MSc Economic Policy And Analysis

The Economic Policy and Analysis MSc at the University of Westminster provides its students with the opportunity to develop a thorough understanding of economic theory, policy and analysis techniques. This course enables learners to acquire skills in analysing economic issues, particularly those that have direct implications for policy.Course Content: The MSc Economic Policy and Analysis course contains three important elements: economic theory, applied economics, and techniques of economic analysis. The theory element equips students with the economic understanding required to make effective decisions in the public sector, whilst the applied economics component focuses on real-world issues, emphasising the relevance of economic analysis to policy decisions. The technical aspects of the programme equip students with the skills to use, interpret and evaluate economic data and to use this in policy analysis and decision-making.Key Modules: The course covers essentials such as Macroeconomic Analysis and Policy, Microeconomic Analysis and Policy, Research Methods, Quantitative Techniques, International Economics, and Public Sector Economics. The course also offers the opportunity to specialise in areas such as Development Economics, Financial Economics, or International Business.Accreditations: No specific accreditations for this particular course are mentioned on the site.Future Careers: This course is designed to equip students with the skills necessary for a career in public service, banking, financial institutions, international organisations, and NGOs where economic research and analysis is required.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.