencies.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.