MSc Financial Economics

1. a core knowledge in finance, economics, and econometrics
2. the ability to apply advanced economic and finance concepts to real-world situations
3. the ability to formulate, test and evaluate a wide variety of economic, finance and econometric models

Subject knowledge and skills are taught in all core modules through a mix of

• Lectures 

• Seminars 

• private study

Subject knowledge and skills are assessed by examination (all core modules) and assignment (BEEM102/112)

4. the ability to synthesise data from a range of sources
5. expertise across a wide range of research methods and statistical techniques, such that they are equipped to carry out good quality empirical and experimental research.
6. the ability to analyse and evaluate quantitative problems
7. the ability to use a number of statistical and econometric packages

Core academic skills are taught through 

• private study (all core modules) 

• problem sets (BEEM102/104/112) 

• computer-based examples (BEAM030) 

• directed and undirected reading (all core modules)

• student presentations (individual or group) (BEEM115,BEAM030) 

Core academic skills are taught through  

• Written examination (all core modules) 

• Assignments (BEAM030, BEAM039) 

• Dissertation (BEEM115) 

8. CONFIDENT COMMUNICATOR: Able to adapt and adjust both written and verbal communication styles, to meet the needs of diverse audiences.
9. INNOVATIVE PROBLEM-SOLVER: Able to confidently explore challenges from different perspectives, to creatively offer practical and timely solutions.
10. PROACTIVE COLLABORATOR: Able to actively build strong working relationships with others to have positive outcomes.
11. DIGITALLY FLUENT: Able to embrace a variety of digital technologies to critically source, process and communicate information.
12. RESILIENT SELF-ADVOCATE: Able to develop self-awareness through a commitment to learning from experiences and taking responsibility for personal growth.
13. CRITICAL THINKER: Able to proactively analyse and evaluate information from a variety of sources to draw independent and well-founded conclusions.
14. GLOBALLY ENGAGED: Able to recognise diverse individual and cultural perspectives, in order to communicate on interconnected world issues and sustainable decisions

8.          BEEM115 requires students to write a 20,000-word dissertation.

BEEM012 Applied Econometrics 2 requires students to work on a 2,500-word empirical project involving data analysis.

9.    BEEM115: Dissertation requires students to identify a novel research topic and use either economic theory or empirical methods to solve the research problem.

       BEEM011 Applied Econometrics 1 Students have 5 homework quizzes to work on applying econometric methods on real world data.

10. BEAM046 Financial Modelling requires that students collaborate on a group assignment to evaluate investment portfolios.

11.

           BEAM047 Fundamentals of Financial Management aids students in gaining experience using Excel

BEEM011 Applied Econometrics 1: Students learn state of the art statistical software R to apply econometric methods on economic data.

12.    BEAM047 – Fundamentals of Financial Management requires students to have a critical understanding of desires and decision processes of customers and businesses and apply theory and secondary data analysis to a real-life marketing problem faced by organisations

     BEAM029 Topics in Financial Economics requires students to develop rigorous theoretical arguments based on mathematical reasoning, understand and solve quantitative problems, interpret financial data, and access selected empirical research literature and critically appraise it.

     BEEM117 Economics of Corporate Finance asks students to possess the ability to study a range of teaching and research material and the ability to think analytically

         BEAM047 Fundamentals of Financial Management focuses on the fair valuation of financial assets which is of interest to those involved in sustainability.

13.

      BEEM103 Optimization Techniques for Economists equips students with logical thinking, numeracy and writing skills, as well as an understanding and theoretical knowledge of economic issues.

      BEEM115 Research Design and Dissertation allows students to demonstrate their ability at identifying and analysing an economic problem using the techniques of economic and/or econometric analysis. They will acquire knowledge of the existing literature, identify the key economic trade-offs, acquire necessary tools to analyse these trade-offs, and analyse the economic problem.

14.

BEEM103 Optimization Techniques for Economists module is built upon microeconomics which is relevant across countries as it is based on mathematical models.

      BEEM 115 Research Design and Dissertation utilizes the analytical skills developed and employed in this module will be applicable across institutions and countries and are multi-national in nature.

     BEAM047 Fundamentals of Financial Management Investment theory and corporate finance are international by nature and the principles taught can be applied in any country. Investment theory and corporate finance are international by nature and the principles taught can be applied in any country.

     BEAM029 Topics in Financial Economics teaches topics which are relevant across countries and many international examples are discussed in the lectures

     BEEM117 Economics of Corporate Finance focuses on the theory of how companies finance themselves, which is applicable in an international environment.

8.  BEEM117 – Exam

    BEAM046 - Individual assignment and group assignment

    BEAM047 – Examination and case study analysis and presentation

9.

      BEEM011 – 5 HW quizzes and a 2000 word written assignment

      BEAM046 – Individual assignment and group assignment

      BEEM103 – Bi-weekly problem sets and Exam

      BEEM120 – Mid-term Exam and Exam

10. BEAM046 – Group assignment

11. BEEM011 Applied Econometrics 1 Students have 5 homework quizzes to work on applying econometric methods on real world data using software R

12.

BEEM115: Dissertation requires students to identify a novel research topic and use either economic theory or empirical methods to solve the research problem.

BEEM012 Applied Econometrics 2 requires students to work on a 2,500 word empirical project involving data analysis.

13.BEEM115 Research Design and Dissertation allows students to demonstrate their ability at identifying and analysing an economic problem using the techniques of economic and/or econometric analysis.

BEEM012 Applied Econometrics 2 requires students to work on a 2,500 word empirical project involving data analysis.

BEEM103 – Bi-weekly problem sets and Exam

14. BEEM120: Mid term and Final exam

BEAM046 – Group assignment