Postgraduate brochure - University of Exeter Business School

Postgraduate
Prospectus
2011 ENTRY

Contents
1 Welcome
2 About us
4 Our campus
6 Our city
8 Our teaching
10 Be part of an international community
12 Building brilliant careers
16 Here to support you
18 Accommodation and funding
20 Our green credentials

Programmes
24 Accounting and Finance
30 Economics
36 Leadership
38 Management

44 How to apply
45 Contacts

Acknowledgements
Production
University of Exeter Business School
Marketing Team
Design
Design and Publications Office, University of Exeter
Photography
Tim Pestridge

This document forms part of the University’s Postgraduate Prospectus.
Every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in
the Prospectus is correct at the time of going to press. However, the
University cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information contained
within the Prospectus and reserves the right to make variations to the
services offered where such action is considered to be necessary by the
University. For further information, please refer to the Postgraduate
Prospectus (available at www.exeter.ac.uk/pgp/disclaimer).

Welcome
I am delighted you are considering postgraduate studies at the University of Exeter Business
School. In an increasingly competitive graduate marketplace, it is crucial you choose a
programme that offers you high quality academic standards, together with great prospects.
It is also important you really enjoy your time as a postgraduate.

The University of Exeter, which was 12th in the Times Good University Guide 2011, is a
superb setting for study, and the lively, friendly and welcoming atmosphere of the University
is reflected in the Business School. Our aim is to offer you an outstanding experience that
will give you an excellent foundation for an exciting future career. Our research-led
programmes are designed to be relevant, innovative and challenging, and we offer an
inclusive, supportive, highly motivating learning and research environment.

We are a truly international School, with staff from 18 countries and students from 82.
We also have an expanding network of international partners, and agreements with over
30 universities and business schools worldwide. We are keen for as many of our students
as possible to gain valuable insights into working and collaborating in a global culture.

Now is a particularly exciting time to be joining us. We are undergoing
a significant period of growth, with increasing student and staff numbers. Your time here will be on your CV
We are also investing a further £24 million in our buildings and facilities, for life – it’s our aim to make it one
including a third, new building for the School, for occupation in 2011. of the most valuable contributions
This will provide the very latest teaching, learning, research and support to your future success.
facilities, to complement our already outstanding environment.

Our links with business are crucial as well, of course, and we are
continually expanding these, working with our extensive network of
adjunct faculty, as well as our supporters in industry and our global alumni
community. These links mean you will gain relevant, practical advice and
work experience to supplement your studies and enhance your CV.

If you decide you like what we have to offer here, I can promise you
studying at the University of Exeter Business School will be a challenging,
exciting and valuable experience – one that will stay with you for life,
and give you an excellent foundation for future success.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Professor Richard Lamming DEAN OF THE UNIVERSITY OF EXETER BUSINESS SCHOOL

www.exeter.ac.uk/business-school 1

About us
For a top-flight business school research with the experts – with you, and who will bring case studies
experience, Exeter has all the ingredients. internationally respected academics who you’re studying to life. You’ll also get to
We consistently lead the way in student publish in leading journals and are attend careers days with companies like
satisfaction surveys. We are recognised helping to shape business thinking in Ernst & Young and KPMG, who will give
internationally for the quality of our their chosen fields. You will have access you first-hand, candid advice on what
research, and our business teaching is to the very latest business ideas, theories it takes to make it in their organisation
regarded as world-class. We also happen and approaches – information you’ll or sector.
to be located in one of the UK’s most want to take on board, and take with
beautiful campus environments. As a you into your future career. Of course, study is just one part of your
result, we have become a highly sought- postgraduate experience. You will also
after destination for students wanting to Whether you have an interest in have a huge variety of other
get ahead and make their mark in the accounting, business, economics, opportunities at Exeter to develop
business world. finance, management or leadership, or a personally, as well as professionally, and
combination of these, you are bound to we place a strong emphasis on helping
Business teaching has always been an find a postgraduate programme at Exeter you improve your skills for employment,
important area of focus at the University that suits your interests, strengths and research-based careers or further, more
of Exeter, and even more so since the ambitions. in-depth studies.
Business School was founded in 1997.
Since then, the School has grown every We have excellent links with the business Our aim, ultimately, is to prepare you for
year, both in size and stature, and today world, too. Links you will benefit from in business life, armed with the knowledge,
we are widely recognised as one of the many ways during your time with us. experience and qualifications you need
leading business schools in the country. You’ll hear from guest speakers from so you are as well placed as possible to
Our teaching is genuinely research-led, leading companies who will come to pursue the avenues that interest you.
which means you will study, learn and share their wealth of experience with

I would deﬁnitely recommend my programme. e modules were
very insightful, practical and interesting, and taught by brilliant
professors with vast experience and knowledge about the ﬁeld.
What makes the University truly unique is its beautiful campus.
It’s a great place to study!
Akshat Khemka, MSc Marketing

2 www.exeter.ac.uk/business-school

Our campus
You’ll find the Business School right at n The Xfi Building – home to the Xfi Just some of the facilities on offer:
the heart of the University of Exeter’s Centre for Finance and Investment, Lecture theatres, equipped with the
Streatham Campus – which is widely and the world-renowned Centre for latest audio-visual equipment
acknowledged as one of the most Leadership Studies (CLS). It is also
spacious and attractive campuses of where many of our MBA and executive Seminar rooms
any UK university. With lakes, parkland, programmes are based. Computer facilities, including a number
woodland and gardens, plus first class dedicated specifically to the School’s
facilities and accommodation, and the n The Business School New Building – postgraduates and available 24 hours a
city of Exeter just a stone’s throw away, part of a £24 million investment day
this is an outstanding environment in programme, the New Building will be
A range of high quality catering
which to develop your business completed in February 2011, and will
facilities
knowledge. include yet further world-class facilities
for research, teaching, learning and IT-enabled communal areas
The Business School is located in three social interaction. Additional 24-hour computer facilities
main buildings: at a number of locations across the site
Once you’ve got your bearings,
n Streatham Court – the School's everything is very easy to find, and
original academic building and its all the teaching buildings, together
Take a look around by taking a virtual
administrative centre. Incorporating with the Sports Park, library, shopping tour of the campus on our website at
state of the art lecture theatres, seminar centre, restaurants, cafés and bars www.exeter.ac.uk/visit/campuses/
spaces and IT facilities, it’s also where are all within walking distance of virtualtours
you'll find our purpose-built MBA suites. each other.

is is one of the UK's most spacious and attractive campus environments.

