MSc International Economics and Finance
Our International Economics and Finance MSc will suit you if you have a non-financial background. It is also for those interested in a management career with an emphasis on finance and international economics.
About this course
The behaviour of public and private sector organisations is significantly influenced by international economic developments in the financial and goods markets. As a result, there is a demand in the market for individuals with a comprehensive understanding of:
economic and financial theory
policy dimensions within an open economy context
This course will suit motivated students who want to pursue careers in:
investment banking
financial research
financial trading.
What you'll learn
You will gain an international perspective in the role of finance and monetary policy. You will learn to understand and analyse:
international finance markets
the international trading system
the role played by key supranational institutions like the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Trade Organization (WTO)
You will develop a comprehensive set of technical and quantitative skills that are highly regarded in the private sector.
Advanced software
Where possible you will have access to advanced statistical software including:
Eviews
SPSS
Stata
Gauss
MATLAB
SAS
Maple
Minitab
Your development
Your development
On completion of this course, you will be able to:
deploy the main analytical techniques in the area of finance and have an advanced capability with some of these techniques
critically assess the quality of the analytical data generated by these techniques
synthesise and present relevant data, conclusions and recommendations to both specialist and non-specialist audiences
exercise responsibility and leadership in group projects
apply knowledge, skills and understanding to complex issues within finance and related industries.
Accreditation
Newcastle University Business School is accredited by the:
Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)
European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS)
Association of MBAs (AMBA).
Our International Economics and Finance MSc will suit you if you have a non-financial background. It is also for those interested in a management career with an emphasis on finance and international economics.
About this course
The behaviour of public and private sector organisations is significantly influenced by international economic developments in the financial and goods markets. As a result, there is a demand in the market for individuals with a comprehensive understanding of:
economic and financial theory
policy dimensions within an open economy context
This course will suit motivated students who want to pursue careers in:
investment banking
financial research
financial trading.
What you'll learn
You will gain an international perspective in the role of finance and monetary policy. You will learn to understand and analyse:
international finance markets
the international trading system
the role played by key supranational institutions like the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Trade Organization (WTO)
You will develop a comprehensive set of technical and quantitative skills that are highly regarded in the private sector.
Advanced software
Where possible you will have access to advanced statistical software including:
Eviews
SPSS
Stata
Gauss
MATLAB
SAS
Maple
Minitab
Your development
Your development
On completion of this course, you will be able to:
deploy the main analytical techniques in the area of finance and have an advanced capability with some of these techniques
critically assess the quality of the analytical data generated by these techniques
synthesise and present relevant data, conclusions and recommendations to both specialist and non-specialist audiences
exercise responsibility and leadership in group projects
apply knowledge, skills and understanding to complex issues within finance and related industries.
Accreditation
Newcastle University Business School is accredited by the:
Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)
European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS)
Association of MBAs (AMBA).
