MSc Banking and Finance in Emerging Economies

MSc Banking and Finance in Emerging Economies is a postgraduate masters courses in the Dept of Economics. It explores banking and finance in an interna­tional context, with an emphasis on emerging economies. You will develop a critical understanding of both the theories and empirical research that are key to under­standing the role of financial institutions in the macroeconomy and how they apply to countries in Eastern Europe and Asia. In addition, you will learn to to apply this knowledge within an institutional framework.

Course structure

Within MSc Banking and Finance in Emerging Economies you will complete a mix of core and optional modules, allowing you to tailor the programme towards your own interests.

Core modules

• Microeconomic Policy 
• Macroeconomic Policy
• Research Methodology
• Quantitative Research Methods

 

• Financial Development in Emerging Economies
• Banking in Transition Economies
• Economic Development in Emerging Markets
• Emerging Economies and Policy
• Interdisciplinary Seminar on Recent Developments in Euro-Asia

 

• Dissertation or Applied Research Project

Optional modules

You are invited to select 20 credits of modules from the optional module list. These include, but are not limited to, areas including banking and finance, economic development, econometrics, international business, globalisation, emerging markets and strategy.  

Assessment

MSc Banking and Finance in Emerging Economies students will be assessed through written examinations, assignments, case studies and group presentations.

Entry requirements

You are expected to have obtained a UK upper second class honours degree, or the international equivalent, which includes a good understanding of core economics and quantitative methods. Students whose first language is not English are required to provide evidence of proficiency. Please see entry requirements for MSc Banking and Finance in Emerging Economies.

Intake overview

A wide range of nationalities are represented on our postgraduate masters courses in 2009/10, with students coming from countries including Brazil, Canada, China, India, Malaysia, Nigeria, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkmenistan, Turkey, mainland Europe and the UK.

International (non EU) students	08
UK/EU students	02
Total number of students	10

Career prospects

Our graduates outstanding career prospects. MSc Banking and Finance in Emerging Economies is designed for graduates seeking a career in commercial and investments banks, financial development corporations, multilateral and bilateral development agencies and non-governmental organisations that work with transitional and emerging economies.