I’d say I have everything I need here to make this experience a positive one. e facilities are
fantastic. e library has everything you could possibly want, the ICT area is very spacious –
you can always get to a computer – and the classrooms are very comfortable. Also, the tutors
are really helpful, and I’ve found there’s always someone to deal with any queries I have.
I would strongly recommend anyone to choose this Business School.
Mustapha John, MSc International Management


You’ll also have access to the main
University library, which houses all the
books and journals included on the
reading lists for modules run by the
School – as well as a reference library
containing many of the key module
texts. The Library has recently had £9
million spent on its resources, and
library users now benefit from 24/7
access, self-service machines, state-of-
the-art multimedia facilities, enhanced
group and silent study areas, an
extended WiFi network and an
increased number of key texts and
electronic resources.

In the Xfi Building, you’ll also find the
Thomson Reuters Financial Information
Laboratory. This gives you access to
Thomson Reuters products you won’t
find in many Business Schools in the UK:

n 3000Xtra – a high-speed, integrated
information and transaction service
n Wealth Manager – Thomson Reuters’
flagship wealth management product
n Trader – a powerful informational and
analytical tool

Around 350,000 financial professionals
across the world use these. The School
also subscribes to several financial
databases, including Bloomberg,
Datastream Advance and the London
Share Price Database.

Our city
Exeter has a well-deserved reputation as With a touch of buzzy, big city
one of the safest and most student- atmosphere, a large student
friendly cities in Britain, with a vibrant population and a thriving arts
and fun culture, and relaxed atmosphere. scene, Exeter is one of the
The city centre has a fusion of the best liveliest cities in the South
modern facilities in a beautiful historic West... e excellent selection
setting. Most new students find that of funky bars, cafés and
Exeter is not a particularly expensive city restaurants make Exeter a
to live in, and that you can enjoy a vibrant place to be after dark.
relatively high standard of living. Lonely Planet Guide to Great Britain

The South West is one of Europe’s top
holiday destinations, and there’s a
stunning array of coast and countryside
within easy reach of the University.
Dartmoor, Exmoor and Bodmin Moor
have rugged landscapes to challenge
hikers, climbers, cyclists and horse riders.
There are beautiful beaches for
sunbathers and watersports enthusiasts,
and surfers can find some of the best surf
in the country on the north Devon and
Cornwall coasts. To find out more about
life in Exeter and the South West, visit
www.exeter.ac.uk/postgraduate/
location

Exeter is a great place to be, with so much to see and
do. I’ve made so many new friends. ere are some
great bars, restaurants and cafés to relax in alongside
the river, and plenty of interesting places to visit.
After all, it can’t all be study, study, study.
Shradhha Borole, MSc Financial Analysis and Fund Management


Our teaching
Choosing Exeter means you'll be based in materials for lectures electronically, to
one of the UK’s leading business school accompany the notes you take. Different
environments. We can promise you access members of our staff give the lectures,
to outstanding resources and facilities, including leading professors, who
expert teaching, and an inclusive and integrate their latest research findings
supportive learning environment. Our into the teaching you receive. Guest
standards are very high – we will push you lecturers, including members of industry,
to achieve your potential, so you gain also contribute to some modules.
maximum benefit from your time with us.
n You’ll attend a variety of seminars and
Taught and developed by internationally tutorials as well, which allow you to
respected academics, our postgraduate explore in-depth the issues covered in the
programmes are designed to be relevant, lectures. You’ll have the opportunity to
innovative and challenging. We encourage discuss various concepts and theories,
a variety of learning styles, including self and receive feedback on your written
study and group work, which not only assignments.
helps to consolidate your learning, but is a
great opportunity to get to know your n Assessment is through a mixture of
fellow students. group work, coursework, project work
and examinations. The weighting of each
n You’ll attend lectures, designed give you of these components will vary according
information on ideas central to your to the academic requirements of each
modules and help you develop your module. Exams normally take place at
understanding of complex material. the end of the module, in January, May
You’ll receive many of the teaching and June.

It's very stimulating when academics challenge conventional schools of thought, and they
certainly do that here at Exeter. I also think it's important for a world-class business
school to have a strong network of international students, to provide a global perspective.
When we debate topical issues, it makes you realise how deep the knowledge of many
academics here is. e University of Exeter Business School has a very strong team.
Lawrence Choo, MSc Economics and Experimental Economics


e Times Good University
Guide 2011 ranks us in the
top ten for every subject
we teach.

Not all work, no play
Academic studies are a big part of
life here, but they’re not the only
part. The atmosphere around the
School, like in the whole University,
is very relaxed and friendly, and
there is always plenty going on.

Whether you’re into rock climbing,
cello playing, Spanish speaking or
just about any other kind of activity,
chances are you’ll be able to pursue
it at Exeter. The University has a very
active Students’ Guild, including a
Postgraduate Union. With over 100
societies on offer, you’ll be able to
indulge your passions, have a go
at new things and enjoy lots of
new experiences.

Over 8,000 students each year join
at least one society or club, making
it one of the best ways to meet
people. Each society is run solely
for the benefit of its members, by
the students themselves, just like
the Guild. Find out more about
the Students’ Guild
and all its activities at If there’s a club
www.exeterguild.org you want that
we don’t have
yet, we’ll help
you set it up.

Be part of an international
community
If you could sum up the University of establish and build lasting personal and
Exeter Business School in one word, professional relationships with people
‘international’ would be a very apt from all over the world.
description. With students from 82
countries and staff from 18, plus a vast The University of Exeter Business School
network of partnership universities, has partnerships with 30 overseas
institutions and businesses from around universities or business schools and this
the world, the School has a very diverse, figure is growing all the time. At
global feel. postgraduate level we have an
arrangement for students on the
At Exeter, you’ll mix with, and learn from, International Management programme
staff and other postgraduate students to spend one semester at Mannheim
from many different countries – so you’ll Business School in Germany and we are
gain interesting perspectives and valuable actively looking to add other opportunities
insights into how business works around for students to study abroad. Our students
the world. can also attend internationally focussed
short courses both in Exeter and at our
We believe our cosmopolitan environment partner organisations.
enhances both your academic and social
experiences, and will provide you with a With students from 82 countries
competitive advantage when it comes to and staff from 18, this is a truly
climbing the career ladder. It also means international business school.
you’ll have plenty of opportunities to

e School is made up of students and lecturers from around
the world. is means you hear lots of different view points
when you discuss a particular subject and find out about
places you didn’t even know existed!
Adwoa Nsor-Ambala, MSc in Economics and Econometrics


