Comments about MSc in Financial Economics - At the institution - Leicester - Leicestershire
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Objectives
The course offers a comprehensive training in the principles of finance, investment analysis and analytical methods of modern finance. This course provides a foundation for professional activities as economic or financial analyst in business, government, or a major international organisation. This degree has approval by the Chartered Financial Analysis Institute This certifies that the MSc in Financial Economics Curriculum covers more than 70% of the CFA® Candidate Body of Knowledge and the choice of the CFA® Track electives provides an excellent preparation for Levels I and II of the CFA® exams
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Entry requirements
Students should have a good second class honours degree or equivalent from a recognised university, preferably with economic, business or accounting analysis and some mathematical or statistical content.
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Academic title
MSc in Financial Economics
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Course description
Course modules
Core:
-Principles of Finance
-Corporate Finance
-Investment Management
-Quantitative Methods for Business and Finance
-Financial Statement Analysis
-Financial Derivatives
-Dissertation
Option modules (two from the following):
-International Money and Finance
-Financial Econometrics
-Behavioural Finance
-Financial Systems and Economic performance
-Fixed Income Securities
-Financial Risk Management
-Game Theory
Teaching and assessment methods
Teaching is by a variety of lectures and seminars. Assessment is by written examination, assessed coursework, presentation, and a dissertation. The percentage of the final mark awarded for the
continuously assessed component varies across modules. There are eight taught modules examined in January and June followed by a 15,000 word dissertation written over the period July to September
