Economics and finance are the drivers of our global prosperity and there is significant worldwide demand for technical expertise in monetary economics and finance. Many graduates from this programme move into high-ranking careers in global financial centres. Studying this programme will provide students with an excellent set of specialist and transferable skills. Students will be given an advanced training in core areas of economics and they will also receive specialist training in areas relevant to the programme. Graduates from the Money, Banking and Finance MSc hold high-ranking positions in financial centres around the globe. In addition to those aiming for careers in the private sector, it attracts economists currently working in economics, treasury or finance ministries, or in central banks, and graduates preparing for such careers. Students' employability options are vast and varied, the University of Birmingham's strong links with industry mean that rigorous undergraduate academic study is combined with a real practical focus, leading to excellent job opportunities.