Building brilliant careers
Choosing postgraduate study at the n We also encourage you to take part
University of Exeter Business School is, in events organised by the University
of course, a career-focused decision. of Exeter Careers and Employment
You’re coming here for the education, Service. To find out more, visit
experience and qualification you need www.exeter.ac.uk/employability
to enhance your career, specialise or
even help you take a different direction. This combination of focused career
Qualifications from such a highly support and the high-quality business
regarded university as this can help teaching we provide means we have
you take significant steps in the right an excellent employability record.
direction, whatever area of work or Many of our postgraduates go on to
academic life you’re keen to pursue. rewarding, interesting and influential
careers – all over the world.
At Exeter, we place a huge emphasis
on careers, and we’ll work with you from Our links with business
day one to increase your employability The School has established excellent
and help you build the foundations for relationships with local, national and
future success. international companies, and our students
and staff enjoy close links with these
n Our postgraduate programmes equip organisations through a range of activities.
you with the knowledge and skills These include ‘exchange’ visits, research
today’s employers are looking for – collaborations, consultancy services and
significantly increasing your chances knowledge transfer, designing and
of getting the job you want. developing new programmes, and work-
based learning.
n Our Employability Team will support
your progress and make sure you’re as Each year we invite representatives from
well prepared as possible for further several multinationals to visit us, meet our
study or employment when you qualify. postgraduates and discuss employment
opportunities and research funding. You’ll
n We run around 80 employability events have plenty of opportunities to talk directly
at the School every year, so there’s no with potential employers – for example,
shortage of valuable careers support through business games and challenges.
and advice. We also work with these employers to run
skills sessions and offer practical advice on
n You’ll gain insights from leading preparing you for a successful career.
employers linked with the School, such
as Ernst and Young, Thomson Reuters, As one of the UK’s leading business
Deutsche Bank, PricewaterhouseCoopers schools, we are well connected with
LLP, Honda, Deloitte, Accenture, Procter businesses and organisations of all
and Gamble, and KPMG. kinds – and the people who lead them.

A wide range of events and workshops
Our events and workshops focus on developing your
teamwork, problem-solving and leadership skills, plus
your commercial awareness and understanding of
how to stand out in a competitive job market.

Some examples of typical activities on offer:

Career management skills sessions
n Managing your career
n What job would suit me?
n Job-hunting techniques
n CV design and covering letters
n Application forms
n Effective networking techniques
n Interview skills I chose to study the MSc International Management
n Psychometric tests
n Assessment centres
because I wanted to learn how to run an enterprise
n Mock interviews with Accenture, Procter & Gamble, effectively. I wanted to develop leadership and
Ernst & Young, KPMG, PricewaterhouseCoopers, management skills and gain an understanding of
Reed Recruitment Agency, Edge Recruits all the different aspects of international business.
n The interview experience
After completing my course, I came back to my
Sector and company-specific sessions country, India, and joined my family business.
n Careers in the City Our business deals with the export of bicycles,
n Institute of Financial Services
bicycle parts and hundreds of diversified items to
n Careers at PricewaterhouseCoopers
n Accenture – what is management consulting?
Africa and the Middle East, having a group turnover
n Careers at Procter and Gamble of around US$ 125 million. At the moment, I am in
n Chartered Institute of Taxation charge of the marketing wing of my company.
n KPMG – Banking on Banking
n Barclays Commercial Bank My programme has helped me go a long way in life.
It has given me the skills I need to manage my
Business games and challenges
n Deloitte Business Game
company and shown me how to make judicious use
n Ernest and Young Business Game of all my resources when marketing my goods in
n Institute of Chartered Accountants in England the global economy.
and Wales Business Game
n PricewaterhouseCoopers Business Game Nitin Singal, MSc International Management


What do our postgraduates go on to achieve?
The University of Exeter Business School has an international reputation with
I know I'll benefit from the
employers across all sectors and industries for producing postgraduates of the connections the School has
highest calibre. Each year many find work or advance their careers in financial with the wider business
services and go on to become managers, accountants and analysts for organisations
such as KPMG, PricewaterhouseCoopers and Deloitte. Others become managers in
community. For example,
marketing, human resources, sales and operations in large multinationals – while they have strong links with
some go into advertising or media, or are well equipped to take the plunge and start the ‘big four’ accountancy
up their own successful businesses.
firms - who regularly visit
Some employment destinations of our recent postgraduate students include: the School to talk to us
n Executive in Corporate Finance, KPMG LP, Crawley, West Sussex
about the range of
n Analyst, Investment Banker, Bank of America Merrill Lynch, London opportunities that exist.
n Financial Analyst, Merck, Sharpe and Dohme, Hoddesdon, Herts And attending so many
n Equity Data Researcher, Bloomberg LP, London
n Property Analyst, Pradera, London
different careers fairs and
n PhD in Economics, University of Exeter company presentations has
n Consultant, Oxera Consulting Ltd, Oxford really helped me focus on
n Assistant Director Commissioning Information, Devon Primary Care Trust, Exeter
n Business Analyst, Dresdner Kleinwort
where I want to go next.
n Operations Specialist, Bear Stearns
Lee Tzu-Kuan,
n Business Consultant, Transition Consulting
MSc Marketing and
n Financial Business Analyst, Reuters
Financial Services
n Chartered Financial Analyst, 7city Learning
n Equity Analyst, Japanese Bank
n Trainee Fund Manager, Scottish Widows
n Finance Analyst, The Arcadia Group
n Business Analyst, Dresdner Kleinwort
n Assistant Economist, Customs and Excise
n Associate Lecturer, Universidad de Castilla, Spain (PhD Economics)
n Risk Analyst, GE Capital
n Investment Analyst, Stamford Associates To find out about the services
n Account Manager, Renaissance Group, Nicosia offered by the University of Exeter
n Investment Analyst, Capital Finance Employability and Graduate
n Senior Executive, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Prague Development team visit:
n Economist, Civil Service www.exeter.ac.uk/employability
n Global Share Dealer, Deloitte


International students Our alumni
In support of our international students we You may decide to come to Exeter for your
run a special session called ‘International postgraduate course, or perhaps you were
Students – Your Employment Options and with us for your undergraduate studies.
Support’, in partnership with the University’s Either way, we hope your relationship with
Careers and Employment Service and the us will last much longer than that. Many of
International Office. We also offer several our postgraduates stay in touch after they
study skills sessions aimed at international leave, and if you wish, we can continue to
postgraduates, including understanding support you in all kinds of ways.
what it means to study in UK higher
education, essay-writing guidance, and We offer a range of alumni services to offer
how to reference appropriately. you further opportunities to network,
socialise and keep developing professionally
The Post Study Work Scheme helps our throughout your career. As well as keeping
international postgraduate students stay you up to date with all the latest news
in the UK for up to two years after through our University magazine, we offer
qualifying. You can find out more at ongoing careers advice, arrange reunions
the University of Exeter Careers and and other networking events, and
Employment Service website: encourage our alumni to come back and
www.exeter.ac.uk/employability/ share their experience and expertise with
students/international_students.shtml our current students.


