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Financial and Business Economics

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MSc

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Overview

The MSc Financial and Business Economics program focuses on the economic principles essential for careers in business and finance. Students will study corporate finance, funding methods, asset pricing, and key financial theories. The course emphasizes both theoretical understanding and practical application.

Application Timeline

  1. October 1, 2025
    Start date
  2. April 30, 2026
    Today

Tuition

Year 1
Student categories Study
Full-time Part-time
England£15,000£15,000
Northern Ireland£15,000£15,000
Scotland£15,000£15,000
Wales£15,000£15,000
Channel Islands£15,000£15,000
Republic of Ireland£15,000£15,000
EU£23,500£23,500
International£23,500£23,500

Requirements

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About

Careers in business and finance often require an economic approach. The MSc Financial and Business Economics program provides an opportunity to study the economic principles that underpin finance and business, while also developing an understanding of their practical applications.

Key Topics of Study

Students will explore a variety of important topics, including:

  • Topics in corporate finance
  • Methods for raising funds to sustain business operations
  • Asset pricing algebra
  • Definitions of debt and equity
  • Modigliani-Miller irrelevance theorems

Subject Area Information

Business Economics is a discipline that merges economic theories with practical business applications. It provides students with a comprehensive understanding of how economic principles influence business decisions and strategies.

Typical Course Structure
  • 1. Introduction to Business Economics

  • 2. Microeconomics for Business

  • 3. Macroeconomics for Business

  • 4. Managerial Economics

  • 5. International Economics and Business

  • 6. Econometrics for Business

  • 7. Business Strategy and Economic Policy

Typical Skills Acquired
  • Analytical Skills
  • Quantitative Skills
  • Critical Thinking
  • Decision-Making
  • Global Perspective

Career

Business Economics is a versatile discipline that prepares students for a wide range of careers by providing them with a deep understanding of economic principles and their application in the business world.

Potential Professions
  • Economic Consultant

    Advising businesses on economic strategies and policies.

  • Financial Analyst

    Analyzing financial data to guide investment decisions.

  • Market Research Analyst

    Studying market conditions to identify business opportunities.

  • Business Development Manager

    Using economic analysis to drive business growth.

  • Policy Analyst

    Evaluating the economic impact of public policies on businesses.

  • Corporate Strategist

    Developing long-term business strategies based on economic trends.

  • Data Analyst

    Interpreting complex data to inform business decisions.

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