Comments about MSc Money, Banking and Finance - At the institution - Sheffield - South Yorkshire
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Objectives
Designed for students planning careers in banking, financial institutions and markets Also provides a basis for other careers in economics and/or for a research degree. Course structure emphasises skills required by economists in financial institutions. Optional modules allow you to develop your own interests.
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Entry requirements
Entry requirements Upper second-class honours degree or better from a UK university, or equivalent overseas qualification, or approved professional qualification. If you have other qualifications please contact the Postgraduate Secretary for advice. A background in economics is essential. Our standard English requirements for overseas applicants are: IELTS 6.5 (with no less than 5 in each part), or TOEFL 575 with TWE 4.5 (paper based) or TOEFL 232 (computer based) or TOEFL 90 (internet-based) or equivalent.
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Academic title
MSc Money, Banking and Finance
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Course description
Course content
-Quantitative Methods and Econometrics
-Macroeconomic Analysis
-Modern Finance
-Modern Theory of Banking and Finance
-International Money and Finance
-Asset Pricing
-Dissertation.
Plus two options from a list which currently includes:
-Industrial Organisation
-Mathematical Methods for Economics
-Public Sector Economics
-Development Finance
-Labour Market Analysis
-Applied Macroeconometrics
-Applied Microeconometrics.
Teaching
Computer practicals, lectures, seminars, tutorials and workshops.
Assessment
Coursework (including essays and project-work) and examination. You must pass the taught stage to proceed to the dissertation