Here to support you
We want you to enjoy your Exeter The Centre also offers non-credit
experience to the full, and rest assured, bearing support courses including
if you need any support, we’ll be here writing tutorials, grammar workshops
to help you. and oral communication classes
throughout the year. Find out more at
n You’ll have your own personal tutor www.into.uk.com/exeter
who can offer you advice on anything
related to your programme and other Other support services
aspects of student life. As well as support available within the
n The staff who teach you on individual Business School, you can also access
modules will be available to discuss any specialist advice from the University’s
aspects of the module on an informal Student Advice Unit, the Student
basis during their designated office Counselling Service, the Student Learning
hours. Skills Service, the Disability Resource
n The University also runs a Personal Centre, the Accommodation Office and
Development Planning programme, the Multi-faith Chaplaincy. Full information
designed to help make the most of is available at www.exeter.ac.uk/
your university experience. postgraduate/pgsupport

If you’re coming to us from overseas, staff ‘Welcome Week’
e Business School give you in the International Office will also be on The University runs a Welcome Week
plenty of tips on ‘how to hand to advise you about any aspect of just before the start of the academic year.
living and studying at the University of It gives you the chance to familiarise
cope’, as well as running a Exeter, including the suitability of your yourself with the University and the city
buddy scheme, which links existing academic qualifications and of Exeter, meet fellow students and staff,
English language proficiency. For more and formally enrol on your programme.
you up with someone already
information, including details of the During the week, we’ll give you all the
at the School, and there’s University’s local representatives, see information you need about studying and
also a ‘welcome week’. ey www.exeter.ac.uk/ international or living in Exeter, and there will be plenty
email intoff@exeter.ac.uk of social events for you to enjoy.
couldn't do more to make
you feel settled, right from The INTO University of Exeter Centre
the word go. offers Academic English and intensive
pre-sessional English Summer Courses,
Ruby Quartey, designed for students who need to We’re here to help you get
MSc Financial improve their English and study skills the most from your business
Economics before starting their degree programme. school experience.


Accommodation and funding
If you’re a new, unaccompanied Funding
international postgraduate from outside A number of generous scholarships are
the EU, starting your first full academic available to postgraduate taught students
year, we can guarantee you a place in at the School. We contact all applicants
University accommodation for your first once details of awards for 2011/12 are
year at Exeter, as long as you apply by published. For the latest information,
the advertised deadline. please visit www.exeter.ac.uk/business-
school/postgraduate/pg_scholarships
The University has an excellent range of
self-catering accommodation – from shared In addition, the University offers a
flats to self-contained family flats. All of range of scholarships and bursaries.
our accommodation is either on campus You can find the latest information at
or no more than a 30-minute walk away. www.exeter.ac.uk/scholarships

Please note, the Accommodation Office
considers applications for accommodation
“Where will I live?” is for from the end of April onwards. You can
only apply for accommodation once you
most students an important have a firm offer from the University of
factor in choosing where Exeter and have paid the required deposit
to study. Rightly so, because (see page 44 for more information on
deposits).
it can make a big diﬀerence
to your life. The Accommodation Office has an
excellent, up-to-date database of
private accommodation for rent, at
www.exeterstudentpad.co.uk, and
the Students’ Guild Advice Unit can
offer help with contracts and other
private accommodation matters.

For more information, including a
virtual tour of University accommodation,
visit www.exeter.ac.uk/accommodation
You can find contact details for the
Accommodation Office on page 45.


Our green credentials
If environmental credentials are important n The University has reduced its carbon
to you, you may be interested to know emissions by over 10% in two years –
that the University of Exeter is the 14th and we are in the top 10 UK universities
‘greenest’ University in the UK, out of a for carbon management.
total of 126 higher education institutions.
The University, and the Business School n Our cafés and restaurants are now all
specifically, are involved in many ‘Fairtrade’.
environmental-related research initiatives,
and we take our environmental n We have introduced an ‘Eco Power
responsibilities extremely seriously. Rangers’ energy saving scheme in all
our halls.
n With a focus on climate prediction,
adaptation and migration, and close n We have also installed 140 new bike
liaison with the Met Office Hadley parking spaces this year.
Centre, Exeter is fast becoming a hub
for world-class climate change research.

n This year, international MBA applicants
worldwide can choose to study our
One Planet MBA, run with the WWF,
the world’s global conservation
organisation.

n The People & Planet Green League Table
Exeter is the 14th 2009 has given Exeter a ‘First class award
greenest university for environmental performance’ – and
in the UK. we have risen 22 places since last year,
THE PEOPLE & PLANET
GREEN LEAGUE TABLE 2009 when we were ranked 37th.


Our programmes
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PROGRAMME DURATION DISSERTATION INTERNATIONAL FEES
2010/11

Accounting and Finance
MSc Accounting and Finance 12 months Yes £9,000 / £15,500
MSc Finance and Investment 9 months No £10,750 / £15,500
MSc Finance and Management 9 months No £10,750 / £15,500
MSc Financial Analysis and Fund Management 12 months Yes £18,500 / £18,500
MSc Financial Mathematics 9 months Yes £9,000 / £15,500
MSc Marketing and Financial Services 9 months No £10,750 / £15,500
Economics
MSc Economics 12 months Yes £5,000 / £12,200
PROGRAMMES

MSc Economics and Econometrics 12 months Yes £5,000 / £12,200
TAUGHT

MSc Economics and Experimental Economics 12 months Yes £5,000 / £12,200
MSc Financial Economics 12 months Yes £5,000 / £12,200
MSc Money and Banking 12 months Yes £9,000 / £15,000
Leadership
MA Leadership 24 months part-time Yes £16,000 / £16,000
Management
MSc International Management 9 or 12 months 12 month programme only £9,000 / £15,000
MSc Marketing 12 months Yes £9,000 / £15,000
MSc Tourism, Development and Policy 12 months Yes £6,500 / £12,200
MBA
The One Planet MBA 12 months or modular* Yes £19,000 / £19,000

