Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Economics (Financial Economics)

Middlesex University London

UK,England

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36 Months

Duration

CAD 15,100/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 0 FREE

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UK, England

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1992

Total Students: 40,000 +

Int. Students: 3,800 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

The Burroughs, Hendon, London NW4 4BT, United Kingdom

Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Economics (Financial Economics)

Program Overview

This degree weaves academic learning into the economics and finance context internationally and includes the option to take a valuable paid placement year where you'll be exposed to applying economics into action. You can choose to do short term internships in choice public, private and voluntary organisations such as government departments, financial sector, banks, risk and insurance sectors, investment and broking firms, retail and manufacturing firms, start-ups and charities among many others.

This degree will equip you with key skills in economics and finance, including data analysis, group presentation and discussion, writing and report preparation. It's been designed for students who are interested in starting up their own businesses, involved in running and managing businesses or becoming financial and economic analysts.

You'll gain a working knowledge of both theoretical and empirical methods that can be applied to the industry and world context. The topics included are:

  • Individual and firm behaviour under uncertainty
  • Price determinism and discrimination
  • Game theory and oligopolistic pricing using game theory
  • World financial markets
  • Regulators and financial instruments
  • Securities analysis and investment
  • Econometrics and sampling techniques
  • Risk and probability distributions

You'll also develop a robust ability to use Excel, Stata and other statistical software, interpret financial data and write business reports.

Course highlights

  • The degree content, placement and internships opportunities and industry exposure will prepare you to take up positions in Government, finance sector, private sector, voluntary organisations and academia
  • This course has a strong advisory board made of eminent economists and practitioners
  • Our Economics department has significant links with the financial services sector and with strong student employability in the sector

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