Economics, Finance and Banking
| Award | Attendance | Study | Duration | Start | Domestic fees | International fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSc | On-Campus | Full-time, Part-time | 1 - 2 years | September | find out | find out |
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About Economics, Finance and Banking, MSc - at University of Portsmouth
Overview
Sharpen your knowledge of economics and finance, and gain a deep insight into the financial services sector as you learn to interpret trends, identify market risks and assess public policy.
If you have some knowledge of statistics or quantitative methods our Master's in Economics, Finance and Banking will help you to open doors to ambitious roles in the finance, banking, business and public sectors.
Rather than specialising in just one area, we'll make sure you gain an in depth overview of economics, finance and banking, and you'll graduate with a diverse and transferrable skill set.
You'll combine theory, research and data analysis to learn how to respond to real-world economic issues. You’ll develop the specialist knowledge, professional skills and forecasting techniques that'll make you a real asset to the financial services and banking sectors.
Course highlights
- Use our industry-standard Bloomberg terminals and software to access data from the world's global financial markets
- Earn your Bloomberg Market Concepts training certificate
- Combine theory, research and data analysis to respond to real-world economic issues
- Evaluate economic theories, principles and strategy, learn how to interpret trends and identify market risks, assess public policy arguments, and develop financial forecasting techniques
- Complete an independent research project, based on economic research in a topic of your choice
- Learn from teaching staff with rich research experience and strong industry knowledge
Career development
Careers this Master’s prepares you for
This comprehensive degree prepares you for a range of careers, giving you the knowledge, technical ability and networking opportunities that allow you the freedom to consider your career options as you study.
You could go on to work in the finance and banking sectors, business and commerce, industry, or the public sector. You'll be taught the methods, processes and technologies used by real-world industry experts.
Graduates of this course have gone onto roles such as:
- Account Manager
- Financial Analyst
- Trader in financial assets
- Purchasing and Acquisitions Officer
- Commercial, Industrial or Public Sector Manager
Career outcomes shown are sourced from the latest available graduate outcome surveys. The data shows career outcomes at 15 months after graduation.
Entry requirements for this course
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