MRes Accounting & Finance 12 months Yes £10,750 / £15,500
PROGRAMMES

MRes Finance 12 months Yes £10,750 / £15,500
RESEARCH

MRes Management 12 months Yes £9,000 / £15,500
MRes Tourism Studies 12 months Yes £6,500 / £12,200
MPhil/PhD 3 years £3,500 / £11,700

*up to a maximum of 5 years – visit www.business-school.exeter.ac.uk/mba for more information on the One Planet MBA.
Visit www.exeter.ac.uk/business-school/postgraduate for details of all our programmes, including our research programmes,
which are not featured in this brochure. We also offer the Postgraduate Certificate in Leadership and the Postgraduate
Diploma in Leadership Studies, for more information visit www.exeter.ac.uk/business-school/postgraduate

Accounting and Finance
at Exeter
Accounting and Finance at Exeter are well established and considered Adding value to our programmes
among the best in the UK for research and teaching, ranking: A close association with the Chartered Institute for Securities
and Investment (CISI), and the CFA Institute, the global
n a prestigious 2nd in the UK for world leading and internationally membership organisation that awards the Chartered Financial
excellent research in Accounting and Finance1 Analyst designation, means that Accounting and Finance at
n 1st in The Times Good University Guide 2011 Exeter is positioned to align its standards with the highest level
n 6th in the UK in the 2010 National Student Survey2 of professional excellence.

We offer well-established, research-led programmes relevant for The Accounting and Finance Group has an on-going programme
professional careers. The MSc Finance and Investment was the first of conferences and seminars. Over the last few years, we have
finance Masters to be launched in the UK over 35 years ago and a initiated conferences on corporate information disclosure, the
succession of innovative programmes have been developed since, equity risk premium, pensions, mergers and acquisitions, fund
such as the MSc Financial Analysis and Fund Management which management and the cost of capital and auditing. In addition,
was one of the first in the UK to be designed with the aim of the Accounting and Finance Group has an active weekly
combining a masters programme with undertaking Chartered research seminar, with a mix of external and internal speakers,
Financial Analyst (CFA®) examinations. and every year students have the opportunity to go on a week-
long trip to Europe to visit the European Commission in Brussels
Our research and the stock exchange and Deutsche Bank offices in Frankfurt,
The Accounting and Finance Research Group focus on the sustainable as well as a financial organisation in Paris, giving a rare insight
delivery of leading-edge research across a broad range of areas into how these organisations operate.
within the disciplines of accounting and finance. Our research themes
are: asset pricing and valuation; auditing and corporate governance;
corporate finance and taxation; financial accounting and regulation;
financial markets; public sector, not-for-profit and socially responsible
accounting; and financial econometrics and risk management. e lecturers are really there to get
the best out of you. I especially like
Recent research grants have been awarded from professional bodies
including the Institute of Chartered Accountants for England and the practical aspects. A subject like
Wales (ICAEW), the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, this needs more than just theory, so
the International Auditing Standards Board and the Institute for
Quantitative Investment Research (UK). Our faculty members are
all the tutorials we do, and the
regularly invited to advise policy makers at institutions such as the modules like ﬁnancial modelling,
Bank of England and the Department of Work and Pensions.
give us the most real life industry
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For Accounting, based on the average percentage of positive responses across all
perspective.
survey categories for the 80 full service universities reviewed.
CFA® is a registered trademark of the CFA Institute Mike King, MSc Finance and Investment


Jo Horton joined the Business School in 2009,
prior to which she was a Senior Lecturer in the
Department of Accounting at the London School
Currently, my main research is on the of Economics. She graduated with a PhD from the
University of Wales, Aberystwyth, and went on
implications of social networks (SNA) on to work for KPMG in London. She was also a
capital markets. It is an exciting new ﬁeld Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants
in England and Wales. Jo specialized in accounting
and I am one of only a few accounting for banks and insurance companies and has
worked for the OECD in training former Soviet
academics that is looking into this area. countries (e.g. Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania) in
the art of insurance reporting.
Professor Jo Horton


MSc Accounting and Finance
This programme is suited to anyone wishing to deepen their Entry requirements
knowledge of accounting and finance, and who wants to enter
a career in financial markets, either as an analyst or professional Qualifications
accountant. You will develop your ability to apply and evaluate A good honours degree (the equivalent of a UK Upper Second
the various models and methods that practitioners use to solve classification) in accounting, finance, economics or a related
practical accounting and financial problems. discipline from a recognised institution. Degrees in other
disciplines that include individual modules in relevant subject
The MSc Accounting and Finance is designed to deliver financial areas may also be considered. Evidence of mathematical/
expertise with an emphasis on understanding the accounting quantitative ability is also required. Appropriate and acceptable
process. You will gain insight into the accounting process within professional qualifications will be considered.
the firm (management accounting) and into external reporting
and its relevance to company valuation (financial accounting). English language
The programme gives you a solid grounding in the IELTS overall score of 7.0 (with no section lower than 6.0);
fundamentals of financial management and financial TOEFL (internet-based) overall score 105 (with not less than
accounting, and will sharpen your quantitative skills in finance. 22 in any section).

You can specialise your knowledge further by selecting options
in subjects such as derivatives, investment analysis, international
MODULES CREDITS
portfolio management, corporate finance, banking,
international financial management and many others. Advanced Financial Accounting 15
Advanced Management Accounting 15
We offer a programme of visiting speakers and a series of study Corporate Governance, Reporting and Regulation 15
weekends in which practising fund managers and finance
experts from the City share their expertise through a Financial Modelling 15
combination of seminars, discussions and practical project work. Fundamentals of Financial Management 15
In addition, non-assessed intensive computing training, covering Quantitative Methods for Finance 15
Datastream, Thomson Reuters and other financial databases
Dissertation 60
and software systems, is incorporated into relevant modules.
Two options from: Advanced Corporate Finance; 15
Number of students 2009/10: 121 Advanced Finance Theory; Banking and Financial credits
Home/International % 2009/10: 2/98 Services; Behavioural Finance; Derivatives Pricing; each
Duration/study mode: 12 months/full-time Domestic and International Portfolio Management;
Start – End: October – September International Financial Management; Portfolio
UK/EU fee 2011/12: £9,000 Investment Game; Principles of Finance
International fee 2011/12: £15,500 Please check the website for latest programme details.


