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Employability
Our graduates have
become established in
multinational businesses,
financial institutions,
government departments
and universities.
Structure MSc/MRes/PgDip in Money, Banking and Finance
You are required to take the core modules listed below, and two
out of the five listed options. Director of Studies: Dr Ivan Paya.
Duration: 12 months full-time.
Michaelmas Term
Entry Requirements: An upper second class honours degree, or its
Core Modules
equivalent. A good understanding of economics and statistics is
Topics in Economics
equired. Overseas applicants may be required to take the Princeton
Statistics and Research Methods
Graduate Record Examination in Economics (GRE) or GMAT.
International Business
Assessment: Combination of coursework, examination and dissertation
(research proposal for the MRes).
Optional Modules
IELTS: 7.0 min or TOEFL 600 (paper-based test), 250 (computer-based
International Human Resource Management
test), 100 (internet-based test).
Foundations of Finance
Funding: Departmental Scholarships, LUMS Scholarships - see also
page 196.
Lent Term
Further Information:
www.lums.lancs.ac.uk/departments/economics
Core Modules
Economics for International Business
This programme has been specially designed for graduates in
International Money and Finance
economics or related degrees to equip them with the skills,
International Business
knowledge and technical capabilities to enter careers in the banking
and financial sectors. In addition, the programme provides an
excellent preparation for a PhD application. The programme blends
Optional Modules
economic theory, advanced quantitative methods with an analysis
International Banking and Risk Management
of financial markets and discussion of the institutional framework
International Business Marketing
of the money and banking sectors. This programme is delivered by
Growth in Industrialising Economies
a mix of highly-experienced and prominent academics as well as
professionals. The total number of students admitted each year to
The schedule of optional modules may vary according to the
the programme averages 25. This enables us to maximise the
availability of teaching staff and the demand for the modules.
benefits of relatively small group teaching and ensure a high level
of staff-student interaction.
Summer Term
This period is used by our MSc students for work on their
A variety of teaching methods are used including lectures and
dissertation or a company-based project and by our MRes students
discussion sessions, group work, class presentations, statistical
on their detailed research proposal. The dissertation provides MSc
computer lab sessions and case studies.
students with an opportunity to apply research techniques and
relevant economic theory. A research topic for your dissertation is
The programme aims to equip you with:
chosen during the second term in consultation with the Director of • an understanding of key issues in banking, foreign investment
the MSc programme. The dissertation provides MSc students with and financial markets
an opportunity to analyse a research theme in depth and apply • an ability to understand some of the models and mathematic
research techniques and relevant economic theory. The dissertation techniques used in monetary and financial economics
also includes a taught module consisting of computer lab sessions • an ability to work as a team member, to produce strong
dedicated to familiarising you with the appropriate technical
presentations and reports
software.
• an ability to present oral and written work.
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