Employability
Our graduates have become established in multinational businesses, financial institutions, government departments and universities.
students admitted each year to the programme averages 25. This enables us to maximise the benefits of relatively small group teaching and ensure a high level of staff- student interaction.
A variety of teaching methods are used including lectures and discussion sessions, group work, class presentations, statistical computer lab sessions and case studies.
The programme aims to equip you with: • an understanding of key issues in banking, foreign investment and financial markets
• an ability to understand some of the models and mathematic techniques used in monetary and financial economics
• an ability to work as a team member, to produce strong presentations and reports
• an ability to present oral and written work.
Course Structure You are required to take the core modules listed below and two out of seven optional modules.
Michaelmas Term Core Modules Topics in Economics Applied Econometrics Foundations of Finance Financial Markets and Securities
Lent Term Core Modules Economics for Money, Banking and Finance International Banking and Risk Management
Optional Modules Islamic Banking International Money and Finance Behavioural Finance
Advanced Corporate Finance Advanced Investment Finance Financial Statement Analysis Financial Econometrics
The schedule of optional modules may vary according to the availability of teaching staff and the demand for the modules.
Summer Term
This period is used by our MSc students for work on their dissertation, and by our MRes students on their detailed research proposal. A research topic for the dissertation is chosen during the second term in consultation with the Director of the MSc programme. Each individual student is assigned to a supervisor on the basis of their expertise on the topic selected. The dissertation provides MSc students with an opportunity to analyse a research theme in depth and apply research techniques and relevant economic theory. The dissertation also includes a taught module consisting of computer lab sessions dedicated to familiarising you with the appropriate technical software.
MSc in Quantitative Finance
Director of Studies: Dr Jill Johnes. Duration: 12 months full-time. Entry requirements: An upper second class honours degree, or its equivalent, in a quantitative subject. Assessment: Combination of coursework, reports and examination plus dissertation. IELTS: 7.0 or TOEFL 600 (paper-based test), 250 (computer- based test), 100 (internet-based test). Funding: Departmental Scholarships, LUMS Scholarships - see also page 213. Further information:
www.lums.lancs.ac.uk/masters/
This programme has been specifically designed for graduates from quantitative degrees, who have no background in economics or finance, but who would like to pursue a career in the areas of banking or finance. On this programme you will acquire, enhance and apply advanced analytical, problem-solving and technical skills to the analysis of risk and return in a range of financial institutions and specialist Departments in large corporations. Through the core courses, you will acquire and develop a number of transferable skills. These skills include using computer-based sources of financial information, and applying this information in various contexts such as: data analysis and forecasting; computer programming; using statistical and econometrics software; and financial analysis. The choice of optional courses provides you with the opportunity to specialise in an area which is of specific interest or which is particularly relevant for your career objectives.
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