MSc Finance and Investment
The MSc Finance and Investment is designed for graduates Entry requirements
interested in following a career in investment analysis or
portfolio management. Established over thirty-five years ago, Qualifications
the programme has an international reputation for providing A good honours degree (the equivalent of a UK Upper Second
excellent training for employment in the financial sector. It will classification) in accounting, finance, economics or a related
prepare you for the challenge of a career in finance by providing discipline from a recognised institution. Degrees in other
a broad knowledge base, combined with extensive practical disciplines that include individual modules in relevant subject
sessions, to help develop your confidence and ability. This is a areas may also be considered. Evidence of mathematical/
full-time programme, completed over a nine month period. In quantitative ability is also required.
the first semester you will gain a firm foundation in research
methods for investment and finance, investment analysis, English language
financial management, and financial instruments. In the second IELTS overall score of 7.0 (with no section lower than 6.0);
semester you can choose six or seven optional modules from a TOEFL (internet-based) overall score 105 (with not less than
list that includes advanced investment analysis, international 22 in any section).
portfolio management, banking, derivatives, corporate finance
and international financial management. In addition, non-
assessed intensive computing training covering Datastream,
Thomson Reuters, and other financial databases and software MODULES CREDITS
systems, is incorporated into relevant modules. You can select a Financial Instruments 15
short investment analysis dissertation as one of the options.
Financial Modelling 15
The School has an agreement with the Chartered Institute for Fundamentals of Financial Management 15
Securities and Investment (CISI) which confers the status of CISI Investment Analysis I 15
Centre of Excellence upon the Xfi Centre for Finance and Investment Research Methods I 15
Investment. As a student on the MSc Finance and Investment
you will be eligible for the award of the CISI Diploma and will Six or seven options from: Advanced 15 credits
therefore receive a globally recognised, professional certificate Corporate Finance; Banking and Financial each, except
in addition to your Masters degree. Services; Behavioural Finance; Corporate Investment
Governance, Reporting and Regulation; Analysis
Number of students 2009/10: 165 Derivatives Pricing; Domestic and International Project
Home/International % 2009/10: 9/91 Portfolio Management; International
Duration/study mode: 9 months/full-time Financial Management; Investment
Start – End: October – June Analysis II; Investment Analysis Project (30 credits);
UK/EU fee 2011/12: £10,750 Portfolio Investment Game; Principles of Finance
International fee 2011/12: £15,500 Please check the website for latest programme details.


MSc Finance and Management
The MSc Finance and Management provides a good foundation Entry requirements
in finance together with an overview of management functions
within an organisation. It is an ideal qualification for anyone Qualifications
wanting to start or progress their career in the finance function A good honours degree (the equivalent of a UK Upper Second
of an organisation and then move into general management classification) in accounting, finance, economics, management or
later. It is relevant to working in small businesses where the a related discipline from a recognised institution with grades in
ability to control finances is essential, within the finance relevant subject areas equivalent to a UK upper second classification.
function of large business organisations, and also in public Evidence of mathematical/quantitative ability is also required.
sector organisations. The modules in the first term provide you
with a foundation in financial management, investment English language
decisions and research skills in finance, as well as an IELTS overall score of 7.0 (with no section lower than 6.0);
introduction to the main ideas and functions of international TOEFL (internet-based) overall score 105 (with not less than
business and marketing. In the second term you study 22 in any section).
corporate finance, strategy, plus four additional options. In
addition, intensive computing training covering Datastream, MODULES CREDITS
Thomson Reuters, and other financial databases and software Advanced Corporate Finance 15
systems, is incorporated into relevant modules. You can select a
Financial Instruments 15
short investment analysis dissertation as one of the options.
Financial Modelling 15
The programme offers a choice of the full range of options in Fundamentals of Financial Management 15
both finance and management, so it is possible to tailor this Investment Analysis I 15
programme to match your career goals.
Strategy 15
Number of students 2009/10: 179 Two options from: Leadership and Global 15 credits
Home/International % 2009/10: 4/96 Challenges; Managing Operations; Marketing each
Duration/study mode: 9 months/full-time Strategy; Principles of International Business
Start – End: October – June At least one from: Crisis, Change and 15 credits
UK/EU fee 2011/12: £10,750 Creativity in Organisations; Entrepreneurship; each
International fee 2011/12: £15,500 Leadership and Global Challenges; People
and Organisations; Strategic Innovation
Management
Remaining credits from: Banking and 15 credits
Financial Services; Behavioural Finance; each, except
Derivatives Pricing; Domestic and Investment
International Portfolio Management; Analysis
Investment Analysis II; Investment Analysis Project
Project (30 credits); Portfolio Investment
Games; Principles of Finance
26 www.exeter.ac.uk/business-school Please check the website for latest programme details.

MSc Financial Analysis
and Fund Management
The MSc in Financial Analysis and Fund Management is a Entry requirements
challenging programme that offers substantial professional
rewards, and requires 12 months dedicated full-time study to Qualifications
complete. Run by the Xfi Centre for Finance and Investment, it A good honours degree (the equivalent of a UK Upper Second)
is ideal for anyone wishing to learn fundamental and advanced in accounting, finance, economics or related disciplines from a
theory in investment analysis and gain exposure to an intensive recognised institution. Degrees in other disciplines that include
computing training, covering Datastream, Thomson Reuters, individual modules in relevant subject areas may also be
and other financial databases and software systems. The considered. Evidence of mathematical/ quantitative ability is
programme gives you the unique chance to study for levels I also required.
and II of the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®) qualification
and also obtain a full Masters degree from a University with a English language
well-established reputation in finance. IELTS overall score of 7.0 (with no section lower than 6.0);
TOEFL (internet-based) overall score 105 (with not less than 22
CFA® Track in any section).
The MSc in Financial Analysis and Fund Management with
CFA® Track enables you to take Levels I and II of the Chartered Find out more about the CFA institute at www.cfainstitute.org
Financial Analyst (CFA®) qualification – while also continuing to
study Financial Analysis and Fund Management. We provide top MODULES CREDITS
level support in helping you to pass the CFA® level I and II Credit Instruments and Derivatives 15
professional examinations in December and June.
Equity Valuation Models and Issues 15
MSc Only Track Financial Modelling 15
With the MSc Only Track, you are not required to register for Financial Statement Analysis 15
the CFA® exams, or attend the workshops organised for those Fundamentals of Financial Management 15
on the CFA® Track.
Investment Instruments: Bonds, Equities, Derivatives
Number of students 2009/10: 66 and Alternative Instruments 15
Home/International % 2009/10: 6/94 Investment Research Methods I 15
Duration/study mode: 12 months/full-time Investment Research Methods II 15
Start – End: *September – September
Portfolio Management and Asset Allocation 15
UK/EU fee 2011/12: £18,500
International fee 2011/12: £18,500 Dissertation 45
*There is a mandatory three week foundation course beginning in September Please check the website for latest programme details.


