MSc Economics and Finance

The MSc Economics and Finance course offered by the University of Surrey is a full-time course made flexible to meet the demands of the modern world. This program aids in developing students’ expertise in the key areas of economics and finance, giving them a firm foundation in modern economic theory and techniques with a special focus on its financial aspects.Course Content: The course content involves the study of economic evaluation, microeconomics, macroeconomics, econometrics, and financial analysis, among others. It also offers a foundation to those interested in a career as a practicing economist in government, consultancy, or areas like investment banking and insurance.Key Modules: The compulsory modules include Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Econometrics 1 and 2, and Project. The optional module pool includes Mathematical Techniques in Economics and Finance, Financial Derivatives, Corporate Finance, Finance Theory, and Financial Engineering.Accreditations: This course is recognized by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) and accredited by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and the Chartered Financial Analysts (CFA) Society of the UK (CFA UK) and grants exemptions from their examinations.Future Careers: Graduates from this course can pursue careers in investment banking, monetary and financial institutions, government agencies, multinational corporations, consultancy firms, etc. They can also become an academic researcher in financial economics. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.