MSc in Financial Economics

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University of Leicester

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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
• 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.
• Academic title
  MSc in Financial Economics
• 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

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