MSc Marketing and Financial Services
About 30 per cent of all jobs in the UK’s financial services sector Entry requirements
are for marketing and client-facing roles. The MSc in Marketing
and Financial Services combines Exeter’s long tradition of Qualifications
excellent research-based finance teaching with a range of A good honours degree (the equivalent of a UK Upper Second
innovative marketing modules. Designed for UK and classification) in accounting, finance, economics or a related
international students alike, this is a cutting-edge programme discipline, where 50 per cent of modules have been taken in
not available at other British universities and you will be well- these subjects and the marks attained are 60 per cent or above.
placed to obtain a position in marketing, financial services, or at
the interface between the two. English language
IELTS overall score of 6.5 (with no section lower than 6.0);
Over nine months, you will acquire the technical knowledge to TOEFL (internet-based) overall score 92 (with not less than 22
understand how financial services products work, together with in any section).
the marketing acumen necessary to compete successfully in this
highly competitive sector. The programme is especially MODULES CREDITS
appropriate for marketing graduates wanting to develop a Banking and Financial Services 15
career in the marketing and promotion of financial services, as
Brand Communication 15
well as business/accounting/finance graduates wishing to
specialise in marketing within financial services. Consumption Markets and Culture 30
Financial Instruments 15
Non-assessed intensive computing training covering Financial Modelling 15
Datastream, Thomson Reuters, and other financial databases
and software systems, is incorporated into relevant modules. Fundamentals of Financial Management 15
Investment Analysis I 15
Number of students 2009/10: 19 Marketing Strategy 15
Home/International % 2009/10: 5/95
At least two from: Ethical Issues in Marketing; 15
Duration/study mode: 9 months/full-time
Internet Marketing in the Information Society; credits
Start – End: October – June
Understanding Consumer Behaviour each
UK/EU fee 2011/12: £10,750
International fee 2011/12: £15,500 Remaining credits from: Behavioural Finance; 15
Corporate Governance; Derivatives Pricing; credits
Domestic and International Portfolio Management; each
Investment Analysis II; Portfolio Investment Game;
Principles of Finance
Please check the website for latest programme details.


MSc Financial Mathematics
Quantitative financial methods are one of the fastest growing Entry requirements
areas of the present day banking and corporate environments.
The solution by Black, Scholes and Merton of the option pricing Qualifications
problem set off a revolution in finance resulting in the A good honours degree (the equivalent of a UK Upper Second
introduction of sophisticated mathematical techniques in the classification) in mathematics, science, engineering or in an
financial markets and corporate planning. economics related subject with a high mathematical
component.
To understand, apply and develop these sophisticated methods
requires a good understanding of both advanced mathematics English language
and advanced financial theory. By combining the financial IELTS overall score of 6.5 (with no section lower than 6.0);
expertise in the School with expertise in the Mathematical TOEFL (internet-based) overall score 92 (with not less than 22
Research Institute of the Mathematics Department at the in any section).
University, this intensive MSc programme will prepare you for
careers in areas such as international banking or international
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business. For those with a strong mathematical background,
and a wish to pursue a finance career, this programme is the Advanced Econometrics 15
ideal introduction to this exciting field. Analysis and Computation in Finance* 15
Fundamentals of Financial Management 15
Number of students 2009/10: 20
Mathematical Theory of Option Pricing* 15
Duration/study mode: 9 months/full-time Methods for Stochastics and Finance* 15
Start – End: October – June Either Financial Mathematics Project* (45 credits) 60
UK/EU fee 2011/12: £9,000 and Research Methodology* (15 credits)
International fee 2011/12: £15,500 Or Investment Analysis Project (30 credits);
plus Financial Modelling (15 credits); plus
Investment Analysis I (15 credits)
Three or four options from: Advanced 15
Corporate Finance; Advanced Finance Theory; credits
Advanced Topics in Statistics; Derivatives Pricing; each
Dynamical Systems and Chaos*; Pattern
Recognition**; Principles of Finance;
Quantitative Research Techniques I
*Modules offered by Mathematics
**Module offered by Computer Science


Economics
at Exeter
Economics at Exeter has a longstanding reputation for providing A valuable qualification
outstanding teaching and research. This quality is evidenced by: Our MSc students are valued highly by employers. Many of our
graduates have gone on to work as professional economists in
n ranking 9th in Economics in The Times Good University Guide the public sector, for example in central banks and government,
2011; as well as the private sector. Others have progressed to PhD
n 75 per cent of our Economics and Econometrics research programmes, both in Exeter and elsewhere. The subject areas of
classified as world leading or internationally excellent3; recent dissertations have included international taxation,
n and ranking 13th in the UK for Economics in the 2010 National economic growth, currency and banking crises, behavioural
Student Survey4. finance, environmental economics and both theoretical and
applied econometrics.
Our research and teaching
The Economics Research Group is a dynamic and highly research- Funding assistance from the ESRC
active group with an interest in theoretical problems and a strong All of our postgraduate economics programmes are accredited
tradition of interaction and collaboration among the faculty. Our by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC). For UK and
research themes are: economic theory, experimental economics, EU students, this means you can apply for funding assistance
public economics, macroeconomics and econometrics. Recent with both tuition fees and living expenses from the ESRC if you
research grants have been awarded from funding bodies including are intending to progress from one of our MSc Economics
the ESRC and Leverhulme Trust. programmes to a PhD.

Our teaching is research-led, meaning that you will study and
learn with the experts – with those who are shaping the field of
study and writing core texts. Our Economics academics work at
the forefront of developments in their field, publish in leading
international publications, and hold editorships of journals
including Fiscal Studies, Econometric Theory, Journal of Industrial
Economics, International Journal of Business and Economics,
and The Journal of Public Economic Theory. Your learning and
teaching will be up-to-date and you will benefit from exposure
to the latest thinking.

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categories for the 80 full service universities reviewed


Michael Finus is an Associate Professor of
Climate Change Economics at the University of
Exeter Business School, having held previous
Environmental protection, sustainable appointments at the University of Stirling, UK
and the University of Hagen, Germany. He
resource management, and in particular works in the field of environmental economics
and public goods, in particular on international
reducing our carbon footprints, are very environmental agreements.
important policy issues to which I hope
I can make a contribution.
Professor Michael Finus


MSc Economics programmes
n MSc Economics Department of Economics has considerable expertise and
n MSc Economics and Econometrics experience.
n MSc Economics and Experimental Economics
MSc Economics and Econometrics
Our MSc Economics programmes are intended to deepen your This programme mirrors the general MSc Economics
knowledge and understanding of economics as an academic programme, but contains an additional core module in
discipline. Each programme draws upon the internationally- Advanced Econometrics. Whilst this module is available
rated research undertaken within the department and the elsewhere, it is only compulsory in the MSc Economics and
experience of our academics in developing economic policy at Econometrics. The programme provides a solid foundation
organisations such as such as the Bank of England, the in economics, together with advanced teaching in
Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development econometrics, and is ideal for anyone wanting a career
(OECD), the International Monetary Fund (IMF), and the United involving econometrics or economics research. You can
Nations. learn more about this programme on our website at
www.exeter.ac.uk/business-school/postgraduate/msc_ee
A central objective of all of the programmes is to provide you
with insight into the latest thinking in economics. You will MSc Economics and Experimental Economics
attend a series of research seminars, during which you can This programme differs from the general MSc Economics in
discuss and present current research papers. You can also that it contains an additional core module in Experimental
participate in the departmental seminars, which attract external Economics and Finance. You may also choose to study
academics and provide you with the opportunity to gain insight Quantitative Methods for Finance instead of Quantitative
into current research in economics and econometrics. and Research Techniques I. Furthermore, the compulsory
dissertation is specifically related to the specialism, consisting
MSc Economics an Experimental Economics Project and Dissertation. The
The MSc Economics is the most general of our programmes programme draws upon our expertise in the development,
and offers the greatest flexibility. It gives you the opportunity running and evaluation of experiments applied to economic
to acquire professional training in mainstream economics, and financial issues. You can learn more about this programme
including analytical techniques as well as subject-specific on our website at www.exeter.ac.uk/business-school/
knowledge. You can learn more about this programme on postgraduate/msc_ex
our website at www.exeter.ac.uk/business-school/
postgraduate/msc_e
We also provide the opportunity for you to specialise in two Home/International % 2009/10: 35/65
discrete areas of economics and for these specialisms to be Duration/study mode: 12 months/full-time
reflected in your degree title. Our MSc Economics and Start – End: October – September
Econometrics and MSc Economics and Experimental Economics UK/EU fee 2011/12: £5,000
give you the opportunity to focus on two areas in which the International fee 2011/12: £12,200


Entry requirements

Qualifications English language
A good honours degree (the equivalent of a UK Upper Second IELTS overall score of 6.5 (with no section lower than 6.0);
classification) in an economics or finance related discipline from TOEFL (internet-based) overall score 92 (with not less than 22
a recognised institution. Evidence of mathematical/quantitative in any section).
ability is also required.

MODULES CREDITS MSC ECONOMICS MSC ECONOMICS MSC ECONOMICS AND
AND ECONOMETRICS EXPERIMENTAL ECONOMICS

Macroeconomics 15 3 3 3
Microeconomics 15 3 3 3
Optimization Techniques for Economists 15 3 3 3
Quantitative and Research Techniques I 15 3 3
Research Design and Dissertation 60 3 3
Advanced Econometrics 15 3
Experimental Economics and Finance 15 3
Experimental Economics Project and Dissertation 60 3
Either Quantitative Research Techniques I
or Quantitative Methods for Finance 15 each 3
Either Financial Econometrics or
Quantitative Research Techniques II 15 each 3 3 3
Options from: Advanced Econometrics;
Advanced Finance Theory; Advanced
Macroeconomics and Economic Modelling;
Banking and Financial Services; Domestic
and International Portfolio Management;
Economics of Banking; Economics of Corporate
Finance; Experimental Economics and Finance;
Financial Econometrics; Game Theory and 15 each Any three Any two
Industrial Organisation; Growth and
Development; International Macroeconomics
and Finance; Principles of Finance; Public
Economics; Quantitative Research Methods II;
The Economics of Financial Crises

MSc Financial Economics
This programme is a springboard into a career as an economist. English language
Whether you are looking to work in the Civil Service, a leading IELTS overall score of 6.5 (with no section lower than 6.0);
bank, a multinational organisation or an insurance company, TOEFL (internet-based) overall score 92 (with not less than 22
this programme can help you achieve your aims. It is also an in any section).
ideal choice for anybody who sees his or her future as an
analyst for a major investment company. The programme is
designed to provide an understanding of economic and MODULES CREDITS
financial theory, together with specialist econometric and Fundamentals of Financial Management 15
mathematical techniques. It provides a platform for economics
Optimization Techniques for Economists 15
students with a particular interest in finance and will also be of
interest to applicants who are already practicing economists or Principles of Finance 15
have work experience in the financial sector. Research Design and Dissertation 60
Either Macroeconomics 15 credits
Completion of the MSc in Financial Economics is an excellent or Microeconomics each
foundation for progression onto a research degree. At the heart
of the programme are core modules in financial theory, plus a Either Quantitative Research Techniques I 15 credits
choice of further options in Finance, Economics or or Quantitative Methods for Finance each
Econometrics. Alongside the formal lecture programme, you Either Quantitative Research Techniques II 15 credits
will be able to participate in the Economics Seminar Series. The or Financial Econometrics each
summer dissertation represents your chance to carry out original Either Advanced Finance Theory 15 credits
research in financial economics. or Economics of Corporate Finance
Any other option from: 15 credits
Advanced Econometrics; Advanced Finance each
Theory; Advanced Macroeconomics and
Duration/study mode: 12 months/full-time
Economic Modelling; Banking and Financial
Start – End: October – September
Services; Domestic and International
UK/EU fee 2011/12: £5,000
Portfolio Management; Economics of
International fee 2011/12: £12,200
Banking; Economics of Corporate Finance;
Experimental Economics and Finance;
Financial Econometrics; Game Theory
Entry requirements
and Industrial Organisation; Growth and
Development; International Macroeconomics
Qualifications
and Finance; Public Economics; Quantitative
A good honours degree (the equivalent of a UK Upper Second
Research Methods II; The Economics of
classification) in an economics or finance related discipline from
Financial Crises
a recognised institution. Evidence of mathematical/quantitative
ability is also required. Please check the website for latest programme details.


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